When Mom has to take Foods Class–#FocusonTheFacts Making informed Food Choices
Focus on the Facts – Learning how to read labels This year was all about Foods Class. My daughter was in grade 10 and the class that took the most attention this semester was ... Read more
View ArticleDos and Don’ts – Tips for 1st year University & College Students #BackToSchool
About a week ago, I was partying at a friend’s house, soaking in the warm feeling of being back in my home town for the summer. I hadn’t realized how much I had missed my ... Read more
View ArticleMeal planning for the Cottage
We are going to a cottage for vacation and there will be seven of us. That is: seven breakfasts and seven dinners. We will also need supplies for lunches and snacks. It seems that when ... Read more
View ArticleMoving on and Downsizing Your Home #RBCFirstHome WIN 1 of 5 $100 Gift Cards
Moving on and Downsizing Your Home Time has been passing by at lightning speed. Don’t you think? One moment you are thinking about having children and the next you know, they are graduating from high...
View ArticleFamily Game night at the Cottage #Hasbro Classics #BloggerBashNYC #KidsVuzBTS
We just came back from the cottage and we had a wonderful time. I have to admit, it was rough for me because we had neither cell phone service and limited (and I mean limited) ... Read more
View ArticleStudent Life Hack Ideas From Canadian Tire–Great Ideas for your...
The days are slowly but surely being ticked off on the calendar. She’s been home for nearly four months and its time to ditch the family dinners, household chores and babysitting her younger...
View Article“Hey, don’t make fun of my brother…” Back-to-school reminders & Life lessons...
The summer was coming to a close. We had decided that we would do just.one.more.thing before the start of the school year. It was promising to be a fun filled day on an extremely hot ... Read more
View ArticleThe Bruce Peninsula–Beauty in Ontario #TravellingMaple #Travel
The Bruce Peninsula We were in the Bruce Peninsula this summer on our family vacation and we had an absoltuely wonderful time. The Bruce (as we affectionately call it here) is about 3 1/2 hours ......
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Marriage? 8 Traits That helped our Marriage Survive for 22...
What Makes a Good Marriage? Last weekend I celebrated by 22nd wedding anniversary with my husband. That is a pretty nice milestone considering some may have not thought that this would last. How does...
View Article4M–Fall Back– 16 things to do when you Change Clocks–Margarita’s Manic Monday...
It is here. It’s the time of year when you need to set your clock back one hour. It has come and gone and now you need to check-in. Twice a year you should be ... Read more
View ArticleDon’t be fooled with the Hype Today’s Youth Have a Purpose in Life
There are so many reasons we find ways of criticizing youth today: they are self-involved, they take too many selfies, they feel entitled, they have short attention spans, they are lazy – they lack a...
View Article10 things you need to Disinfect Regularly to keep Germs away– Lysol®...
The kids are always getting sick. All I want to do is keep germs away by disinfecting your home and I think we have managed to stay healthy in part because we have certain rules ... Read more
View ArticleAn intro to Self-Defence classes for Students with Strong Orange
Living in a city comes with a lot of unique experiences, some good, some bad, and some just plain weird. Just a couple of days ago, my roommate and I found ourselves in one of ... Read more
View ArticleKeeping your Pet Healthy– Avoiding Fleas and Ticks Get help from Your Vet...
This post is sponsored by No Bite is RIght™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network TM. I am being compensated to help create awareness about Summer Safety and Protecting Pets against fleas and ticks...
View ArticleA Toast to a Great Man and Loving Grandfather
It is with great sadness that I must tell you about the passing of my father-in-law. My husband flew home to Vancouver last week to be with his family and his father in those final ... Read more
View ArticleEasy Spaghetti Sauce–Teen Chef Series
I find myself with the dubious task of trying to find something for my 15 year old son to do. I’m not sure if you have the same problem but he is at a stage ... Read more
View ArticleWordless Wednesday–It’s all about Family this week
As we were in Vancouver last week to commemorate and honour my father-in-law, we were able to have an updated picture of my family. There are few words that can express how important my family ......
View ArticleMy Car Does What 4 Me? Understanding how Car Safety makes Roads Safe
I have entered an age where I no longer am one of two drivers in our house. Our girls are old enough to get their driver’s license and I wonder to myself, where has the ... Read more
View ArticleMaking a List and Checking it Twice… Summer Food Shopping #FlippFoodChallenge
As the summer starts looking more like fall, we wanted to go on our annual family vacation. We are cottage people. We don’t own a cottage but we rent a cottage every summer in the ... Read more
View ArticleHow to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter in 5 Easy Steps #FRAMfresh
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FRAMfresh #CollectiveBias – How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter in 5 Easy Steps We are not...
View Article9 Balanced Back to School Snacks and Lunch Ideas for High School Students
There is no greater annoyance in my house than having to think about back to school snacks and making lunches for high school students. Getting all those snacks, sandwiches and juice boxes in order for...
View ArticleTheatre Do’s and Don’ts – It’s Simple Etiquette: Leave your candies at home
In the last few months I have been to Stratford to see a musical and a Shakespeare play. If you have never been to the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario, you must put this on ... Read more
View ArticleHappy Halloween– How to Decorate your Mantle #DIY
I am not a fan of Halloween. My husband has always loved this particular holiday but for me, it has never seemed that much fun. Maybe it is because I don’t like being scared and ... Read more
View ArticleGetting Schooled on Financial Literacy TD #FinanciallyFit
It is exhausting. Visiting the schools. Reading the brochures. Hoping and praying that we can manage this, but wondering how to keeping track of where the money goes. We are in the thick of trying ......
