Sometimes you just have to get away. Here are the Top 10 weekend getaways from Toronto for families. The criteria to make the list: has to be budget friendly, family fun, with easy dining options nearby. Which of these Top 10 weekend getaways from Toronto for families do you have on your bucket list?… Top…
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10 Practical New Uses For Old Pill Bottles
10 Practical New Uses For Old Pill Bottles! We all have old, empty, pill bottles lying around the house. Instead of pitching them directly into the recycling bin…re-purpose and reuse them! These 10 Practical New Uses For Old Pill Bottles include ideas for travel, life with kids, first aid and more!… Re-Decorate Your Empty Pill Bottle…
Discover Canada Bucket list
This is my Discover Canada Bucket list! All family-friendly Canadian destinations to experience and see in the great white north. And all unique to Canada. I know…we often think water parks or festivals when we plan a family vacation but what if we thought outside the norm and tried something different. Something amazing. Something from…
5 Tips for Visiting Cuba
These 5 Tips for Visiting Cuba will make your next trip south so much easier! From what to pack (and leave), all-inclusive resort food, things to do, and currency (avoid my mistake) this post will set you up for success for your next Cuban vacation… 5 Tips for Visiting Cuba Currency. What currency do they…
DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits
These DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits is for everyone who needs a boredom buster (or two) to keep kids busy while you travel. Making DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits is easy, low-cost and high-fun. Read on for some screen-free, battery-free, charger-free travel activities for when you are en route with kids… DIY Kids Travel Activity Kits…
5 Reasons to Visit Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa in Haliburton, ON
5 Reasons to Visit Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa in Haliburton, ON (because I highly recommend!). This is completely unsponsored. I researched, paid for, and visited Sir Sam’s Inn all on my own (well, with a great girlfriend). On the agenda was an escape from the city, spa services, hydrotherapy and relaxation. And Sir Sam’s…
Visit Bruce Power This Summer
Visit Bruce Power This Summer! This is your chance to visit Canada’s first private nuclear generating station and the world’s largest operating nuclear power plant. Did you know they offer FREE summer bus tours?! It’s located on the shore of Lake Huron, in Tiverton, Ontario, which is in the Municipality of Kincardine. It’s about a…
5 Tips For Parents To Prepare for Unexpected Allergic Reactions
From overnight camp to a trip to the park to days outside at the cottage — Summer brings a world of fun and also some unexpected surprises. These 5 Tips to Prepare for Unexpected Allergic Reactions might make your summer a little easier…. Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Benadryl and have received compensation…
Things to Do in Toronto for the Long Weekend
Sharing a few Things to Do in Toronto for the Long Weekend. Maybe you aren’t in Toronto? Well, you can take some inspiration from this post on how to incorporate some family-friendly staycation ideas for visiting your city… Things to Do in Toronto for the Long Weekend Specifically you might be looking for THINGS TO DO…
Tips On How To Save For Travel
Tips on How to Save For Travel are always timely right?! Don’t put off that family vacation! I have a few easy (yes – easy) tips to help you save for your next trip. How To Save For Travel Pause on lattes. That everyday latte from your local coffee shop costs you $3.65. That adds…
Easy Snacks To Pack
An Easy Snacks To Pack list is timely – because between grab n’ go breakfast to a nourishing school lunch to a snack before soccer practice – easy snacks to pack are essential to fuel families. I’m sharing some tips to make packing snacks easier… Easy Snacks To Pack Cut and container fruit as soon…
Kid’s Mock Cocktail Recipe – No booze
My kids and I developed this fantastic (and super easy) Kid’s Mock Cocktail Recipe. It’s fresh, yummy, and a fun kid drink to serve at any party or get together. You’re going to LOVE this… Aside: We served our Kid’s Mock Cocktail Recipe in margarita glasses. The kids were thrilled to sip from fancy glasses. If you…