George Clooney Sells Vodka?
George has stolen my heart yet again in this hilarious new commerical! Hands off ladies.... he's mine!
Feist sings with Chickens?
Check out the new Sesame Street version of Feists' "1 2 3 4". This is too cute! Gotta love singing with Chickens just back from the beach! Happens to me all the time.
What do you wish you'd known about marriage before hand?
Ylonda Gault Caviness of Redbook came up with a few things we should all know before walking down that aisle:
- You will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, Is this it? Forever
- You'll work harder than you ever imagined.
- You will sometimes go to bed mad (and maybe even wake up madder).
- You will go without sex - sometimes for a long time - and that's okay.
- Getting your way is usually not as important as finding a way to work together.
- A great marriage doesn't mean no conflict; it simply means a couple keeps trying to get it right.
- You'll realize that you can only change yourself.
- As you face your fears and insecurities, you will find out what you're really made of.
My favorite is the first! Now I'm not married, but I'd love to hear from the married folk.... is this true? What would you add to the list?
Beauty Queen Wipe-Out!
Nothing like seeing a beauty queen fall on her butt! For the second year in a row, Miss USA has fallen down during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe competition. Crystal Stewart tripped on the train of her evening gown as she made her entrance. Actually I think she had a great recovery, and I like the clapping. What do you think?
What's your favorite home remedy?
It's home remedy time! I was just reading that if you smear ripe avocado over your skin, let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse, you skin will be smoother than ever! Or rub you callused feet with Vaseline, put a sock over them, then leave overnight. By morning they'll be as soft as can be! I tried that one last night and it worked! What's your favorite home remedy?
THIS is why I love Jim Carrey!
A sense of humor is of huge importance to me in relationships, and that's why I'd marry Jimbo in a heart beat! And I'd love to get my hands on that sexy swimsuit....
What strange things have you seen at the gym?
What are some strange things you've seen people doing a the gym? Here are a few of my fav stories:
- A manager at a New York sports club smelled the strong odor of cheese in the locker room and when she opened the door to the sauna, she found a woman grilling an after-workout cheese sandwich on the hot rocks.
- The woman who uses the blow dryer to dry other parts of her body...besides her head. Keep that move for your at home routine please...especially when others are waiting in line for the dryer!
What strange things have you seen at the gym?
Justin's wardrobe malfunction
Love everything but the boots! Weird choice in footwear...what do you think of my boyfriend's outfit?
Guys, is this really true?
Listen up ladies! Your man has been keeping secrets from you! Redbook magazine came out with a list, made by husbands, of the hush-hush stuff that men conceal to keep their women happy:
- Yes, your man scopes out other women.
- He actually does play golf to get away from you.
- He's unnerved by the notion of commitment, even after he's made one to you.
- Earning money makes men feel important.
- Though husbands often protest, they actually enjoy fixing things around the house.
- Men like it when you mother them, but they're terrified you'll become your mother.
- Every year, your husband loves you more.
- He really doesn't understand what you're talking about.
- He is terrified when you drive.
- Men will always wish they were 25 again. Life was good, easy and free of responsibility.
Can you add to the list guys? And Ladies, what are your thoughts on this list? I am actually an excellent driver and my guy knows it so I don't believe everything here!
Are you superstitious?
Are you one of the thousands who fear Friday the 13th? I am not superstitious at all, so it shocks me that the fear of the #13 costs North American a billion dollars per year in absenteeism, train and plane cancellations, and reduced commerce. So make me a believer! Tell us your Friday the 13th stories. What unlucky things have happened to you on this day?
How can you lose pounds while at work?
There is a woman here at Mix FM that put a "Mini-Stepper" under her desk. While she works, she pedals away calories. She lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks! What are your at work weight loss tips?
What kids game drives you NUTS?!
My apartment is right beside an elementary school. I have decided that the most annoying game ever invited would have to be Marco Polo. Imagine, kids screaming "Marco!!!" and "Polo!!!" all freakin' day! What children's game do you wish was never invented?
Ever notice your guy is using your girlie products?
I noticed my boyfriend is using my under eye cream.... makes me wonder what other products of mine he's been using lately. His skin does look more luminous and refined, and he's had a sun kissed glow lately. Have you ever caught your guy using any of your stuff? Do tell!
What makes your relationship work?
Charlize Theron says some interesting stuff on love in a new interview... What keeps her 7-year relationship with Stuart Townsend going? "I think if you are in a one- or two-year relationship, love is enough. You can thrive on that. [But] when you hit years three and four, you realize that if you're going to live with somebody and not just live near somebody...you have to be nurtured emotionally and spiritually, and you have to be intrigued. Because if that intrigue runs out, you're not going to want to go home anymore." I think this is dead on.....you? On another note, I've got a guy friend who is single and seems to be "intrigued" with any woman he walks past!
Have you ever seen Usher break it down?
