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Pawsh Pads: dog boots that stay on!
I know you're here because you're desperate for a set of dog boots that stay on. I have been you, dear reader, and I'm here to tell you that your … [Read More...]

Take a road trip with dogs: dog-friendly destinations
As proud new pet parents ourselves, we finally get it: you need ideas for dog-friendly destinations. As you plan your own road trip with dogs, … [Read More...]

7-day Ireland itinerary
So you've got one week in Ireland and you want to make the most of it. Have I got the 7-day Ireland itinerary for you! There are so many things to do … [Read More...]

8 reasons the Apple iPhone SE is the best cell phone for kids
Whether you're here because you're looking for the best phones for 10 year olds or phones for teenagers that won't eat up all of their birthday or … [Read More...]

2022 Holiday Gift Guide
It's usually that time... time for me to roll out a bigger, better Holiday Gift Guide than I did year before and watch y'all go nutso with excitement, … [Read More...]

The best packing list for a cruise to Alaska
It doesn't really matter what time of year you're doing an Alaskan cruise, because when the ships are sailing, the weather is pretty much the same: … [Read More...]

Things to do on Vancouver Island with kids & grandparents
If you've just read my epic Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary post and landed here to plan your own unforgettable BC road trip, then you've … [Read More...]

The ultimate Vancouver to Whistler road trip itinerary
When the dreaded C-virus imploded the plans we had to take our first-ever cruise with my parents back in 2020, I never dreamed that it would help us … [Read More...]

What’s better: air fryer vs. deep fryer?
I’m no stranger to the deep fryer; I grew up with one. And I’ve also owned not one, not two, but three air fryers in the short time they’ve been on … [Read More...]

Canadian furniture & more at Modern Komfort
When we wanted to overhaul our entire living room -- from paint to furniture and furniture placement -- it was mid-pandemic and there was no way I was … [Read More...]

9 fun weekend getaways in Ontario
What started as a pandemic pivot for my travel writing has turned into a passion project that continues to chronicle some of Ontario's best road … [Read More...]

A luxury escape in Elora Ontario
In the past two years, we've visited Elora Ontario three times. Twice with the kids and most recently just the hubs and me. Every time we go, we are … [Read More...]

Resorts in Ontario: Horseshoe Resort
The first time we visited Horseshoe Resort, it was summer 2014; Miss Q was four and The K Man had just turned seven. We were exploring different … [Read More...]