Travel
Outsource Turkey/Thanksgiving Dinner in Ottawa
So you want to have a turkey dinner but aren’t feeling like you want to make it? I get it. In the past, I’ve outsourced turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas before (something…
September Long Weekend in Ottawa: Family Activities
The long weekend for our family represents the finality of summer vacation. The kids go back to school after it, and we get back into some sort of routine. For other families in…
Multi-Generational Travel: A Trip to Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello
For many years, since our kids were little, we have travelled with our extended families, to various locations, often with our parents (the grandparents.) The memories we’ve made over the years when immersed…
Save the Date: Folk for Families Concert in Ottawa
this post is paid in partnership with the Canadian Folk Music Awards – all opinions are my own What you need to know: There’s a musical event for families happening on April 6.…
March Break in Ottawa
Once upon a time, we travelled for March Break. We went somewhere warm and sunny. A joy, and privelege, that we truly loved. For the past few years, that hasn’t been the case,…
Valentine’s Day at Home in Ottawa
➡️💖 *edited for 2025! So you want to do something special for Valentine’s Day, but prefer to stay home. Or maybe you have to stay home since finding a babysitter or heading out…
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show
Excited about Christmas craft shows and holiday events? Keep reading! While I happily sing ‘This is Halloween’ over and over again during pumpkin carving, I quickly change from Scary season to Festive Season…
October 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Editor’s note: *the following post is a guest post that I am welcoming as a public service announcement to further share resources for those in our community who may need it. content warning:…
Family Travel: Visiting Victoria-By-The-Sea, PEI
Over the many years we’ve been coming to PEI in the summer, we’ve managed to visit every corner and many stops along the way. There have been many favourite locations we have discovered…
Family Travel: Ontario Coupons and Discounts
Coupons for Ontario experiences are back! Are you planning to travel in Ontario this summer? If you are already dreaming about your next road trip and will be staying in Ontario (or having…
