As you likely already know, TED talks (short for Technology, Entertainment and Design) are short, powerful speeches presented on a variety of topics by speakers who range from high-profile to under-the-radar. I recently learned of a talk given at TEDxVail by Trista Sutter called “The Value of YOU”. While many know Trista as the first […] Read more…
It’s a short and sweet list this month, and I’m including only the items that I would recommend. (Believe me, there are some that didn’t make the cut!) MOVIES (I’m trying to work my way through the Oscar nominees!) Joy Jennifer Lawrence was brilliant but to me (and my three companions) the movie – a […] Read more…
As promised, today I’m sharing a conversation about New Year’s health and fitness goals that I recently had with cohost of THE SOCIAL, Melissa Grelo. I’ve decided we’re close enough that I can call her Mel now, since we’ve interviewed each other so many times. Back in the summer of 2014 I went behind-the-scenes at THE SOCIAL […] Read more…
Today I’m counting down my Top 10 (non-giveaway) posts of 2015! Did you miss any? # 10 My Appearance on The Social (this was my very first appearance – the second one was too recent to rack up enough hits to make the list!) # 9 Behind-the-Scenes at Global’s The Morning Show (You’ll notice there have […] Read more…
It’s a short edition this month, but I do have a few great recos! BOOKS The life-changing magic of tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by Marie Kondo I’m sure you’re already aware that I am so on board with the idea of decluttering, but even I don’t take it quite as […] Read more…
Today we had a family adventure in the big city, where we saw Disney On Ice Presents: Dare To Dream at the Rogers Centre – courtesy of Disney Junior Canada. If your kids are Disney Princess lovers like mine, they won’t be disappointed by these on-ice musical retellings of Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel and more. […] Read more…
One of my favourite months of the year has arrived, and with it, my latest batch of recommendations! MOVIES Our Brand Is Crisis: The story: there’s a presidential election coming in Bolivia, and two of the contenders have brought in American consultants (and former competitors) to help with their campaigns. As an actress, Sandra Bullock can […] Read more…
I’m officially on the guest roster of The Social now, and I was back yesterday answering parent questions about homework! I was thrilled when I found out that Marci Ien was guest co-hosting, because of course she was my very first Momterview here on the blog back in 2010. Later we chatted about her Remarkable […] Read more…
Cineplex is my happy place. It’s right up there on the list behind my home, my parents’ home and my classroom as one of my very favourite places to be. I love the atmosphere, I love the food, and I love losing myself in a good movie. Yes, I could wait and watch any movie […] Read more…
Happy November! Time to share my latest faves! BOOKS Clearly I OD’d on nonfiction this month, starting with: Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin. While I expected this to be light chick-nonfic, there was actually a lot of real anthropological analysis of the moms of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with great anecdotes and experiences […] Read more…