Back when I was a student, I took notes ferociously — eating up every word and condensing it into bite-size bullets to pore over later. Never in my wildest dreams could I have predicted the laptop tablet hybrid market or stylus pen category that make student life so much more efficient now. And having tested…
Orangetheory gear: Orangetheory heart-rate monitors
Even if you’ve only been scouring my site or social channels for a few months, you already know there are two things I love fiercely: Orangetheory Fitness and gear. So it seems time to put them together (hello, Orangetheory gear!) and break down each of the Orangetheory heart-rate monitors (including the fancy new OT Burn)…
Best places to stay in Toronto: The Anndore House review
When I decided to get a cosmetic procedure I hadn’t had before (more on that in a few weeks), I wanted a comfortable boutique hotel in Toronto to convalesce. I’d heard from a close friend that one of the best places to stay in Toronto is The Anndore House; because, apparently, what was once a…
Viamede Resort: a pet-friendly resort in Stoney Lake, Ontario
Viamede Resort is a pet-friendly family resort, situated on beautiful Stoney Lake, Ontario (or Stony Lake — depending on whom you ask!). While we haven’t explored too many of the Kawartha resorts, we enjoyed our stay at Viamede so much last time that it was at the top of our list for a repeat visit…
My SculpSure results
I’ve gained and lost weight most of my adult life. And I’ve had two very big babies who left me with the gift of that baby pooch that — no matter how well I eat or how much I exercise — I just couldn’t change. So when SpaMedica offered to let me try SculpSure in…
Why lip care is skincare & how to DIY
If I was a betting woman, I’d say most of you have a decent skin-care routine. Oh, sure, maybe you forget to wash your face before bed a few nights a week but, chances are, you pick up your good habits again the next morning. But what about your lips? Do you think about lip…
6 ways to have the best girls’ weekend ever in Grey County
I’ve been asked a lot about things to do in Blue Mountain without kids — whether it’s for a girlfriend getaway, stag or just a fun trip with your partner that’s not solely about romance. And my first piece of advice is this: while Blue Mountain offers an awesome kid-free getaway, don’t limit yourself just…
Running and outdoor fun with Peak Performance & Serengeti
I updated an old post recently (my Club Med Punta Cana review) that I originally wrote four years ago, which made specific reference to the fact that I only run if being chased. My, how times have changed. If you’d told me four years ago that I would run four times a week at Orangetheory…
The Resting Place at Coffin Ridge review
If you’re on the hunt for a fabulous country home for rent in the Grey County area, The Resting Place at Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery should make your short list. This review is short and sweet because we only had the pleasure of staying at The Resting Place for one night. THE GOOD Overlooking the…
My kids are joining Scouts Canada & here’s why
My father-in-law, who grew up in New Zealand, was a Queen’s Scout. This is the highest award you can get in the Scouting world across the Commonwealth, and to say he’s proud of this achievement would be an understatement. So imagine his disappointment when not one of his three boys joined Scouts here in Canada….