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Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Toronto

If you’re working to curate a stunning social media feed, you won’t be disappointed by a visit to Toronto. This gorgeous city is filled with incredible skylines, beautiful backdrops and interesting street art, making it the perfect place for your next Instagram shot. Whether you’re just stopping through the city or you’re a […]

Fern Resort in Orillia, Ontario

Fern Resort is an all-inclusive all-season family resort on the shores of Lake Couchiching near Orillia, Ontario. My family and I spent the Victoria Day long weekend, as part of a media trip, and we experienced Fern Resort and all of its amenities. Although the stay was complimentary, the views and opinions shared here […]

Ford at Ottawa-Gatineau Auto Show and Surprise Meeting

A funny thing happened to me at the Ottawa Gatineau International auto show. I accepted an invitation to see all the new 2018 Ford Canada and other models at the Ottawa Gatineau International auto show. If you are looking for an SUV, car, truck, hybrid or electric vehicle, you can see the lineup available from […]

Celebrating what makes Ottawa great — Ottawa’s Own

See Ottawa through Ottawa’s own Artists Designers Athletes Foodies Coffee Creators Ottawa Tourism invited an assortment of media types to share their latest campaign, Ottawa’s Own. Ottawa’s oldest running theater, the Mayfair, was the perfect locale to screen the premiere of Ottawa Tourism’s latest campaign video. Settling in, not knowing what to expect, and enjoying a […]

New Year Means New Shows to Stream

We are well into 2018 and have already had more than our fair share of snow days. Once the kids are done playing in the snow, they love to come in and warm up with some hot chocolate and settle in to watch a show or two. Luckily, Netflix has me covered with a […]

How and why I started Keto

On October 6th, 2017 I decided to make some serious changes to my diet. I had reached an all-time high weight of 290 pounds and I was unhappy with how I felt. Constantly tired, sore and achy all the time, self-conscious about the way I looked and just overall, not myself.

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Season 1 Part 2 Giveaway

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with free copies of the DVD I am giving away in this giveaway post. BE COOL, SCOOBY-DOO! SEASON 1 PART 2 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16, 2018 Find it on Amazon WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT WILL SEND VIEWERS ON A FUN-PACKED ROAD TRIP WITH THE MYSTERY INC. GANG. I remember running to my friend’s house […]

Ottawa Hosts NHL 100 Classic Outdoor Game

Last month my good friend Sandi (from CanadianBlogHouse.com) and I were invited to a once in a lifetime hockey experience. Ottawa was host to the NHL 100 Classic hockey game that saw the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadians in an outdoor showdown. Is there a better way to celebrate the history of hockey than with […]

Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Toronto

Fern Resort in Orillia, Ontario

Green & Black’s Chocolate Cocktail Recipes

Our holidays always include chocolate. We receive chocolate, gift it, cook with it and now I have discovered we can make cocktails at home with it. We love how Green & Black’s chocolate is a high quality, dark, bittersweet organic chocolate bar, packed with 70% cocoa solids AND is ethically sourced. You can buy and gift Green […]

Fiesta Quinoa Salad Recipe

Summer is the perfect time for fresh salads and this Fiesta Quinoa Salad with black beans definitely fits the bill. Filled with fiesta flavors, hello lime and cilantro, and easy to prepare makes this a healthy go-to side dish for dinner, family gatherings or BBQ parties. This recipe is easily doubled to feed a crowd. Even the […]