If I could only have one dance with Usher I would die a happy woman. Here's his version of "Singing in the Rain". Your thoughts?
Check us riders out!
Here we are looking strong in the Becel Ride for Heart this past weekend! Thanks for all your support. Please ignore the tape on my helmut to hold down the brim...time for a new one I think...
Sponsor us in the Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart!
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It's time to step up and sponsor our Mix FM Team for the Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart on Sunday June 1st. I'll be leading the pack, and you can sponsor us here.
If you're not inviting her to the wedding, can you invite her to the shower?
Hey, I got a great question from Krista, a Mix FM listener in a pickle...she wrote me this: "I am planning a bridal shower and need to send out invitations this week. I have been hunting around on the internet for etiquette on whether or not it's ok to invite people who are NOT invited to the wedding but I can't find anything. Mix sometimes has etiquette advice on such things. Any insight? Any web info to which you can direct me? Perhaps listeners have an opinion. Thanks, Krista." So I open the floor! I think it's totally fine to be invited to the shower and not the wedding - they are getting so expensive and I never take it as an insult if I'm not invited. I totally understand. What do you think?
What was your favorite cartoon of all time?
This is truly my favorite cartoon of all time. It just makes me realize how bad the cartoons are these days. What was your favorite?
Did you see my date last night?
Lookie here...it's my boyfriend! I got him that tie for Christmas cause it brings out his eyes. (That's me in the background in the white dress).
Ever been screwed over at a garage sale?
So I love garage sale shopping! Perhaps it dates back to when my mom and I would get up at the crack of dawn on the weekends, she's give me 10 bucks (which can go pretty far at a garage sale!) and we'd shop til we'd drop. This weekend, I hit up the beaches and found some excellent sales. I bought some cute shoes...now I know what you're thinking: "Maura, you can't buy used shoes!" Well, when they're damn cute barely warn retro blue pumps you buy those puppies! I got the shoes home, slid them on and within 30 seconds (seriously) both heels ripped off. Nice! What was your best/worst garage sale find?
How Green are You?
Thanks to everyone who entered our Green Living Contest! Have a look at some of the entries and be inspired by their green ways...
Skiing Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine
Have a gander at some shots on the slopes and on the patio for apres ski!
Have you seen the video for 4 Minutes?
New Madonna and Justin! What do you think? I love her boots. And Justin.
Did you lose your dog?
Just got a call from some lovely Mix FM listeners who came across a pooch on the loose! Here's the details: A neutered male Rottweiler of about six to seven years old was found running loose at steeles and reesor road in markham/stouffville area on sat apr 5. neighbours report that it had been seen for 5 days prior to this date. he is definitely pure bred w/ a cropped tail. Any help with finding the owner of this animal would be very much appreciated. I am caring for him for now and I work at a vet clinic so he has been examined today and seems to be in very good health and well cared for. I would love to reunite him with his owners. Thank you very much, Laura Forbes. If you lost this pet make a comment on my blog and I will put you in touch with Laura.
How much do you use your cell?
Scary stuff! Time to cut back on your cell phone usage....and not only because your phone bills are huge! A new study by a cancer expert says cell phones could kill far more people than smoking, He says people should avoid using them wherever possible. To see the full article click here.
Tired from your work-out?
And you thought you did one too many push ups this morning....think again!
Thank YOU!
Check out what you helped us accomplish! This is huge and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Would you drive this?
Looking for a cheap way to bomb around town other than the TTC? Say hello to the Nano! A compact car that costs just $2,500! The Nano is tiny, but it seats five people and gets 50 miles per gallon. It's been developed to provide affordable transportation in developing countries, but it will be available in North America too. Would you drive it? I would! I love the price!
What do you think of the new Madonna album cover?
Some people are saying Madonna is too old to be doing shoots like this. I think if you got it, work it! You likey?
Did you see Ellen break it down to Madonna?
THIS is how you dance to the new Madonna tune:
How was your St. Paddy's day?
How was the St. Patrick's Day festivities? I had a pretty tame night. Met up with some friends for a few cold ones and a plate of nachos (very Irish I know). I'm a very health conscious person, but there is something about St. Pat's that makes it okay to consider nachos as a main course. For the appetizer we split an avocado and brie sandwich with a plate of fries. Best night of my life I tell ya. What did you get up to yesterday?
Want tickets to Bon Jovi's final show?
Win yourself a pair of tickets and side stage wristbands for Bon Jovi's 5th record-breaking show at the ACC March 13th! The side stage wristbands get you super close to the band for part of the show, so tell us your "brush with fame" story and you could be a winner. Tell us your story by making a comment on my blog and we'll announce a winner on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week! Good luck.
My New Boyfriend
We're dating. The rumors are true. My mom always wanted me to meet a nice doctor.
See pictures attached.
Maura with Dr Oz
Are your shoes uncomfortable?
Are you a fan of St. Paddy's Day and Nickelback?
