Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
A final post for some closure. Will always have fond memories of this place! My wedding would not have been the same without it. And...

A final post for some closure. Will always have fond memories of this place! My wedding would not have been the same without it. And of course, I am grateful for the wonderful advice, ideas, and relationships that all came from here!

  Re: New forum has launched
I like it! Visually, looks terrific. ...

I like it! Visually, looks terrific.

  Re: Do you cook?
We eat healthy dinners because otherwise DH wouldn't consume any vegetables during his day at all! I mostly make chicken, fish or pork tenderloin with...

  Re: Re-sizing your wedding ring. Done it?
I agree with waiting if you're planning to lose more weight. Even if it means putting your rings away for a couple of months. Congrats!...

  Re: New York, New York!!!
We spent the Easter long weekend there - first time visit for us both - and we just loved it! Good Friday and Easter Monday...

We spent the Easter long weekend there - first time visit for us both - and we just loved it! Good Friday and Easter Monday were travel days for us though so it was two full days and two half days!

We stayed at the Casablanca Hotel in Times Square. It's a boutique hotel and it was so lovely! It's quiet as a library despite the location and there were great extras. Breakfast included (bagels, fruit, cereals, pastries), free wine and light snacks in the lounge every afternoon and free lattes/cappucinos all day. It made for a nice place to relax after a day of sightseeing. We'd go back to the hotel to rest for an hour and have a drink before getting changed for dinner and heading back out for our evening. And the location was perfect - we had access to so many subway lines!

The hop-on/hop-off bus was a great way to get an overview of the city. We took the full 2-hour tour.

Top of the Rock was fun but we missed out on the NBC tour because we didn't book ahead. Next time we'll buy tickets online before we even leave home.

We went to Harlem on Easter Sunday and had chicken and waffles at a soul food restaurant. Delish!

Saw two Broadway shows. Hard to recommend any without knowing your tastes, though.

Central Park! Next time we will spend more time there - it's so huge and we had only about an hour to take a walk.

This walking tour was fun definitely a highlight of our trip! http://www.foodsofny.com/nolita.php

If you see Tim Hortons in Times Square and think "yay, a taste from home", don't bother. It was the dirtiest and most disorganized Timmies I've ever seen and we didn't even stay long enough to order!

  Re: A WWYD for my DH- long read
If I were him I'd find a new activity. There are a million other options for staying active than paying money to be treated rudely....

  Re: Toronto Officiants - Recommendations
I recommend this officiant: http://www.gordkushner.com/ He and his wife were worth every penny! ...

  Re: The price of a purse?
I invested in two good Coach purses, one I carry in fall/winter and the other I carry in spring/summer. I guess they were about $300...

I invested in two good Coach purses, one I carry in fall/winter and the other I carry in spring/summer. I guess they were about $300 each? I intend to use them for years.

  Re: Best flooring options for a home with a dog?
Yes, as tj said, it depends on the product. You get what you pay for. Now should I feel badly that people are calling the...

Yes, as tj said, it depends on the product. You get what you pay for.

Now should I feel badly that people are calling the flooring in my home cheap and horrible?

  Re: Best flooring options for a home with a dog?
We have nice high grade (and dark) laminate and an active beagle with longish nails who loves to run and fetch in the house. Our...

We have nice high grade (and dark) laminate and an active beagle with longish nails who loves to run and fetch in the house.

Our floor has just a few scratches - all made by DH who was too proud to get help moving heavy stuff and dragged it instead.

  Re: Outdated house in older neighbourhood or New house
Neighbourhood wins every time, for me. ...

Neighbourhood wins every time, for me.

  Re: Confession
I did the same when I fell off the wagon last summer. Setbacks are par for the course but you just have keep going. I...

I did the same when I fell off the wagon last summer. Setbacks are par for the course but you just have keep going. I found last year that I had my best losses after periods of slack!

