Name please. Michael Damian Your Website? michaeldamian.com What’s your specialty? (work-wise – you’re probably pretty special at a lot of things) I make family films with my wife and partner Janeen. We write and produce together and I direct. What’s your shameless plug? (books, blogs, bling, etc.) We have a very special film coming up…
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My BlackBerry Back story
Back story: my old, hand-me down, BlackBerry died in June. Le mort. It had a long and good life (years and years of life actually). And, I’ll be honest, this summer I cheated on RIM with some meaningless, other smart device, flings. I tried an android (which wouldn’t work with my e-mail thus my summer…
Parent Club Mom-Made Gift Guide
THE WHAT: Parent Club Mom-Made Gift Guide THE WHY: Supporting parents who are making it work by working at home. Supporting local economy. Not trekking to a store to do your gift shopping with a baby (ok – that’s me). THE HOW: Leave a comment and link up your mom-made biz below! THE PARENT CLUB…
Citynews.ca, high admission prices and me chiming in…
What do you think about family admission prices to Toronto attractions? Read this citynews.ca article where I chime in on the affordability of admission. SPOILER: I believe high admission prices can deter families from visiting local attractions. However, there is news from the Royal Ontario Museum that the attractions see “our” side… Click HERE to…
Parent Club Gift Guide
Coming November 1st – stay tuned!
Chariot Carriers: a stroller like no other
THE WHAT: Chariot Carriers – Couger 1 THE CANADA: Every Chariot Carrier is proudly designed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. THE HOW: 17+ years specializing in the outdoor transportation of children THE COOL: With one stroller (and the separately sold accessories) you can stroll, jog, bike, pull and ski with your child The couger comes as…
The Mom Juggle
I. Am. So. Behind. Usually, I’m a Mom on top of her juggle. Family, Life, Work – 3 “balls” in continuous motion. Then DD2 got the 24 hour stomach flu. For 5 days. And the balls…well, family stayed high and airborn while the others hit the fan. Splat. Splosh. Spluf. I have been trapped inside…
How to make a baby food jar sno globe
File this under a good green/eco activity to do with your kids. Re-purpose clean baby food jars into a kid-friendly activity. You’ll need: a glass baby jar with lid super glue bathroom cocking a glue-able figurine (plastic, crystal or metal will do. Paper will not do) Glitter Water Super glue figurine to the lid of the…
How to make a Haunted House: read my HGTV Canada article
Read my new HGTV Canada article ” 8 Haunted House Ideas” for some inspiration for you and your kids to decorate your home for Halloween (teaser: it incorporates and re-purposes things you already have hanging around the house). How to make milk jug ghosts Not your usual jack-o-lantern Glow-in-the-dark footprints. And MORE! Click on the…
Food Network Delicious Food Show | Family Field Trip!
THE WHAT: Food Network Delicious Food Show THE WHEN: October 20th -23rd THE WHERE: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place (Toronto) THE FAMILY FIELD TRIP: While Mom and Dad enjoy the best in food, kitchen, cooking and entertaining – Sunday morning is specifically dedicated to healthy eating with kids from a ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ talk to a hands-on cooking seminar…