I truly believe that the best gifts are personal ones, and you can’t get much more personal than photo gifts. Posterjack (a Canadian company) has a huge selection of options, in a variety of sizes and at a range of price points, which is why I turned to them in the past when redecorating my family […] Read more…
Oh, I love my spa days, flowers, chocolates and jewelry. I especially appreciate the restaurant meals, so please keep those coming, honey. But after 11 years of being a mom, if I had to choose my favourite Mother’s Day gift ever, it would be this. The supplies were purchased at Michael’s, but many […] Read more…
I am often asked what my favourite travel destination has been, and while I love the sunny south, and have had a wonderful time in many Canadian and American cities, my heart always goes back to NYC. My husband and I spent a fantastic few days there (we traveled one August) and I have incredibly […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Our March Break this year is shaping up to be a much-appreciated staycation. We work hard (and by “we”, I also mean my girls, 10 and 8) and I know we’re very excited to […] Read more…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws Click & Collect for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We’ve all been there: lying awake at night, thinking about the next day’s to-do list, and wondering how to get everything done. Some people like to count sheep to fall asleep, I like […] Read more…
Note to readers: I will be working with Bayer on a series of sponsored posts throughout 2017. As I’m sure you know, opinions are always my own. I’m not big on official new year’s resolutions. Even in terms of health, I don’t smoke, I hardly drink (some of my friends would tell you that drinking […] Read more…
Not to be outdone by her sister, my 8-year-old daughter Eva wanted to make a contribution to the blog as well. Today she is sharing some (mostly) classic gift ideas – items that she has enjoyed for years, and would recommend for your children too! Take it away, Eva! ***** I am an 8-year-old child […] Read more…
It’s pretty fair to say I get into the Christmas spirit early…so why not share all that joy with my dear readers? Today I offer you the post of Christmas past (see what I did there?) – and whether you’re in the mood to decorate, shop, craft with kids or bask in cheesy sentiments, I’ve […] Read more…
BOOKS None of my usual suspense/thrillers for you this month – I branched out! After You by JoJo Moyes (an excellent sequel to the bestseller Me Before You; this one didn’t pull at my heartstrings quite as much, but it was fun to revisit characters that I knew and loved from the first book) Sushi For […] Read more…
I was thrilled to be invited back for my fourth (can you believe it?) appearance on CTV’s THE SOCIAL, this time sharing insider back-to-school tips for parents. The video is below, but first: the fashion! Thanks to Le Château for providing the dress, shoes, bracelet and earrings – based on the compliments, the look […] Read more…