As I scrolled Facebook and Twitter on April 22, I was inspired by everyone’s environmental stewardship; so I went shopping on Earth Day. On the list: a new eco-friendly toilet and faucet for our rec room bathroom. At seven years old, it was time for a bit of a facelift anyway, so I figured I’d…
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
When I was recently invited to visit the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, I had one very big decision to make: to bring or ditch my family. While it’s never easy to say goodbye to the hubs and kiddos, a vacation with girlfriends was long overdue. So, I ditched. After all, it was only for a…
FIXING POTHOLE AND WINTER-DRIVING DAMAGE (sponsored post)
We live in a small town that, for years, was considered the country. Slowly but surely, as more houses are built here, it’s going from semi-rural to suburban. But some of those old country roads just aren’t keeping pace. If I’m not stopping to get the mail from our communal postal stand up the road,…
Smugglers’ Notch: The North Hill Community, Eagles
Looking for fun activities this winter at Smuggs’? Check out my list of 7 things to do at Smugglers’ Notch. There’s something to be said about lodging that really feels like a home away from home. And that was what our kids said over and over about the Eagles condos in The North Hill community at…
Meet Logan — the new American Girl…boy
Surface Pro 4 review
I’m a working mom. One who commutes — often by train — into the city once a week. One who spends a lot of time using social media apps. And one whose kids are device-savvy and love their games. So having the opportunity to play with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 for the last couple of…
A winter’s day in Coldwater, Ontario
I’ll be honest — I’d never even heard of Coldwater, even though it’s not far from familiar places like Barrie and Orillia. But it turns out that this small town in Simcoe County is full of adventure, and even romance. Big B and I dropped the kids off at my parents’ house (likely for a day that…
Black Bear Lodge review (Park City, Utah)
Step one: land in Salt Lake City, Utah. Step two: take in your surroundings (snow-capped mountains? Check. Reminiscent Olympic vibe? Check. Church of Latter Day Saints? Undetected, which is unfortunate because they make the best commercials ever). Step three: make the winding, 30-minute drive up to the Deer Valley ski resort area and check in at…
Toronto Sportsmen’s Show 2017 (sponsored post)
I swear, I used to be super-outdoorsy. I was the kid who played alongside creeks and caught fish. I once found a garter snake and brought it home as a pet. I have portaged. I have set up tents in many provincial parks. And I can roast a mean marshmallow. And I want my kids…
Moto Z Play & Moto Mods review
In the past five years, I’ve owned or tested three iPhones, two Samsung smartphones, and the budget-minded Idol3. Quite a variety. And yet none hold up to the versatility I’ve found in the Moto Z Play and its complementary Moto Mods. I’m so grateful to Motorola for letting me play with not only the best smartphone…