You can save big if you're willing to book a hotel without knowing its name ... and other online secrets Yes, New York City is notorious for its $400 hotel rooms the size of the average Barrhaven bathroom. But I still wanted a weekend getaway: I wanted a beautiful hotel, an inspiring evening of theatre, some great restaurant eats, and of course ... shopping. My friends cautioned me that my budget would leave me hostelling with binge drinkers … [Read more...]
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Errands from the Desktop
June 14, 2009 by 6 Comments
I love the internet. Like, REALLY love it. It is such an amazing invention that you no longer even need to leave the house for pesky errands. You know what I mean ... you've had a jam-packed week, the weekend arrives, and the last thing you feel like doing is spending your precious free time hunting down that perfect birthday gift or fighting with crowds at the grocery store. Okay, I know there are some of you out there who actually enjoy … [Read more...]
Ottawa’s NAC & staying relevant
March 19, 2010 by 11 Comments
We're about the same age, the National Arts Centre (NAC) and I. It would seem that, like most of us, the NAC's biggest fans are its parents -- the generation that created and brought this centre to life. But there's no doubt about it, its biggest fans are getting older. The people who are their most loyal subscribers will soon be retiring from their seats in the audience. Fresh bottoms will be needed to fill these seats. Bottoms like … [Read more...]
A pelvic exam without my consent?
January 28, 2010 by 13 Comments
As you know, I am now bopping around in Twitter checking it all out and making new friends, er, followers. Today I started to notice some tweets about women having pelvic exams done to them while they are unconscious in the hospital. Like many bits of way too information that I let into my day, I let it go into my line of sight and then right back out -- I easily dismissed it as something pulled from a trashy magazine or something. But the … [Read more...]
Free Money Monday! (and Canada’s Children’s Arts Tax Credit)
February 26, 2012 by 19 Comments
It's Sunday, but I've already got the Monday blues. It's not that I don't like my job, it's just that the longer winter goes on, the more I just want to do nothing but curl up with a book and a fresh pressed coffee. A beach sure sounds nice right about now. But I digress ... I'm actually here to write about the taxes. I kid you not. I really am. Specifically, Canada's newly introduced Children's Arts Tax Credit. You've already likely heard … [Read more...]
5 best girlfriend getaways
5 best girlfriend getaways The Ottawa Citizen (print edition), Travel Section, Dec 26/2009, pH3 All rights belong to the Ottawa Citizen 1. Get local Join chef Ana Garcia at her boutique culinary hotel (www.lavillabonita.com) for a four- or seven-day escape in the foothills of the moutain village of Tepoztlan, Mexico. She will share her culture with you and your girlfriends on scenic trips to the local market for fresh ingredients and … [Read more...]
5 best wine touring regions in Australia
Sure, an Australian red from your local LCBO is still rich and full-bodied, but nothing beats a first-hand taste of some of the world's finest. 1. McLaren Vale, South Australia: Just south of Adelaide, take in both beautiful beaches and luscious wines. Current holder of the coveted Jimmy Watson trophy for the best one-year-old red. More than 60 cellar doors to knock on: www.mclarenvale.info 2. Barossa Valley, South Australia: Home to industry … [Read more...]
5 best travel blogs
5 best travel blogs Ottawa Citizen, Travel Section (print edition), Dec 26/2009, H2 All rights belong to the Ottawa Citizen These travel blogs are a combination of practical tip-providing, insider info-sharing and inspiring tales. Whether you like to travel or simply like to dream of travelling, these sites are sure to please. 1. Travels with two For the couple that finds it hard to escape from the daily grind, this blog will be a … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Your Child about Murder (Guest Post)
January 16, 2013 by 9 Comments
Dear readers, I am sharing this post because there has been a tragedy in my home town of Ottawa. The community has been hit hard and like most parents, I've been struggling with how to talk to my children about these three deaths. Krista Gray-Donald, a friend of mine who works with victims of violent crime, offered to put together some tips and resources for me. In speaking with her, she also offered to share this information here on Coffee … [Read more...]
What Can We Do About Bullying? A Q&A with Lissa Albert
March 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
My last post on bullying sent the traffic to Coffee with Julie soaring. Clearly, I’d hit a nerve. I think that’s because the adults in our communities genuinely want to do something about bullying, but are just not sure what that is. One reader, Chantal, suggested that having access to a social worker or other experienced worker in the realm of bullying would be very helpful. So I reached out to my online community and received a number of … [Read more...]
