Oh baby...can you believe it's getting close to that day? I won't even mention it as I can already hear the collective moan from my own peanut gallery at home. Is there anything that signifies the summer coming to an end more than the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)? I can remember the days of … [Read more...]
Ready For Our Close-Up!
Our family was featured in a video about what it's like growing Ambrosia apples. Check it out for a peek into our lives on the orchard! [youtube id="CRRmdjNv70U"] … [Read more...]
Memories of Summers Past
Few things can transport me right back to my childhood. Summers especially. Growing up, our summers started out with great anticipation as we waited for our guests to arrive. Those guests would include our grandparents, aunts and uncles who would travel from Northern Ireland, England and Wales and … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Wanted.
One day you might find everything you ever wanted is right there in front of you, staring you in the face, dripping molten chocolate all over everything. And sometimes there are mini marshmallows there (or their metaphorical equivalent, I guess), and it is almost too much to take. If … [Read more...]
Catching Crabs.
One of the things I love about living on the coast is the access to all the seafood I could possibly eat, more or less for free. Spouse and his friends fish for trout and salmon, so our freezer is always stocked with whole and smoked pink fish; if we feel like clams, it's not a long trip … [Read more...]
I am his favourite
I have been thinking about my best friend's dad a lot this summer as he has been unwell. I have been thinking about the debt of gratitude I owe him for raising my best friend. I have been thinking about all the things he has said to me that have stuck so hard with me. "Is the girls' dad … [Read more...]
smarty pants
I was a bit of that crazy 'every moment is a teachable moment' mom with a fat Webster's Dictionary on our breakfast table every morning when my kids were little. We would discuss a word a day. I would write it on this little blackboard and then we would talk about what it … [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...]
Blue Mountain Resort: Bring the Family!
I don't know about you, but I find family holiday planning a tad overwhelming. There is so much gear to pack, so many stops to map out, and it all kind of makes my head spin. But what if you could just load up your car once? Go for a short drive from the city and find a one-stop resort where … [Read more...]
Night Markets You Won’t Want to Miss!
Summers are so amazing in the city! Toronto is that kind of city where you can hop on public transit and spend a few hours exploring different cultures and feel like you've been transplanted to somewhere away from the concrete jungle. While the days can get pretty steamy, we're pretty open about … [Read more...]
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