Heads up Canada… There’s a new Canadian comedy… Seed is on CityTV every Monday at 8:30pm. Have you been watching? It’s a contemporary version of Friends crossed with Modern Family that follows Harry (Adam Korson), an ill-equipped bachelor whose past sperm donations catch up to him when the kids he was unaware he had sired, and their families, begin entering his life: a lesbian couple and their 9-year-old oddball son, an up-tight, upper-class husband and wife and their rebellious teenage daughter, and an implosive single woman with a ticking biological clock – pregnant with his child – with whom a relationship develops. Seed has been well-received so far, largely on the appeal of its star Adam Korson, who plays “immature” Harry, the harmless bumbling “village idiot” with one prolific skill: his boys make babies real good, as in a lot. Full Story

Left your shopping to the last minute? Or were you a keener and feel you should reward yourself for getting it all done early? Me I’m in the eager group. My Christmas shopping is wrapped up before December 10 every year. Try it sometime -- you’ll be amazed how much you end up finding for yourself afterwards. Caya (powered by TELUS) is the place for some great ideas either way.  It’s where style meets technology in a retail environment like none other: cool bags, the latest smartphones, Optik TV, a curated camera selection (Retro, Lomography, Go Pro, Android, CSC), and iPhone and iPad accessories you’d never imagine.  Wear your electronic devices like they’re high fashion. Full Story

There’s a lot of vanity that goes into putting together a playlist. It’s one thing to make recommendations, it’s another to know that you’ll be judged on them. And you want your playlist to make you look good. You want your playlist to make people think you have good taste, but that you’re not pretentious, and that you can have fun with music, in addition to being able to, like, lecture about it extensively. What would happen if people made playlists of the most embarrassing songs in their library? Well then I suppose no one would listen. Because even if there are some embarrassing ones here, and there are several, there’s a reason why I can’t/won’t remove it from my library, right? Rara.com Full Story

Vodka soda, my drink of choice whatever the time of year and certainly over the Holidays.  My latest obsession is a vodka mix that my friend Darren made for my birthday: tea-infused martini. Here’s what Darren wrote in my card: 1 pint of vodka 1 tbsp loose tea Airtight jar Strainer Pitch the tea and the vodka into the jar, let sit for 60 mins strain, then strain, use in martini with twist, drink, and benefit from anti-oxidants! Speaking of creative vodka recipes…how about a Countdown to Cookies and Crème Martini? Or a Dreaming of 2013 Creamy Martini? Pinnacle Vodka wants to be part of your Holiday and New Year celebrations this winter. Full Story

After 17 years as one of Canada’s largest online communities, Sympatico is taking a giant leap forward. On December 13, Sympatico will become The Loop by Sympatico, a new and improved daily destination for the latest and greatest in news, helpful advice for your life, and, naturally, buzz-worthy entertainment. Categories like Showbiz, Style, and Living will offer fresh, fun, and highly shareable stories from Canadian personalities like fashion journalist Jeanne Beker, E!’s Leah Miller, E-Talk’s Danielle McGimsie, and many more that we can’t fit in this teensy little box. Whether your focus is family, work, a stellar social life, or maintaining all of the above, our friendly and opinionated experts will guide you through a vibrant mix of pop culture news, accessible style tips, and helpful advice about life’s biggest and smallest issues. Full Story

The Holidays are just around the corner.  When was your first reminder?  Mine was the day after Halloween.  That’s too early.  But now, as we approach the end of November, now is the right time. I like to have all gift shopping done by December 1. A few months ago I told you about the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean after helping with their product launch back in May.  Both Jacek and I have been using it every day, twice a day since and I haven’t been more into my teeth. We took it on our trip to Toronto and New York recently and even after a week out of the charging glass (I forgot the adapter to plug in the charging case but it didn’t matter) the brush vibration was as strong as it was fully charged. Full Story

The Jessica fall collection at Sears has evolved and features everything you need to dress with style, head to toe.   And you can get it done for a steal.  Seriously.  Dresses.  Sweaters.  Hats with great patterns and bold colours. Mix and match and items to transition from day to night.  All without Gwyneth Paltrow prices.  Check out the entire fall collection here.  My favourites? The military style coat is flattering - click here Full Story

Hollywood is chock full of scandals, love triangles, and trashy affairs.  GLAD is showcasing its own trashy affair in an aptly named video series.  Below is the latest installment. Catch the rest of the series here.  Full Story

So we’re two months in to using the DiamondClean.  You’ll recall I discussed it here after helping with their product launch back in May.   Works like new still, and there’s still  that smoothness when I run my tongue across my teeth after brushing.  And Jacek is always going on about how his teeth are whiter since starting.  He’s a coffee drinker.  And he’s right.  Now, ugh, if we could work on his other hygiene issues. This is a conversation for another time. We talk all the time about celebrity appearance - the hair (extensions), the skin, the implants, the gym - and all the resources at their disposal to look the way they do. Full Story

TIFF 2012 madness is in full swing and the first weekend is always when most of the action takes place. Are you going to check out any films?   If you plan on Festival hopping this weekend there’s plenty to see and Durex is proud to be a part of it. Ben Affleck’s Argo screens tonight at Roy Thomson Hall after a triumphant showing at the Telluride Film Festival where they all declared it to be a sure Oscar nominee.  The Master, also considered a sure Oscar nominee, premieres at the Princess of Wales after Ryan Gosling’s The Place Beyond the Pines (don’t get trampled in the Gosling stampede) and look out for all the Jude Law swooning too at the Elgin where  Anna Karenina will be showing. Full Story

Popcorn and movies! It’s like Mimi and a wheelchair!  How about the Toronto International Film Festival® movies and Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn (is there any other kind?)?  Or better yet, Festival movies, Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, and YOU.  At the Festival?  Keep reading… Orville Redenbacher’s recently launched four new flavours of ready to eat popcorn adding the tangy taste of dill, the zesty spice of chipotle, the sweet and savoury decadence of kettlecorn, and the sharp bite of white cheddar to the iconic popcorn brand’s list of innovative products.  They are Dill Pickle, Sweet & Salty Kettlecorn, White Cheddar, and White Cheddar Chipotle. To celebrate the launch, Orville Redenbacher’s is partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival to send you there to experience it for yourself. Full Story