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sponsored link: wine time: splurge vs. steal
Filed Under sponsored posts | December 29, 2009
Welcome to this instalment of handy wine recommendations from local wine-wise mama Lana McMartin, a.k.a. Wine-y Mama. She has been in the wine industry for over 20 years and she’s with The Bacchus Group. And even though they represent about 40 brands, so she has lots to choose from, her recommendations won’t be solely limited [...]
(at)tune in to 2010
Filed Under guest bloggers, parenting | December 28, 2009
December is a very exciting month often known as “the most wonderful time of the year” but with all the excitement and events, it can also be the most stressful time of the year. Parents’ stress and personal triggers directly affect their relationship with their children. Daniel Siegel has co-authored an excellent book, Parenting from [...]
sponsored link: wine time – gifts for mums
Filed Under sponsored posts | December 22, 2009
Welcome to the next instalment of our handy wine recommendations from local wine-wise mama Lana McMartin, a.k.a. Wine-y Mama. She has been in the wine industry for over 20 years and she’s with The Bacchus Group. And even though they represent about 40 brands, so she has lots to choose from, her recommendations won’t be [...]
got your face on?
Filed Under faces & places | December 17, 2009
It’s not like I was a makeup maven pre-kids. But post kids you know I’ve made an effort if I put mascara on for you. However some occasions call for a little more than lip gloss and mascara and at those times I’m very glad that MikaOlivia opened up within walking distance of our house. [...]
Kellie Haines, Ventriloquist
Filed Under events, faces & places, guest bloggers | December 16, 2009
Brought to you courtesy of Amber Strocel. On December 15 my 4-year-old daughter H and I had the chance to see local ventriloquist and children’s entertainer Kellie Haines in Journey to the North Pole. The show was performed at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, to a packed house of students from 5 local [...]
Cookbook Review: ‘Bite Me’ Written By Julie Albert & Lisa Gnat
Filed Under things | December 15, 2009
Cookbook Review: ‘Bite Me’ Written By Julie Albert & Lisa Gnat Written by two Canadian sisters. This cookbook includes fun, tasty, easy and simple recipes to satisfy all taste buds including the pickiest eater in your family. It is fully loaded, complete with delicious recipes and racy photos, and enjoyable commentary. ‘Bite Me’ contains a [...]
sponsored link: wine time – gifts for dads
Filed Under sponsored posts | December 15, 2009
Welcome to the second instalment of our handy wine recommendations from local wine-wise mama Lana McMartin, a.k.a. Wine-y Mama. She has been in the wine industry for over 20 years and she’s with The Bacchus Group. And even though they represent about 40 brands, so she has lots to choose from, her recommendations won’t be [...]
teacher, teacher, will you teach me
Filed Under things | December 13, 2009
Now that M’s in elementary school we’ve had to add teacher gifts to the list we keep checking twice. Last year I found a great reusable organic canvas bag printed with a big apple on the front which I thought was a cheeky nod to the traditional. A couple of ideas I have this year [...]
Live and Learn: The Family Christmas
Filed Under guest bloggers, live and learn | December 11, 2009
The Family Christmas Recently I was watching The Santa Clause movie with my 23 year old daughter and she asked me why did I like all those corny Christmas movies and insist that we all watch them together as a family. My response was it reminded what it was like to believe in Santa and [...]
Sponsored Link: Wine Time – Tuesday & Saturday Wines
Filed Under sponsored posts | December 8, 2009
Welcome to the first of our wine recommendations from local wine-wise mama Lana McMartin, a.k.a. Wine-y Mama. With over 20 years of experience in the wine industry including her current work with The Bacchus Group, who represent about 40 brands, her recommendations aren’t solely limited to their portfolio as McMartin thinks outside the wine box. [...]