  Re: Black or Stainless Appliances?
Stainless for sure. I love how it looks and I don't think it's hard to keep clean at all. To me it just makes for...

  Re: White Kitchen's are all the rage??
I agree that you should do what pleases you. We love our "dark" kitchen and get lots of compliments on it. The cabinets are a...

  Re: Bedrooms: Laminate or Carpet?
I prefer no carpet at all. ...

  Re: whole chicken in crockpot-stupid question
I just cooked a whole chicken in the slow cooker today. It was in for 3 hrs, 45 mins (on low) and came out very...

  Re: A few days in Toronto
Spamedy spam. ...

  Re: RIP [censored] Clark
Aaand another reason that censoring grown adults on a messageboard is ridiculous. RIP Mr. Clark. A true legend. ...

Aaand another reason that censoring grown adults on a messageboard is ridiculous.

RIP Mr. Clark. A true legend.

  Re: finding time to exercise when you have kids
Maybe you could join a gym that offers childcare. Aren't there some Goodlife locations that do? ...

  Re: Encouragement Needed, Please
You go, girl!! ...

You go, girl!!

  Re: Food or Room?
Food! I disagree that wedding food is generally mediocre. We got married 5 years ago and a few months ago someone who was there said...

  Re: NYC Question - Broadway Show Tickets
I just looked at the list. If you do end up needing to go off-Broadway, Avenue Q is an awesome show! If you like Book...

I just looked at the list. If you do end up needing to go off-Broadway, Avenue Q is an awesome show! If you like Book of Mormon-type humour you will enjoy Avenue Q!

  Re: NYC Question - Broadway Show Tickets
We just saw Book of Mormon in NYC last week (paid $300 for a pair of tickets but we purchased them in October) and Anything...

  Re: Spin: How many TVs do you have?
Two - one in the living room and one in the den. Originally I wanted just one but I'm very glad to have the second...

  Re: what do you classify as being fat?
I like the middle woman AND the woman on the left. I find boobs and curves most appealing, and I prefer a "softness" as opposed...

I like the middle woman AND the woman on the left. I find boobs and curves most appealing, and I prefer a "softness" as opposed to a harder, muscular edge. Thankfully DH feels the same way. As someone else pointed out, there is nothing flabby about the woman on the left. She seems fit for her own body type. And I'm not lying when I say I don't want to be the woman on the right. If I did, I'd still be trying to lose weight and I'm not. I'm happily maintaining a body that's a cross between the middle and the left. That's what looks good on *me*. I don't have to aspire to someone else's ideals.

  Re: Guest Etiquette Question
There was another post like this awhile back. Yes, it's rude to take back what you brought unless the host shoves it into your arms...

  Re: Greek yoghurt?
For me, all plain yogurt is gross, Greek included. I love vanilla or honey flavoured Greek yogurt. ...

  Re: POLL Would you have moved? (Fast food resto)
Maybe she thought of moving but once she saw you fit into the seat she figured she didn't have to bother? I don't think I...

  Re: New York--tell me what to do there!
We just spent three nights at the Casablanca Hotel in Times Square. With an interior room, it was so quiet you could hear a pin...

We just spent three nights at the Casablanca Hotel in Times Square. With an interior room, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop at night. The service was amazing and we had free wine and cheese every evening before heading out for the evening. It's rated #1 on Trip Advisor for good reason!

I suggest checking out the Nolita (north of Little Italy) neighbourhood. Great restaurants and character, and a nice way to take a break from the bustle of Times Square. We did a food tour that was so much fun and a good way to learn about the area. http://www.zerve.com/FoodTours

  Re: New York--tell me what to do there!
PM me if you like. We just returned from spending Easter weekend there. ...

PM me if you like. We just returned from spending Easter weekend there.

  Re: Barcelona Accommodation
Spain! How exciting! I can't wait to hear more. ...

Spain! How exciting! I can't wait to hear more.

