My Mother’s Day plans PLUS Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Ottawa
My one Mother’s Day request I need Mother’s Day weekend to arrive because each year, my only request, is to sleep in. Now that my kids are older, this isn’t quite the same…
4 Underrated Disney Movies to watch with the kids
I love movies. I could talk about movies for days, and watch one daily. I hold a special place in my heart for Disney movies (and yes, I was excited when they took…
Flying Tips from someone who doesn’t like to fly
Here’s the thing: I love travelling. I love ending up at amazing destinations. I love the planning process, the excitement that builds up before a trip, and of course the time away. The…
An Obstacle Course for the entire Family in Ottawa
OCR Academy Ottawa is a blog advertiser. What if I told you there’s a place in Ottawa where you can go work out, and bring the kids so they can be active too?…
How to Green your Spring Cleaning: CTV Ottawa Morning Segment
This weekend, as the weather finally appears to be getting nicer, I suspect most people will head outside as much as they can. But I think many of us will also open the…
Actual thoughts while at Costco
Here’s a transcript from my brain as I make a Costco run. This is basically identical for every Costco trip I make. Same for you? I got here early so it shouldn’t be…
Family Travel: Florida’s Gulf Coast – Visiting St. Pete Beach
After spending time in Florida’s Gulf Coast, it’s no secret that we really enjoy the area. If you followed our March Break trip on social, you’ll have seen that we were surrounded by…
This Summer, Your Kids Can Take the Stage
The Academy for Musical Theatre is a blog advertiser. If your child has an interest in the stage, acting, music, dancing, performing and playing pretend, you’ll be happy to hear about The Academy…
The Story of Babar is coming to Ottawa!
Do you remember watching Babar on TV when you were a child? I remember watching Babar in afternoons, I think on weekends, when I was younger. I don’t remember a lot, just bits…
Vacation Mom
I openly joke about being a vacation mom when we go away, vs ‘regular’ mom when we are at home. I don’t want the kids to think I’m boring and no fun when…









