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,…
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Oatmeal
Okay, I’m being a big generous with a latte label on this since there’s no coffee, but I’m running with it. I feel like everyone either loves or hates pumpkin spice stuff. And…
Ottawa Before and After School Programs
The City of Ottawa is offering before and after school programs for kids aged 4-12. Are you in search of an after school/after care program for your child in Ottawa? Many families are…
Preparing for Back-to-School
It’s almost here. Back to school. This year is such an odd year for school (thanks pandemic). Our mixed emotions are difficult, but we are all coming around to the idea that a…
Back To School Check List: Printable!
Here are a few things that I need to make sure I have for the kids before they go to school next week. I created it as a printable check list to make…
Tips to Help with School Transition
A quick edit to this post for 2023: My kids are teens, both in high school this year (one is beginning, one is graduating) and I have a lot of feelings. BUT these…
Visiting Beach Goats in PEI
Our experience was gifted to us by Tourism PEI. All opinions are my own I have two words for you: Beach. Goats. Having visiting Prince Edward Island for many years with the kids…
PEI: Where to Eat
It’s time for one of my most favourite topics of conversation when it comes to chatting about PEI Travel: I am of course talking about food. Where to eat when you visit Prince…
Family Travel to PEI: Make Summer Plans Now
For years, we have been going to PEI in the summer, and this year is no exception. If you’ve been following this blog, or any of m y online accounts, you know that…









