Lifestyle
This and That – Summer Vacation Edition
If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you’ll know I’m on vacation. And I can’t help but share pictures along the way. I am still working here and there, writing…
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…
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…
Made in Canada Sale at terra20 – 20% off until July 3
Happy Canada Day! Despite the hot and humid temperatures in Ottawa, we have had a fantastic family day while wearing red shirts to celebrate the birth of a fabulous country. Blog advertiser terra20…
Lighting, Saving Energy and Reviewing Sylvania Products
I may write about energy saving efforts, and eco-options, but one thing that I am terribly guilty of is leaving too many lights on in the house. On some days, it’s not…
Gardening with Cubits
It’s no secret that I am not a great gardener. I aspire to be. I want to be. And then I forget to water plants or something. This year, I was determined to…
Summertime Lunch Solutions
Hooray! No more school lunches to make in 2 days! Everyone else is excited right? And I only had *one* school lunch to make since my daughter was only part days and only…
Shopping for Shoes
I need new shoes. The last pair I bought were my TOMS last year. And I love them, although they are getting to be in rough shape. My other shoes have either been…








