tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231682382024-03-23T15:29:35.984-03:00life as i know it...Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.comBlogger347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-5523217423914198182009-07-07T16:00:00.006-03:002009-07-07T16:30:09.095-03:00The Slayer vs. the Sparkly Vampire: What would Buffy do?Check out this fantastic mash-up of Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.I liked the movie, but watching this and reading the commentary made me think of the male/female roles in a whole new light (I still plan to see the new movie, though!).According to the author:Buffy vs Edward is essentially an answer to the question “What Would Buffy Do?” My re-imagined story was specifically constructed asKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-84000021060854498472009-06-06T21:44:00.002-03:002009-06-06T21:51:08.632-03:00The Princess and the FrogI'm excited that the new Disney movie is done in 2D (traditional) animation, and it will be a musical!Not so excited about all the princess marketing that will come with the movie though... but it's nice that finally there will be a black princess to add to the bunch!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-27150628484583198642009-05-30T21:24:00.002-03:002009-05-30T21:28:44.082-03:00A totally a cappella version of ThrillerThis is cool, but a bit creepy too - just like the original, I suppose! French artist Francois Macre has created an entirely a cappella version of Michael Jackson's Thriller. He has recreated every drumbeat, synthesizer note and spoken word segment using 64 different tracks.Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-3258080346978234722009-05-28T14:29:00.004-03:002009-05-28T14:53:47.321-03:00Archie marries Veronica!Could this be it for the famous Riverdale love triangle?It's a 6-part series, so I suspect a few surprises are in store!I read a lot of Archie comics as a child. My favourites were the ones from the 50s and 60s. I loved Betty & Veronica's dresses!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-81639447848758933072009-04-26T15:17:00.004-03:002009-04-26T15:36:35.064-03:00In the headlinesBelugas in Newfoundland! Wish I could have seen them! I used to occasionally see whales in the Torbay, NL harbour, but I've only ever seen a beluga at the Vancouver aquarium.In other news, pandemic potential of this swine flu is scary! Today there have been 4 cases confirmed in Nova Scotia.I'll admit, I've been avoiding too much news these days; most of it is just depressing, and I've preferred Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-79297150367514364462009-04-03T20:19:00.005-03:002009-04-03T20:49:14.948-03:00Petition supporting the CBCReceived this today. I have my doubts about online petitions, but I value the CBC, so I signed, and plan to write some letters.In just 6 days, over 100,000 of us have come together and signed the petition to Save the CBC and Radio Canada from deeply damaging budget cuts - one of the largest online petitions in Canadian history!http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_cbc/The CBC is vital for Canadian artKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-78429638832100038162009-03-29T10:02:00.004-03:002009-03-29T10:05:48.597-03:00Cadbury chocolate goes fairtradeCadbury to use fairtrade chocolate in its Dairy Milk chocolate barsImpressive! Plus, Cadbury plans to convert its other chocolate products to fairtrade as soon as they can. It's nice to see such a large company supporting fairtrade farming!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-10934086392616777382009-03-24T15:03:00.003-03:002009-03-24T15:18:49.119-03:00The Barenaked Ladies: Page-lessIf you're curious to see how The Barenaked Ladies sound without Steven Page, check out this free download: Live at Universal Studios from BNL.com. This will only be available until March 27th!Thanks to Simply Frugal in Canada for the link!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-21195526481002977722009-03-23T14:51:00.004-03:002009-03-23T15:59:05.686-03:00New blogHello folks!Just a heads up to those of you with kids - I've been in the Mommy mode for a while, and I've started a new blog called Painting Pink Pajamas to share some of our favourite toddler books, music, recipes and activities.I'll still be posting here as well, but I'll keep most of the child-specific posts there.Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-29502252637241990842009-03-23T14:42:00.000-03:002009-03-23T15:06:11.561-03:00If I were a Superhero......this would be me:Visit The Hero Factory to make your own Superhero, then send me a link so I can see too!Thanks to Reflections and Ramblings of a Not-So-Superwoman for the link!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-90017239788530142482009-02-01T22:20:00.002-04:002009-03-23T15:57:39.592-03:00Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it)Hilarious!!!!I still find it strange that some people haven't seen Star Wars though... (says a girl who went to the 12:01am showing of Phantom Menace! Too bad it was so disappointing!)