Gotta Wear Shades - Wordless Wednesday

Smile for the dentist!

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Gerry Dee and the Live #MrD Twitter Chat

Good morning, boys and girls.

For today's lesson, we are going to learn about one of the most important figures in Scarborough history - Gerry Dee. Be sure to take notes. There will be a quiz at the end.

Born long ago, on the eve of 1969, Gerry Dee grew up in the wonderful city of Toronto where he decided to become a high school phys-ed teacher. After ten years, he realized that teaching wasn't quite his calling so he took up comedy full-time. He now plays the lead role in the CBC sitcom Mr. D, which premiered earlier this month.

In true Mr. D style, we are now going to play a game, the Get to Know Each Other Game. Only, with a twist. We will just play one round of Get to Know Gerry Dee. I will give you three sentences, two of which are true and one of which is false. You have to guess which one is false.

1. Gerry Dee has received many accolades (accolade /ˈakəˌlād Noun - an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit) which includes being named Toronto's Funniest New Comic, being nominated for the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Comic in Canada and winning the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition.

2. Gerry Dee conducted an investigative report on the Vancouver Riot of 2011 on "The Score".

3. Gerry Dee's last name really is Dee. 

Zax's Bruise Cream - Giveaway

Last night, the whole family loaded into the car and headed over to the local arena for what has become our weekly family skate. Having only been ice skating about a half dozen times in my life, I'm a little worried about falling down and bruising my ego. But when it comes to my kids, I'm more concerned about them getting hurt. My son started skating once a week with his daycare class a couple of months ago and my daughter has only ever been skating about five times in total. Still, they have come a long way. 

This winter has proven to be busier than winters past. With skating, gymnastics and tennis on our weekly schedule, the kids have been getting their fair share of physical activity. We also take great care where safety is concerned, especially with skating. Our kids both wear helmets to protect them from head injury but in general, we can't always protect them from bumps and bruises. Not unless someone designs a body suit made of bubble wrap.

At the Ski Lodge - Wordless Wednesday

I was rummaging through some old photos and found this one of my daughter taken six years ago. It was the first time we went skiing at Blue Mountain and we rented a huge ski lodge with a bunch of people.

That's when we actually had snow.  

 

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FYI: Coupon Zone Offers Gr-r-reat Savings on Kellogg's Cereals

While at Valu-Mart tonight, I happened across some coupons that were posted on the Coupon Zone board right near the entrance. I always scan the available coupons for products that I use and so I decided I should share with you some gr-r-reat savings on Kellogg's cereal. The coupon will save you $3.00 when you purchase any 3 Kellogg's cereals or Vector Meal Replacement at Loblaw retail stores located in Canada. They're valid until this Friday, January 27, so if you go through a lot of cereal, you might want to visit a Loblaw store near you over the next few days.

As a member of the Kelloggers Network, I was sent a whole whack of yummy cereals and NutriGrain bars for the family to enjoy. My kids went to town with the Frosted Flakes. I can totally relate sine I remember loving that cereal as a kid. But now, I found it way too sugary. Me, I'm more of a simple Corn Flakes kind of gal in my elder years. I also enjoy Special K as well. And Snap, Crackle and Pop... well, they will always have a special place in my heart. They will forever remind me of the fond memories I have of my mother and I making Rice Krispies squares many, many moons ago. Ah, those were the days!

 

A working mom on the go, I have found that the newest variety of NutriGrain bars have been great for tying myself over until the next meal. They also keep nicely in my desk drawer at work. For emergencies, of course.

What about you? Do you have a favourite cereal? What was your favourite when you were a kid? 

Disclosure: Kelloggs brand sent me a variety of their new cereal sand snacks through the Kelloggers Network programs in the hopes that I may share my experience. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

La Crème Cow Spreadable Cheese - Giveaway

Each week where I work, staff members enjoy Friday treat days. We sign up with other staff to bring in a selection of goodies for all to share and it makes morning recess fly by so quickly since there's rarely enough time to savour the tasty treats. This month, I decided to bring in a sampling of La Crème Cow cheese along with some crackers that I had been sent to try out.

Recently, Parmalat Canada launched La Crème Cow, a new line of spreadable snack cheese. It is available in three flavours: Original, Light and Parmesan and Peppercorn. The cheese has a very smooth and creamy texture, and is individually wrapped so you can take it with you on the go.

My lovely La Crème Cow package arrived the night before my scheduled treat day and oh, là, là! Was it ever lovely!

Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees Now Playing at the Shoppers Drugmart® OMNIMAX® Theatre

Dr. Goodall's remarkable study of the Gombe chimpanzees forever changed the relationship between humans and the animal kingdom.

Today, I will be a guest at a special Gold Members’ screening of Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees at the Shoppers Drugmart® OMNIMAX® Theatre at the Ontario Science Centre. Narrated by Dr. Goodall herself, the film takes viewers on a journey into the world of the wild chimpanzee. The film chronicles more than 40 years of Dr. Goodall’s work in Africa and focuses on one population in the forest of Gombe, Tanzania. In addition to the film, we will have the opportunity learn how to talk like a chimpanzee and participate in a discussion with a special guest from the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, an organization that supports wildlife research, education and conservation. I should probably start practising... ooo, ooo, eee, eee, ah!