Fashion bloggers have the super power of intuitively knowing how to style an outfit. They have that knack I wish I had for browsing through a store and curating the looks that will define a season. This is why I invited five of my favorite fashion influencers to come to the YMC and Joe Fresh shopping event to show me their fave looks and give me some much needed advice on what to buy this fall.
When I bought a small 600-square-foot condo as my YMC Mom Cave in the heart of downtown Toronto, I had no idea how complicated the process of furnishing a space would be. My plan? To have my condo fully furnished and in live-in condition three weeks after closing. My reality? It's now two months since I got the keys and the space is still virtually empty.
One of the hottest topics amongst parents right now is the idea of "gendered parenting" or gender stereotyping. The question many parents grapple with is how to raise boys and girls to believe, from a young age, that they can be and do whatever they want; today and tomorrow.
Call it mother's intuition, but when our kids are in pain, no one knows how they're feeling more accurately than their parent. What we know to be true about our kids in our gut is now proven to be scientifically accurate through medical research. To best care for our kids, research shows that parents need to be empowered to advocate on behalf of their kids when they're in pain.
When my daughter was little, back to school shopping meant heading out to a store of my choice to pick out her first-day-of-school outfit. Sure, I let her choose which outfit she preferred, but ultimately I was in control. I don't need to tell you that by age 10 (or sometimes even younger), our kids' fashion tastes are already deeply influenced by pop culture and social media. The problem is what they may want to wear, based on the lack of great online role models, may not be appropriate for their age and stage.
Imagine watching your daughter train eight hours a day since she was a young girl, eventually rising in the ranks to compete in her sport. She makes the finals, and instead of you reading about her triple axle jump or the three goals she scored, media outlets report that "her ass is quality", that "she's built like a fire hydrant" or that "she's really hot with her curves and careless blonde hair". What if I told you those are direct quotes from media outlets about some of our top female athletes.
Rick Campanelli is arguably one the nicest guys in Canadian showbiz. Once referred to as Rick the Temp on MuchMusic, now he's a seasoned TV host on ET Canada, and recently joined 102.1 The Edge as a morning show host. Plus, Rick is also a very devoted dad of three.
You never know when you'll learn something new that will improve your life. A few weeks ago I was invited to the 2nd annual [Wo]man Cave event for a morning of shopping and shmoozing. Rather than pick up samples, I set out to learn something new from all the vendors. I collected my fave pieces of useful, eclectic information for you to scroll through.
On stage with the band Walk of the Earth, Sarah Blackwood is the epitome of Canadian alt-rock cool. She's got the look, the talent, and the attitude.
Off stage, Sarah Blackwood seamlessly transitions to devoted mother of two little ones, her baby and toddler waiting for her on the bands' tour bus post-show.
My first real job was at McDonald's when I was sixteen. I had just moved back to the big city of Montreal to attend CEGEP after living on a horse ranch in the country. I was on a mission to earn some spending money to pay for my record-buying habit. My girlfriend had an "in" for me. She was already working at McDonald's and was loving the regular income. I painstakingly filled out my application and waited to hear if I had made the cut.
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