Ok, join me for a minute. Close your eyes - well one eye, you'll need at least one to read this - and imagine a world where your clothes are multifunctional, don't require irons, can be thrown into your washer with abandon and never look worse for wear. Where is this utopia you … [Read more...]
Last Minute Fall Travel Getaways
A few weeks ago I wrote this piece for the Toronto Star Travel section and I've already had several emails offering other hot spots and fall leaf changing opinions. Seems many of you are keen on filling these last days before winter takes over with options that get you out and about. So without any … [Read more...]
The Power of Women: The story of a Jamaican press trip.
Last week I was fortunate enough to travel on a press trip to Jamaica. I have done a number of these trips over the years and they are usually a mix of amazing and super busy with a back-to-back itinerary packed full at an exotic location for just a few short days. But this trip was exceptional … [Read more...]
Role Reversal
I love my husband.He is a good man and an amazing father and if I had to do it all over again I'd choose him in an instant. One of the things I love most? Traveling with him fits me like a glove. We've been together for over 20 years and over that time we've found a rhythm that works well for us on … [Read more...]
Road Trippin’
What's cooler than a mom in a minivan?Five moms in a minivan!This past weekend we loaded up the Dodge Grand Caravan for an epic road trip to a weekend retreat with some of my closest girlfriends. We found more than enough room to squeeze in our 13 suitcases and dozens of bags of snacks and cameras … [Read more...]
Exhausted and elated- My return to Russia
One year ago today I arrived in Russia after two days of travel. It's a ten hour flight to Moscow if you go direct which I would do on the way home but this time it was Toronto-Frankfurt (6 hr layover) -Moscow (overnight) then finally Volgograd (another 2 hours flight) This is a … [Read more...]
In Praise of Spontaneous Getaways (and a not-so-fun mudslide this time)
Ever since we got stranded in Monterey, CA overnight due to a rogue mudslide caused by heavy rains that closed the Pacific Coast Highway before we could reach Los Angeles, I've wanted to take my girls back to the beach. I called that trip "A Delightful Detour", and it truly was one of the brightest … [Read more...]
I’ll Tell You Why
We're not the kind of people who travel often with their kids, who are determined to tent with their month-old baby or go on a road-trip with screaming toddlers just for the fun of it. We do have plans to go on exciting excursions when our children are older and don't have frequent temper tantrums. … [Read more...]
Family Travelling: Your chance to be crowned BENADRYL® Canada’s Most Prepared Mom and win a $10,000 trip!
Get ready for summer! In the BENADRYL® Most Prepared Mom Contest blog series, moms will share insight, tips, and tricks for being prepared. From traveling with your family to expert advice on getting organized discover how you too can be prepared for the unexpected this summer thanks to … [Read more...]
Honorary Auntie
The last time my friend Kristin came to visit, Brinley looked like this:Fast forward a year and a half and Kristin is back from Switzerland and this is what you get:My dear friend flew across the ocean to spend time with me and my family and I am so thankful. She is one of those extra-special … [Read more...]
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