10 super foods

Ring in the new year with a healthier eating habit. Huffington Post published 10 super foods healthier than kale.   I love kale but some of these others are delicious too.  Eat green in 2015!

Happy New Year!

Karen

New Years in Toronto

Can you believe its that time of year already? Looking for something to do this New Years in Toronto? check out this link courtesy of Tourism Toronto. It has a variety of events in Toronto but of course there are lots more going on around the city. Happy New Years from the Karen Millar Team!
Enjoy!
Karen

Didn't get what you wanted this holiday?

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours...Merry Christmas & have a happy holiday season!

Christmas in the Valley

Staying local this holiday season? Check out Christmas in the Valley.  Experience the holiday traditions of the 1890s and the 1940s through sampling historic recipes, making take-home crafts and an outdoor tour of the Wildflower Preserve. Christmas in the Valley runs from now until Dec 31, Sat-Tue noon-4 pm, Wed 10 am-2 pm. $2-$6.

Enjoy!

Karen

Can you believe this?

Someone had posted this on Facebook and it shocked me. I can't believe how much sugar is in some of the beveridges we drink! Did you know this? Something needs to be done to reduce the sugar in everything we eat and drink for us, our children and our children's children. 

Karen

Strolling Santa

This weekend stop by the Shops at Don Mills between 11 am and 4 pm this Saturday and Sunday and look for the strolling Santa. The whole family will have a blast!

Enjoy!
Karen

Christmas cookie creations

Looking for something to do with the kiddies December 20th? Why not take them to the Christmas Cookie Creations for Children at 11 Colborne Lodge, Toronto from 9:30-11:30 am.  They can make unique treats in a historic baking workshop. 9:30-11:30 am. $22.50 (pre-register by calling 416-392-6916).

Enjoy!
Karen

DineSafe

Have you heard of DineSafe? Check it out http://buff.ly/1ukRQin food inspection reports posted for restaurants, convenience stores & even schools! I found this very interesting. 

Enjoy!

Karen

Fight the flu

The flu season has started and it's not looking good. I came across this post in facebook and thought I should share it http://avivaromm.com/how-7-top-herbalists-and-doctors-fight-the-flu. This talks about ways to fight & prevent the flu using all natural remedies. If I get the flu this season I will be revisiting this list for sure!

Stay healthy!

Karen

Christmas Flower Show

This sounds lovely. The Christmas Flower Show runs from now until January 11, daily 10 am to 5 pm. Candlelight viewing with extended hours Saturday-Sunday to 7 pm until December 28. Free at the Allan Gardens Conservatory (19 Horticultural Ave).

Enjoy!
Karen

Opening tomorrow at Shops at Don Mills

Shops at Don Mills Annual Tree Lighting & Toy Drive

This Thursday, December 4 come out and join us at the annual tree lighting and toy drive (in support of the Toronto Fire Fighters) at the Shops at Don Mills.  The event runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the Town Square.  Happy Holidays!

Karen

Give food!

There are over 17,000 families this year needing some sort of food bank. There is of course the Daily Bread Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank and here in our area the Community Share Food Bank among others. Please give where you can and when you can. Let's make it a happy holiday season for all and let's end hunger!

Thank you!
Karen

Christmas tree season is here!

Yahoo! This is my favourite time of year. My tree has been up all week and I want to share with you the top places to go to get your tree (courtesy of Toronto.com) this holiday season. Visit Toronto.com and find the best one for you and your family.  We are partial to Taylor's Tree Farm because it has hay rides, a large bon fire to keep warm and the people there are very friendly!

Enjoy!
Karen

The skating rinks are open!

Outdoor skating rinks are open in Toronto! This is great news and I am happy to see so many have opened early this year.  To see which rinks are open visit the City of Toronto.

Enjoy and don't forget your helmut!

Karen

One of a Kind Show

This has to be my absolute favourite time of year! The One Of A Kind Show is back! The show features hand crafted jewelry, art, food, demonstrations and so much more. The One Of A Kind Show is a must see. The Show runs from November 27 to December 7. Check their website for times and ticket prices.

