I don’t attend very many events these days. I live a good hour from the city (and that’s without traffic) and that’s where they usually are. But when we were invited to an XBOX One S event last month, we packed up the kids without hesitation. We are a pro-gaming family. Until now, though, the…
The leak stops here: discreet protection when you want to leave pads behind (sponsored post)
The saying goes that good things come in small packages. This was definitely true when Big B proposed and when we picked up the key to our first home. For women who live with light to moderate bladder leakage, Poise® Impressa delivers big protection in a very small, discreet package. And it’s what you can’t…
Jurassic Park in Concert
Imagine watching a movie, known for its iconic musical score, in a theatre setting — with a full orchestra. That’s exactly what’s happening when Jurassic Park in Concert comes to the SONY Centre for the Performing Arts on December 28 and 29, 2017. Tickets range from $49 to $99 apiece, but you and three guests can join…
25 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas
We’ve had an Elf on the Shelf since The K Man was two years old; his name is Mr. The Elf, courtesy of said two year old. Then we added Sparkles that year we couldn’t find Mr. The Elf and it was November 30 at 10:30 p.m. and Big B ran out to get one…
Carry-on only packing list
Being prepared is crucial for packing using only carry-on bags. You need to have a good sense of what you’ll be doing at your destination so you can plan outfits and shoes around activities, events, meetings, etc. Step one: create a carry-on only packing list using my sample below as a guide. Step two: study my how…
How to pack using only carry-on bags
I haven’t always been a master packer. When I was 24 and moved to the UK, I took so much luggage that I had (a lot of) trouble carrying it all by myself from one airport to the next. As a “backpacker” for the next three years, I quickly learned how to pack using only…
Best family resort in Cancun: The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun
An important note before you dive in: this review of The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun is the result of two trips — one in 2017 and one in 2019. I’ve updated the water park and restaurant information pretty significantly and made adjustments in other areas where we saw differences based on our second stay….
2017 Holiday Gift Guide: adults
And this brings us to my fifth and final holiday gift guide for 2017. And it’s ALL ABOUT YOU! It’s been a blast and I hope between all five of them, you have some great gift ideas for even the toughest people on your list. Don’t forget to enter to win everything in this list,…
Breville Smart Oven Air review
[If you like this Breville Smart Oven Air review, be sure to check out my post that settles the debate of air fryer vs. deep fryer.] Although I didn’t grow up with parents who spent much time in the kitchen, I’ve grown to love cooking (baking, especially) in my adult years. As soon as the…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide: teens
I’ll admit it: this one is a little sparse. And that’s simply because I don’t have teens yet. I mostly took things I thought I’d want for myself and shoved them into this category because I’m probably not that much more mature than your average teen anyhow. The good news is that you can still…