Oh my, we're in "final countdown phase". Exactly one month today, on May 10 2014, the wedding of Charlotte and Ryan will take place. Our daughter will walk down the aisle in a church in Montreal, a vision of beauty in white, and she will marry her Prince Charming. The...

I saw the Noah movie a week ago, and decided to let it sit and stew with me for a while before writing my thoughts. I’m not sure what I was hoping for- maybe an epiphany or maybe a memory lapse, but it seems I can’t shake Noah, and now everyone and their dog is giving...

Yeah, I'm certainly no spring chicken, but it IS now spring and I have an awesome chicken recipe to share, hence the genius title! I actually have three glorious recipes for you this fabulous foody Friday- hopefully at least one of them will tantalize your taste buds....

We did it. We passed the Canadian citizenship test with flying colours- (mainly red and white of course), and we are officially almost Canadian! Lyndon, Charlotte and I were beyond ecstatic yesterday after much stressing and a few sleepless nights readying ourselves...

It’s finally happening— we are taking our Canadian citizenship tests at long last! Yes, we have been living here for 19 years, and yes, we do procrastinate, and yes, I should definitely be studying my Discover Canada study guide rather than blogging about it. But I’m...

I realize my recent blogs have been somewhat mother of the bride and wedding themed (no duh!), but it’ll only be for the next couple of months, I promise 🙂  In fact, this little post is about my new favourite boutique. Yes, it happens to be in Montreal, and yes, I...

This time last week, I was on a plane en route to Montreal to visit my daughter, Charlotte, and her fiancé, Ryan. I had my big pink book with my big ol’ list of wedding planning items, and quite honestly I didn’t know if we would get any of them checked off with our...

Tomorrow, my alarm will obnoxiously beep at 4a.m. and my mission will commence. “Operation Wedding Planning” demands that I fly across this fair country and parachute into Montreal to tie up loose ends, finalize decisions, and generally be Supermom Of The Bride. I...

Love is in the air this fabulous Friday for Valentine’s Day! Whether you roll your eyes at this “Hallmark” occasion or enter in fully with decorating your house and baking Valentine’s cookies for everyone you come into contact with, there’s no getting away from roses...

I did it. After much procrastinating and dilly-dallying, I finally bought my mother of the bride dress! Maybe it was the sound of the clock ticking (just 3 months to go!) or maybe it was the ripple of panic I was sensing from friends and family who kept asking me if...