Geocaching: All Who Wander Are Not Lost
August 17, 2010 by 6 Comments
This is a guest post by Julie Henning, Feed Me Editor, Road Trips for Families. You can check out yesterday's post for an intro to Julie and the other travel bloggers I met at BlogHer. Please join in me giving her a warm welcome to our little coffee spot! ********************* All Who Wander Are Not Lost! Kids today are “high tech.” Gaming, cell phones, and texting (OMG, LOL). Heck, sometimes we use email to communicate, even though we’re … [Read more...]
A Day in New York City: May 22, 2011
May 23, 2011 by 5 Comments
For my friends not on twitter. Here is my day, via tweets starting when I woke up .... It is exceptionally difficult to make decisions without caffeine. No coffee maker in this hotel room. Must throw on baseball cap and go find a Starbucks asap. I guess I should change out of pjs too. This is rough. Yes, Latte in hand now. Life is good! Man, it's not even 10:30 am yet and @thegrumpymama and @thevoog have me craving Chinese … [Read more...]
Pelvic exam without my consent? No longer!
September 23, 2010 by 2 Comments
Photo credit: The Globe & Mail Back in January, I wrote a bit of a concerning post titled "A pelvic exam without my consent?" The concerning part is summed up quite well with this description from a Globe & Mail article: Imagine that you are undergoing a fairly routine surgery – say, removal of uterine fibroids or hysterectomy. During or right after the procedure, while you are still under anesthesia, a group of medical students … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Don’t Drink the Pink Kool-Aid
October 8, 2011 by 10 Comments
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is not something that I have to remember -- the pink products everywhere tell me that it is. Cancer is a terrible disease, and I've always thought pink was a terrible colour, so I guess the two things go together. Like most women my age, I have friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances who've had to face this diagnosis and live through it the best way they can. Some have been more fortunate … [Read more...]
SIGG: not so super, afterall?
September 8, 2009 by 5 Comments
We've been using Sigg bottles for ages. And that really says something, since we don't spend our money lightly on fads. We're talking $30 for a water bottle to put in a child's lunch box. When there's a plastic alternative that's less than $5, we've clearly drawn a line in the sand. Why? It's enviro-friendly not to be constantly purchasing plastic water bottles all the time. Sigg bottles are also extremely tough and survive even the worst … [Read more...]
Where did that Baby come from?
November 18, 2012 by 7 Comments
We have a beautiful addition to our neighbourhood gang -- a new baby! In trying to explain to Max, who is 4, that his friend has a new baby sister, some questions arose. Yes, *those* kind of questions. Stella, our 10-year-old daughter, immediately jumped right into this and offered that he could borrow her book It's NOT the Stork. "Um, I'm not sure Max is ready for that book," I blurted out. You see, Stella is like a walking encyclopedia. … [Read more...]
The latest tidbits on H1N1
October 30, 2009 by 5 Comments
I'm no scientist, but I know that a lot of parents are just as concerned and confused about a number of H1N1 issues as I am. Here, I've compiled some news for you all in one spot. But please remember -- this is just a compilation of news -- not medical advice. New information from WHO was released today. Its Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization has reviewed the current epidemiological situation of the pandemic … [Read more...]
Cramming for the Oscars 2013
February 7, 2013 by 10 Comments
The other day someone mentioned the Oscars. Oh! That means it's time for my annual cram-fest ... where I see how many nominated movies I can manage to see before the actual event. This year's Oscars are on February 24th, which means I have 17 days to see what I can squeeze in and not feel like a pop-culture wallflower (aka a parent). Last year, out of the 10 films that had been nominated, I'd seen three. This year, there are nine films … [Read more...]
Staycation? Um, no thanks.
July 7, 2009 by 1 Comment
I keep hearing about the popularity of the "staycation." The idea is that because of tightened family budgets, we're choosing to stay home instead of travel on our vacation time. I don't know about you, but if I have to sit around my house and look at the do-it-yourself projects we have yet to do and the growing clutter caused by two growing children, well, I'd rather stay at work, thank you very much. Plus, I do work from home so the allure of … [Read more...]
I try to be polite. I really do.
May 13, 2010 by 8 Comments
One of my coffee break favourites is Amber Strocel's blog. Visiting her site is like being welcomed into a friend's home for a chat. She's got this great writing style that is so calm and inviting -- even when she's speaking about something annoying like the less-than-respectful manner in which some marketers approach bloggers, as she did recently in her post: "Moms, Blogging, Marketing and Respect." Anyone who has worked in sales or … [Read more...]
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