This week I didn’t get out to have a fabulous lunch with my girlfriends. There were no fancy dinners. No “date” nights. Not even a coffee date. This week…I did exactly nothing for me. I drove the kids from A to B. I worked. I cleaned up the same messes I always do. I cooked a thankless number of… View Post
Have you ever played the game; “If you could invite 5 famous people to your dinner party, who would you pick?” What, it’s a real thing. A game that’s helped kick start awkward cocktail parties, pass the time on long road trips, and it’s just plain fun. So let’s go. You are having a FABULOUS soiree. What ever that may… View Post
**Please note: The following giveaway is open to residents who reside in a delivery area in the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Maritimes. Once again I find myself starring into the open fridge and I’m at a loss. It’s almost 5pm and I have NO idea what to serve for dinner. I have one… View Post
I am a self admitted overpacker. Inevitably when I return home I unpack dresses I haven’t worn, T-shirts that went from suitcase to hanger and back without ever seeing the light of day, even extra bathing suit cover-ups. Why do I have room for all these extra clothes? Because on the rare occasion that I’m not going carry-on only (… View Post
Some weekends fly by because you’re having so much fun. Others? The opposite. Too much to do, and not nearly enough time. This weekend was one of those. This next week we’re having some new floors put in upstairs. Old satined carpets be gone! But do you know what that means? It means we must move around 17 years worth… View Post
The backdrop to countless movies, the romantic setting to an endless number of books and a first in my series of top picks for where you should travel in 2017; Venice. Venice Italy, one of the most romantic cities in the world, has something to offer everyone. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family,… View Post
How do you make nutrient rich smoothies and keep it cool? With the Boss To Go Plus by Breville! The New Year is here and it may just be the perfect time to start making some changes. I for now am not great at resolutions, so have resolved not to make any. One thing I can do though? Treat myself,… View Post
We’re back to school, back to work and back to the grind. What happened over the holidays? Well this small realization. Sometimes a mind reader IS required. When I am standing in my closet, whining that “I have NOTHING to wear”. That is really, truly, honestly how I feel. I’ve been in there for 25 minutes, considered ever possible clothing… View Post
I’ve recently returned from a whirlwild trip to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. I enjoyed every moment from the warm welcome at reception, to exploring the many activities available right on site, to the endless dining opportunities. One thing I wasn’t prepared for? The sheer size of the resort and the variety of beautiful accommodations available. Here are a… View Post