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- April 11, 2016
How Do People Survive Long Renos?

Oh my gosh... Tyler and I have come to the conclusion that we are not reno people! This past week or so has been a bit of a whirlwind. We've needed to get some repairs done to our house for some time now, but were having trouble getting tradespeople out t
- family-life
- February 17, 2016
You’ve Come a Long Way, Barbie

For all of you born after the feathered hair and peacock blue eyeshadow that was part and parcel of the 1970's “look” that a certain type of woman had to aspire to, this ad says it all: “You've come a long way, Baby!” This was the refrain t
- family-life
- December 22, 2015
Holidays & Happy Kids: Tips to get through busy days

Tips for parents on kids and routines during the holidays
- mom-101
- December 9, 2015
So Long, Santa

"I don't know if Santa is real or not," Will said to me pensively one day last month, "but if he isn't, what a thing for parents to do, to tell their children there's a Santa Claus and then leave them heartbroken when they find out there isn't."
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- November 26, 2015
Why I Want My Kid To Believe In Santa For As Long As Possible

This holiday season has me reliving my bar star days (just stay with me, I swear you'll get it!). T he soundtrack of my time in the bars was always Journey. It's not that I'm really that old, it's...
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- November 10, 2015
UrbanKitchen: Chef Brad Long’s Cauliflower Soup | UrbanMoms

I love visiting Cafe Belong, a casual restaurant set in the city's lovely Evergreen Brick Works. If you haven't been to the area yet, it's definitely worth a visit for it's hiking trails, children's...
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- September 14, 2015
A Delightful True Story Full of Christmas Spirit

An older man with a long white beard and round glasses was holding a cookie. He said he hadn't been down here in many years because he lives up north now.
- food
- May 29, 2015
6 Foods That Are Even Better Frozen

Everyone loves a frozen treat, especially on a hot day. Give these 6 ideas a try for a refreshing twist.
- food
- May 27, 2015
5 Handy Things for Your Outdoor Party This Long Weekend

Keep the party going all weekend long with these 5 helpful items
- food
- May 27, 2015
9 Recipes to Make this Long Weekend

The May 2-4 weekend is coming up. Do you know what you'll be eating?
- food
- May 27, 2015
6 Weekend BBQ Recipes

It's BBQ season and we're sharing 5 of our favourite recipes to make this weekend!
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- May 22, 2015
Summer Bucket List Planning

The long weekend in May always has me itching for summer days, basically just more days like long weekend days. And now that the long weekend is over, oh hello Tuesday that feels like a Monday! I'm...
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- May 21, 2015
Memories of the May Long Weekend

We have one long weekend almost every month in the summer and this will be our very first summer with Magnus around. I cannot wait for him to hang around in the back yard with us
- mom-101
- May 20, 2015
Mayhem “Monday”: The Long Weekend Edition

Disclaimer: I know it's Tuesday… ******************************************* The May long weekend here never fails to bring about some pretty crappy weather. It almost guarantees rain.
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- May 19, 2015
Sunshine and Champagne: Long Weekend Priorities

There's two things I look forward to every May long weekend: wearing white again and Slush Cup at Sunshine Village Ski Resort. What is Slush Cup? It's when adventurous skiers and snowboarders fly down the Pando Hill in crazy costumes, as they attempt
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- May 19, 2015
May Long Weekend Equals Terrible Weather

Despite the dreary weather today, we had a fabulous day! Yesterday, realizing that the weather was going to be truly awful, I had the idea to go to Pine Ridge Hollow for brunch. This morning we grabbed our (one) umbrella, and headed out of the city. The
- mom-101
- April 3, 2015
Happy Easter Friday Faves

Happy Easter, everyone! How are you spending your long weekend? I've got one kid at my sister's farm and another at the ski hill, so I'm thrilled to have the day to myself. As usual, I have ambitious plans: finish a few articles, organize and book o
- family-life
- April 3, 2015
Mariah Carey and James Corden’s Car Sing-a-Long

