I've never really enjoyed going out for Valentine's Day, and it's not because I'm old, even though I am old. When I was dating in my late teens or twenties occasionally I would find myself out for February 14th and it just wasn't that fun. It was hard to get reservations, prices were sky high and restaurants were packed! One time our table was close to the other tables around us I thought we were on a group date, it was so awkward. I had friends who forgot to make a reservation once and they … [Read more...]
Stay Home Date Night Ideas for Valentines Day
February 14, 2017 By 138 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Picture Perfect Holiday Brunch: Entertaining Made Easy with a Few Simple Tips
December 19, 2016 By 108 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The holidays are all about spending quality time with those we love. This year, surprise family and friends by switching things up and hosting a fabulous holiday brunch instead of the traditional turkey dinner. Brunch is one of favourite times of day to host, especially when our kids were little. The boys were rested and happy, loved breakfast food, and when it was over we had the whole rest of the day to clean up. New Year Day is a perfect time to finally catch up with friends over a … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Protecting Your Most Precious Cargo this Winter
October 31, 2016 By 90 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Canadians know that life doesn’t stop just because it gets cold outside. While some days it’s tempting to want to hibernate inside, the reality is, we still need to get out and about in those chilling temps. It’s easy to bundle ourselves up and head for the driver’s seat, but what about our most precious cargo? An Allstate Canada national poll found that 95 per cent of Canadian parents feel they are confident they know how to properly buckle a child in a car seat. Despite feeling confident when … [Read more...]
Take advantage of February 29th – it only comes once every four years!
February 11, 2016 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
It’s become the norm that when someone asks how you’re doing or how you’ve been the honest answer is always “busy.” These days, it seems as though you’re expected to be in five places at once and juggle the weight of the world – and there just simply aren’t enough hours in a day. As 2016 is a leap year, I challenge you all: take advantage of the extra day! Try something you’ve never done before as a family and enjoy your time together by embracing the great Canadian Winter with these … [Read more...]
PROTINIS’ Makes Snacking on the Go a Breeze
November 5, 2015 By 221 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With three boys all in activities we are on the go quite a bit. In warmer months soccer practice starts during our dinner hour so we don't always get a meal served and in the cooler months we camp out at the YMCA. The boys each take swimming lessons and a gym activity, this round is floor hockey, so we can be at the Y for quite a few hours and almost always over lunch time. During days like these, I find it's easier to pack lots of snacks over trying to worry about an actual meal. Last week, I … [Read more...]