View ArticleMaking a List and Checking it Twice– Gifts for Teens & Millennials
It is that time of year when you start to panic. Just a little. You begin to realize that Christmas is EXACLTY one month away and you have barely started your Christmas shopping (and what ... Read more
View ArticleTwelfth Night–Why Shakespeare is IMPORTANT in High School #SummerOfStratford...
Introduction This summer, I could not help myself when I saw the playbill for the Stratford Festival. One of the best if not the best Shakespeare festivals in North America, Stratford always puts...
View ArticleSummer Fun = Water Safety–Swimming is a Life Skill
Swimming is a life skill.Period. No truer words were spoken. I have to say that my love of water, swimming and water safety came at a young age. When I was a kid, I was ... Read more
View ArticleWhy Volunteering Defines us as a #1 Caring Family –
I am a Volunteer Superhero. For as long as I can remember, I have volunteered. When I was in high school, I volunteered to get our yearbook published and I volunteered to help with our ... Read more
View ArticleMy Happiness Project–My Take on it #Friendships
This is my happiness Project. I have a really good friend. She’s a new friend to me. I met her a few years back but in the last year or so, we’ve become great friends. ... Read more
View ArticleWasaga Beach: Are you Retirement Ready? Beach Access and Community Living In...
Are you retirement ready? Have you started to plan for those years that are not quite senior citizen but are post child-rearing? There is a wonderful in between time, when you will get the...
View ArticleSocial Justice Club & Mission Trips – Lessons for Life for my Teens...
Catholic School education matters and the people who work with children matter even more – Catholic Teachers are the backbone of great education in Ontario. Early on in my relationship with my...
View ArticleMarch Break Ideas for Teens in London #LdnOnt
I was recently invited to discuss March Break ideas on the local London CBC morning show the topic was last minute ideas for families during the upcoming March Break. There are plenty of activities...
View Article8 Safety Tips for New Drivers
We hand them the keys for their first solo drive with trepidation. Up until today they were driving with either mom, dad or their driving instructor. As you stand there watching them back out of ......
View ArticleClutter-free Gift Giving–Anytime of the year!
Is there a time when you find yourself in a book store/clothing store/drugstore/superstore in search of a special gift? You need something quickly because your spouse/child/self have completely...
View ArticleIn a car emergency a cell phone is not enough–OnStar Automatic Crash Response...
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and OnStar and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. It happened to me. It happened to my husband. Something goes wrong with your car...
View ArticleTake A Day Trip to Lake Huron on Highway 21 #PowerONroadtrip
There is nothing better than a day trip to Lake Huron. Whether you are coming from London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo or Toronto, you are likely no more than 2.5 hours away. Part of the Great Lakes...
View ArticleGreat Intergenerational Activities – Cirque du Soleil – CORTEO Review #Corteo
They are literally swinging from the rafters… on chandeliers to be exact. There are women on poles suspended in the air (not nailed down to the floor), men jumping on beds, couples spinning in the ......
View ArticleLife with Lita–making memories one moment at a time
Watching my mother walking silently around the cottage, making her way from the family room to the kitchen, bedroom to the bathroom trying to re-familiarize herself with her surroundings. She walks to...
View ArticleWhat’s Great about Stratford Festival’s Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors Something that occurred to me as I came home after seeing the Stratford Theatre Festival’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is that musicals transcend the qualities of most...
View ArticleItinerary for Inter-generational Travel To Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford
During our recent travel to Greenfield Village on a family trip (with teens and both my mother and mother-in-law), we had a couple of days to play in the Motor City – Detroit, Michigan. Planning a ......
View ArticleUnlock car rental AARP deals and discounts with member benefits
Too many drivers and not enough cars. No Problem! Unlock Car rental deals and discounts with AARP member benefits @aarpmembenefits
View ArticleHappy Holidays and Merry Christmas from my home to yours
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas 🎅 to you and your family. Whether you are celebrating alone, with extended family on a zoom call or just with your immediate family, I wish you all the best ... Read...
View ArticleHow to help with Caregiver burnout – 15+ ideas to help out
Today is an Ativan day. It is an Ativan day because it just feels like its all too much right now. I realize everyone is in the same boat but there is an extra kind ... Read more
View ArticleEasy College Student Room Ideas to Organize on a budget
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View ArticleVisit The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa – Indigenous Art
It had been nearly ten years since we visited the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa as a family, so l was excited to return recently. Just as last time, we managed to waive both ... Read more
View ArticleTip toeing through the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa in 2023
The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa At the end of April and for most of May you will be enchanted to see the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa. The National Capital Region (including Ottawa and ......
View ArticleFamily Travel in Québec Maritime – Ferme 5 Étoiles Family Farm is a must-see...
There are plenty of options for family travel in @QuebecMaritime and one of the best for winter activities is @Ferme5etoiles near Tadoussac. Here are 6 reasons why you should be planning a family...
View ArticleThe Secret of Adulthood–Rules from The Happiness Project
Continuing on my journey in pursuit of happiness – after reading Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. I realize this is a lofty goal, but one everyone should make; I’ve been reflecting on what truly...
View ArticleWhat to Sell at a Garage Sale: 25+ Easy Items that sell!
Years ago, my daughter’s hight school was fundraising for a school trip. It made us wonder what to sell at a garage sale that would make us money. We came up with a pretty comprehensive ... Read more
View Article27 Fun Ideas on What to Do in London, Ontario with Tweens and Teens
Are you visiting The Forest City? Or are you looking for activities for your tweens and teens that don’t involve a screen? It can be challenging to pull them away from their devices, but there ... Read...
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