Ever want to try to focus on local restaurants and food but don’t know where to start? Ottawa is laden with great places to eat and buy food. The Byward Market has long…

  That’s me, last week at Blog Out Loud Ottawa. Thanks to Sara McConnell for taking this shot.  View more of her pictures here:

When my son was younger and learning to speak, he would say ‘more’ in a very particular way. It was drawn out, and went up in pitch at the end. Kind of like…

Congrats Carrie! comment #4!! WIN IT! I was fortunate enough to be given for review the Sevi Village Train Set from the Canadian distributor Silly Pants (who also carries the Beatrix NY backpacks I…

One of my favourite activities to do with the kids when it’s rainy outside, or when we’re cranky, or when it’s too hot to do anything (like this week!) is to have a…

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Blog Out Loud Ottawa (BOLO) and read one of my blog posts from the last year, along with many other local bloggers. (click here for…

A couple of dates/points of interest for you! 1) Tomorrow is Blog OutLoud Ottawa.  Lynn from Turtlehead is hosting over 20 bloggers who will each read a post from the past year.  I…

School is now out (was that a yay or a whimper I heard?!) so many of us will be looking to fill the days with a combination of just plain playing, relaxing and…

After a wonderful weekend away at my sister’s wedding (pics to come of her venue eventually, it was just the most beautiful place ever) I am beat. The kids are overtired – naturally…

This is an easy recipe that takes a boring white cake to another level.  My nanny (grandmother) made this when I was younger and it’s always been a favourite.  My favourite way to…