While in the US over winter break, I discovered this fabulous shop (which has over 175 stores throughout the US) and the whole family fell in love with it.  What’s so fabulous? It’s accessory heaven!  It’s Charming Charlie! You can find every type of accessory imaginable, from purses to headbands, from jewellery to scarves.  You [...]

I was recently invited to a kick-off event for Dolphin Aid Canada. I have to confess, my first impression was that this was a foundation to “save the dolphins”.  That’s so NOT the case. Dolphin Aid is an organization whose objective is to raise money in order to fund special needs children and their families [...]

I pride myself on my practicality.  My hubby and I decided many years ago to skip the Valentine’s celebration.  The need to make  plans, spending money on cards, flowers, gifts…Who needed it? We know that we love each other and that should be enough.  Lucky to be comfortable enough with that knowledge,we didn’t need a [...]

With Valentine’s Day coming up, many are wondering how to celebrate without breaking the bank. Some of us are happy with a romantic candlelit meal at home while the kids are asleep, but others prefer a night out, something special. Here are some ideas you can use this Valentine’s day or for any date night! [...]

  Dear Teacher, on this winter day, There’s something that I want to say I want to thank you for all you do Not just today, but the whole year through It’s not just the curriculum that you teach, It’s more about the growing child that you reach. The curiosity you nurture and seek to [...]

For years we’ve been saying we’re going to schedule a trip to Quebec City to visit the Ice Hotel.  Well, this year we have an Ice Hotel in our own backyard and so we decided it was time for a visit. We had timed our visit to be able to benefit from the last weekend [...]

We often talk about getting into a dinner rut…have you ever experienced a lunch rut? Besides the desire to keep lunches inspired & snacks from getting too repetitive and boring, we’d ideally like them to be healthy, easy to make, and …oh yeah…hope that our kids will eat them Hot lunch programs can be very [...]

        Have a wonderful wintery Wednesday y’all! Tanya Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend