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Friday, February 25, 2011
Open House- 26-7 Twenty-Ninth St
Oscar Party Tips
It's Oscar time and every year I like to host a special Oscar party with all my friends and family. Here are some tips to make your Oscar party a memorable one!
1. Decorate- Set the mood by rolling out the red carpet, throw some movie posters up and take pictures of each person as they arrive.
There are lots of Oscar party decorations that are available at you local party store or you can make homemade signs and cut-out stars to decorate you home.
You can also add to the ambience by looping some famous movie scenes together on your TV screen or as background music you can play some of your favourite movie soundtracks.
2. Attire
You can either have everyone dress up in their finest attire and wear something they would wear if they were going to the Oscars. Or go for a more informal approach which is what I prefer and ask everyone to dress comfortably as it is a long night!
3. Food/Drink
As an Oscar party centers around the TV it is essential that you make a number of different types of finger foods that guests can munch on throughout the evening. As for drinks you can come up with your own signature cocktail or celebrate like they would in Hollywood with some sparkling champaign.
4. Games
Organize an Oscar Pool. Download a ballot from the Oscars website, let guests fill it out pre-party, have a buy-in and award the prize at the end of the night.
Oscar Trivia- Come up with a few trivia questions for your guests to answer on movies that have been nominated in previous years.
Play 20 Questions- As each guest arrives, put a sticker with the name of a Hollywood star written on it on the guest's back. They can ask other guests "yes" or "no" questions about the star's identity until they guess it.
Make up an Oscar Drinking Game: Make up a drinking game according to your own Oscar-specific rules. Every time someone tearfully thanks god, take a drink. Every time the host's joke bombs, take a drink. Every time someone talks over their allotted time drink.
5. Have Swag Bag- Make a swag bag for all your guests. It could be as simple as your favourite movie treats like microwave popcorn, candy and chocolates. Or you can go more elaborate based on your budget.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
40 Family Day Fun Acitivities
Looking for ideas on how you should spend family day here are just a few:
1. Cook a yummy breakfast together like homemade pancakes, crepes or waffles.
(recipe to come)
2. Head to the CN Tower for a chance to meet some of your favourite Muppet's Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby
3. Go bowling
4. Have a Movie Day let everyone in the family pick out one of their favourite movies and have a movie marathon.
5. Have a pretend day at the Beach! Turn the heat up, put on your favourite summertime music, roll out the beach towels and make some ice cream sundaes. If you can't go to the beach why not bring the beach to you!
6. Have a family game day. Pull out some of your old board games such as pictionary, scrabble, monopoly, scattegories or boggle and challenge your family to a friendly game.
7. Bake! Get everyone involved by giving them a task in the recipe and make some of your favourite homemade treats.
8. Have a picnic! Prepare some finger foods put a blanket on the floor and have an indoor picnic.
9. Go to the Zoo. Many people believe the zoo is a summertime activity but the zoo is open all year round so visit any time to see your favourite animals.
10. Play dress-up with the kids and have a fashion show.
11. Go skating! There are skating rinks located in almost every park in city or visit some of the more popular spots such as Harbour Front, Nathan Phillips Square or the Evergreen Brick Works.
12. Play some laser tag.
13. Head to Mel Lastman Square for a dance party, crafts, games, indoor activities and a Chinese dragon dance show.
14. Have a fort building contest. You can either build a fort with snow if there is still snow outside or take a part your couch and build a fort with your pillows and cushions.
15. Check out TIFF Bell Lightbox with free kid-friendly programming, including film screenings, music and crafts. Entrance to the popular Tim Burton Exhibition and Retro spective is also free for Family Day.
16. Have a spa day. Give yourselves home pedicure, manicures and facials. Or go to a spa and relax while others pamper you.
17. Have a tea party! Get your friends together dress up and sip some tea. Place like David's Tea and the Tea Emporium showcase hundreds of teas from across the globe so make sure to pick up a few for this special event. You can even put on Alice and Wonderland in the background for fun.
18. Play a game of ice hockey or road hockey
19. Give each other make-overs. Take turns doing each other's hair and make-up but don't peek until your make-over is complete.
20. Organize a family portrait. Get dressed up or everyone wear jeans and a white shirt and take photos with your family. Hire a photographer or just get a friend to take some photos of your family indoors and outdoors.
21. Go to Casa Loma where you can meet Dora the Explorer, then from noon to 2pm there will be a special scavenger hunt taking place.
22. Have a dance party. Invite some friends over, make an upbeat playlist and clear some room for dancing.
23. Check out the AGO. On Family Day they are open from 10am-4pm with kids activities, self guided tours and family friendly exhibits.
24. Go to the movies.
25. Organize a craft day.
26. Head to Downsview Park where there is a huge indoor amusement park featuring rides geared to kids 2-12 years old. Jumping castles, obstacle courses, arcade games, carnival games and interactive entertainment.
27. Take a family walk in one of the many beautiful parks we have in this city. Explore a new park that you haven't been to before.
28. Go shopping! Take a family shopping trip where each person is allowed to purchase at least one special item.
29. Check out the Hockey Hall of fame, admission is free for kids on Family Day.
30. Organize a family talent show
31. Have a go-karting race at Mini Indy Toronto's fastest go-karts.
32. Head to the Science Centre! With so many exhibits there is lots to see and do at the science centre.
33. Check out Marvellous Munsch at the Solar Stage theatre. Where famous Robert Munsch stories are brought to life in this comedy show for children.
34. Go tobogganing
35. Challenge your family to an indoor mini putt game.
36. Get together and start planning a family trip. Come up with some ideas of what you want to do and where you want to go together.
37. Have a WII or Kinect game day. Stick to games that the whole family can play and get involved in.
38. Go to the ROM
39. Get involved with a charity. There are numerous charities out there pick one and figure out how you and your family can get involved and help out.
40. Take the family out for a nice dinner!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Winterlicious
Winterlicious January 28- February 10
Winterlicious is an extraordinary event where over 100 of Toronto's top restaurants create a special 3 course prix fixe menu for a fraction of their regular price.
This year they have also added culinary events with special cooking classes and wine tastings at a few selected restaurants.
I highly recommend taking advantage of this event. I go to at least one or two restaurants each year as it is such a great deal. Tonight I am going to Pure Spirits with my husband who hasn't been their before. I have been a few times and love it so I am looking forward to tonight's meal.
For more information on participating restaurants please check out http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/winterlicious/2011/index.htm
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