I don't really know much about the new Late Late Show host James Corden, but anyone who can get Mariah Carey in a car to sing along to her own songs (like there would be any other choice) is pretty … Continue reading »The post Mariah Carey And James
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- April 1, 2015
Setting the Spring Table: Napkins

Spring is my favorite time to freshen things up around the house. Pretty blooms, colorful textiles and other decorative accessories are quick and easy ways to breathe new life into a space after a long drawn out winter. Last week, I shared some beautiful
- food
- March 4, 2015
Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe

A creamy delicious soup recipe to help keep you warm all winter long. Natural sweetened with apples the whole family will enjoy this soup
- food
- February 23, 2015
Xiao Long Bao – Shanghai Soup Dumplings

If you've ever been out for dim sum, you've likely bitten into some xiao long bao – soup dumplings filled with a nugget of seasoned pork and a burst of warm soup
- mom-101
- July 2, 2014
Have a Great Long Weekend

Yippee! School's out for summer. I'm so looking forward to sleeping in and not packing lunch boxes. Even though it's supposed to rain this weekend
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- July 2, 2014
Bits + Pieces and a Happy Long Weekend

It's Canada Day long weekend! I've been a little busy with work lately but I'm hoping to put an end to that soon and be able to get back not only to this blog, but my family and friends as well
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- May 21, 2014
A Few Photos from Our Weekend

I love long weekends, especially when they follow an especially long work week. My career life, while on one hand exciting and fun, has also been exhausting and full of long hours. I can't totally complain because I love my job
- mom-101
- April 7, 2014
So Long

On Saturday morning I flung open many of the windows in our house to let the warm and sunny spring air that had finally arrived flow freely through all of the rooms.
- mom-101
- February 14, 2014
Snow Day

When I was a child, two words were synonymous with day-long tobogganing and spending time with my friends, all of us giddy and savouring the surprise of the unexpected: Snow Day. After the initial snowfall was over
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- October 20, 2013
7 Supper-Foods For Fall

Many people believe that the best diet is a seasonal diet - i.e. eat what is in season. Here's a list of fall super-foods: Squashes & Pumpkins, Apples, Cruciferous Vegetables
- mom-101
- October 16, 2013
How Long Could You Survive Without Your Cell Phone?

I say survive because for many people, they feel like survival tools. On October 9, a larger wireless carrier in Canada went down.
- mom-101
- September 15, 2013
Kermit is Dead, Long Live Kermit!

This frog got a bit too close to a NASA rocket launch
- mom-101
- August 27, 2013
Iron Will

Love, respect, and determination intermingled with Whistler
- mom-101
- June 5, 2013
Cheerfully, The Answer is No.

Nothing against cheerleading, except for the stereotype
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- May 22, 2013
Long Weekends, Pools & Popsicles – I’d say that’s A-peelin’

The long weekend in May always signifies the start of summer.
- mom-101
- May 22, 2013
The Long Weekend Mini Road Trip

The long weekend road trip to the Niagara area
- mom-101
- May 22, 2013
A Teacher Who Made a Difference

Her name was Miss Ritcey. Who was yours?
- food
- May 19, 2013
Good Eats Friday – Long Weekend Edition

Some great summer recipes
- food
- May 16, 2013
Chocolate Stuffed French Toast

I am owning the mother of the year title this year through that one simple act alone.
- mom-101
- April 4, 2013
Back Off Winter Sports, It’s Spring

Spring has sprung, but no one informed the winter sports
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- April 8, 2016
Biking and Eating

It feels like we always have another weekend to plan for. We’ve got some al-fresco fun and fantastic food ideas to feed your family’s sunshine fever.
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- April 8, 2016
Thanks-getting

We’ve got five great reasons to give thanks for the holiday weekend (and you’re kids will love them, too).
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- February 2, 2017
Where the Love Is

You don't need a holiday to say ‘I love you' to your special someones.