Sometimes I quote scripture, sometimes famous philosophers…but today’s gems are just for fun! There must be quite a few things a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them. Sylvia Plath Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair. Edith Wharton Read more…
Anastasia’s Picks: Scary School and Unlikely Friendships
Two enthusiastic recommendations from my ten year old book-reviewer niece, “Anastasia”: Scary School by Derek The Ghost (and Scott M. Fischer) This is an amazing book. I mean, it’s hilarious! It’s monsters mixed with humans! There are several funny stories with creepy people to go with them, like Mr. Spider Eyes or Mr. Snakeskin! My […] Read more…
Sweet Spammers: An Open Letter
Dear Spammers, To begin, I must thank you, because so far you have not overwhelmed my blog with your attempts-at-free-advertising comments, and I have not yet had to resort to using word verification or other time-consuming methods of slowing you down. A few of you though have taken a shot, and your efforts are nothing […] Read more…
More Must Read Books
Just so you know, I rarely accept adult fiction for review. I love being exposed to new non-fiction (biographies, parenting books) and children’s literature, but I am very choosy about the novels I want to read, based often on friends’ recommendations. Here are my faves from my summer reading. Still Alice by Lisa Genova The […] Read more…
Marci Ien Welcomes Baby Number Two
Canada AM’s Marci Ien tweeted on Sunday: “Dash Joel Ien Exeter was born at 7:40 this morning. 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Thanks so much for all your support these past months.” Dash joins big sister, seven year old Blaize, who said: “Thanks for having my little brother, Mama. I’ve waited a long time.” A pic of […] Read more…
Back To School Inspiration
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats Fellow teachers and parents…throw away those pails, and let’s get ready to light some fires! Read more…
Quagmire Kids ColorFusion Clothing
Just in time for back-to-school, Frannie received a Quagmire Kids heat-sensitive color-changing ColorFusion shirt to try out…and if you’re looking for a kid-pleasing item to spice up your child’s fall wardrobe, look no further. We were sent the purple/pink polo for review, which means the shirt is purple, but when activated by body or external […] Read more…
Winners: Pampered Chef, Scholastic, Skechers
Pampered Chef Large Stoneware Bar Pan: Jessica of Brantford, ON Scholastic Back-To-School Books: Kathleen of Windsor, ON Skechers Shoes: Pamela of Kitchener, ON ******************************** Congratulations, ladies! Enjoy your prizes, and thanks to everyone for entering! Read more…
ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey: The Momterview
Update: Cheryl is now the mom of two! Daughter Nyla was born in April, 2013. ************* My readers know very well that I am a huge entertainment junkie, and what better place to get all the news than Global TV’s Entertainment Tonight Canada? I recently had the opportunity to chat with ET Canada’s gorgeous, talented […] Read more…
Our East Coast Vacation: Highlights and Lowlights
I bring you now the highlights and lowlights of our East Coast (i.e. Ontario to Quebec to New Brunswick to PEI and back) adventure: Lowlights: We realized right before we left for the 16 hour journey that the in-van televisions were not in working order. Had to stop at Canadian Tire along the way to buy new […] Read more…