Enjoy!

Karen

Gourmet Food & Wine Expo

This sound too good to miss! Why not enjoy something nice in this cold winter weather? The Food & Wine Expo will allow you to sample food, wines, beers and spirits from around the globe. The Expo runs from November 20 to 23, Thursday 6-10 pm (VIP), Friday 2-10 pm, Saturday noon-10 pm & Sunday noon-6 pm. $20-$45 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Bldg 255 Front W.

Enjoy!
Karen

Music on the Donway

Great local event in Don Mills! Music On The Donway presents Adore Him, A Soli Deo Gloria Ballet Production.  Come out and be dazzled as we kick off the Advent Season with an evening of music, dance and spoken word.  These artists from the Niagara region perform coast to coast “refreshing the heart, soul, and mind” of their audiences, on Saturday November 29 at 7:30 pm, at the Donway Covenant United Church, 230 The Donway West.  Tickets: $20/Adults, $12/Students, Children 12 and under FREE, available at 416-444-8444/church office, or at the door the evening of the concert.

Enjoy!
Karen

Children's sparkling workshops

Children's sparkling workshops is about children creating their own holiday ornaments from 10 am-noon. Tickets are $20 and we ask that you pre-register by calling 905-752-0498 ext 3346. The Children's sparkling workshop runs November 22, November 29 and December 6 at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Fun for the whole family!

Enjoy!
Karen

Hockey Hall of Fame induction weekend

This sounds like fun and you can see appearances by NHLers, fan forums, autographed giveaways and more honouring the class of 2014. The Induction Weekend runs November 14 to 17 and tickets are $14-$18 at 30 Yonge inside the Hockey Hall of Fame which is an amazingly fun place for the whole family! For more information visit Hockey Hall of Fame.

Enjoy!
Karen

Inspire! Toronto International Book Fair

This looks like fun. The Toronto International Book Fair will have readings, talks, storytelling, workshops, musical performances and more with Margaret Atwood, Jeff Kinney, Anne Rice, Jim Gaffigan and 400 other Canadian and international authors. The Fair runs from November 13 to November 16. Tickets are $15, students/seniors $10, kids under 12 free. For more information visit International Book Fair.

Enjoy!
Karen

Bead & Jewelry Fair

This looks like a lot of fun and possibly a place where you can get some early holiday shopping done! The Bead & Jewelry Fair will have demos, classes, handmade jewellery, beads from around the world and more. The Fair runs from Nov 8 to 9 at the Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8. Tickets are $7 or $5 in advance.

Enjoy!
Karen

Remembrance Day

Tomorrow is a day to always remember, to appreciate, to reflect and to give thanks to all those, past & present who have served our country. There will be a Remembrance Day ceremony right here at the Shops at Don Mills in town square.  November 11. Lest we forget.

Karen

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

If you have never been to the Agricultural Winter Fair then you haven't seen a fair! This Fair will have livestock, barns, horse shows, animal theatre, agricultural competitions, a petting farm and more. Tickets are $16-$24 and kids under 3 are free at the Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place. The Royal Agricultural Fair runs from November 7 to November 16. For more information visit The Fair.

Enjoy!
Karen

Babytime Show

The Babytime Show is here! I love looking at all the new goodies kids these days! There will be seminars on everything from sleeping to eating, vendors, Toddler Time Stage with Barney and more. The show runs from November 7 to 9th, 10 am-6 pm daily at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets are $10-$16, under 12 free. For more information visit Babytime Show.

Enjoy!
Karen

Advocating for your relative

This is very important for everyone. Advocating for your relative is a workshop for people taking care of an elderly relative or friend. It takes place October 29 from 4-6 pm at Family Service Toronto, 366 Church. Pleas pre-register by calling 416-595-9618. You can also visit familyservicetoronto.org for more information.