Get some sweet Nickelback gear to wear on St. Pat's....and a beer mug to drink your green beer out of! Click here for more.
Guys, would you wear an Engagement Ring?
42 % of us think that if a woman wears an engagement ring to show that she's taken, then a guy should do the same. But 32% of guys say no way am I wearing an engagement ring! Only 5% said they'd wear one. Tell us why guys? And for the ladies what do you think? Would you like to spend some cash on a ring for your future husband? Or, are you happy with the way things are now?
Would these roses make you swoon?
Holy Guacamole! Now those roses say "I Love You"!
Would you get any work done while sitting on this chair?
Looking for a new way to get a work-out in while at work? Check out the Hawaii Chair! I can't imagine anyone taking me seriously in a meeting if I was sitting in this chair...
And you thought you were having a bad hair day!
Check out Amy Winehouse's new do... I miss the beehive already! But I think we've all had a bad cut or color done on our heads. I like to look at this picture when I'm having a bad hair day. It makes me feel better. Your thoughts on Amy going Blonde?
Tell us a Wedding Horror Story!
Thanks to everyone who shared their stories! The contest has ended, but have a gander at some of the entries:
Why do you need a Spa Day?
Thanks to everyone who entered the spa contest and congrats to our winners! From your comments, it sounds like we could all use a little time off. Have a look at some of the entries:
Do you want to be the New Bond Girl?
British actress Gemma Arterton has been cast as the new Bond girl opposite Daniel Craig in the latest installment of the 007 franchise. Again, I've been over looked for the role. Grrrr! Don't worry, I won't get mad, I'll get even! (I'm not sure how yet, but i'm working on it...)
Most embarrassing moment?
It's everyone's worst nightmare...to pee your pants in front of thousands of people. Fergie explained, "I was late, so I didn't go to the restroom before I went onstage. It was horrible. But, whatever. It happened." You know what? I like her better after the peeing incident - it shows that she's human and able to bounce back. Like that time I was walking down the "cool hallway" in high school in new shoes and I wiped out right in front of everyone. You just got to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and pretend that someone tripped you.
What's your most embarrassing moment?
Regifting this year?
Regiftable.com gives us some tips on how to regift:
- Never regift handmade or one-of-a-kind items.
- Never give partially used gift cards.
- A general rule of thumb: if you have to dust it off, it is not regiftable.
- Don't just give a gift to give a gift. Be sure that the recipient will appreciate the item.
- Never feel guilty about regifting once you've done it.
- Some gifts that are good candidates for regifting include good (unopened!) bottles of wine, new household items and inexpensive jewelry.
Have you ever been caught regifting?
What's the weirdest thing you've seen on the subway?
It's happened to me before and it happened again this morning. I have a smoothie for breakfast every day. I take it with me and drink it on the streetcar, and I couldn't find my water bottle to put it in this morning....so I had to use my martini shaker. I tell ya I got some strange looks at 6 am on the subway with my martini shaker! It looked like a daiquiri in there! Delicious! What's the strangest thing you've seen on the subway?
Looking for the perfect gift for your lover?
Say hello to "Glovers"! If you like strolling through the snow, embracing the icy winter weather with your lover, then this will be just the thing for you. Some are calling it, "the most romantic, cosiest gloves ever invented". Imagine...you can hold the hand of that special someone without the fear of frostbite. It reminds me of that two person sweater that was big as a gag gift in the early 90's. Good times!
A gift for the person who has everything...
Here's a new invention that will have all the techno geeks going crazy! The Spykee Robot is a home security device that will keep you posted on what's happening in your house, no matter where you are in the world. It will roam around your place, and when something goes wrong, it will notify you over the Internet, send you a picture of the event. When my sister is out of town, I love going over to her place - if she got that robot, she'd get a picture of me going through the fridge in her email. It will even let you yell at an intruder via a cell phone. It will also sound a loud alarm to summon the police. You don't even have to worry about recharging the robot's battery. When its energy runs low, it will find its own charging station and power up all by itself. Spykee will be sold in a kit that allows you to choose between three different "looks," and rumor has it you'll be able to use ordinary Lego blocks to add extra features. Sounds a little over-the-top if ya ask me....your thoughts?
Santa doesn't like pumpkin pie!
22-year-old University of Montana student thought he'd be a tough guy and shoved a pumpkin pie into the face of Santa while he was making an appearance at a shopping mall. This guy said he "lightly smooshed" the pie into Santa's face Friday and shouted, "What do you think of that, Santa?" Well Santa didn't think highly of the pie in the face and called police. No word on if Santa is planning on pressing any charges...but one things for sure - This student's pretty much guaranteed his name is gonna appear on the naughty list. I hope this guy likes coal.
Stop talking my ear off!
