How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Passive Aggressive Letters From The Suburbs

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It’s that time again.  Actually, it’s way past time for a good old fashioned rant.  Nothing gets it off your chest better than some good old fashioned passive aggressive letters.  After all, it’s cheaper than therapy and less fattening than chocolate. Dear Grocery Clerk, I fully understand that you have switched to “bring your own bags” at this great grocery… View Post

Measuring Life In Beeps

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Have you ever thought about all the glorious moments that happen amongst the symphony of beeps?  Here’s how INTERAC Flash is helping me keep pace with my wonderful, busy, wouldn’t change a thing life. I live with a dancer.  My 15 year old daughter.  Among the many things she has taught me is that there is a whole other world… View Post

Weekend Fun Inspired By AIR MILES Perks

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Three cheers for April!  That fresh spring air, tulips bursting through the ground, Easter Weekend and of course those long rainy days.  Flooded backyards and gloomy weather can lead to the itch, the need, to get out of the house.  It’s the perfect time of year to start planning some epic outings with your family.  Where to start?  With your… View Post

Exploring Murano ~ The Island Of Glass

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No trip to Venice is complete without stops on the islands of Burano and Murano. Burano is like a fairytale, a small island in the northern part of the Venetian lagoon most famous for its gorgeous lace and brightly-coloured houses.  Murano is an island known for it’s glass, a craft that has been done for more than 700 years,  and… View Post

10 Discontinued Foods From Our Childhood!

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Recently I sat down with my oldest daughter and we had a good old fashioned movie night.   The house was quiet, all homework was done, and there was nowhere we “had” to be.  A rare occurrence.  We popped a huge amount of popcorn and settled into one of my all time favourite flicks, 13 Going On 30.  Jennifer Garner… View Post

Self Talk And Angry Cleaning

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They say talking to yourself is a sign of intelligence. Good Lord I hope that’s true because yesterday there was a whole new level of chatter going on and I swear to you….only the dog was listening.  If you’d been a fly on the wall, the “oh so positive self talk” you wold have heard went something like this: How… View Post

Cancun ~ Party of 10?

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Recently I had the opportunity to leave the snow, slush and frigid temperatures behind and jet off to the sunshine and glorious heat of Mexico.  My task?  Spend a sun filled week in Cancun Mexico with a group of 8 teenagers who were looking to make some memories on their Spring Break.  How do you choose a hotel for a… View Post

My First Senior Moment?

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Full on confession coming up. This weekend; I caught myself talking to the TV.  Well, talking AT the TV.  I wasn’t expecting a response.  It’s my humble opinion that over the last few years televisions have become way too complicated and I’m over it. Here’s the thing, I consider myself a fairly intelligent woman. I’m University educated. I’m raising two… View Post

Finding The Happy?

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This week we celebrated “International Happiness Day“.  A day where everyone is invited to join the movement to create a happier world.  Did we though?  Did you?  I sure didn’t.  For me, this past Monday was a big old grumpy blur.  In reality it was just another manic Monday and I don’t think I did my part to contribute to… View Post