Karen 

Yoga for injuries

This sounds super! Yoga for injuries is a two-hour workshop that addresses common injuries and how to heal the body through Ashtanga yoga. For all levels of flexibility and fitness. Yoga for injuries is October 30, free at the Living City Health 120 Eglinton Avenue East. For more information visit livingcityhealth.com

Enjoy!
Karen

Happy Halloween!

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy Halloween! Watch out for the little ones!

Happy Halloween!
Karen

Heart of Fashion

I will be at the Heart of Fashion will you? North York General Hospital is sponsoring  a fashion show, auction, cocktails and gourmet food to help raise funds for a breast diagnostic centre. Heart of Fashion is October 25 at 7 pm. Tickets are $250 at the Shops at Don Mills in Town Square (Don Mills and Lawrence). For more information visit heartoffashion.ca.
It's a great cause!
Karen

Kreepy Kortright

Its always nice to be outdoors at this time of year. Why not celebrate Halloween with a frightening forest walk, scary stories, live owls and more. Kreepy Kortright runs October 24 to 25, 6-9 pm. Free with admission to the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie, Kleinburg). To pre-register call 416-667-6295.'

Enjoy!
Karen

Art Toronto

Why not expand your knowledge in Toronto Art this weekend? This four-day art expo showcasing galleries from many countries, plus panels and presentations. Art Toronto runs from October 24 to 27. Tickets are $20, student/seniors $14, child 12 and under free at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front W. For more information visit arttoronto.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Kabuki Sushi Lounge at Shops at Don Mills

This is so exciting! Kabuki Sushi Lounge is opening soon at the Shops at Don Mills. They are hiring as well so pass it along if you know anyone out of work. Visit Shops At Don Mills for more information.

Karen

Toronto Snow Show

Oh boy. This means winter is just around the corner.  The Toronto Snow Show with have pro and amateur snowboarders and skiers, gear demos, ski and snowboard swap and more. The Snow Show runs from October 16 to 19. Tickets are $18, students/seniors $10, kids free at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd. For more information visit torontosnowshow.com.

Enjoy!
Karen

Happy thanksgiving!

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy, healthy and safe thanksgiving long weekend!

Karen

Millar Team Pumpkin Giveaway

Come out in costume too! Hope to see you there!
Karen

Screemers

I don't know if this sounds fun or if it sounds like a nightmare! Screemers is an indoor scream park with haunted attractions, a skull castle, house of cards, monsters and more. Screemers runs from October 10 to November 1. Tickets are $30-$40 at Queen Elizabeth Bldg, Exhibition Place, 190 Princes' Blvd. For more information visit screemers.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Mindfest

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week! The Department of Psychiatry at U of T presents a kick-off to Mental Illness Awareness Week with Mindfest which will have information booths, guest speakers, workshops, a film screening and more. See website for schedule. October 6 to 8 at 7 Hart House Circle. For more information visit mindfest.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

Casting Opportunity

ABOUT THE SHOW:

 Reno Rescue is a new Cottage Life series that dives into the world of cottage reno projects gone wrong. In each episode, top notch carpenter Dave Depencier and his team turn disaster reno projects into a little piece of cottage perfection. Along the way they right all the wrongs and teach cottage DIYers how to do things properly.

 13 half-hour episodes

·         To air on Cottage Life Spring 2015


 CASTING DETAILS:

Currently looking for Ontario cottagers within a 3 hour radius of Ottawa. Have a cottage that is in need of a renovation rescue? We want to help!

·         We want to come to the rescue of cottage owners who enjoy relaxing more than working or an inexperienced DIY culprit who has gotten in over his head resulting in an unfinished project.
·         We are looking for projects that have stalled because cottagers don’t know what to do next and have some sort of visual progress such as open stud walls or plywood floors.
·         We are not looking for inherited problems. i.e. problems that came with the cottage and are not a result of the current work of the owners.

 Why apply?

To get ready for next year’s cottage season in your newly-renovated summer oasis.

