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Faster, Easier and Safer Family Travel? Yes Please.
My family is no stranger to airports. In fact, I think of myself as somewhat of an expert on the subject of family travel. Yes, we’ve survived plane delays. Yes, I’ve prepared for mid-flight meltdowns....
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Need a #Winterruption? Yeah, I Thought So.
So here’s the deal. Canada is known for a lot of things, including its long… cold… depressing… WINTER. Now please don’t tell me about national pride and hockey, beaver tails and snow shoes. I hear you,...
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Toronto Sportsmen’s Show: A Family Affair
*NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.* When I think of the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, I think of all the things I steadfastly try to avoid: namely, the outdoors. It’s no secret that...
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Travel Enthusiasts Rejoice! TSC Picks #Giveaway!
*Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.* Last November, I published a nifty little post called Travel Enthusiasts Rejoice! Hot Picks from TSC. In the post, I outlined some of my...
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Love Family Travel? So Do We! #FamilyTravelCA
This year, me and my girls @ChildMode, @FeistyFrugal and @SassyModernMom have something up our sleeves… or should I say, up our flip flops? It’s no secret that I love travelling with my family. My boys...
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#FamilyTravelCA: We’re Chatting Staycations!
This month, me and my girls @ChildMode, @FeistyFrugal and @SassyModernMom are whipping out the board games… making reservations at our favourite kid-friendly restaurants, and scouring the city for fun...
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Family Travel Made Easier? Yes Please.
It’s no secret that I waited to travel with my boys until they were old enough to… well, you know…. not annoy the heck out of me. I mean, did I really want to tote diapers, formula (or worse, my...
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#FamilyTravelCA: We’re Chatting Theme Parks!
This month, me and my girls @ChildMode, @FeistyFrugal and @SassyModernMom are daring you – no, we’re triple dog daring you – to ride the tallest roller coaster… eat the most towering tube of cotton...
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Need an Escape? The World’s Best Beaches
Mother Nature, how I detest thee! *ONE* day after welcoming Spring, Toronto is set to welcome 5cm of snow tonight. Now normally, I’d curl up in a ball with a note attached: “Wake me up when April...
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JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa: Nature on Your Terms
A few weeks ago, I casually mentioned that I was going up to Muskoka, Ontario for a few days. “Camping?” one friend asked. “Do you have a cottage there?” another inquired. “Roughing it up north?” yet...
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JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa: Nature on Your Terms (Part II)
One of the best things in life: reminiscing about a recent (or not-so-recent) vacation. A few days ago, I shared highlights from our stay at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. Of...
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It’s a ROAR! T-REX Cafe in Orlando, Florida
With so many friends and family escaping the cold this winter, I’m often asked for dining suggestions in Orlando, Florida. Now normally, if you’re staying at the Walt Disney World Resort, I’d say just...
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This Family Day, Awaken at the Park
Family: the single most binding element in our lives. Families provide us with a sense of identity and belonging; they are a source of emotional support, nurturing and a shield against self-doubt. The...
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Thirty-Six Reasons to Go on a Culinary Adventure
There are two things in life you simply can’t escape: taxes, and getting old. (Except if you’re Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in which case you’re really just trying to avoid the...
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Recipe: Ste. Anne’s Almond Cookies
Friends, I’m off to the spa for two glorious days! And since I’ll be spending most of Monday morning at a private baking lesson with Ste. Anne’s Pastry Chef Khushroo Khambata, I thought it was only...
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Gastropost: Ste. Anne’s Spa Dining Room Menu
Indulge without the guilt; as a Canadian health spa, Ste. Anne’s believes in nourishing the body on all levels. My recently Culinary Retreat at Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, ON was everything I could...
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Ste. Anne’s Spa: The Art of Chocolate
By now, I hope you’ve read up on my Culinary Retreat at Ste. Anne’s Spa. Nestled in a private cottage just a stone’s throw away from the main inn, my husband and I enjoyed the many delights of the...
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Micro Getaway, Mass Memories.
If there’s one thing I can lay claim to, it’s that I’ve perfected the long weekend getaway. Before I settled into domesticated bliss, I was quite the urban adventurer. Always living on a budget but...
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WIN a Ste. Anne’s Culinary Retreat (Value $1,100!)
Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. Okay, so by now, I know you may be a *little* envious of my recent Culinary Retreat to Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, ON. And trust me, I...
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My Fancy New Gig: Travelocity.ca’s Summerologist
And it doesn’t even require a degree…. or fancy lab coat! That’s right, friends… you’re looking at Travelocity.ca’s NEW Summerologist. Working with a team of five social influencers across Canada,...
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