This holiday season, if you find you're stuck at a party talking to a non-stop talker, here's how to get out of it! According to Bottom Line Personal, if you're trapped in a one-sided conversation, don't wait for a pause to make your escape. Instead, interrupt by saying the other person's name. Then summarize what he has been saying. This shows you have been listening, so you won't seem rude. Finish with a wrap-up statement that puts the conversation in the past. End on a firm downward inflection in your voice, not a tentative tone that keeps the conversational door open. (Note: if this person has been hitting the eggnog and rum, this tactic may not work...nothing will - just run!)
Perfume for the pooch?
A new designer perfume has been launched - but not for humans - for the discerning designer dog. Pampered pooches everywhere will be able to smell as good as their owners thanks to swanky London pet shop Mungo and Maud. The perfume - called Petite Amande Dog Fragrance - is described as a "gentle scent inspired by nature with notes of French blackcurrant, mimosa and violet leaf on a base of sweet vanilla bourbon with a little almond". PLEASE! What is this world coming to?! Your thoughts?
Useless Facts: Part 3!
Check out some more Useless Facts:
- The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan."
- Deer can't eat hay. (Glad I'm not alone!)
- 93% of all greeting cards are purchased by women.
- An American dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
- Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.
- Between 25% to 33% of humans sneeze when they are exposed to light.
Can you add to the list?
Take that anger out on your computer!
Do you take it personally when your computer is on the fritz? I do! And I'm not alone...check out these results from a new study:
- 19% admitted to wanting to hurl it out the nearest window
- 9% felt stranded and alone
- 11% used language normally reserved for special occasions
- 7% did so loudly
- 3% did so tearfully
- 3% additionally vented their wrath on other objects - good idea!
- On the other hand, a healthy 32% said that they basically shrug it off.
What have you done in a fit of rage with your computer?
The Beer Belly
Pickles and ice cream?
What's the weirdest craving you had or have heard of during pregnancy?
Useless Facts - Part Deux!
- Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.
- More people are killed annually by donkeys than airplane crashes.
- To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs - it will let you go instantly. (That would've been good to know last week!)
- The word "samba" means "to rub navels together."
- Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.
- The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
Can you add to the list?
Useless Facts!
It's a slow moving day so how about another exciting edition of "Useless Facts"!
- Most car horns honk in the key of F.
- Every time you lick a stamp, you consume 1/10 of a calorie.
- Reindeer like to eat bananas.
- Studies show that if a cat falls off the seventh floor of a building it has about thirty percent less chance of surviving than a cat that falls off the twentieth floor. It supposedly takes about eight floors for the cat to realize what is occurring, relax and correct itself.
- To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs - it will let you go instantly.
- 'Stewardesses' is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Or if you type like me you only use your index finger.
Can you add to the list?
Hey Hey Hedley!
Lookey here! Hedley swings by the Mix FM studios and has a second to snap a pic with yours truly!
Do you believe in Ghosts?
Probably the most famous ghost picture of all time "The Brown Lady" taken in
1936 by photographers Captain Provand and Indre Shira while shooting for
Country Life magazine proports to show a ghost descending a staircase at
England's historic Raynham Hall, which is said to be haunted by Lady Dorothy
Walpole, who once lived at the Hall. She is known as The Brown Lady due to
reports of the spirit being seen wearing a brown brocade dress. She officially died
of smallpox, but rumors have it that she was pushed down the stairs by her husband
after learning of an affair.
With Halloween just a few days away, a new poll reveals some interesting info on how we feel about the paranormal:
The Flying Car is Here!
American car makers have finally created a model that had once been only a science fiction dream -- a car that can fly! The company is Terrafugia and the car is called the "Transition." At the touch of a button the four-wheeled compact extends a pair of wings either side of its main body and can take to the air. Although the first consumer model isn't expected to be ready until December 2008, CEO, Anna Mracek Dietrich, said, "We're currently sold out for at least the first year, and approaching the first two of production". It looks a little bulky to me...would you drive around in this? Do they make a convertible model?
Need an excuse to smear pumpkin on your face?
While the kids are out collecting candy, you can turn your home into a Halloween spa! Here's a recipe for a Pumpkin Facial: |
- Wrap about 4 ounces of fresh, peeled pumpkin in wax paper. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
- Cool the wrapped pumpkin under running water to stop the cooking.
- Place the pumpkin in a blender, adding one egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt.
- Put the setting on "Puree" and puree until smooth.
- Apply the mixture to your freshly washed face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Plus you can always hand out candy with the pumpkin on your face - just say it's part of your costume! Know any other facial recipes?
Halloween Movies!
Getting geared up for Halloween? Parents, if you're looking for ways to celebrate Halloween with your children without giving them nightmares, here's a few movies that Blockbuster suggests:
- Casper (1995)
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- SpongeBob SquarePants - Halloween
- Charlie Brown: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Can you add to the list? Some calls we got suggested Bettlejuice, The Princess Bride, and Labyrinth.
What do you do that's weird?
