Your deck and patio is, hopefully, an extension of your indoor living space. It should reflect your style, provide a fun and safe place for the family to spend time together, and offer a great space for entertaining guests. Your patio furniture is the hub of the space—it is where people are drawn to sit […]
Have Skylanders Invaded YOUR Home Yet?
Christmas money or gift cards do not last long in the hands of my children. Therefore when my son was gnashing over being BANNED from the Xbox due to ongoing jackassery, Caitlyn seized her opportunity and rushed out to buy Skylanders Giants. She was in heaven having a game that came with so much […]
The Ferret Squad
These days about 98 % of movies for and about kids are based on books. Getting your kids books turned into films seems to be just about the only reason many authors are writing young adult books. There are lots of great one’s out there, but there are a few stinkers too. I […]
Galaxy II Continues to Lure Me
In their continuing efforts to switch me from the ‘dark side,’ they sent me another Samsung smart phone to check out. This one was the Samsung Galaxy Ace II X. I am still gaga over the Galaxy III, it is a beauty but for someone like me feels a bit too flimsy due to its […]
Roses For Any Occassion
The Art of Flower Arranging Displayed in your Home Be it a birthday, anniversary, or for no reason at all other than to express the love from one person to another, a dozen roses are a perfect gift to not only celebrate the sting of Cupid’s arrow, but roses also invite warmth, texture, sweet scents, […]
Dystopia or Utopia in the House Crunch
Our viewing choice on Boxing Day night was Dredd. Not the Sylvester Stallone effort but the Karl Urban one that came out this year on a much smaller budget. While the Stallone flick did a good job of making Mega City One look large and dystopic, Dredd did a far better job of capturing what […]
Prevention is Key When it Comes to Our Kids Teeth
At the P&G Blogger event I was invited to I had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Janet Tamo explain her feelings about dental health and why she is the Crest and Oral-B brand ambassador. She has a dental practice in Toronto devoted to preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She also spent 20 years teaching […]
Home Buying The Smart Way – Don’t Fall For The Dream
There’s a common adage regarding real estate that says “You make your money when you buy, not when you sell”. If you’re thinking about buying your first home (or second, or third), it’s imperative that you put the hype in perspective and make sure that whatever decision you make is a positive one. Getting Caught […]
Beginning to Look at Lot Like Christmas
It is getting down to the wire now. We don’t want to buy anything more, so if it ain’t bought, they ain’t gettin it right!!! My house is a clean as it is probably going to get. The lights are up. The tree is not dead. The wrap is ready but not yet […]







