Two weeks ago we announced that we were getting a puppy. Shocking, I know – considering this seems to be the time that EVERYBODY is getting a puppy. And with good reason – specifically because so many people are home right now, it does seem like its ideal timing. Training a puppy is a lot […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite gifts for Father’s young and old at an affordable price points.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2020
While you may not be able to physically be with your Mom on Mother’s Day due to COVID-19, here are some gift ideas that can be shipped right to her door, so you can still show her your appreciation for all she does.
The Downside to Owning an Older Home
The reality of owning an old home that everyone should know about.
2020 Home Project List
What we will be working on in our home in 2020.
Backyard Project Buying Guide
Sharing all the sources for our backyard project.
Camping in the County
I have a love-hate relationship with camping. And I’m sure many other parents out there are with me on this. What I love about camping… It’s an inexpensive way to see a lot of different places It really forces you to spend time outside It gives you an excuse to get dirty It’s easy […]
Tips for Hosting ‘Al Fresco’
If you’re from Montreal, you may notice that we don’t usually have a spring. We typically go from snow on the ground to +20 degrees in a couple of short weeks and by mid-May we are in full summer mode. It’s a far cry from what I was used to growing up in Manitoba – […]
Why I did a Juice Cleanse – Twice!
I’m sure most of you have heard of “cleansing” or a “detox” and likely of “Juice Cleanses” as well. A cleanse is exactly what it sounds like, a way to rid your body of toxins that could do damage to it. But its that exact sentence above that has caused a lot of debate. If […]
Out and About: Montreal’s Atwater Area
Yesterday I got out of the house. While I was told to rest, I was also told not to be a hermit and to get out there and do things. I had set up a meeting with my boss in the morning, so I decided to drive my daughter downtown to daycare and meet him for coffee at […]