With three all-inclusive Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean, and a fourth on the way in St. Vincent & The Grenadines, you may be wondering which property is the best one. What I’ve learned after visiting all three is that there isn’t one best Beaches Resort, but one that might be right for your family. In…
Mini-egg cookies
What’s hippity-hop happenin’, Easter lovers? There are only two times a year that I enjoy scarfing down milk chocolate treats: Halloween and Easter. The rest of the year, I’m a total dark chocolate snob. But when Easter rolls around, my craving for Mini-Eggs skyrockets. And this year, I decided I wanted Mini-Egg cookies. My friend…
Tips & hacks for the Iberostar Selection Bávaro Suites
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much research you do before booking a trip. You may find yourself at a hotel or resort that initially doesn’t meet your needs or expectations; but with a few trusty hacks from families who’ve been there before, you can turn a good vacation into a great one. Such was the case…
Skiing tips for first-timers & families
If you’ve come here looking for expert skiing tips, you’re in the wrong spot. I’m a passionate skier, but by no means a double-black-diamond daredevil. And I’m also a relatively new skier who remembers what it was like just five years ago when I was looking for skiing tips of my own as we embarked…
20 awesome things to do in Mexico with kids
Whether you’re looking for a family fun in the sun at an all-inclusive resort or a day trip to see Mayan ruins, there’s always WOW-factor just around the corner when you visit Mexico with kids. From the Cancun Riviera and Cancun Hotel Zone to the stunning Riviera Maya and Tulum, get ready to learn more…
6 things to do at Sandpiper Bay Florida
Hands up, baby, hands up! If that familiar jingle doesn’t get you thinking about Club Med for your next family vacation, this post about 6 things to try at the Sandpiper Bay Florida all-inclusive resort sure will. If you’re a sports nut or a foodie, it’s worth a closer look. Because Sandpiper in Florida’s got…
Sourdough cinnamon rolls
Is there anything more divine you can make with sourdough discard that intertwines comfort food and dessert better than sourdough cinnamon rolls? Short answer: no. When you’re looking for sourdough discard recipes, you’ve found my personal favourite right here. It’s not the fastest recipe in the world, but it won’t take two days like some…
The largest capacity washer for the laundry room of your dreams
The laundry room of my dreams started with a search for the largest capacity washer I could get my hands on — that would fit into our long, narrow laundry room, that is. I do a lot of laundry and I figured if I could do it less often by increasing the washing machine size,…
A (virtual) list of extracurricular activities
This list of extracurricular activities was updated on April 29, 2021. Ten months into what I hesitate to call any kind of “new normal,” we’ve gotten into a decent groove doing just about everything virtually — and not just work and school. So I wanted to create a post with a running list of extracurricular…
Why you need enteric coating on your New Roots probiotics
I’ve dabbled with probiotics on and off for a decade. Maybe longer. My overall opinion on them, before now, was: “Meh.” But guess what? Turns out all those good bacteria probably weren’t even making it to my gut. And that’s why you need an enteric coating on your New Roots probiotic capsules. Let me explain:…