Thousands of weddings happen across the country every day. Some will have been the result of years of planning, while others may have been pulled together in the space of a few short weeks. In any case, each wedding needs the perfect ingredients to make your big day extra special. With the year drawing to a close, people are… View Post
Awe the wrapping of the gifts. This should be your time to shine! You’ve finished all your shopping, checked that list twice, all that’s left to do on your Holiday to-do list is wrap the gifts and put them under the tree. This should be peaceful, easy, enjoyable, maybe even fun. SHOULD be, but it’s not. It’s a time suck,… View Post
Where is the feeling of good will towards all that you expect this time of year? Why does the world seem crazier, more rushed, more frantic? *Waiting in line at the grocery store for 15 minutes for the privilege of checking myself out. Sigh. Can we not hire some more staff, please? Clearly, your store is busy enough. *People who… View Post
Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post in partnership with BIC. All opinions expressed are, as always, my own. Current feeling…overwhelmed. Every Mama in the Suburbs has been where I am today. A little stressed, a lot tired, too much on the go. Over the next 60 days this family has got a LOT to get through. Work is… View Post
Christmas is coming – Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Of course, you’re not, don’t be ridiculous. Nobody is. (and if you are don’t be a bragger – we don’t want to hear about it) But don’t fret, for the next three weeks here at How To Survive Life In The Suburbs we will be showcasing an INCREDIBLE array of unique… View Post
Babe. What the heck is the name of that show with the irresponsible drunk Dad, all those feisty kids, the neighbours that are more like family and they are just trying to survive? “Shameless. You’re talking about Shameless hun.” Where is this High School??? I swear it’s in a black hole somewhere. I need to drop some winter coats off… View Post
Gift giving. ‘Tis the season! Have you made your list? Checked it twice? Do you know what you will be gifting your Hubby, your Dad? That teen who doesn’t like anything? When I give a gift I pride myself on finding not just a gift to fill the box under the tree, I want to give a present that makes… View Post
If you’re looking for a true vacation. One where you can relax and unwind and spend your precious time re-connecting with the ones you love most, then you must consider an all-inclusive vacation. We recently had the opportunity to spend a week reviewing the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Village and Spa. A 5-star resort set on the white sand beaches… View Post
You could win a $100 Sportsnet Grill Gift Card! Have you heard of The Sportsnet Grill? Well, I have a hot tip for you! This restaurant that just opened in 2018 is located at 1 Blue Jays Way -inside the Marriott City Centre Hotel. After a fabulous dinner with friends this summer, I can tell you without hesitation this newly… View Post