Today I’m sharing the video for my latest CHEX Daily TV segment, where I chatted with hosts Mike Judson and Aileen Doyle about how to make the most of your parent/teacher interview! One additional note: if you can’t make the designated interview date, don’t hesitate to ask the teacher for an alternate time. Quite honestly, […] Read more…
At Home With Madame Chic
In “At Home with Madame Chic”, Jennifer Scott continues to share the wisdom she gleaned as a foreign exchange student from her Parisian hostess. Though I haven’t yet read her first book, “Lessons From Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris”, it was a huge success, and my own mother got […] Read more…
Spring 2015 Fashion Preview: My Fashion Saturday Experience
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…
Quaker Chewy For Charity – and a Big Giveaway!
As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m pleased to be able to share with you an initiative that was launched by Quaker Canada this past summer called Chewy for Charity, which will help Canadian families in need get the nutrition they need this upcoming holiday, and beyond. Quaker Chewy is asking families across Canada to get creative for […] Read more…