Food for Thought
My husband never fails to be disappointed with the produce from our local grocery store. Well, to be fair, it’s not just our local store — it’s any grocery store. After dinner, he’ll look longingly at...
View ArticleSIGG: not so super, afterall?
Sending back my Siggs We’ve been using Sigg bottles for ages. And that really says something, since we don’t spend our money lightly on fads. We’re talking $30 for a water bottle to put in a child’s...
View ArticleAccording to plan
I had a great day planned out for yesterday. It’s been 7 months since I’ve returned to Canada from Australia and in all that time, I still haven’t had a playdate with just me, my 14-month-old son, my...
View Article4 Ingredients — episode 2
It’s okay, you’re forgiven for thinking that I’d given up (again!) on the idea of teaching myself how to not suck at cooking. My first post on this topic sparked comments from readers that reassured me...
View ArticleThis was our ‘dirty’
Looking back, I can see why my parents continued to fork over what was a considerable sum of money so that I could keep up with my dance classes. I still have no idea how they managed to afford it...
View Article4 Ingredients — episode 3
Ah, wondering why I’ve tried another recipe so soon after the last one? I know, it’s out of character but hubby’s away. And while hubby’s away, this wife must cook. Well, okay, not really — he did...
View ArticleI’m still here, are you?
I started this blog in June. Within 2 weeks, I was an addict. My head is always spinning about, thinking about potential blog posts and ruminating about other people’s posts. I just love how the...
View ArticleBeyond the Brown Exterior (hint: NAC ticket giveaway!)
Beyond the blah-brown exterior of our country’s National Arts Centre is a vibrant group of employees, volunteers and an ever-evolving programme of theatre, music and dance. Don’t believe me? Well,...
View ArticleIndiana Jones and the Temple of Fairies
My daughter’s tastes are what many refer to as “tomboy.” She has never taken to playing with dolls of any sort, never cared for the colour pink and couldn’t care less what she’s wearing as long as...
View ArticleAnd the winner of NAC tickets is …
I used random.org to have one of the names be virtually pulled out of a hat and the winner is … Pam! Congrats Pam! You now have two tickets to the NAC’s production of Mozart’s Final Piano Concerto —...
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