We're settling nicely into the new school year and Fall is my favourite season of the year. I often joke about moving somewhere tropical or southern California but reality is I would miss the Canadian Autumn months. This is the time when the sun still warms on our faces as we breathe in the fresh … [Read more...]
Nothing But A Bikini, A Wristband and my Lifelong Fear
While on assignment in Atlantis, Paradise Island, Labour Day weekend, I decided it was high time I faced my only real fear on earth. My whole entire life I have suffered from a fear of height. I am perfect in planes or high up the CN or Eiffel Towers. I can mountain climb at a steepish grade but … [Read more...]
Summer Wonder
Every year when I go back to school in September and welcome a fresh new group of students, I ask them to tell me about their summer holidays: maybe they'll write me a letter, maybe they'll draw a picture. This year I asked them to sum it all up in two short words. If I had given myself the same … [Read more...]
The First Thing I Did When I Got There
This past weekend marked the 7th anniversary of the end of my marriage. I spent it in a brand new and wonderful way. Labour Day weekend has, for more than a dozen years, always looked a certain way; family cottage weekend, organizing of binders and books, end of summer BBQ, sharpening pencils, … [Read more...]
Destination: Kelowna
When I was in my twenties, my mom inexplicably developed a desire to change careers: "I think I could've been a truck driver," she'd say, happily ensconced behind the wheel, chauffering the family on a long drive to wherever. I never understood her strange love of the long-haul, always preferring … [Read more...]
Travel to Paris? Mais Oui!
Last month, I had the privilege of taking part in a field trip to the La Roche-Posay headquarters in France. Yes, that's right, that France. You'll be hearing tons more about La Roche-Posay, an awesome skin care line, but for now I'm bursting to tell you all about my trip...along with a few tips if … [Read more...]
Sanibel Island – Florida at its Finest
Canadians love Florida, we all know this! Most of us have been to The Sunshine State or at least know someone who has. The great thing about Florida is exploring every corner and finding out all it has to offer. Our most recent, and honestly one of our favourite, spots yet is Sanibel Island. With … [Read more...]
Getting into the Blue
I'm not really an outdoorsy person. I mean I like the outdoors. I can get outside and admire the landscape and all. Maybe sketch and take photos (lots of photos). I just don't know how to ride a bike and such. So, when Jen Maier here at Urbanmoms announced that we were going to Blue Mountain for our … [Read more...]
Travel Trends: Treat the Kids to a Luxury Vacation This Summer
This month we are introducing a new travel column called Travel Trends. We will be inviting some of our travel partners to contribute information and resources to help you better plan your family vacations. Check out the first column below! Make every teenage dream come true. Bring on the sun! … [Read more...]
California Spotlight: Stunning San Andreas Fault Line & Palm Springs
On a hot summer evening, we climbed into a rugged 8-seater Jeep at the hotel. Our host drove us to a quiet location along the SAN ANDREAS FAULT LINE. As you may know, this particular area of California spans approximately 1300 km and is a well-known earthquake zone. At that moment, I could recall … [Read more...]
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