It’s here… it’s finally here! Ripley’s Aquarium has opened its doors in Toronto. I have been waiting for this day for over a year now. In anticipation, I’ve been speaking about the aquarium to my 3 year old son as I needed another human being to be as excited about the opening as I am. Surprisingly, I […]
A Canadian Mum Abroad; Parenting Cultrual Differences
Please help me welcome my guest blogger, an old friend of mine. In fact, she was one of my first friends when I moved to Canada in 1989. My friend M is funny, sweet & smart. She’s also my new hero. With three kids under the age of 2, she and her husband have moved […]
Sparkling Vintage Jewelry!! My best giveaway ever – $250 to Bee’s Knees Gems (Open to Canadians)
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been a little obsessed with big sparkly gem jewelry this year. I know they’re a big trend right now, and that might be why I’ve gone bling crazy, but you have to admit, they do look great. I spent most of the winter season searching for a perfect antique necklaces to wear for the various […]
Winter time means dry skin. Why George’s cream is your new best friend {Review & Canadian Giveaway}
Here’s a guest review of George’s Cream by one of my readers, Fern from Gotcha Covered Baby. George’s Cream is a great Canadian company that provides something for everyone in the family. Lets face it, we can all use a little cream here and there in winter time. Read her review and see details below regarding […]
My favourite SPOT for personalized gifts; KidSpot. Review & Giveaway (open to all Canadians)
Growing-up, believe it or not, my name, MAYA, wasn’t very popular. I always envied kids who were able to walk into any toy store and find their name all over various paraphernalia. Whether it was a cup, lunch-bag, key-chains or pens, I wish I could get one with my name. So when I had my son, […]
A war hero, undercover cop, entrepreneur and foster parent: My dad, my hero!
My dad heard a loud noise, he could smell something burning and his tank began to shake. He felt a ton of pressure, like someone was holding him paralyzed against the tank’s wall. Parts of the tank starting crashing into his face and body and suddenly it become eerily quiet. ______________________________________________________________________ Growing up I’ve always […]