I knock their socks off »

When I unzip my suitcase, I feel thankful my boys don’t surround me chanting, “What did you bring me?! What did you bring me?!” Instead, they have started asking, “Did you get me some socks? Did you find me any cool socks?!” This may seem like a strange question, but they ask it for a good reason.

Win a Baby Einstein Discovery Kit! »

When my son Gavin turned six months old a few weeks ago, I quickly noticed a change in him. Busy, busy, busy best sums it up! From pulling, clawing and chewing anything he can get his hands on (including me!) or rolling and reaching on the floor desperately trying to figure out how to crawl, it is purely awesome to watch him discover the world around him. I forgot how much I love this stage – not too mobile - but so interactive and curious. I can’t get enough!

Social media put to good use »

A 27-year-old man from my hometown of Montreal disappeared last Saturday night outside of a popular restaurant, never to be seen or heard from again. On Tuesday morning, his body was discovered in the nearby icy Lachine Canal. There are no leads, no explanations, no clues.

Review and Giveaway: Michael Symon’s New Cookbook and a Delicious Pork Recipe From His Childhood »

This holiday, why not take a break from filling up on turkey and tryptophan and indulge in the other white meat: pork. The National Pork Board and Chef Michael Symon have created amazing recipes perfect for holiday celebrations bursting with savory seasonal flavors. From cinnamon to pumpkin, Chef Symon’s recipes include flavors that everyone will enjoy and techniques that enhance the taste and texture of your dish.

Pure Dark Review and Giveaway: Finally I Know Why Chocolate Has Been Touted as a Mood Lifter! »

A number of years ago while hanging out with fellow Moms watching our girls play soccer for Newton, I found myself in conversation with my friend Naomi who when not cheering on the soccer strikers worked as a medical researcher at Harvard. She confided to me in a whisper: “We’re on to something big - dark chocolate has health benefits we’re only beginning to realize.”

Going low-tech for the holidays »

While searching for some ideas for this blog post, I came across this article about the benefits of playing board games together as a family.

Can’t find time to get to the mall? Cook up some gifts! »

Holidays are supposed to be a time for giving - but sometimes figuring out what to give can be a stressful task. As office holiday parties and family gatherings fill up my calendar, I often struggle with what gifts to buy to show my appreciation for the past year.

Google is king, but what about Bing? »

Not surprisingly Google is the most popular search engine - seeing several million searches a day. Although I doubt Google’s future is anything but bright, Microsoft’s self-described “decision engine,” Bing, has been making strides to make its mark within the industry.

Celebrate New Year’s with these vodka cocktails »

When it comes to cocktails for New Year’s parties, are you stuck with your usual glass of champagne? The mixologists at Exclusiv Vodka have created some tasty cocktail recipes that are sure to spice up your holidays.

Last minute holiday cookies: Eagle Brand Tropical Dessert Bars »

I just found out that we’re going to a friends’ home for Christmas dinner. Luckily, all I have to bring is the crock pot ham that I was planning to make anyway. But if I was asked to make dessert, these tropical dessert bars from the folks at Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk would certainly be a hit. Plus, they’re easy to fit into my hectic holiday schedule since they take less than an hour to make and cook.

The year in social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly »

2010 was the year of Social Media. It seems like everything revolved around social media and so many things – from fantastic to horrific – arose as a result. The power of social media cannot be denied, and below is evidence as proved by the events of the year:

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