Family travel isn’t as much about the destination but the journey and the memories we’ve made over the years on road trips are some of our very favourite – chaos and all! We love jetting off to unique international destinations, but also love the freedom of road travel and not having to venture far to enjoy memorable experiences as a family with the convenience of
Winter Fun Guide to Québec City for Families: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore
Winter Fun Guide to Québec City for Families: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore It feels really good to be travel writing again, and today, one of my favourite topics of all – how to discover the joie de vivre of Winter in Quebec City with your family. I hadn’t been back to Québec City since a class trip in Grade 7. After an 8-hour
Family Resources for Uncertain Times – A Mindful Approach
Hello friends. How are you? It’s been over a week since our world shifted into a complete state of uncertainty & social distancing became our new norm, and as a parent and citizen, I’ve felt the full range of emotion of what it feels like to be human right now. BUT, being of service and spreading light seems to be helping keep my spirits high,
Terra Lumina has arrived in Toronto & You Can Win Passes!
We had a sneak peek at Toronto’s newest illuminated experience, Terra Lumina, last night. Produced by the same company that brought Tonga Lumina & other world-renowned night + light “LUMINA” events – Moment Factory – Terra Lumina is an enchanted night walk that takes visitors on a journey through a luminous vision of our planet’s future. Passing through a portal, travellers are transported to a
Christmas GLOW Toronto is Coming & Your Family Can WIN Passes!
We love how our City of Toronto lights up this time of year and getting out to enjoy the twinkling beauty of it all as a family. Next week, a new light event comes to the Greater Toronto Area – Christmas Glow Toronto – and we’re so looking forward to experiencing it & starting a new holiday tradition! Glow Toronto is said to be the
Fun for the Whole Family in Québec – Where to Stay, Eat & Explore
It had been 14 years since my last visit to la belle province Québec. Last time a romantic whirl in Montreal with hubs, and before that a Grade 7 class ski trip MANY years ago. This time, an epic mom-son adventure to immerse in an array of activities and soak in some uninterrupted one-on-one bonding time with my oldest I crave being usually tugged in
WIN a Family Pack of Tickets to See The Harlem Globetrotters in Toronto!
It’s hard to believe March is almost over…MADNESS! We’re prepping for our family vacay and have been busy with Hockey wind-downs – the boys going straight from the rink-life to BBall courts! Our big guy just made the school Basketball team (#proudparents), and to celebrate, we’re gifting one of you a 3-pack of tickets to see The Harlem Globetrotters World Tour in Toronto on April
Family Festival Giveaway with Soulpepper Theatre Company
Soulpepper Theatre Company celebrates the joy of the holiday season with its fifth annual Family Festival, starting in December. The big boys, Nana & I had such a wonderful time attending A Christmas Carol at the Festival last year and look forward to returning in a few weeks time to see Peter Pan. Located in its multi-venue home the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in
Showing Some Local Love This Holiday Season
Tis’ the season to be overwhelmed…I mean jolly 😉 but amidst the busyness of it all, nothing feels as good or perspective setting as giving back. So, in the last few years, I’ve made sure we’re more intentional with our time to create space to do some good and spread some light. We’ve got so many fun and festive things lined up for our
Showing Some Local Love This Season of Harvest
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Local Love and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Summer days are drifting away, and as much as we’re soaking in every last drop of it, all signs are pointing to Fall. The cooler morning temps, leaves changing colour, mums adorning front porches and the Pumpkin Spice flavour invasion of our favourite coffee