When I mentioned to my GTA friends that I was thinking of bringing the family downtown Toronto for the Santa Claus parade last weekend, they made it clear that under no uncertain terms were we to attempt driving. They warned me that the crazy traffic, hard to find parking spaces and cost of parking our vehicle would have us stressed out before we even found a spot to watch the parade. I knew they were right, and in the end, we followed their advice and decided to take our family on a little … [Read more...]
Family Travel with Toronto Transit
November 20, 2015 By 37 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The weather is getting colder and I’m starting my Bahama Islands Bucket List!
November 9, 2015 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
They say life is better at the beach, and I couldn't agree more. With Canadian temperatures dropping as we gear up for winter, I would much rather be waking up with sand between my toes than frost! Did you know that The Bahamas are just a three hour non-stop flight away from Toronto? So, I could leave my boots at home and in just a few hours be walking barefoot on one of the world's best white (or pink!) sand beaches. This required some deeper investigation and I've come up with my Bahama … [Read more...]
Cherry Beach Resort in Prince Edward County
September 24, 2015 By 20 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Growing up my parents took my brother and I out on many camping holidays, we started in a tent when we were really small and graduated to a tent-trailer when we were older and moved around to different campgrounds each time. My husband spent all of his summers at the same campground year after year, in a large trailer. So we are no strangers to camping, but fast forward to three kids and almost 40 years old and roughing it no longer sounds like a good time. We were delighted to find the perfect … [Read more...]
Lakes of Wasaga Beach Vacation
September 17, 2015 By 53 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
disclosure: We received a complimentary stay with Lakes of Wasaga, however, all opinions expressed are honest and my own My family loves the beach. No doubt about it, we are five little beach bums and this summer we ventured out to Simcoe County to visit Wasaga Beach. Wasaga Beach has been long hailed as one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario and for good reason, just two hours north of Toronto you'll find this beach town has a fun vibe with restaurants and shops but the crowning … [Read more...]
7 Thrilling Family Adventures in Portugal
June 22, 2015 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With countless activities for both adults and the kids, Portugal has a lot to offer families. If you want a holiday that incorporates lots of quality time with the gang, here are seven ideas for Portuguese adventures this summer: Book a boat trip Keep the kids entertained with a day on the open waves. There are plenty of locations offering different types of boat trips, some even explore caves along the coastline or have the option of landing for lunch at a private beach adding an extra … [Read more...]
Centreville Amusement Park Review
June 19, 2015 By 21 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We took in the rides at Centreville Amusement Park at no cost in order to write this review, however, all opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way. We had a fun visit to Centreville and hope you do too! I've been to Toronto many, many times in my life, yet I had never been over to Toronto Island. This past weekend, that all changed when we boarded the whole family onto the ferry and began our adventure to the Island. I cannot believe it took … [Read more...]
