Recipe: Cold potato salad
With summer season here, the BBQ will be in full use and there is nothing easier than cold salads to have along side a BBQ burger. Especially on a hot day when you…
How to Set up an Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt
Many years ago, we decided it was time to do an outdoor Easter egg hunt. What makes this even more wonderful is that we were at my Mother in Law’s house. She had…
Easter Activities to do that don’t involve Bunnies or Eggs
The upcoming long weekend doesn’t have to be all about Easter (and for many who don’t celebrate it, or welcome the Bunny, it already isn’t!). There are other ways to spend the long…
March Break Activities in Ottawa
March Break for many families in the Ottawa area is March 11-17. Not sure what to do? While we are looking forward to some quiet days without the hustle and bustle of a…
My word of the year for 2024
In typical ‘me’ fashion, it’s almost the end of January and I’m just sharing my word of the year. I’ve done this word selection before but I’m not sure if I’ve ever done…
Family Activity Advent: #25daysofChristmas Countdown
It’s almost that time again! Advent Calendar season – a countdown to Christmas. But in addition to our chocolate countdowns, our family continues to have an activity calendar countdown, something we have had…
Staycation Ideas for the Fall
I call the day before back to school the ‘last day of summer’, and then a whole bunch of people tell me how wrong I am because summer doesn’t end for a few…
Halloween Activities in Ottawa 2023
Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, which means that weekend right before October 31 will be filled with family friendly and fun activities around Ottawa. There’s always something about a Halloween/Fall event…
My Dad’s Stuffing Recipe
Last year, around Christmas time, my dad made the stuffing (dressing) as he always has for decades. It’s basically the perfect stuffing that I hold all others up to. A few days before…
Halloween with the City of Ottawa (Trick or or Swim or Skate!)
Updated for Halloween 2023! Halloween is just around the corner and I wanted to share with you an update in partnership with the City of Ottawa. Trick or Swim or Skate Once again,…
