Cocktail culture is a trending thing in North America. But the question is – where can you find quality bar tools and cocktail supplies in Canada? We are now living in a golden age of cocktails. More home bar carts and basement bars include the good stuff. Fancy glassware is a welcome gift for amateur home bartenders. You may even see a yari mixing glass with a bar spoon, waiting…
The air is crisper and the days shorter. Cinnamon and cloves, and pumpkin spiced coffee are scents that dominate bakeries and coffee shops. And it’s time to participate in the…
Need a list of the best nature quotes for some inspiration, or an Instagram post, or just to make you feel good? There’s much talk about how natural settings such…
Disclosure: I was provided a sample for this post, along with accessories. All opinions below are based on my experience. There’s nothing worse than blinding light reflecting off my iPad screen when I’m trying to read a book outside. It leads to eye-strain and inevitably a migraine headache. Amazon’s Kindle is the glare-free solution. After testing it out for a few weeks in various natural light conditions, I think the…
Chances are if you are a tourist, you’ve found this blog post by Googling “day trips from Toronto.” While exploring the city is exciting for a day or two, inevitably,…
For anybody living south of the QEW in Burlington, there’s a great off-road multi-purpose trail that can take you from the Oakville border all the way to the downtown core.…
The Barron Canyon Trail in Algonquin Park, located in northeastern Ontario is one of the most beautiful natural spots in the province. If you have a bucket list for travel in Ontario, it should be in the top 10 on your list. Most of us living in the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario have visited the southern part of Algonquin Park along Highway 60. Unlike those who live in…
“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” – Deepak Chopra Ever since becoming a parent in February 2016, life has changed. I would have to disagree with Mr. Chopra -…
Fellow coffee addicts – do you often wish you could make a coffee that tastes like something served in a high-end restaurant? I have found a way to make it…
It’s time to do my New Year’s Resolutions progress report. At the beginning of 2017, I made a promise to myself to stick to a few realistic New Year’s Resolutions for at least 21 days to build a good habit. Well, that didn’t work out too well. However, there is hope yet! Delayed First Date With the Treadmill My first date with the treadmill was delayed by about two weeks.…
Are you a planner? Do you need to have every single detail of your travel itinerary double-checked prior to setting out on your trip? Or do you just go with …