5 easy ways to reduce the stress of the Holidays
*I updated this post in 2022 but it’s been around for many years. I continue to use many of these tips! It’s no surprise that I love Christmas. My social posts, this blog,…
FREE! Family Fun Event at the NAC
Save the date for this FREE event at the NAC on December 11 At this time of year, it’s nice to plan some family together time. It’s a busy season, with school concerts…
Give an Experience to Remember (at the NAC – with a discount!)
Read on to find out how to save when buying tickets at the NAC and give the perfect gift this holiday season! Don’t worry if you are stressing out about to what to…
Chocolate Mud Pie cookies (unbaked cookies)
2022 update: I need to make these again this year just so I can have a better photo to share! This is one of the oldest cookie recipes I can remember making .…
Pride, Not Prejudice Fair: An Online Shopping Experience
I am happy that there are so many local opportunities to shop and buy from local makers, artisans, and crafters. Whether you order online, or shop in person at special events, ’tis the…
Recipe: Maple Syrup Cream Pie
This was THE pie that we all loved when I was growing up. Both my grandmothers made it, although my nanny brought it to almost every family holiday event because it was so…
Attend SPHERE at the NAC and Canadian Museum of Nature (September 22-25)
What is SPHERE? I’ll get to that soon, but first wanted to add a little note. (*I’ve updated this post with a few more notes to make it easier to find the info…
Where did the summer go?
Okay fine. I know exactly where it went. We had a lovely summer that included a lot of travelling to our favourite summer spots (which did have some stress points as we tried…
Drop In and Swim Programs in Ottawa
I know it’s August, and I won’t say the S-word (ahem, school) because there are still WEEKS left to enjoy the summer. If you are thinking about how to fill the remaining days…
Around Ottawa: A Day Trip to Almonte
It has been too long since we have been to Almonte – please note, some things may have changed since I first drafted this article (at the start of the pandemic!) From time…