I was at the gym this morning, getting ready for work. There was this woman who was head banging in the change room...trying to get some volume in her hair I guess. Now a lot of us ladies do the "flip" a couple times to get some bounce but this woman was full out head banging for a good 60 seconds! I thought she was gonna pull something! I wanted to lean over and whisper to her, "there's this product out now called mousse".
Do you have a thing you do in your morning routine that works fine when your alone, but when you're in public you realize it's kind of a weird habit?
Dear Santa, this year I'd like...
Victoria's Secret has topped themselves with their latest "Fantasy Bra", just in time for the holidays! They do this every year...they come out with a ridiculously expensive bra. They couldn't possibly put any more diamonds on the 2006 version of the bra so this year's selection is a full set, including a thong, garter, bracelet and barrette. The entire collection is composed of $4.5 million worth of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and yellow sapphires. 4.5 million! Oh, I'll just pick one up for all the ladies on my Christmas list! A diamond thong? Somehow I'm thinking that might be a tad bit uncomfortable. The word "chafe" comes to mind.
What if they pick the trick and not the treat?
With Halloween around the corner, I've been searching to find some tips on how to survive common neighborhood pranks. Here's a few from "Good Housekeeping" magazine:
- Your car gets "egged." You need to act fast - egg can corrode painted surfaces. Hose off the gunk - Be careful with the shells - rubbing them or trying to scrape them off your car can cause scratches. So just keep hosing, and they'll eventually loosen and wash off.
- What if your yard gets toilet-papered? You'll want to clean up the TP before it rains. Soggy paper can take weeks to weather off. Clear long streams of TP out of tall trees with a yardstick or broom with a piece of duct tape - sticky side out - on the end.
- Your house gets covered in "silly string." This gooey stuff eventually stiffens and sticks to surfaces when dry. So pick it off ASAP. If some lands on your car, hose off.
- Your car windows get "soaped up." Use lots of water and a soft scrub brush.
Did this ever happen to you? How did you clean it up?
It's Turkey Time!
I found some tips for cooking the perfect bird:
- Thawing a frozen turkey requires patience. Plan ahead-it takes approximately 3 days for a 20 pound turkey to fully defrost.
- For crisper skin, unwrap the turkey the day before roasting and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
- A turkey will cook more evenly if it is not densely stuffed. Cook extra stuffing in a casserole dish.
- Tuck fresh herbs underneath the breast skin.
- Once you get the turkey in the oven, resist the temptation to open the oven door for a peek.
- When the bird is done, tent it with foil and let rest for about 15 minutes before carving.
Pumpkin Facts!
Wed, 2007-10-03 10:15.
Many of us will be making pumpkin pie this weekend. Here's a Little Pumpkin Trivia:
- The pumpkin is a fruit.
- Six of the seven continents can grow pumpkins including Alaska! Antarctica is the only continent that they won't grow in.
- The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds. It took six hours to bake.
- Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snakebites...after a couple glasses of wine try smearing a little pumpkin pie over your freckles - I bet you it will work! If not - have another glass of wine and try again.
There ya go! Some fun pumpkin facts for the dinner table this thanksgiving weekend. Can you add to the list? Or tell us your favorite thanksgiving recipe!
We've come a long way baby!
Mon, 2007-10-01 11:17.On this day in 1982 the first compact disc player went on sale. It cost $625.
He'd pick the pooch!?
Thu, 2007-09-27 11:28.
A survey says 1 out of 3 men - if it came down to their dog or the woman they love - will choose the dog. Good to know! Maybe you won't choose your husband to go with you, if you win an all inclusive vacation thank to the mystery music mix...maybe you'll take the dog! Guys is this true?
No question is too stupid!
Wed, 2007-09-26 10:13.
A friend of mine went to see the IT guy at her office for some help and on his desk was a counter (those ones that bouncers use at clubs). She asked what it was for and he said it is to count how many stupid questions he gets asked in a day.
What!? Isn't it his job to answer any and all tech questions? I work around some pretty complicated technology, and let me tell you, I don't know what have of these buttons do that are in front of me. I'm calling the IT guys all the time...and if they've got a counter back there I'm going to freak! Do you have this problem at work? And for the IT guys, what's the most ridiculous question you've ever been asked?
Did you know?
Fri, 2007-09-21 11:22.
46 per cent of all women surveyed felt there are some days they just couldn't survive without chocolate - that's six million Canadian women! Only one in five men felt the same way.
So if you really want to know the way to your Sweeties' heart, pick up some sweets on your way home from work. 10 points right there guaranteed!
Clean up your pad boys!
Wed, 2007-09-19 10:13.Guys, if you've invited your date over for dinner this weekend, here are some tips from glamour magazine on WHAT NO WOMAN WANTS IN A MAN'S APARTMENT:- A photo of mom on the nightstand.
- More than 3 indications he peaked in high school -- trophies, playbills, sports memorabilia.
