And now, you’re 12
Today you turned 12 years old. You, our little boy, who is growing into a young person we are so incredibly proud of. But you seem to straddle two different worlds; childhood and…
GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a Holiday Craft Workshop for the Family! (ottawa)
ENTER TO WIN! There are two Trim Your Tree family craft workshops happening at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre this year – on December 1 and 8th. Currently, the December 1st time is…
Why we love going to Fairmont Chateau Montebello
Family Travel: Why we love Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello I have written about our visits to Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello many times over the years since we started going. We now, on…
Happiness Photo-A-Day Challenge: November 2-15
Are you interested in joining my happiness photo-a-day challenge? Here’s how: 2 weeks. 14 words of inspiration, joy and light. One Instagram feed you’ll love (your own!). Join me! You know how social…
Mom Friends – the postpartum care kit you need
When I was expecting my first, I was fortunate to have friends around me who were having babies, and my older sister had three kids already. I bought books. I read as much…
Two Dance Shows for Your Family this Weekend (and one is a dance party)
This post is brought to you by blog advertiser Meridian Theatres and Shenkman Arts Centre Not sure what to do as a family this weekend? There are two dance shows that may be…
Saunders Farm (and why you should take the kids!)
Why we love Saunders Farm I love this time of year. Fall is special. The colours on the leaves. The crispness in the air. the flannel and plaid scarves. Fall boots (it’s a…
3 Creative Programs and Workshops in Ottawa you NEED to know about (and attend!)
This post is in partnership with blog advertiser NCAC and the NVAC Long-time blog partners, the Nepean Creative Arts Centre/Nepean Visual Arts Centre, always have the most unique programs and workshops that are…
Recipe: Make a Seafood Boil
One of my most favourite things to make, and eat, for dinner, is seafood. When we travel to PEI, it will come as no surprise that we are constantly looking for local seafood…
A very unique performance at Petrie in Ottawa
This post about Swan River is in partnership with our blog advertiser Shenkman Arts Centre Read about this special outdoor show! We can’t let go of the summer just yet! And why should…
