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• Commented on The Dove Beauty Sketches - Through her Daughter's Eyes
  Great reminder, Jen. I was reminded on Mother's Day how good it feels to see myself through my mother's eyes, too, but a comment she made. The mother-daughter relationship is where we first learn how to relate to other women....
• Posted Keeping Your Family Safe...Online to Trend Watch
  "Look both ways before you cross the street." "Never accept a ride from a stranger." "If you're home alone, never open the door." These are the lessons that were passed on to us to keep us safe as children, and...
• Commented on From My Closet - May 10th, 2013
  That is so fantastic, Tracey. I really want to see you wear it toga-style....
• Commented on Test of Humanity
  Sounds like your attitude's as healthy as your body....and that is awesome....
• Posted Stylish Mother's Day Gift Ideas to Trend Watch
  Still looking for the perfect gift for your stylish mom? Is your mother looking to squeeze a little more fitness into her life? She'll feel healthier and look stylin' with a pair of Orthaheel shoes. Designed by Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli,...
• Posted Clorox Smart Tube® Technology...when Smarter Means Better to Trend Watch
  A few weeks ago I was approached about reviewing the new technology that Clorox is using in its bottles. I'm a fan of Clorox products; when I want shower tiles to sparkle, nothing compares to the Tilex Soap Scum Remover & Disinfectant....
• Posted Let Me Hand It To You to Trend Watch
   Oh shoulder season, you are seriously killing me. Sunny and 18 degrees one day; strip down to bare legs and skip through daisies. Blustery, snowy and minus 1 the next day; dig out your parka, bundle up and endure another...
• Commented on no such thing as balance
  Pendulum's a good analogy, Tracey. I just left a comment over on Facebook saying I feel like my life's a teeter totter, and I'm constantly trying to figure out which side needs a little more of my "weight". We really...
• Commented on You can be brave.
  That's a fantastic post, Emily, and one I really needed to read today. Thanks for sharing it....
• Commented on The Thing About Running
  Wonderfully put, Tracey. One foot in front of the other...it's all we can do to move forward....
• Commented on favourite thing of last week-fresh flowers
  I love having fresh flowers in my house. My sister is the absolute best at buying me gorgeous bouquets (often for no reason), but I'm happy to buy them for myself, too. At this time of year I love freesias...their...
• Commented on Celebrity hall pass list
  I didn't finish my thought...Timothy Hutton's been on that list since Ordinary People, but really sealed his spot in Taps, which I saw at the theatre about 17 times at the ripe and very impressionable age of 11....
• Commented on Celebrity hall pass list
  My list is eclectic, but includes 1. Liam Neeson 2. Bruce Springsteen 3. Jason Bateman 4. Timothy Hutton (and he's been on there since 5. the entire male cast of The Wire (that sounds wrong...I don't mean at once)...
• Posted Sabra Introduces Salsa and Guacamole for your Dipping Pleasure to Trend Watch
  I am a big fan of Sabra's delicious hummus. It's a go-to purchase for summer entertaining; I love it as a dip, as a spread on sandwiches, and as a condiment for burgers. That's why I'm so excited to write...
• Posted Spring Hair Trends from Goody to Trend Watch
  Spring is coming...it really is. We're finally going to be able to ditch the toques; but that doesn't mean we need to cover up with a ball cap or fedora. Spring is a time to let loose and show off...
• Commented on Chip, Chip Hooray! Another Chicken Recipe!
  Yum yum. What kind of potato chips do you use, Cayla?...
• Commented on piss me off- retention
  I really needed a laugh today, Nancy. Thank you for this!...
• Commented on PUBLISHED! (and a giveaway!)
  Congratulations Christine. This is an amazing achievement!...
• Posted Bristol Mountain, NY...Ski New York! to Travel Reviews
  There are many wonderful things about having kids who play competitive hockey (but I'll leave that for another post). One of the un-wonderful things is the inability to plan for any March Break vacations, since playoffs happen during that time,...
• Posted Target's Here to Trend Watch
  Well our new neighbours have moved in, and they hosted quite a "getting to know you" party.The first Target stores in Canada opened their doors last month, but all of Toronto has been waiting with bated breath for the local...
• Commented on What's in a Size?
  I feel your pain these days. I'm bathing suit shopping. I just can't make those two piecers match up size-wise....
• Posted Hershey's Chocolate...for the Canadian Palate to Trend Watch
  Canadians and Americans may be some of the most famous next-door neighbours in the world, but we do share some very specific taste differences. When Canadians refer to Smarties, we know we're talking about delicious little multicoloured treats and not...
• Posted Start Your Shopping...Zara Online Launches Today to Trend Watch
  Ladies, start your shopping. There's a new retail giant available online, and it's a fashion blogger's favourite. Zara, the global fashion retailer, is launching online shopping in Canada today, March 6, with delivery to the entire country. Zara's online shop...
• Posted Kellogg's All Bran Tweet Shop to Trend Watch
  There's something new to stop you in the cereal aisle this week, but instead of a toddler's tantrum or a teen's plea for sugar, this time it's something you'll want to put in your cart. Kellogg's is waking up your taste...
• Posted Grab a Bite to Trend Watch
  Life is busy. Schedules are nuts. Sometimes at the end of the day, I'll reflect back and realize I forgot to eat lunch or that my dinner consisted of that handful of french fries that I ate over my daughter's...
• Commented on Gone to the dogs
  I just met my first Ganaraskan puppy a couple of weeks ago and have been researching them ever since. I feel like this post is some kind of sign. I'll be anxiously watching for your experiences. Teddy is adorable...congratulations on...
• Posted Lash Out to Trend Watch
  Sometimes you find a product that changes your life (in some little way), delivers everything that it promises, and the heavens open up a little.Such is the way with Benefit's They're Real mascara. I got a mini-size of this as...
• Posted Get the Red Out! to Trend Watch
  I've written before about the challenges with my daughter's eczema. My own skin can also be quite problematic at the best of times. I've got mild rosacea which means a flare up of redness around my nose that is caused...
• Posted Last Minute Valentine's Day Dash Through the Mall to Trend Watch
  This is it, T minus 48 hours until Cupid's day. It's a little anti-climatic celebrating this day of love so soon after celebrating the day of pancakes (Mardi Gras for the win!), but it seems inappropriate to ignore it completely.If...
• Commented on Frosty Balls
  So pretty, Christine. Those are great!...