·         Production will supply labour as well as substantial free materials and participants are required to contribute a minimum of $2,000 to the renovations.

How to apply:

 So if you’re tired of trying to finish or fix your not-so-inspired renos and want to relax in the upcoming cottage season we’re encouraging applicants to email submissions to casting@mountainroad.ca with the following information and the subject heading “Reno Rescue”:

·         Interior & exterior photos of your cottage – including at least 3 photos of the stalled renovation.

·         A photo of you and your loved ones.

·         A brief written description of your situation.   

·         Your contact information – including email, phone numbers (home/cell) and the

location/address of your cottage.

 Deadline:  Don’t delay. Production starts this fall and the sooner you apply the better your chances of being on the show.

Markham Fair

This week enjoy the Markham Fair! They will have a demolition derby, midway rides, live music by Dear Rouge, kids' entertainment and more. Tickets to the Fair will be $15, kids $5 at the Makham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan.  For more information visit markhamfair.ca. They Fair runs from Octoerb 2 to October 5.

Enjoy!
Karen

Millar Team pumpkin giveaway

Coming soon! On October 19 from 10 am to 12 pm we will be hosting our 7th annual pumpkin giveaway! Bring a non perishable food item and receive a pumpkin. Treats will be served as well! We will be at 200 Three Valleys Drive. 

Hope to see you there!

Karen

Baking and Sweet Show

This sounds delicious! The Baking & Sweet Show will have demos, competitions, classes and more for the sweet tooth! The Show runs from today from 11 am-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am-6 pm. Tickets are as follows from September 26 to 28 are $15. Seniors/students $10 & passes are $30. The Show will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon. Fore more information visit canadasbakingandsweetsshow.com.

Enjoy!
Karen

Fall Colours Celebration

This is fun for the whole family and nice to get outside! The Fall Colours Celebration has a guided fall colour walk, sustainable house tours and self-guided activities. The Celebraion runs from October 4 to 5, 10 am - 4 pm free with admission to the Kortright Centre for Conservation (Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie,Kleinburg). For more information call 905-832-2289 or visit The Kortright Centre.

Enjoy!
Karen

Hire Canada

 Looking for a job or you have one but feel the itch to change to something new? Why not check out the Job Fair & Training Expo with onsite recruiters, resumé critiques and career consultants. The Fair takes place Wednesday September 24 from 11 am-3 pm FREE at Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry West. For more information visit hirecanada.ca. Take lots of copies of your resumé and dress to impress!

Good luck!
Karen

Leaside Village Family Fun Day

This looks like a lot of fun! Why not make it a family outing!

Enjoy!

Karen

Toronto Vintage & Retro Clothing Show

I wish I could go to this! The Toronto Vintage & Retro Clothing Show will have vintage and retro clothing, accessories and jewelry. The Show runs Saturday September 20 from 0 am-5 pm and tickets are $10 at Metro Convention Centre, North bldg, 255 Front W. For more information visit torontovintageclothingshow.ca.

Enjoy!
Karen

A great saying

I saw this an loved it. Thought I would share it. What a great daily mantra!

Enjoy!

Karen

Flower Show

I know this sounds like a strange time of year for a Flower Show BUT the Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society will have displays and demonstrations Saturday September 13 from 2-4 pm. Free at Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston. For more information visit gardenontario.org.

Enjoy!
Karen

Toronto Beer Week

This celebration of craft brewing includes tastings, a brew cruise on the River Gambler, brewing demonstrations, homebrew contests and more. Various venues, see website for locations and event schedule can be seen at torontobeerweek.com. Toronto Beer Week runs from September 12 to 20. For more information visit Toronto Beer Week.

Enjoy & drink responsibly!
Karen

Apple picking for the whole family

Ever thought about picking your own apples? It's great fun for the whole family and you end up with delicious apples and most times from different varieties you never knew existed! For a list of all the apple picking options visit Apple Farms.  Toronto.com has actually compiled a list of places to go.

Enjoy!
Karen