We love a good road trip. And when it means we can bring along our BFF (Best Furry Friend), Duchess -- well, all the better. Now that this trip is in … [Read More...]
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Things to do in NYC with teens
There are so many things to do in NYC with teens that this post will barely scratch the surface, but if you're looking for the must-dos alongside … [Read More...]

Visiting the Rideau Lakes area with dogs
A little more than an hour northwest of the St. Lawrence River, dividing Canada from the United States, sits the Rideau Lakes area. A township within … [Read More...]

Ottawa pet-friendly hotel + things to do!
When my road trip with dogs series got WAY too big to house in a single blog post, I separated each dog-friendly destination in favour of producing a … [Read More...]

A Toronto pet-friendly hotel + things to do!
My road trip with dogs series simply got TOO BIG, so I've parcelled out each of the dog-friendly destinations and featured each city all on its own. … [Read More...]

Types of makeup looks to “unmakeup” yourself
The types of makeup looks that permeated my youth have, thankfully, evolved. I vividly remember sneaking turquoise eyeshadow to school in Gr. 7 to … [Read More...]

Things to do in Stratford Ontario
(This Things to do in Stratford Ontario post was published on June 14, 2023; new entries and updates will be noted here with a fresh date.) Quaint, … [Read More...]

BeautiTone paint colours in a beachy bedroom
The K Man started high school this year and -- like many 14 year olds -- thought about the possibility of bringing a girl home. And with it, the … [Read More...]

A weekend in Toronto with girlfriends
Ahhh...a girlfriend getaway. One of my favourite ways to travel! We all love our partners and kids even more after we've had a few days to recharge -- … [Read More...]

A fun Vermont winter itinerary for families
Flashback: it was March 13, 2020, and we were on our way to experience another beautiful Vermont winter ski trip, road-tripping in a Toyota Sienna … [Read More...]

Monos Luggage: my unpaid review
I've had a lot of luggage over the years from a lot of different brands, and only two have really stood the test of time. With the "fancy" set we … [Read More...]

How to upgrade on Air Canada (for free!)
There are a few ways to get an upgrade on Air Canada flights, but it usually means being a frequent flyer or simply paying out-of-pocket for a … [Read More...]

Things to do Mt Tremblant
So you typed "Things to do Mt Tremblant" into the ole Google machine and landed here. Bonjour ! After seven years' worth of visits across every … [Read More...]

The best (assisted) manual espresso machine
So you wanna be your own in-house barista. I get it. Little by little, we've evolved from classic drip-machine folks to pour-over coffee fanatics, but … [Read More...]