The Nutcracker came to Lindsay one weekend and the memories and imagery this ballet brings to mind evokes one of the happiest memories of my childhood. When I was a little girl, just before the Christmas break, my mom took me out of school at lunch for a very special treat. She didn't tell me what we were doing or where we were going. I had three brothers and one sister, so it was a rare occasion ...
Posted by Dee Girdler
on December 18, 2012
Christmas is just around the corner, which means the tube is full of holiday movies. Since Christmas movies are all based on warm fuzzy family-friendly stories - maybe not Die Hard - they often take place in a big, warm family home. So much work has gone into the productions to make the homes memorable and familiar that we all know the front window of Ralphie's family house in A Christmas Story or ...
Posted by Hans Taal
on December 14, 2012
Halloween is fast approaching and although it looks like a wet one for most people across Canada, it's the one night where little ghouls and goblins come out to play.
To make sure everyone has a safe Halloween, consider some of these tips from Health Canada and Safe Kids Canada.
Stay warm: Fall is definitely in the air and when night sets in, so does the cold. It's a good idea to ensure your children's ...
Posted by Aliza Fung
on October 30, 2012
Are we nearing the end of 2011 already?
With the holiday season upon us, it’s starting to become a little harder to juggle all the activities. With all the work, shopping, dinners and decorating, it’s easy to over extend yourself and burn out before the year is even over!
Time management will be the secret to staying on top of all the things that need to get done this holiday season. ...
Posted by Aliza Fung
on December 8, 2011