Can I tell you how excited I am that Spring is finally here in Southern Ontario? I love getting outside, but unfortunately, I’ve inherited fair Eastern European skin. This means I get burned fast. And so I’m very excited to do a LASPA Sunscreen review. Not only do I burn easily but I also have sensitive skin. This means I’m always hesitant to put chemical-heavy moisturizers and sunscreen products on…
I have fond memories of my grandfather – Dziadzio (ja-jo) in Polish – finely chopping up tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce and onion on a cutting board. He had the…
When you grow your family by one, hikes and walks change. Rocky trails and strollers don’t mix. You want to get some fresh air outdoors, but logistics are a concern!…
When we found out that we were pregnant, at first we were overjoyed. Secondly, we were thinking, “Oh shit… we’re pregnant! As an older first time mom (I was 41), I knew that things wouldn’t be easy. However, I didn’t realize how much they would change. From my body to my mindset, everything would different. And as we all know, change is sometimes hard to accept. To my fellow first…
Nothing beats having a chilled hard-boiled egg topped with Polish beets with horseradish spread. This is all about a Ćwikła recipe that will become part of your Easter tradition. See…
The train pulled into the Bath Spa station. A familiar one, since I had been here in 2008 on my solo UK trip. This time around, it was myself and…
I feel for you moms that have more than one kid. With our son, my free time is at zero. I can only imagine how crazy life is with more than one kid. I know you desire for “Mom Me Time” and think it’s not doable. But I’m here to tell you self-care for moms is doable! And I’ve got 30 mom me-time ideas for you. We all know free time…
What are some fun experiential gift ideas for Valentine’s Day to wow your sweetie? You may be searching around for ideas if your sweetheart isn’t the materialistic type. Flower shops…
In the winter, I take the time to pamper my skin. Recently, I’ve been doing so with Crawford Street skincare products, made with natural ingredients. Like many other Canadians, I…
Despite originally thinking about making resolutions for 2018, I have decided to do something different. This year there will be no New Year’s resolutions. There will be something different: setting intentions. Before we delve into the setting intentions approach, how did I do this past year? For half a year, I did pretty well. And then life became very busy and I let a few 2017 resolutions slide. And then…
My travel bucket list isn’t too long, but it certainly does have some interesting locations on it. The idea of bucket lists is not new, but the term “Travel Bucket…