- Beer cans stacked on the mantel.
- Free weights in the living room.
- Tampons.
- Anything in an animal print. So get rid of that bean bag from university - or hide it.
- Paper towels or McDonald's napkins where toilet paper should be.
Ladies, what have you seen in a man's place that was a turn-off? What will your husband refuse to get rid of that drives you crazy?
We love being a waste of time!
Tue, 2007-09-18 10:32.Check out this article in the Star today! Looks like our website is being used to unwind at work. By the way, if you really want to kill some time at the office, check out the Office Arcade! A rousing game of Frogger and a cup of joe is the perfect way to de-stress.
What every woman needs!
Mon, 2007-09-17 10:13.According to the new book "The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything," here are six essential items every woman must own:
- The little black dress -- Pair it with a tailored jacket for work. Strip off that jacket and add a string of pearls or a diamond necklace and you're set for a night out on the town.
- The neutral-coloured, two-inch heel -- Did you know that the best color for shoes is one that matches your skin tone? They make your legs appear longer.
- The right bra - need I say more?
- A colourful winter coat -- In winter, "your coat is your outfit".
- A practical bag -- You don't need to spend a lot of money or get a designer bag. Just make sure it's nice and fun.
- Sunscreen -- Sunscreen is just as important as anything in your makeup kit.
Best Dressed!
Thu, 2007-09-13 10:50.People magazine's released the list of best-dressed women of 2007:Beyoncé Knowles - The Showstopper
Cameron Diaz - The Legs
Katie Holmes - The Classic
Penélope Cruz - The Continental
Jessica Biel - The All-American
Drew Barrymore - The Chameleon
Jennifer Lopez - The Glamour Girl
Reese Witherspoon - The Celeb Next Door
Gwen Stefani - The TrendsetterDo we agree with the list?
Talk your way outta that ticket!
Wed, 2007-09-12 11:15.
There a book out called "How to Talk Your Way Out of a Traffic Ticket." Author David Kelley says, "An officer of the law is just as human as you are. If you really try to show him you're not some jerk who's trying to get away with something, he will respond." Use one of the following lines and you will walk away with no ticket!
- "I'm usually a safe driver, officer. A warning from you will be more than enough."
- "Insurance for someone my age is pretty high. Will you trust me not to make the same mistake again?"
- "Will you excuse me this one time? I promise you won't ever have to stop me again."
- "This is my first offence. Could you give me some extra consideration?"
- "How can I fix my car so it will be legal, officer?"
- "Officer, is there anything I can say or do that would make you decide to give me just a warning instead of a ticket?"
Basically kiss some behind. Here are some things Kelley says you should never say to an officer who has stopped you:
They say the ladies like a little stubble but...
Tue, 2007-09-04 10:07.
You are looking at the man who won top honors this past weekend at the World Beard and Mustache Championships in England. 23-year-old Jack Passion of San Francisco won the highly competitive "Full Natural Beard" competition with his flowing orange fuzz. He attributed part of his success to his outfit, a blue tuxedo and bowler hat, which helped bring out the red in his beard. The next championships in 2009 will be held in Anchorage, Alaska so stop shaving now!
Happy long weekend!
Fri, 2007-08-31 10:10.
Planning a getaway this weekend? Well you're not alone. Here's a few Labor Day facts for ya:
*Busiest U.S. airport: Chicago O'Hare (Last year: No. 3)
* Busiest International Airport: London Heathrow (Last year: No. 2)
* Busiest U.S. City: New York, NY (No. 2: Chicago)
* Busiest International City: London (No. 2: San Juan, Puerto Rico)
If you're sticking around the GTA, we'll see you at Beachfest!
Too much time on yuor hands?
Tue, 2007-08-28 10:04.
Today in weird news, artist Frank Boelter set sail in his life-sized paper boat as he leaves a shipyard in Germany. He constructed the 9-metre vessel from 'Tetrapack' despite the fact the light material is more commonly used for packaging milk. The 37-year-old artist came up with the idea one breakfast time, while he was sitting at his kitchen table fiddling with an empty milk carton, which he cut up and made into a scaled-down model. The boat is 30 feet long, weighs 55 pounds, uses a 170-square-metre piece of Tetrapack paper, and took only two hours to construct. Boelter said it will survive forty days before it disintegrates into a wet, sinking mass. So the paper boat has been done...the beer can boat has been done...What should this guy construct next?
Back to School
Thu, 2007-08-23 11:30.
With the kiddies heading back to school, do you know what your tweens are really up to? Good Housekeeping magazine says:
- 48% of seventh graders admitted copying homework!
- 40% of tweens spend their lunch money on junk food
- 45% of tweens aren't think about school even when they're there.
- 80% of ten year old girls have been on a diet.
- 22% of tweens admitted they've played hooky.
- 35% of tweens admitted turning in fake notes and forging signatures
Parents - be warned!
