We live in a gorgeous area of Canada, with some of the best fall drives from Toronto and the region around it. As soon as the leaves start changing colour, it’s time to monitor the Fall leaves trackers and do a few day trips from Toronto! We’ve done many Fall day trips from Toronto and road trips throughout Ontario in the past 10 years. I’m sharing some of my favourites…
I have one kid, and there are some times that by the end of the day I feel like I’m losing it. When it comes to more than one kid,…
I’ve worked in PR for over 18 years, and as a blogger for almost 10. So I’ve seen the rise of many Canadian lifestyle blogs. I’ve pitched many for clients…
Whether you’re in the first blush of a romantic relationship, or perhaps you’ve been together for a long time, expressing your affection and thoughts can be a difficult thing. Writing a love letter is an out-pouring of your emotions, thoughts, and desires to the person who means the most to you. This blog post has undergone a transformation since my initial post many moons ago. It was originally an activity…
Tea has long been considered very healthy for the skin. When used topically and when ingested for hydration, tea is so good for the skin. So when I had a…
Getting a dose of nature away from Toronto, Ontario does not require hours on the road. At most two to three hours are needed to get to great camping sites…
I love guacamole. It’s my favourite dip of all time. While some like guacamole dip creamed to a smooth paste, I like my rustic guacamole recipe. It’s full of chunks that you can scoop up with a nice firm tortilla chip. It makes for an amazing topping for toast that’s beyond a simple mashed avocado. As well, it makes for a delicious addition to chicken sandwiches or burgers. I like…
Our son turned three this past winter. He’s now well into his preschooler life and is living up to the “Terrifying Threes” label. Life with a three-year-old is certainly different…
We recently did the dumbest thing possible as first time parents. We took our 3 year old hiking on muddy Spring trails. Crazy, huh? After our big adventure in muddy…
You may think that to clean up a garage, all you need to do is throw away the old junk or sell it in a garage sale. There’s more to properly cleaning it so that it adds value to your home, makes it an extra room with organized storage and a stress-free zone. When you come home at the end of a day at work, you don’t want to be…
My son has just turned three years old and he’s starting to really love good stories. Books are part of the bedtime routine most nights. But the reading material always…