City of Ottawa Park-ticipate program Runs until August 22
Did you know that each weekday in the summer, there are City of Ottawa recreation staff members visiting different parks during the day and setting up crafts/activities for children aged 4-10? Yes, that…
Family Travel: Brookstreet Hotel Ottawa
While Andy and I loved our leisurely, grown up stay at Brookstreet Hotel a few weekends ago, the highlight may have been the fun we had with the kids. You can visit my…
Join me for the Cheesecake of the Year Twitter Party!
Like cheesecake? Like Twitter parties? Kraft Canada is combining the two on July 30 to celebrate National Cheesecake Day! Join me as I help moderate the hour-long Twitter party where we will be…
Easy Berries and Cream plus Enter to Win {Giveaway}
**See below for a great giveaway valued at over $250! We aren’t a ‘dessert every night’ family. I tend to always pair a fruit with a meal for the kids, but it’s not…
Trapped on Vacation – sort of
Our trip home from Windsor is a bit delayed. Our car ended up in the shop and they are working on getting it fixed. Fortunately, we are staying with family, the weather has…
Ottawa’s Brookstreet Hotel: For Travel or Local Enjoyment
If you were following my tweets last weekend, you will have noticed that I was participating in a mini staycation here in Ottawa at the Brookstreet Hotel (or should I write resort? More…
Wordless Wednesday: The Calm
Summer vacation is sometimes peaceful and at other times extremely hectic. Despite our frequent travels (including visiting family in Windsor right now!) I can say that right now we are at a calm…
Activity with Kids: At Home Spa Day
Last year when my son and husband weren’t home, I asked my then four year old if she wanted to do a mini spa at home. She was enthusiastic to participate, even if…
Travelling with Kids: Create an Activity Car Kit
We have been travelling with the kids on road trips long enough now to know how to prepare fairly well. I’ve recommended ideas before on this blog about how to pack for a…
