The holidays are around the corner which means that my kids have completed their holiday wish lists, the decorations are up and shopping for gifts has already began. While my boys (ages 5, 6 and 9 for context) have all stated that they want a cell phone for Christmas, my husband and I believe that […]
Setting a Hanukka Buffet Table
Last year, Hanukka fell on the same day as Christmas. That was interesting since we celebrate both holidays. I honestly can’t remember how we ‘handled’ it, but luckily, Hanukka is 8 days long so I’m sure we moved the big family celebration to another day. This year though, Hanukka is being celebrated almost 3 weeks […]
Healthy Halloween-themed snacks
Kyle’s teacher last year threw a few small ‘parties’ in her class around some of the holidays. She assigned four or five families to be in charge of snacks for the celebration. However, the big stipulation was that they had to be healthy. This left me in a bit of a conundrum because when it […]
A modern twist on the traditional Thanksgiving mashed potatoes side dish.
There are so many great things that I associate with the Fall. While it doesn’t compare to Summer for me, Fall is my second favourite season. I love the crisp fresh air, comfortable sweaters and layers, cozying up by the wood stove at the cottage, the changing colours of the leaves, and Thanksgiving dinners. Interestingly, […]
Planning a road trip over the break? Read this before you hit the road
Every year, we take at least one family road trip during winter months. This year, we’re taking not one, but TWO! Back in December we drove to Mont Tremblant for a few days of skiing. This week we’ll be embarking on another road trip to Vermont for 5 days of skiing at the beautiful Smugglers […]
Win practical Stockings Stuffers for the whole family ($150 value)!
Christmas is just 7 days away!!! I started gift buying in early November, so I was pretty much done a few weeks ago. But here’s the thing… I completely forgot all about stockings stuffers. Well, I remembered, but just a few weeks ago. So while the items may not WOW them, it gave me a […]
Holiday Hosting Tips
Every year for the holidays, we usually get hosted by others. Whether it’s Christmas at my in-laws or Hanukkah at my parents or brothers, there’s always someone offering to host at their place. While I love hosting, the holidays are a time that I prefer not to. Since cooking doesn’t come naturally, it feels too […]
Save 15% off your stay at Deerhurst resort this holiday break!
Christmas is almost here but that also means so is two weeks home with the munchkins. While we’re doing family stuff the first week, John will be back to work right after New Years Day, and I kind of panicked. But then I remembered that there’s so much to do in and around the city, […]
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for the Family & Giveaway
Is it the holiday season already? How did that happen? I feel like I JUST wrote last year’s gift guide! Well… I’m back at it, and this year’s gift guide is bigger and better! Here are some of my gifting picks for babies, kids, teens and adults, including stocking stuffers and hostess gift ideas. While […]
The best of this season’s ugly sweaters!
I’m not sure when it happened, but Ugly Christmas Sweaters are now a thing. You don’t even need a reason (like an Ugly Christmas Sweater party) to wear one. I for one, am totally supportive of this initiative. The holidays are all about relaxing and spreading joy. And what’s funnier than an ugly sweater? Besides, […]
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