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
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...]
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...]
It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me! Join the Pirate Life crew on Centre Island this summer!
June 18, 2015 By 45 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Arrrghhhh Mateys!!!! Are you ready to set sail on the Island Rogue and search for sunken treasure this Summer? Then you'll want to head to Toronto Island and join the Pirate Life crew!! Pirate Life Attraction Our family made the trip to Toronto Island last weekend, it was a gorgeous day to be on the Island and we made our first stop at the Pirate Life tent. The boys were a wee bit hesitant seeing all these scurvy pirates about, but the crew was fantastic and set about giving us each our … [Read more...]
Burst into Spring at Shoppers Drug Mart
May 5, 2015 By 328 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Spring was made for family road trips! After a long winter cooped up in the house, I can't wait to stretch my legs and my horizons and get out exploring with my favourite people! Every good road trip should start with a visit to Shoppers Drug Mart. With aisles filled with all your favourite vacation essentials such as bug spray, sunscreen, magazines and munchies, you are sure to hit the open road with everything you need to make your family's adventure a good one! First off, … [Read more...]
