It has been quite some time since I enjoyed a Gin & Tonic. Like anything, I love to change things up and make them my own. This yummy Blackberry and Thyme Gin & Tonic is like nothing else I have ever tried before! This recipe for Blackberry and Thyme Gin & Tonic is a refreshingContinue Reading …
5 Must Have Toys for Summer
May 2, 2016 by 9 Comments
The weather is warming up and the weekends are such a joy! It is hard not to start thinking about the summer and having the kids home to enjoy every minute with. We love to be outdoors and any opportunity I have to pull my children away from the TV I will take. I thinkContinue Reading …
Cooler months still require sun protection
October 15, 2015 by 9 Comments
Just because the lazy days of summer are over that does not mean you should toss out the sunscreen! The sun is strong and often my worst burns come when I do not expect them. This means those cloudy Autumn days and those chilly but bright winters ones. If you are outdoors, you need toContinue Reading …
Columbia Sportswear for Spring
May 8, 2015 by 10 Comments
With every changing season we need to change up our wardrobe and add a few items no matter what. With my teen boys these items seem to always be shoes and jackets. I had hoped they had stopped growing but they have not and it is getting trickier to find clothes and shoes that fitContinue Reading …
#Disney day 3- Disney Hollywood Studios
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Day three we started a bit slow. We got up half an hour later went down to the free continental breakfast at our hotel and waited for the shuttle to Epcot. While waiting I was able to catch up on some email and check my Facebook (only time I could get wifi) The shuttle rideContinue Reading …
Keeping Kids Busy in Ottawa during the Summer
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For some reason summer always seems to creep up on me. One day the kids start school and the next they are home for the summer. Every year, we travel out to Vancouver for the month of August for Granny Camp. The kids simply love “granny camp”. My in laws have a place on oneContinue Reading …
Enjoy a Summer Adventure in Toronto
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Guest Post from Little Miss Kate Looking for a little adventure this summer? Toronto offers a great range of activities for families to help keep kids occupied all summer long. Beat the heat (and the boredom!) by getting out and about in Canada’s largest city. Whether you are looking for thrilling adventure, gettingContinue Reading …
7 Tips to keep your pet safe in the Summer Heat
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the humidity being a record high in parts of Ontario today, I feel a reminder may be necessary. I know you all love your pets, but please do not leave them out in the heat. We all see the dogs in the cars at the grocery store and cringe at the site of it.Continue Reading …