  Re: Sometimes I have to stop myself
The "loose weight" one drives me nuts. Try reading the boards at My Fitness Pal once in awhile and you'll see it constantly! The other...

The "loose weight" one drives me nuts. Try reading the boards at My Fitness Pal once in awhile and you'll see it constantly!

The other thing that's annoying is when people use apostrophes every single time they use a plural, like "There are lot's of choices," "My parent's are coming over this weekend," "We looked at two house's for sale."

  Re: One thing
Definitely diet. The exercise has always been pretty optional for me in terms of losing. When I eat well, it shows. ...

Re: NYC restaurant recommendations? X-Post
That looks really nice and I like the menu. Thank you. Maybe we'll travel a bit out of our show location. ...

That looks really nice and I like the menu. Thank you. Maybe we'll travel a bit out of our show location.

NYC restaurant recommendations? X-Post
No replies over in Misc. so I'll try here... Those familiar with the city, any suggestions for a pre-show dinner near the Stephen Sondheim Theatre?...

NYC restaurant recommendations?
Those familiar with the city, any suggestions for a pre-show dinner near the Stephen Sondheim Theatre? (124 West 43rd St.) We'll be eating Italian the...

Those familiar with the city, any suggestions for a pre-show dinner near the Stephen Sondheim Theatre? (124 West 43rd St.) We'll be eating Italian the night before so I'd rather avoid having it twice!) Otherwise, open to anything, budget not a huge issue as we've planned on one "fancy pants" dinner.

  Re: Shoes for a mom
Thanks to this thread I'm going to go get those Skechers tonight! ...

Thanks to this thread I'm going to go get those Skechers tonight!

  Re: WestJet offers child-free flights
LOL I told DH and he said "sign me up!" Then I had to tell him it's a joke. ...

LOL I told DH and he said "sign me up!" Then I had to tell him it's a joke.

  Re: Are you participating in Earth hour?
We were downtown eating sushi during Earth Hour. We always leave some lights on when we go out at night, and a little music for...

We were downtown eating sushi during Earth Hour. We always leave some lights on when we go out at night, and a little music for the dog to listen to while she is in her crate. I guess we are just horrible people.

  Re: Italy & Greece, Both or only 1...?
I'd choose one, but I have always been a "slow" traveller. I don't like to rush through places and prefer to just "be" someplace to...

  Re: What is on your spring/summer fashion wishlist?
None of my summer clothes fit this year (all too big!) so I have to replenish the wardrobe. I want to start wearing dresses again,...

  Re: 14 Days in Europe (Two cities) where would you go?
Based on your list, I'd want to make sure to see some of Spain and Portugal. Also, while Rome is awesome, I think you must...

  Re: Red Velvet Cake lovers I have good news!!
Bumping to ask if this actually happened. I haven't seen any mixes at Walmart. ...

Bumping to ask if this actually happened. I haven't seen any mixes at Walmart.

  Re: Just wanted to gloat-new flooring in apt
Now that's a transformation! It's beautiful! ...

  Re: With Easter coming..
If it's not in the house, I'm less likely to eat it. We won't be buying ourselves any Easter chocolate. ...

  Re: Alicia Silverstone (bizarre)
Speechless. ...

Speechless.

  Re: Live with Kelly is Coming to Banff!
Ben Mulroney is going to co-host. That could keep some people away. ...

Ben Mulroney is going to co-host. That could keep some people away.

  Re: VHS Tapes
I don't know about the VHS tapes (I threw out dozens of them a couple of years ago). But for the dvd's: - hospitals or...

  Re: Question about drinking at business events
I can't imagine not wanting to stay sober and in control in a professional situation. I have a glass of wine and sip it throughout...

I can't imagine not wanting to stay sober and in control in a professional situation. I have a glass of wine and sip it throughout the evening, and make sure I have a full stomach before I do!

  Re: Dear Wildcat Air Canada Stikers
Glad to hear it! I hope they have a blast! ...