(seen on grrrl meets world)Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-27326672749921958842009-01-18T15:40:00.005-04:002009-03-23T15:56:51.493-03:00Crafty and kitchen-yWe're getting C a play kitchen for her birthday next month, and I've been stocking it with food and accessories. We're pretty much set, as I've been picking up odds and ends, some great Plan Toys food sets, and making felt food for her to play with. I usually get a blank look when I say that, so here's a picture of a few (mostly) finished pieces (the lettuce and cucumber still need some stitchingKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-5784237573657482762009-01-17T21:17:00.002-04:002009-01-17T21:21:17.499-04:00and this is where I live...Frigid temperatures break 125 year old record in FrederictonBrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!Florida, here we come!!!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-53641657453107778102008-12-23T11:06:00.005-04:002009-03-23T15:56:51.493-03:00For my birthday, I'd like...I'm always cold in the winter, so I totally want a pair of these!Then my hands won't freeze when I type!MuffateesSpeaking of my birthday, I'm going to Disney World on my birthday!!!Free admission to Disney parks on your birthday!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-9128714695531024082008-12-15T21:25:00.002-04:002008-12-15T21:29:38.043-04:00Pre-Christmas fun!Pre-Christmas celebrations are in full swing at our house!The gingerbread house, tree and cookies have all sustained a bit of damage, but that's the fun of Christmas with kids! Claire is so excited about everything, even though she can't really understand the holiday, and she's a joy to be around!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-61486007638105005882008-12-15T20:48:00.001-04:002009-03-23T15:58:21.461-03:00Fire safetyKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-45918185553595468622008-11-28T15:35:00.005-04:002008-11-28T15:40:28.032-04:00Deadly shopping crowdsThis is just sick.Surging Shoppers kill New York Wal-Mart EmployeeI've never experienced any shopping trips so horrible and sad, thank goodness, but I do remember the crazy Boxing Day shoppers in Canada. It wasn't too bad at Sam the Record Man, but when I worked at Future Shop in BC, people camped outside the store all night on December 25th and raced into the store in the morning of the 26th. I Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-32126612936169280022008-11-24T14:17:00.001-04:002008-11-24T14:22:51.767-04:00Winter is here!We've had snow, slippery roads, and both Brad & I have been sick this past week. Claire's okay so far, thank goodness, but we're going for flu shots today anyways!Enjoy this cute little video for all of the sickies out there!Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-19124910884711968872008-11-14T21:57:00.003-04:002008-11-14T22:03:37.087-04:00Quote of the day - open mouth, insert foot...Heard on As It Happens on CBC Radio last night. A clip of George Bush talking about the economic crisis:"We don't need bigger government, we just need smarter government."I laughed so hard I cried.Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-69439059359248771972008-11-11T07:22:00.000-04:002008-11-11T07:22:00.953-04:00Remembrance DayIn Flanders Fieldsby Dr. John McCraeIn Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie,In Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-3752191486118312642008-11-09T21:06:00.003-04:002008-11-09T21:22:20.012-04:00Mmmmm...Christmas baking season is almost upon us, and it's time to stock the freezer again, both with sweets and with healthy meals that can be heated up quickly!So far this week we've made marinara sauce and chicken chili (thanks Gillian!), and as soon as I get some more eggs I'll make cornbread muffins. Last week I made a very tasty (and easy) apple crisp. The cookies will come soon!!I also stumbled Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-34648077503467640222008-11-09T20:34:00.005-04:002008-11-09T21:06:40.071-04:00Shopping for little ones?Check out the Cool Mom Picks safer toy guide for 2008. I love that the guide has so many toys that are wooden, handcrafted or BPA free. And nothing requires batteries!! I'm having major toy envy - I wonder how many of these are available in Canada?I love the Green Toys sets (available at Chapters!), the Villac animal stacking tower, and I'm thinking of making a superhero cape for Claire's Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-37268955491694178832008-11-04T20:02:00.000-04:002009-03-23T15:57:39.592-03:00Yes we can.via grrrl meets worldKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-80580760928145623332008-11-01T14:56:00.002-03:002009-03-23T15:57:39.592-03:00Prank calling Sarah PalinThis should make for good U.S. election night comedy!Notorious Quebec comedy duo talks politics in prank call to Sarah Palin Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23168238.post-69518391839395288342008-10-21T14:36:00.004-03:002008-10-21T15:11:41.083-03:00Vintage goodnessI love looking at old photographs. I love the architecture, the clothes, and the everyday things we see in photos. Claire loves vintage books (think Dick & Jane, Ladybird readers and Elf books), and I'm quite fascinated with the simple, everyday illustrations as well.Browsing BoingBoing.net, I came across a great vintage photo site, with really crisp, clear photos. Have a look at Shorpy: Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18293742715213046999noreply@blogger.com4