Maura vs. The Mice
Tue, 2007-08-21 10:09.
First it was moths in my apartment, then ants. Well, a new challenge has surfaced! For about three days straight I keep finding crumbs all over my countertop. Now I'm a neat freak, but there is this one crevice in my counter where crumbs get stuck, and lets just say some creature has found the mother load of all snacks. So my question is: is this a bug or do I have a mouse in the house? Last night every sound I heard, I was thinking mice were trying to get in my bed. Bugs I can handle... mice, not so much! Your thoughts?Get that weekend started!
Thu, 2007-08-16 11:13.With Friday fast approaching and the end of summer looming, we need to squeeze all we can out of our weekends. Do you have any "sneak out of the office early" tricks? A girlfriend of mine has an interesting technique...She leaves her desk unorganized - steaming cup of coffee, papers everywhere, and she leaves her computer on with no screen saver so it looks like she's just stepped up to make a photocopy. That worked well until she was getting off the elevator one day, complete with shades on and an LCBO bag in her hand, the doors opened and there was the CEO. It was 4 pm
What are your "leave the office early" tricks?
What is the worst thing you can eat?
Thu, 2007-08-16 10:26.
It's so hard to eat right while on vacation. My theory is if you just stay away from the REALLY bad stuff, you can indulge in the not so bad stuff! According to Forbes magazine, here are the 5 worst foods in the world:5. Fettuccine Alfredo - A.K.A 'triple bypass special'. It's a deadly concoction of pasta, cheese, butter and cream.
4. Fourth on the list is cheese fondue, with a delicious 50 grams of fat.
3. Duck confit, which is duck meat preserved in salt and its own fat, comes in third, weighing in with 60 grams of fat.
2. Running a close second is the all-American cheeseburger.
1. Topping the list of most unhealthy things to eat is Eggs Benedict. Try 72 grams of fat and 1,000 calories!
How to's
Wed, 2007-08-15 10:05.Have you ever wondered what the number one search query on the web is? Here's the most popular Top 10 "how to" searches:1. How to tie a tie
2. How to have sex
3. How to kiss
4. How to lose weight
5. How to write a resume
6. How to levitate - you must be really bored to do this one!
7. How to draw
How romantic is your man?
Tue, 2007-08-14 11:29.It's Resurrect Romance Week, and here are a few simple tips for men to become more romantic, according to the book "Living Romantically Everyday."- Make a list of the special days on the calendar that you celebrate together, such as the day you met, or even the anniversary of your first kiss.
- Create a photo album -- Take pictures often; don't save the camera for holidays
- Do something thoughtful for her every day. Whether it's sticking a surprise note in her bag, or leaving her a chocolate "kiss" on her pillow before bedtime.
- Keep up your appearance --Most women love to see their men clean-shaven, and perhaps wearing a hint of her favorite cologne.
- Tell her about your moods -- Be honest if you are feeling stressed or under the weather.
I have never come across a man that would do any of these things! And if he did I would think there was something wrong with him.
Shark love music
Thu, 2007-08-09 10:22.German scientists say an experiment to play romantic music to sharks to get them in the mood for mating has been a swimming success. Now after four weeks of music, the sharks have begun to engage in the rarely seen mating ritual where the male shark pursues the female and bites her fins. Kinky! The aquarium has released what they call the top five romantic shark songs...I see a CD release the future:- Joe Cocker - You Can Leave Your Hat On
- The German version of the Love Boat theme
- Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body
- Bob Marley - No Woman, No Cry
- Salt'n Pepa - Push It
Apparently those sharks like to break it down! What are your top 5 romantic songs?
Read my Mind
Tue, 2007-08-07 10:09.National Psychic Week -- Most Americans believe in the mysterious gift of psychic power. 60 percent agree or strongly agree that some people possess psychic powers of extra sensory perception. I have a friend who has "the gift". Do you or someone you know have psychic powers, or do you think these people are pulling our leg?Back from my Holidaze!
Tue, 2007-08-07 09:21.It feels great to be back! hope you had a perfect long weekend.
Did you know...
Thu, 2007-07-26 10:12.Ever stuck at home and need a quick fix or home remedy? Some of these I find hard to believe but check it out:
- Budweiser beer conditions the hair.
- Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish
- Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes
- Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair
- Elmer's Glue - paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off and see the dead skin and blackheads if any
- Shiny Hair - use brewed Lipton Tea
- Sunburn - empty a large size Nestea into your bath water
- Minor burn - Colgate or Crest toothpaste
- Burn your tongue? Put sugar on it!
- Arthritis WD-40 Spray and rub in, kills insect stings too
- Bee stings - meat tenderizer
- Chigger bite - Preparation H
- Puffy eyes - Preparation H
- Paper cut - crazy glue or Chap Stick (glue is used instead of sutures at most hospitals)
- Stinky feet - Jello!
