Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Trivago, meaning we received compensation for our honest review of our favorite all-inclusive family resort. Taking a family vacation should feel like one, right? So, it’s no wonder so many opt for the All-Inclusive route. We just went on our first to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and are mega-hooked. Why? Everything is handled, making for
We did it…again!💕 And I’ve finally got the post finished so many of you keep asking me for! (Bonus: a video to go along with this down below thanks to an incredible friend who knows a thing or two about video production). Today also happens to be my parents’ 47th Wedding Anniversary. They were high school sweethearts like Andrew & I, and have been an
Last week someone in Media asked: “what kind of Mom are you?” To be honest, I’m not into the labels we assign to Moms. The role of “Mom” is pretty hardcore and fabulous all on its own. Labels, I feel, are another way of dividing us, when, although our lifestyle choices and journey may be different, at the core, the joys and struggles of Motherhood
Our big guys have just finished a busy season of competitive hockey, and while we may have more time on our hands without the demanding schedule, I don’t really see things slowing down. Having four kids means lots of energy to manage or things get a little whirly around here. I was made for a slower pace of life but being a mama of
We recently returned from our very 1st All-Inclusive vacay as a family of six! Our destination – the glorious Punta Cana with a 7 day stay at the highly recommended, luxurious Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. We got back to Toronto with ice storms and slush, so you could say we’re missing the warmth and sunshine somethin’ fierce! All Inclusive vacations for a family of
I’ve been eluding to the call to make some life changes on my feeds for a while and it’s time to just come out with it. I left my job. Not a complete quit, an indefinite leave of absence. I returned to my full-time career in public service after each babe. It worked, for the most part. But this time, the fourth time, didn’t fit
Earth Day is April 22nd and we thought it was a good opportunity to check in on our family’s environmental impact. We found the EarthDay.org Quiz that assesses a family’s overall ecological footprint. While we make conscious efforts to implement enviro-friendly actions and choices in our home, our results were eye-opening and prompted us to commit to making some realistic changes to reduce our
Andrew and I celebrated our 12 year Anniversary this year (22 years together). We’d [insert “I” with some nudging;)] wanted to renew our vows for our 10-year, but with a 3 month old newborn, and some other crazy going on in life, we bailed on the idea. Since I like even numbers, and we’re slowly coming out of the fog of our baby days, this
Spring has sprung and so have the commitments in our calendar. I always find Spring such a celebration-filled time. I love having my birthday in Spring, and its also the season we became parents for the first time to our son Brody. We also had all four kids` baptisms in the Springtime – the season of renewal and rebirth. Like us, you probably have
March 8th is International Women’s Day, and this year’s campaign encourages us to “Press For Progress”. I’ve never labelled myself a feminist. I’m not much into the labels we impose on women. They are just another tool used to diminish and if there’s one thing I’ve learned maturing as a woman is that none of us are one-dimensional. But if being a feminist means valuing demonstrable decency
