Whether you’re heading to Tremblant solo or with a big, extended multigenerational family, there’s lodging suited just for you. We have stayed both in the village in typical hotel-style accommodations as well as just outside of the village within easy walking distance of Tremblant’s many activities. Staying in the Tremblant Les Eaux townhouses marks the…
Orangetheory Fitness 6-week body transformation challenge
For those of you who follow along on Facebook, you know by now that I broke my ankle last weekend. This is especially depressing considering how committed I’ve been to my gym routine at Orangetheory Fitness for the last four months, and I’m working hard on the food side of things right now in hopes…
Gluten-free black bean brownies: a compliant snack for Arbonne & FMD
If you’re starting a clean-eating challenge, like Arbonne’s 30-day body transformation challenge or a lifestyle overhaul that includes an eating program like the Fast Metabolism Diet, you’re going to need good-quality snacks that taste amazing to feel satisfied and stay the course. For me, a chocolate snack or dessert when I’m following a very prescribed lifestyle…
Viamede Resort review
I am doing my best to introduce my kids to nature and outdoorsy things like canoeing, even though I’m not exactly what you call outdoorsy. So a weekend at Viamede Resort on Stony Lake in Ontario was an ideal setting to explore the Great Outdoors with resort comforts and hotel-like accommodations. THE GOOD We had…
My favourite Calgary Stampede rodeo moments
If it wasn’t enough to share all of my Calgary Stampede food faves with you, I couldn’t resist showing you some of my favourite photos from my ringside and VIP rodeo experiences. Over the course of two days, the Stampede folks ensured we had some of the best vantage points for pictures — including allowing…
9 best Calgary Stampede Midway foods
Until I went to the Calgary Stampede this year, I didn’t realize it was more than horses and country music. In fact, you can access the grounds ($18 per adult, $9 for kids 7+ and seniors, free for kids six and under) and spend an entire day at the fair without ever seeing the inside…
Boogie Wipes stop the hurt (sponsored post)
As I sit down to write this post about Boogie Wipes, I am legitimately using Boogie Wipes. Because in addition to my seasonal allergies, I also have a pretty terrific cold right now that’s turned my nose into a faucet. I use paper facial tissues too, of course, but I pull out the Boogie Wipes…
Printable summer chore chart
While summer break should be carefree and fun, I’m a big fan of structure and this will be the second year I’ve had my kids use a summer chore chart. My usual guideline for them is that you do what you have to do before you do what you want to do. This chart helps…
Ultimate Thrills Circus at Canada’s Wonderland
I remember going to Canada’s Wonderland as a kid just for its shows. I loved everything from the cover tunes sung by enthusiastic, talented teens to the big-name bands that played there over the years. And now we’ve introduced our own kids to the entertainment that reaches beyond thrill rides and funnel cakes, starting with the…
How we’re saving $250 each summer with Phantom Screens
I don’t know about you, but we spend a lot each summer on air conditioning. So in an effort to reduce our energy burden, lower our monthly household hard costs and harness some free wind, we decided to install Phantom Screens on our front doors and the balcony door in our master bedroom. Truthfully, I’ve…