If you’re anything like me, you eagerly look forward to the end of winter. And not just because it means the snow and cold weather will move along, but because the sap is running up the trees. As a gardener, I love the idea of spring and new growth, but what I really love when […]
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas for Busy Families
Valentine’s Day. A day of hearts and flowers, love and kindness, and too much chocolate. Also a day when you’re expected to be organized, fun, and prepared. But Valentine’s Day has no extra time, no changes of schedule, and no real reason for existing (besides to make people spend money!) If it were a holiday, […]
Elf On The Shelf – How Many Years Will This Go On?
My daughters are now 6 and 9. We are still smack in the middle of believing in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and every other mythical creature. And this includes Elf on the Shelf. This year will be our 5th Elf on the Shelf year. I can feel Emma approaching the end of the […]
Grand Reopening of Kingston’s Victoria Park
*This post is sponsored by TD and the TD Common Ground Project. All opinions are my own, or that of my family.* TD has been generously celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday – or Sesquicentennial, which is a word I now love! The TD Common Ground Project is revitalizing urban green spaces in many communities across Canada. Here […]
A Day In Photos: Boldt Castle
Despite being a two working parent household, we have managed to fit in a lot of fun things this summer. Today I’m going to show you some of our day at Boldt Castle. The history of Boldt Castle is a very sad one. George Boldt bought the island for his wife Louise, and designed the […]