Shawna Toth

Writing is not just what I do, it is who I am. I have been writing creatively since I was a child. Professionally, I have written for television, radio, websites, newsletters and blogs. I have written everything from promotional material to programming to a novel. Nothing makes me feel more like myself than writing. And yet, writing this description of myself is making me feel awkward.

Television Programming and Commercials

Television programming and advertising content samples for Shawna Toth.

KinderJet TV •

KinderJet TV Disneyland - YouTube

For us, a day at Disneyland was not necessarily the happiest day of our vacation. First of all, it was crowded and there were long lines for every ride, even the not-so-exciting ones. Second, it rained and got cold, we were soaked and spent a ridiculous amount of time buying hoodies and looking for warm, dry places. Third, we tried to do both California Adventure and Disneyland in one day, and ended up overwhelmed and without direction. All of that meant we had a decidedly different experience in Disneyland.
Sportsnet •

2016 BLG Awards on Sportsnet - YouTube

The B-L-G Awards were established to acknowledge the great athletes and programs that exist at the member universities of Canadian Interuniversity Sport, CIS. Along with the honor and award, tonight's winners will each receive a scholarship to continue their education in graduate studies in Canadian universities. Tonight's nominees represent excellence in athletics, sportsmanship and leadership. Without further adieu, ladies and gentleman, please join us in welcoming the 2016 BLG Awards finalists to the stage.

AHD Script Jiffy Bale Shredder

Bale Shredder…in the simplest terms it breaks up bales of hay into livestock bedding or feed. But you need it to do more! The Jiffy Bale Shredder by Westward is both flexible and reliable. It will save you time and money, and give you a better quality output. This bale shredder has a rocking cradle design and adjustable forks to take all types of bales… round… square…long…even old, deformed or rotten bales. You can load one bale and carry one, or load up to 20 small square bales!

Blogs and Articles

Blog post and article samples written by Shawna Toth.

School of Rock •

SoRCS Summer Recap

It was a busy summer for the students, staff and management of School of Rock Calgary South. As we settle into fall, let's take a look at the activities of summer 2022. Our House Band was busy performing all over the city and beyond. They capped off our outdoor summer school show in June with an enthusiastic performance in the rain. In July, they rocked the Firehouse stage in Langdon, and the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. August saw more House Band performances at the iconic King

The Ultimate Demise of the Radio Star

Well, the Buggles predicted it, the end of radio as our primary source of music entertainment. But it wasn't really video that did it. What really killed the radio star is the invention of the internet. I love listening to the radio. I have it on all day at home, in my car and most of the time while I'm at work. I have a favourite station, on which I enjoy the music they play and the hosts who carry one conversations. I like to hear what they are talking about, I like that listeners call in and

The Meaning of Money

I have always argued. What I mean is that since I can remember, if someone says something, I automatically take the opposite opinion, just for the sake of it. I'd like to say it has some higher purpose, to ensure all sides are considered, to play devil's advocate, to expose the grey between the black and white of our thoughts and opinions. But the reality is that it is just in my nature, and although it may result in some of those things, more often than not it just results in people thinking I'

Mommy Guilt

Guilt: The state of one who has committed an offense especially consciously OR Feelings of culpability especially for imagined offenses or from a sense of inadequacy. Mommy Guilt: A Mother’s state of mind about doing anything that does not directly and immediately benefit their children. Recently, a Mom friend of mine confided that when she had her first child, she did not feel any guilt...until one day another Mom asked her if she felt guilty for doing something for herself. “I do now.” Another Mom friend of mine told us that she felt guilty laying her baby down for a nap, because then she would be getting a break. I am sure she used that time to slovenly wash dishes or fold laundry or, god forbid, shower. No wonder she felt guilty. Seriously, even if what she did was go directly to her bed and lay there still and silent until her child awoke, should she not be able to do so guilt free? Don’t we, as Moms, deserve a break?