After our stay at Smugglers’ Notch Resort last March Break, we knew a sequel was a must. And this time we were super excited to stay in the ski-in and -out Falcons condos in the West Hill Community. But before you read my review of the Smugglers’ Notch Falcons condos, I need to point out…
The best activities in Mont Tremblant this winter
(I updated this activities in Mont Tremblant winter-edition post on February 13, 2024.) There are more activities in Mont Tremblant to try during winter than you could possibly tackle in a single visit. We’ve been somewhere in the region of a dozen times during colder months and still haven’t tried absolutely everything. And if you…
GNO at Casino Tremblant
(This Casino Tremblant post was updated on Feb. 16, 2022.) Since we travel to Tremblant with our kids most of the time, the adult-only restaurant and Casino Tremblant have always been off-limits. When I had a kid-free opportunity to hit Tremblant a couple of winters ago, my friend and I snapped up the chance to…
Genuine Health products
I had no idea until recently that I’d been using Genuine Health products for years. Greens+ Kids has been a mainstay in our fridge since The K Man was a toddler; around here, it’s called “Magic Juice.” But that’s not all the brand makes. Let me tell you more… Genuine Health Fast Pain Relief+ When…
Gluten-free chocolate black bean zucchini muffins
Oh, man, that’s a mouthful, isn’t it? Good thing I didn’t go with the original title of this recipe: “Easy gluten-free Vitamix chocolate black brown zucchini muffins.” This recipe is an evolution of my black bean brownies, and a staple of the 30-day eating program I have been doing over and over since last summer…
How to teach your kids to ski
Despite spending a year in high school as a teacher’s aide for my co-op class, and yet another year teaching ESL in Korea in my 20s, I’m a terrible teacher. These two experiences are the sole reasons I didn’t go to teacher’s college. My patience wears thin very easily and I become frustrated with repetition…
Chateau Beauvallon review
We have tried all different kinds of accommodations at Tremblant, both during the summer and winter months. From staying in the lower and upper villages to the mountainside chalets and in offsite but nearby lodging, our latest visit was to Chateau Beauvallon and I am thrilled to write this review and let you know about…
Mont-Tremblant restaurants
(I updated this Mont-Tremblant restaurants post on Feb. 12, 2025.) Wondering which Mont-Tremblant restaurants are right for your mood, cravings and budget? There are no shortage of foodie options in the Mont-Tremblant village, a.k.a. the pedestrian village, and in old Mont-Tremblant, which has a little village of its own. From quick-serve to fine dining restaurants,…
Bracelayer review
Calling all sporty types! Whether you’ve been injured or not, compression wear is something you should consider as part of your workout wardrobe. Big B and I have tried out the Bracelayer knee-stabilizing compression pants — including the women’s KXV three-quarter pants plus men’s and women’s KX2 full-length pants (at $87+ per pair) for several months. THE GOOD If you’ve…
Post Hotel Lake Louise restaurant reviews
If you want someone to write a thorough restaurant review, I’m your girl. I may not be adept at picking out obscure “notes” lingering in the wings, but I will arrive hungry, try anything and pay deep attention to the way food hits the palate, and how every ingredient is married. I will be discerning…