I’ll just cut to the chase here and admit that I love The Bachelor. And Bachelorette. And if I had ever actually watched it, probably Bachelor Pad too. Every time a new season begins, I watch the first episode “just for fun”. It’s cheesy and predictable, and I never seem to quite like any of […] Read more…
Winter Getaway: The Wizard of Oz in Toronto!
Every year we try to get our girls tickets to something as a Christmas gift (you know, experiences over “stuff”. Which isn’t to say that they didn’t get any “stuff”.) This year, we decided to surprise them with a family getaway to Toronto for Mirvish’s The Wizard of Oz. While the kids put on a nice polite […] Read more…
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau: The Momterview
Update: Sophie and Justin are expecting their third child in March 2014. You may know Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau as the wife of Liberal MP (and son of former Prime Minister Pierre) Justin Trudeau. Perhaps you recognize her from her onscreen gig as Quebec correspondent for CTV’s eTalk. My image of Sophie is based on her tireless philanthropic work, including her […] Read more…
Dr. Marla & Friends Premieres Sept 24 on CTV News Channel
As a fan of Dr. Marla (I always have a soft spot for my Momterview subjects, and was excited to meet her in person on the set of Canada AM this summer) I’m pleased to share this recent release from CTV News: ******************** CTV News announced today the launch of DR. MARLA and FRIENDS, a new, […] Read more…
Behind The Scenes At Canada AM With Marci Ien
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a national morning news program? Earlier this week I headed to the Canada AM studio to find out! My gracious host (and co-host of the program) Marci Ien greets me in reception at 4:30 a.m. (yes, you read that correctly) and the whirlwind morning begins. […] Read more…
My Summer Reading: From Canadian Literature to Fifty Shades of Grey
In no particular order (well, actually, starting with real literature so I look smart even if you don’t finish this whole post), the reading material that’s been in my hands poolside so far this summer: Alone in the Classroom by Elizabeth Hay (author of the Scotiabank Giller Prize-Winning “Late Nights on Air” , which I disliked, but I’m all […] Read more…
KIDZ BOP 22: The Family-Friendly Musical Fun Continues!
A few months ago, I filled you in on KIDZ BOP 21, a CD with today’s biggest hits cleaned up and sung by kids, for kids. I used it in my classroom (during art, snack, gym) and in the car with my daughters. Now KIDZ BOP is back with number 22, featuring some of […] Read more…
Rock of Ages Cineplex Passes Courtesy of Splat!
Giveaway open to Canadians. As I’m sure you are aware, the Rock of Ages movie hits theatres on June 15th, and Splat is giving away a pair of Cineplex tickets to one lucky This Mom Loves reader! Based on the Broadway musical and filled with an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Alex Baldwin […] Read more…
Kristi Yamaguchi: The “It’s a Big World, Little Pig” Momterview
Kristi Yamaguchi refuses to slow down. Olympic Gold Medallist in Figure Skating? Check. Dancing With the Stars champion? Sure. Workout video? Yep. Devoted philanthropist? Of course. Wife of a Stanley Cup winner (former Carolina Hurricanes player Bret Hedican) and mother of two? Done. Oh yeah, and she writes children’s books. Born in the year of […] Read more…
Family Favourites From Cineplex: Go To The Movies For $2.50. Seriously.
I have evolved enough as a blogger that I now simply delete e-mails which expect me to share, for free, promotional information with all of my readers. Charities excepted, but not always. However the cinema-lover in me just had to let you know about Cineplex’s new program called Family Favourites. A different family movie will be offered exclusively at participating Cineplex theatres […] Read more…