Cottage season is here, Canadians rejoice! I love this time of year because it means lots of time in the great outdoors, swimming in the lake, enjoying water activities and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. My husband likes it because we can barbecue everything we eat (and all of the aforementioned reasons […]

I don’t know about you, but celebrating Canada Day has typically meant a road trip out of town. Whether it’s a visit to our capital city, camping with the family, taking a road trip or heading north to the cottage, Canada Day weekend has always been about taking a road trip and family. However, eating out frequently while […]

I wasn’t one of those people who “nested”. I didn’t sift through Pinterest for hours on end saving my favourite nursery room pictures. I didn’t create the perfect nursery for my boys before they were born. Not because I didn’t want to, but in the Jewish tradition, you don’t really prepare for a new baby […]

Summer is here! I’m excited for the warm weather and weekends at the cottage. I’m less thrilled about entertaining all three of my boys at home for two months. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite things for summer that will keep me sane, my kids entertained and my family prepared […]

Disclosure: I am part of the #PampersBabyPanel. As part of my affiliation with this group I have been compensated to share Pampers deals and test diaper subscription services. The opinions on this blog are my own. The haze, the anxiety, the sleep deprivation, the lack of experience. There are so many ways to describe those first few […]

I remember when we moved into our house 10 years ago. My parents insisted that we clean our ducts before moving in. Similarly, when we did a major renovation right before our oldest son Kyle was born, we hired a professional cleaner to ensure all of the dust and other indoor pollutants were removed from the ground, walls […]

I remember not too long ago (okay… a long time ago, I’m getting old) when I used to go to camp and all of my clothes and personal belongings were labeled. Camp is like a jungle and when you’re in it, your belongings are free-for-all for the taking. If something isn’t labeled, you’re likely going to lose […]

Let’s face it, when you become a mom, a big part of your personal ‘style’ changes. Comfort becomes your ultimate friend immediately after labour and beyond.  You spend hours on end on the floor with your infant and the years following chasing after your kids. But just because we seek comfort, it doesn’t mean we need […]