Winters in Toronto can be rough and this year we’ve had our fair share of school bus cancellations. However, a couple weeks ago, the unimaginable happened…they actually CANCELLED all schools one day!! While buses have been cancelled in the past, school has always remained opened (rather unfairly many might argue) so most parents were caught […]
Would you book a romantic and luxurious night away at a Toronto hotel? I don’t do it often enough. There’s a big difference when you enjoy a kid free night at home versus at your favourite downtown Toronto hotel. Chris and I have been lucky to enjoy a couple kid free nights recently thanks to my […]
One of the many things I love about living in Toronto is how multicultural the city is. We see all types of EVERYTHING! Our kids are used to seeing people of all races, ages, mobility, heights, income levels, nationalities…the list goes on. I mean, last Sunday we spotted a pink person (yup, her entire face […]
Looking for a gift that will actually provide a lesson and teach new skills? This one is for you! You can teach a little one in your life how to become an entrepreneur thanks to Mermaid Pillow. I absolutely loved this website the moment I saw it, and I think you will do! This program […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Co-operators. All opinions are 100% mine. My parents would often talk about wills and life insurance when I was a kid growing up in Dubai and those conversations would often end up in frustrated arguments so as an adult, I never really wanted […]
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 […]
No matter the time of day or where we’re going, the routine at our home goes something like this. Me : “Get ready kids, we need to leave in 5 minutes. Anyone hungry or need to pee?” *silence* Me : “Guys, get ready we need to leave!” *They each rush to the bathroom and […]
You guys!! Santa is coming!!! It’s my absolute favourite time of year and yes, I’m a total sucker for all things Christmas. You know that by now, yes? I think all those Good News Letters from LocalLove.ca are really making a difference in my life because this year, before we dig into our holiday gift […]
When Baby Boy requested a Ghostbusters themed birthday party, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to find Ghostbusters party supplies and party decor! Compared to Little Monkey’s LOL Doll request, his Ghostbusters one was very challenging but oh so rewarding when it all came together! This past weekend we threw a combined birthday […]
Movies have had an enormous influence on my life. On this week’s podcast, Yashy and I each list our five favourite movies while growing up. As a child of the 80s, my list features a number adventure films and battles between good and evil, while Yashy’s list definitely has more of a musical flair. Disclosure […]
