Winter months are here and our lives are a little quieter after the holiday rush. We're taking a little more time to read, catch up on Netflix, and just be cozy. It's also the perfect time to schedule in a few date nights! We've eaten (and have returned to) some of the newest restaurant openings … [Read more...]
2017’s Best Date Night Restaurants In Toronto
We enjoy going out for dinner when we can. It's not only a break from the kitchen and daily routine or rushing around with everyone's schedules and checking up on homework, but a chance to catch our breath, ground ourselves and be us—a couple. We're lucky to have so many choices in Toronto. Here are … [Read more...]
15 Things I Learned About Parenting From Star Wars
Raising kids can be an out of this world experience. It's sci-fi in that it seems to resemble real life, but before kids, you never imagined some of these situations could be possible. Also, you need tons of popcorn to get through it because there are a LOT of episodes. These are all the Star … [Read more...]
The 6 Stages Of Getting Ready For Date Night
Is there anything more magical than date night? The sitter arrives, you are whisked off in a car to a fancy, romantic restaurant where the children will not be discussed and you can just focus on the magic of your relationship. Yeah...that doesn't happen around here either, but it's good to have … [Read more...]
Relationship Revival: IHG’s Best Romantic Date Ideas on a Budget in Winnipeg
This article has been brought to you by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Present in nearly 100 countries, IHG® has 168 million guests staying in 726,876 rooms in more than 5,000 hotels per year and values comfort, quality, and adventures for … [Read more...]
Eight Cinematic Working Moms Hollywood Got Right
Being a working mom, was there ever a harder job? We are told day in and day out that we can’t have it all, that we can’t do it all and that if we try, there’s hope for happiness in our future. To that we say, bye Felicia. Really, we’re juggling work, kids, dinner, laundry and about a million … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Alone: How Parenting Has Changed Me
The evidence was staring me right in the face. Parenting has changed me. It’s not just that I can’t respond to a question with “Everything is awesome” without getting that stupid song stuck in my head. Under “Things Mom Likes To Do For Fun” on his mother’s day questionnaire, my son wrote “My … [Read more...]
Best Date Night Restaurants In Toronto
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Toronto is a playground for anyone who enjoys trying new foods and new restaurants. My friends and I jokingly say we could easily experience a different cuisine and eat out every night of the year at a different restaurant. Indeed we are a melting pot … [Read more...]
Date Night: Urban Legend?
Marriage is wonderful. Marriage is hard. This time of year is extra busy for me and Steve. Actually, it's always busy, but right now we're both pulling lots of overtime (him in the orchard and me showing houses, both often until 9 pm at night). It's so easy to slip into the Survival … [Read more...]
Babysitters, Nannies, Au Pairs: What Would We Do Without Them?
What would we do in a world with out childcare providers? I cringe at the very thought. But finding the perfect fit for your family can sometimes be tricky. You want someone who is fun, but responsible, friendly but able to discipline. Someone your kids like, but someone you can trust... So how … [Read more...]