Sometimes it's hard to get away, you know? Whether it's time or money or arranging relatives to take care of the kids, it can be a challenge. When the kids were really young, believe it or not, it was much easier to escape even for a staycation in the city. Now, they've got homework and after school … [Read more...]
Time Out: The Joys Of A Weekend Getaway
I'm not sure when I started giving myself a break. "But who are we kidding?" friends would often say. "With the kids' schedules, work, errands, maybe sneak in a run and time for a coffee and just keeping the home relatively clean. Where do you expect me to find some me time?" But hear me out, … [Read more...]
How To Make The Most Of A Luxurious Staycation
For years we've struggled with the idea of travelling over the holiday season. We've had great experiences travelling to tropical paradises, ski getaways and everything in between during this time of year. It was always great to escape with the kids and each destination offered something wonderful … [Read more...]
Night at the Museum: When Everything Comes to Life
We were watching the film Night at the Museum with the kids the other night. Ben Stiller mentioned that everything comes to life once the night falls...and then we experienced it. It’s nighttime and the doors are closed to the public. Only sleepover guests have full access to the Royal Ontario … [Read more...]
1 down, 63 to go!
Yes. Sixty three days until school starts. The kids are on day 2 of camp and all reports came back positive yesterday. Cam likes his group. Cuyler likes his support worker. Eva likes that she's only going for this week. The rest of the summer she's with moi. I want to cram in as much girl time … [Read more...]
Staycation…All We Ever Wanted!
It's mid-March and across this cold, winter-y land of ours it's the time of the annual March Break. Unlike our American neighbours, we can't call it Spring Break, because Spring could honestly still be months away (sob). For many of us this one (or two) week break from school means an annual family … [Read more...]
Westin Trillium House Blue Mountain
Fun For Everyone!Reviewed by: JenniferOverall Grade: AKid's Rating: n/aLocation: A+Amenities: A+Food: AService: AFun Factor: A … [Read more...]
Lay’s Chip Trips
With school out for summer, you're no doubt looking for activities to keep your kids occupied and happy during the next couple of months, and the wonderful folks at Lay's are going to make life a little easier and a little less expensive for us.I remember blogging a couple of years ago about how … [Read more...]