- Athletes feet - cornstarch
- Fungus on toenails or fingernails - Vicks vapor or rub
- Kool aid to clean dishwasher pipes. Just put in the detergent section and run a cycle, it will also clean a toilet. (Wow, and we drink this stuff)
- Kool Aid can be used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love it and it won't hurt them if they eat it!
- Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD's! Wipe off with a coffee filter paper
- Sticking bicycle chain - Pam no-stick cooking spray
- Pam will also remove paint, and grease from your hands!? Keep a can in your garage.
- Peanut butter will remove ink from the face of dolls
- When the doll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn starch and watch them slide on
- Heavy dandruff - pour on the vinegar!
- Body paint - Crisco mixed with food coloring. Heat the Crisco in the microwave, pour in to an empty film container and mix with the food color of your choice!
- Tie Dye T-shirt - mix a solution of Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber band around a section of the t-shirt and soak
- Preserving a newspaper clipping - large bottle of club soda and cup of milk of magnesia, soak for 20 min. and let dry, will last for many years!
- Slinky will hold toast and CD's!
- To keep goggles and glasses from fogging, coat with Colgate toothpaste
- Wine stains, pour on the Morton salt and watch it absorb into the salt.
- To remove wax - Take a paper towel and iron it over the wax stain, it will absorb into the towel.
- Remove labels off glassware etc. rub with Peanut butter!
- Baked on food - fill container with water, get a Bounce paper softener and the static from the Bounce towel will cause the baked on food to adhere to it.? Soak overnight. Also; you can use 2 Efferdent tablets, soak overnight!
- Crayon on the wall - Colgate toothpaste and brush it!
- Dirty grout - Listerine
- Stains on clothes - Colgate
- Grass stains - Karo! Syrup
- Grease Stains - Coca Cola, it will also remove grease stains from the driveway overnight. We know it will take corrosion from car batteries!
- Fleas in your carpet 20 Mule Team Borax-sprinkle and let stand for 24 hours. Maybe this will work if you get them back again.
Can you add anything to the list?
Good News!
Wed, 2007-07-25 10:09.Christmas is exactly five months from today! And yes, I've already started my holiday shopping. I got my brother's gift yesterday. My mother always taught me to keep your eyes peeled for gifts all yr round so that you're not doing all your shopping on Dec 24th. And I've realized that I'm slowing touring into my mother. Not only do I start the Christmas shopping early, but I've also started using the terms "slacks" and "bold". What things do you do in your daily life that is totally your mother or father to a tee?Come Party with Mix FM!
Mon, 2007-07-23 11:31.I am currently gearing up for one of my favorite events of the summer - the King Street Crawl! Great brew, cool people and sweet prizes! Check out some sweet photos from last year's Crawl. Be sure to join in the party on Thursday. It kicks off at 6 pm on King St. West so bring some casual clothes to change into at work and we'll get the weekend started nice and early. Keep your eyes peeled for yours truly...we'll have tons of prizes to give away and we'll be hitting as many bars as possible along the strip.
Book that date!
Thu, 2007-07-19 10:43.Are you thinking about lining up a date for this weekend? Relationship expert Andrea Madison has some advice for that dreaded phone call:- Keep conversations short -- you always want to give her the impression that you lead a full, active life, and you haven't spend an hour gearing up for the call. Don't leave long, rambling messages on her voice mail.
- Leave on a high note -- Like George Costanza.
- Have a purpose to your call -- Don't just call to chitchat.
- Be positive!
- Place the call at an appropriate time - Don't call when she's at work or late at night.
Anything we should add to the list?
It's Back!
Tue, 2007-07-17 10:45.Join yours truly for the 4th annual King Street Crawl on Thursday July 26th! Last year it was mayhem, so I highly recommend coming out this year. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and discover all the great watering holes along King St. The crawl kicks off at 6pm in the King Street west District. Make sure to pick up your passport, collect stamps and enter to win a trip for two to Mexico!
You won't be able to miss the Mix FM crew along the crawl, just follow the trail of free prizes!
See ya then.
Honest Ed
Wed, 2007-07-11 10:07.Sad news today. The Mirvish Family regrets to announce the passing of Ed Mirvish at the age of 92 this morning at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Ed Mirvish was a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a Member of the Order of Canada and the recipient of more than 250 awards. Here's an excerpt of a speech Honest Ed gave in 1989:"An interviewer once asked me...how I would like to be remembered. I replied that I was not that interested in tombstones and cemeteries altogether. I said I would like to erect a huge throne in the centre of Honest Ed's retail store. I would then like my body cremated and the ashes put in an hour glass. I would then like someone sitting on the throne to keep turning the hour glass up and down, up and down, and the employees would point to the hour glass and say, "There's Ed. He's still running!" That's the way I would like to be remembered. In the final analysis we are all just caretakers and custodians. If sometimes the things we have done give some enjoyment to others, it makes everything worthwhile."