How do you prepare for a trip? There’s the obvious; deciding what to wear and pack, shopping for some new shoes, getting plane and hotel tickets organized, and prepping all manner of things at home. Then there are the extra things you can do. Buy the travel books, scour the internet and ask all your friends about all the… View Post
Dear Concession Salesgirl, I respect that you have a job to do. Your job is to up sell us every single thing you can. Offer me extra butter, see if I want a bigger pop, perhaps I want to make it a combo? No to all, I reply in my polite but rushy rush voice. Hmm. Well, Can I offer… View Post
Did you know there is a place in the world built entirely around the love of LEGO? It’s true! LEGO lovers rejoice and let us introduce you to the mystical place that is LEGOLAND Florida. LEGOLAND Florida opened in October 2011 and is located in Winterhaven Florida at 1 Legoland Way. (not far from Kissimmee and Orlando) Aimed at families… View Post
Are you considering taking a trip to Paris and don’t know where to start? Well even if you aren’t it never hurts to dream. Here are some of our top tips, as written from one friend to another. What you really need to know when you are ready to see Paris, truly one of the most romantic and beautiful cities… View Post
Do you have a vacation coming up and are feeling frazzled, harried, hurried, excited, angry, just plain scattered? Do you have a plan to get ready for this big vacation or do you just wing it? Perhaps you pack the way you feel, by just throwing stuff in and are left feeling frustrated, sweaty and wondering why you agreed to… View Post
It’s time. Time for an annual event like no other. Where my Sister and I pack up our broods and head off to the cottage! Hold up. Clearly, this trip is not headed anywhere near cottage country. Sigh. Yes, I’m sad, no happy, no nervous and excited to report that instead of the annual pilgrimage to my beloved cottage country,… View Post
When you’re exploring a new city, there are lots of ways to get around. On foot, subway, Segway and even by that ever popular double-decker bus tour. However, when you are visiting San Franciso there’s a mode of transportation that you had better not miss, the Cable Cars. Steeped in tradition, the Cable Cars of San Franciso are the last… View Post
Summer! The season brings us the sunshine and pool days, BBQ’s and beach time. Long afternoons in the park and excuses for a picnic on a red and white checkered blanket with just you and your little one. Summer is my favourite season of the year for so many reasons. The days are longer, the weather is superb, there’s time… View Post
The days are longer, the nights are warmer and school is almost over! Hooray! It’s official. Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to start making some of those plans that will make this summer one we will remember forever. A tradition in this house? The Summer Bucket List. With the promise of the entire season before us… View Post