Hello Darlings,

I always admire those mothers, who seem to have it all figured out. A career, a supportive husband, incredible physique with a pair of well-behaved children. Among those mothers is mine!

She not only defended her Ph.D while in her last trimester with me, she was a professor in Ukraine, she established a wonderful career in Canada, is happily married to my father for the past 25 years, a wicked cook, the best mother, and doesn't look a day over 40 — she is a wonder woman, in my mind!

Although children of my own are far from my mind at this stage in life, they are definitely part of my future. Whenever a topic of family arises, I always wonder how can one woman have so many façades. In the modern day, she is not only expected to be a caring mother, a loving wife, a chef, a house-wife but also a business woman and a complete knock-out. No pressure at all! So can any girl become a "Victoria Beckham" minus the scary heels?

I am thrilled to introduce a Dinner Date giveaway! Not reserved for just couples, it is an evening of culinary indulgence at Spice Route — 499 King Street West, Toronto — to spend with the person you love. Perhaps you’re in need of romance, perhaps an evening of gossip with a best friend, or some quality time with your mother. I just hope that this giveaway makes someone’s day a little brighter!

Courtesy of Liberty Group, one lucky winner will receive a dinner date at the Asian Bistro Bar, Spice Route.

For you chance to win, just tell me who’s going to be your plus one for the evening?

Hello Darlings,

Do you know those days when you just don’t feel like spending that hour getting ready? When styling your hair seems like a chore, or when matching heels to an outfit is a dreaded task. Yes, one of those days! When you just want to get up and go without preening or primping; a day when men seems to have all the luck with their ten minute get-ready routine.

Naturally, no girl wants to sacrifice the cuteness factor due to sheer lack of enthusiasm for the hair dryer and mascara. This is when those nifty shortcuts that we learn through experience and harsh reality of womanhood come in handy. Of course, every girl has her own secrets, the kind of knowledge that needs to be shared so as many of us can benefit :)

Hello Darlings,

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! This weekend was Orthodox Easter (the Easter that my family celebrates), so I had a lot of festivities and even wore an apron to show off my domestic skills...Well, according to my mother my remarkable culinary skills are not so impressive, but I do have mad Easter egg making skills.

Having been raised in a traditional Catholic family, I do attend church. Part of Orthodox Easter ritual is the blessing of the basket. As community gathers at the church the priest blesses the many culinary delights that each household brings. It is a special tradition that my family celebrates. For those curious about the religious ins and outs, Wikipedia is your source. In the meantime, shall we dive into the topic of what to wear?