Living in downtown Toronto in one of the most touristic areas of the city, it can sometimes be difficult to shop local and avoid the big chains when it comes to every day purchases. Supporting local businesses has been something we’ve been very conscious of and when Moneris, a trusted Canadian payment solutions brand who […]
My parents have recently shut down their Niagara on the Lake bed and breakfast and were eagerly waiting to take the kids away for a weekend. Last Friday the kids had a PA day so they enjoyed an extra long weekend in Niagara on the Lake while Chris and I enjoyed 3 glorious kid-free days in […]
My last journey to health update was back in July and I thought it would be a good time to check in with you because you guys keep me accountable! The good news is that I coughed up the dough and signed up for a year long membership at the downtown Toronto boot camp I […]
After 7 years as parents, we are finally ready to explore Toronto without a stroller. Since we live downtown with young kids and don’t own a car, strollers have been our primary mode of transporting the kids around the city. This summer, it’s time to make the switch. The kids are ready to scoot and bike […]
Much has happened since my last update and while I’ve taken positive steps towards exercise, I have sadly gone down a rabbit hole when it comes to my diet. Part of this journey is sharing the good and the bad with you and so I’m back with an update! Last we chatted about my health […]
Toronto is many things, but a runners paradise it is not. Confronting traffic gridlock and busy intersections, urban planners have struggled to make the city safe for bicyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Despite an increase in the number of bike lanes over the past few years, accidents are still occurring on a regular bases. Many are […]
It has been a while since I provided an update on my journey to health and since I’ve made a fair number of changes I wanted to swing by and share those with you. In addition, my naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lisa Watson, walked me down the grocery store aisles when I asked her for some […]
Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner!! As excited as we are, this also means that summer holidays and having the kids at home EVERY SINGLE DAY of the week is also on its way. Last year we didn’t explore summer camps in Toronto for our young kids because we […]
How often do you hear your kids complain about a boo-boo? In our house we hear 5 complaints a day. These gripes can be anything from a scratch to a tummy ache and how I respond to each is usually with a “here, let me give it a kiss”. I rarely overthink the small stuff […]
Can we chat about taking kids to the dentist? Growing up in the Middle East we visited the dentist occasionally. I personally don’t remember these visits being frequent or when I started going. Neither does my mom (but she says we went frequently)! I am fortunate to have pretty decent teeth and never needed braces […]
