This past weekend I had the opportunity to check out Fashion Saturday at World Mastercard Fashion Week in Toronto. My sister-in-law and I hit the road for a fairly smooth drive into the big city, though the Don Valley Parkway was closed for maintenance, and anyone who lives outside the downtown will understand how that […] Read more…
Navigating Your Child’s Progress Report: My CHEX Daily Segment
It’s almost progress report card time – a big deal for teachers as well as for parents and students! In the latest edition of “Teacher, Teacher!” on CHEX Daily, I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson about this report, and what it all means. A couple of other important notes about the progress […] Read more…
Stella and Dot: $50 Gift Card Giveaway and You’re Invited To My Party!
I’m having a Stella and Dot party and you’re invited! (Plus I’m giving away a $50 gift card, so keep reading!) If I know you in real life, you’re actually invited to my home (Thursday, November 25th at 7 pm). Please let me know if you plan to attend. (Just a heads up that I […] Read more…
Halloween Fun From Hallmark
My latest Hallmark Press Pause Panel box arrived this week, right in time for Halloween decorating! Here’s what I received, and where it’s all going: ALREADY UP Halloween Door Frame Décor ($9.95) I must say, I had never thought to decorate a door frame before, but these look quite spooky in the main area of […] Read more…
I’m Heading To World Mastercard Fashion Week – What Do I Wear?
I’m very excited to be attending World Mastercard Fashion Week’s “Fashion Saturday” on October 25th in Toronto…though I have to say I’m a bit nervous about what to wear! The Spring 2015 collections will be on the runway all week long, but “Fashion Saturday” is a bit different, giving the public an inside look at […] Read more…
Getting Kids Involved In Charity/Social Justice: My CHEX Daily TV Segment
My latest segment on CHEX Daily is all about ways to involve your kids in charity and social justice, and why it’s so important (plus I even found a way to make reference to an episode of Friends!) Whether your child is interested in animals (volunteer at a shelter, walk a neighbour’s dog), the environment […] Read more…
Introducing OURS By Cheryl Hickey
When I went behind-the-scenes at ET Canada this past summer, host Cheryl Hickey shared a secret with me that I had to keep: she was developing a line of products! Now that the official launch has taken place and I’m free to share, here’s what Cheryl told me (while in the makeup chair, on her […] Read more…