Is there anything better than sharing history and experiences with little kids? Since my own are 14 and 10, I had almost forgotten how silly it can get! We recently had the pleasure of taking our little nephews (age 4 and 2) on a tour of one of our favourite places for family fun for […] Read more…
What an incredible and memorable multi-generational family trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! We were so excited to head to Punta Cana to celebrate the 70th birthdays of my parents. We had all been to the Bahia Principe properties in Jamaica before and felt comfortable booking in a place that was familiar and where we […] Read more…
If you’re a hockey mom like me, you know that winter means that hockey takes over your weekends and even several weeknights but when it means watching your little player score a goal, try their best to learn new skills and make new friends, it’s all worth it! Whether your child plays house league, local […] Read more…
We knew that we wanted to return to Jamaica for this year’s family vacation after visiting Negril three years ago. We wanted to experience another region in Jamaica but had a budget that we had to stick to. From the moment we arrived at the Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica, in Runaway Bay, the staff welcomed us […] Read more…
Why had we never gone to Blue Mountain in the winter before? Summer at Blue Mountain has always been our go-to warm weather destination to escape the city, step out of our comfort zone and of course, make some family memories. We love being outdoors at Blue Mountain (only 1 hour and a half from […] Read more…
Today marks the middle of a two week business trip for Paul and 7 days of solo parenting for me. He’s been in Amsterdam for the last week and we only get 24 hours with him before he heads off to the U.S. for another business trip. We all really miss him when he’s gone […] Read more…
Don’t you love exploring your own city as a tourist? We sure do! Every summer we pick a few key spots around the GTA to have some family fun. Part of the adventure, of course, is travelling on the subway from the suburbs. We laugh all the way, remembering Jayden’s first subway ride at 4. […] Read more…
As we plan our summer vacation for this year, we are dreaming about our trip to Blue Mountain two years ago. The last time we traveled to Blue Mountain together was with our son Zack, who passed away, so this trip was extra special to us. Not only were we treated to a beautiful two […] Read more…
When was the last time you and your husband took a trip together? I know, right? Almost a foreign concept in many homes. Taking the time to think about your relationship or even plan something romantic is always short lived when you’re a busy parent. We couldn’t agree more! It had been a very long […] Read more…
Busy schedules, sports games on the weekend and crazy work routines means that our family has to get creative each summer to find a little time to get away. We love to find vacation spots close to home, so that we don’t waste time in the car (the kids always say they like to drive […] Read more…