As you know, I work in the food industry and you would think that I wouldn't want to visit a supermarket on the weekend.WRONG.Here is a little history: On a previous visit to Ottawa, I was having brunch with my Ottawa Foodie Friends (@cestboncooking and @Foodieprints) and I suggested that the next … [Read more...]

A Day in the Life of a Sales Rep: 7:50 a.m...wake up (not an minute earlier) and scramble to wake up both kids. 8:15 a.m...my daughter and I get into the car to do carpool 8:35 a.m...drop off the kids at school 8:45 a.m..visit No Frills to see if they need an order 8:55 a.m...visit Shoppers … [Read more...]

I have completed the Sporting LIfe 10K twice in the last 3 years. I really like this race. Here's a few reasons why I keep returning.a) it's down Yonge street which means, I keep entertained by looking at all the stores.b) it's near my house so I don't have to get up 2 hours early to get there.c) … [Read more...]

I like beer. I will be honest. I find the world of wine a tad overwhelming. But when my friend told me he was working with Stratus Vineyards....I went to visit the winery right away. I love going to Niagara-on-the-Lake and it was a good excuse, right? The building blew me over. I was not … [Read more...]

Actually this blog entry is not about "my sister"!!  This blog entry is about a store in Toronto called "Secrets from My Sister". Fooled ya, right?  I was invited to the store to receive a "fitting". How could I say no? I'm an A cup and completely challenged on finding the right bra that … [Read more...]

Whats your favorite songs to run to? Please share...I desperately need some new tunes. … [Read more...]

We have just returned from another trip to Ottawa!! It was a crazy week...returned from Vegas on Monday and on Thursday nite I was packing up my bags for yet another trip to Ottawa. My husband was away, so I took the two kids (and an extra friend) and off we went. My parents were thrilled to see … [Read more...]

Ive been told by more than a few friends (you know who you are), that the Spa's in Las Vegas are truly spectacular. Even my friends' husbands' loved the Spa's!! Then one day, while on Twitter (for a change), I saw a tweet from the Mandarin Oriental that they have the only Chinese Foot Spa on the … [Read more...]

 I'm back from Vegas and now I'm tired (thanks to the three hour time difference) and in desperate need of a well balanced meal and some exercise. But that's a different topic. According to plan, we did exactly what we wanted to do. Sat in the sun, rested, ate, and visited some clubs. Let's … [Read more...]

Tonite, I went to another kewl event. This event included Sarah Richardson. I'm sure you have heard of her...she's in magazines, has her own tv show...she is beautiful and friendly and talented. Naturally I wanted to be in the same room as her!! I have been watching her show for several years so … [Read more...]