• hutchinson_island
    active family travel - family - Travel

    The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina, Martin County, Florida

    July 19, 2016 - By 

    The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina is one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. The atmosphere is upscale. The location is fantastic and the surroundings are truly gorgeous, but the service here is the star of the show. This June I was invited to do a travel writing gig in Martin County, Florida. I was staying in Indian River County for a couple of days and having a blast trying paddle boarding and kayaking. Quite frankly I lost all track of time and just finished up my activities, when I realized I was expected in Martin County…

  • Outaouais
    active family travel - family - Travel

    Six Things We Can’t Wait to Do in Outaouais Region of Quebec #travel #OUTAOUAISFUN

    July 18, 2016 - By 

    This post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. If you make a purchase via one of the links I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. This month we are heading to Outaouais Region of Quebec as a family to explore the area and share some of the fun things we find. I have been looking over our itinerary all week and getting excited. That’s part of the thrill of travel after all, isn’t it? Outaouais Region has a lot to offer for families so I can’t wait to go see for myself soon. Six…

  • giant_tiger
    family

    Giant Tiger Online Equals Giant Savings and Convenience

    July 15, 2016 - By 

    Giant Tiger has giant savings. It also has giant convenience. With Shop GT Online, you can get your items at a great price and have them delivered right to your door, or you can also have them shipped to store for pickup. Basically there are more options than ever, and more merchandise than ever, all tailored to meet needs of any shopper. That’s the kind of shopping experience that I’m all about, and that’s exactly what I get with Giant Tiger.   Giant Tiger – A Savings Beast If you haven’t heard, Giant Tiger is one of the biggies in Canada…

  • ontario_pioneer_camp
    active family travel - family - family travel - parenting

    Ontario Pioneer Camp Blogger Weekend #PioneerCamp16

    July 13, 2016 - By 

    My kids have been campers for years. For the past few years I have heard great things about Ontario Pioneer Camp. But until recently we had no experience with the camp ourselves. That changed last month when we drove to Huntsville in the stunning Muskoka area of Ontario and took part in Ontario Pioneer Camp Blogger’s Weekend. What a fun weekend it was! Camp is a big investment. It’s an investment in your child. It’s also an investment in you as a parent. BUT, before you book any camp you need to know what to expect. Camp is one of those…

  • free_content
    family

    When Feel Free To Share and Free Content Means No Budget

    July 11, 2016 - By 

    (A few weeks ago I posted this on my Facebook page. Sadly, I have had a big reason to post it again today. I can’t believe some people find it okay to repeatedly ask writers and influencers, editors and others, for constant freebies. This is my letter that I have actually cut and pasted a couple of times and sent to absurd requests ever since June 16. Feel Free to share this free content. In fact feel free to send a link to this post next time someone asks you to do a free twitter party, or a free post,…

  • playmobil_wildlife
    family

    Playmobil Wildlife Adventure Treehouse

    July 8, 2016 - By 

    Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Any purchase made via qualifying links equals a small commission for me. Being an aunt is a kick in the pants. I get to buy the cutest things and spoil my niece and nephews and I keep some super fun toys here always for those times when they visit. This summer I will have them here for at least one visit. Our pool is a huge draw, but this year I also have Playmobil toys like the New Playmobil Wildlife Adventure Treehouse. PLAYMOBIL is known for its imaginative play and iconic figures. Now…

  • surfing_school
    active family travel - family - family travel - Travel

    Surfing School in Stuart, Florida #DiscoverMartin #LOVEFL

    July 7, 2016 - By 

    It’s my last day visiting Martin County, Florida. I wake up, throw a swimsuit on and race to the car where Nerissa, tourism manager and host, meets me and drives us both to Stuart Beach. It’s a short drive so there’s no time to stress. Brett from Ohana Surf School meets us on the sunny June morning when I give surfing school a try. One of the things I love most about writing is the sheer ability to learn every single time you write a story or a post. Sometimes that’s a small lesson about a product. Other times it is a…

  • grub_control
    family - homes

    Organic Grub Control – All Natural Ways to Knock Them Out

    July 6, 2016 - By 

    Organic grub control is something that anyone with a yard has probably looked into at some point. Grubs are vicious lawn murderers. When grubs get to work on your lawn’s root system, it’s bye bye, lush and green, and hello, brown and dead! Pesticides are fast falling out of favor because of our new knowledge about how they affect us and our environment, and many people are making moves towards green alternatives. That includes organic grub control. Organic Grub Control – Destroy the Grubs, not the Environment Over a season, grubs can really damage the health of our lawns. They…

  • Rio Olympics
    family - Health

    Canada Global Nutrition Challenge #MyRoadToRio

    July 5, 2016 - By 

    It’s easy to take things for granted when you live in Canada. We have what we need. We live in one of the richest countries in the world. As a parent, it’s my job to challenge my family and my children to see beyond our backyard. I’m raising my kids to be global citizens who care and believe they have power to help change the world for the better. So, what does that look like? This summer as the Rio Olympic games get started, I’ll use the media coverage to find moments to talk to my kids about issues like…

  • family - Food

    The Most Refreshing Summer Watermelon Recipes

    July 4, 2016 - By 

    Nothing screams picnic and outdoor fun like watermelon. My kids love to eat watermelon when it is fresh and ripe in the summer months. It’s also a great little treat to help stay hydrated and refreshed. But there’s so many more things you can do with watermelon. Don’t be satisfied just chopping it up for wedges, or slices when you can crush it and make into watermelon sorbet, salad, or cupcakes, with watermelon recipes like these. Watermelon Recipes Try one of these Watermelon recipes this summer and surprise your family, your friends or your workplace with a blast of flavour.…