New Year’s Eve is tomorrow. (How’d that happen?!) And you need an app to serve or bring — stat. Oops. Good thing the smarty pants at President’s Choice created the New Year’s Eve Entertaining Essentials Kit, the perfect party-in-a-box solution. Charcuterie is a food trend that just won’t die because it’s easy, nice to look at and…
The best Christmas Morning Wifesaver recipe
(This Christmas Morning Wifesaver recipe was updated on Nov. 29, 2023.) I have an old, stained photocopy of my mother’s “Christmas Morning Wifesaver” recipe — that she made every Christmas for us — in my terribly curated recipe book. And while she’s never been one to stray too far from a recipe, we’ve played with…
2016 Toronto Santa Claus Parade – Sunday, Nov. 20
I only remember going to the Santa Claus parade in Toronto once as a child. Just once. We grew up an hour outside the city and my Dad hates crowds. And lines. And crowds in lines. But what a memory it is: my red mittens cupping hot cocoa that we brought in an old-skool Thermos. Watching…
EPIX Studio photography at Beaches Resorts
It started when The K Man was in my belly — our first family photo shoot. We did the same for Miss Q and they both had newborn shoots done before they turned 10 days old. At least every year or two, we’ve continued booking photo shoots. Mostly because unless I pay someone to take…
Beaches Negril review
This Beaches Negril review was updated on April 12, 2021. With visits to all three Beaches Resorts under our belt, it’s exciting to write about our favourite one: Beaches Negril. This is one of three (soon to be four) luxury all-inclusive family resorts owned and managed by the Sandals brand and I’m thrilled to share…
SnapShots family photos at Beaches Negril
I don’t need to go into too much detail about the free family photo shoot you’re offered at every Beaches Resort, because I wrote pretty thoroughly about our experience at SnapShots Beaches Turks & Caicos last year. But I do want to mention that I found the photos only slightly less expensive at Beaches Negril…
Jewel Runaway Bay in Jamaica
I hadn’t been to Jamaica in 12 years. We went pre-marriage. Pre-kids. And part of me wondered if I’d romanticized the place, the people, the food. I’m pleased to report that after a short stay at Jewel Runaway Bay along Jamaica’s northern coastline, everything I remembered still holds true today. Note that once you’re through…
Family ski package deals (2016-17 season)
We all know that skiing isn’t exactly the cheapest sport out there. By the time you factor in the cost of rentals or buying equipment and lift tickets, thinking about adding on a hotel stay and a budget for eating out can be downright intimidating. But here’s the good news: first, you won’t regret it….
IBEROSTAR Las Letras Gran Vía (Madrid, Spain)
Before you read all about the IBEROSTAR Las Letras Gran Vía, be sure to check out my top tips for things to do in Madrid. I’m not sure there’s a bad part of town to stay in when you visit Madrid. I wandered around the city a fair bit and saw nothing but one beautiful building…
IBEROSTAR Santa Eulalia (Ibiza, Spain)
Despite living in the UK for two years, I didn’t make it into mainland Europe beyond Paris and Amsterdam. I have a long list of countries I still want to visit, but Spain and Italy have remained near the top for two decades. For me, they represent the architecture, history, culture, food and lifestyle that…