Alright, here’s the deal. The Marvel Universe is coming to Hamilton next month. Yeah, that’s right: all of your fave Marvel Super Heroes will be landing in the First Ontario Centre on Thursday, August 6 – Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man, Hulk, and more! Now, this isn’t “Marvel on Ice” or “Marvel: the Musical” – this is real-deal Super Hero ... Read More »
Show of hands: Who LOVES slaving over the hot stove to make dinner on a hot summer day? Alright, if you put your hand up, I know you’re a lying liar what lies at midnight. The answer is: no one. No one likes making dinner on hot sticky summer days. Unfortunately, we all still have to eat, even if we don’t really feel like ... Read More »
I must not be the only blogger who struggles with this, but here it is: When I get into a busy period of life, such as moving / Christmas / everyone-in-the-family-gets-sick-one-after-the-other, I tend not to blog it. “Who wants to read about THAT?” I think. The longer I don’t post, the harder it is to go back and post something. ... Read More »
I grew up reading the Magic School Bus books whenever I could get my hands on them – which wasn’t very often, since they were some of the more popular books in the school library. I’ve always been fascinated by the possibility of the extra-ordinary fantasy world creeping into our ‘plain old boring’ world. I desperately wanted Miss Frizzle for ... Read More »
I’m sure that most of us, when asked, would say that we eat a fairly ‘balanced’ diet. However, do you really know what that means? Is your plate stacked with meat when it should make room for veggies & grains? When Dairy Farmers of Canada attended The Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo in Vancouver, they created a powerful and captivating ... Read More »
We sold our house this spring for a surprisingly tidy profit, but there was a fair amount of work involved before the house went up on the market. One of the most important lessons that my husband and I have learned in the last 9 years of our married life is that it’s not only a waste of time but also a ... Read More »
Have you ever noticed how incredibly expensive it is to buy large pieces of art for your walls? I don’t know – maybe it’s not that expensive if you’re not on a budget or you can’t think of a better way to spend $125 than on a one-of-five-hundred-thousand print from Home Sense. Don’t get me wrong – I love having artwork on ... Read More »
My husband and I are both second generation Canadians, with all four of our parents originating in the Netherlands. Neither of us have ever been to visit, though both of us have always wanted to make the trip someday. This past fall, two of our most dear friends packed up their worldly possessions and moved to Rotterdam for no fewer ... Read More »
My brother brings the coolest crayons back for the kids from Korea when he comes to visit – they’re quasi oil-pastel and are deliciously smooth & pleasant to colour with. I admit, I kept one of the packs aside and I use it to colour & doodle with on occasion. Don’t you ever miss colouring? Some of my most clear ... Read More »
I lied a teensy tiny bit in yesterday’s post when I said that all of my TV consumption takes place via Netflix these days. I make one exception and one only: MasterChef. We no longer have an antenna on our house (and haven’t had cable or satellite since the 2012 Winter Olympics), so I’m now relegated to seeking it out online after broadcast or ... Read More »
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