I’m happy to share this month’s recos with you! BOOKS My (not so) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella We all know and love this Shopaholic author, and as her readers grow up, I found Kinsella took an interesting angle with her newest book: the main character is still a relatable twenty-something, but she has also […] Read more…
Studies have shown that girls as young as six are influenced by gender stereotypes, and that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting effect. On this note, and in honour of International Women’s Day earlier this month, I’m sharing my girls’ (and my) Netflix choices for favourite role-model female characters. First, […] Read more…
Some of our trips are planned months in advance (Nashville, Vancouver, Las Vegas, New York City, Jamaica), other mere days. Our recent on-a-whim trip to Boston, Massachusetts fits in the latter category…and we had a blast! Here are the highlights. Porter Airlines I’m going to save some of the details for now, as I have […] Read more…
My top picks of the month: BOOKS The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall Canadian writer Whittall tells the story of a family impacted by an accusation of sexual assault. (Note that the experiences are more about the effects on the family members than they are about the alleged crimes.) Scrappy Little Nobody by […] Read more…
I feel like Jennifer Reid (wife of singer Johnny Reid) found the perfect Valentine this year: Like I was saying, I like to find gifts and cards specific to the person or occasion. So @johnnyreidofficial, my search for the perfect Valentine’s Day ❤️card ends here. Card | @farewellpaperie Available at | @silversteerandco A post shared […] Read more…
It’s the halfway mark of the school year, and I was back at The Social to share information about report cards and parent/teacher interviews. This time my mom was my date – and I think she really enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how the show operates. Thanks to Le Chateau for again hooking me […] Read more…
While I still love to delve into topics here on the blog, I also do a lot of “microblogging” on social media. I have the most followers on Twitter, but I’m finding almost zero interaction there lately (is it just me?) so I post a lot to Facebook and Instagram, where my followers seem much […] Read more…
Yes, I’m a Netflix newbie. And now a total convert. My girls (now 10 and 8) loved Full House reruns so much that they spent months begging us to sign up for Netflix so they could watch the reboot, Fuller House. Early in 2016 we obliged, and signed up for a one month trial. They […] Read more…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws Click & Collect for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We’ve all been there: lying awake at night, thinking about the next day’s to-do list, and wondering how to get everything done. Some people like to count sheep to fall asleep, I like […] Read more…
January was a busy month around here but I have four great titles to recommend today! What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan This was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time, in my favourite suspense/thriller genre. A missing boy, a frantic mother and a multitude of suspects. Excellent read. The Perfect […] Read more…