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Teaching the kids to ride bicycles was something I was struggling with…for years. I couldn’t teach my eldest as I had the twins outside with me when I would try. I just didn’t have enough arms or eyes. Then, when I tried to teach the boys, there were two of them & one of me…and [...]

I just caught wind of this or I’d have shared it sooner… It’s called the SnowPass. Designed to encourage activity this season among Grade 4-5 students, the SnowPass allow FREE access 3 times during the season to EACH of the 150 participating ski areas across the country.  54 of those areas are in Quebec alone. [...]

As a Montreal Mom, I am eternally grateful to the Montreal Children’s Hospital for being there for our children. I know I am not alone. That’s why whenever I know of anything going on that can potentially benefit the MCH, I try to share it with you, especially when it’s an event that packs in [...]

Balloons everywhere, twinkling lights and families walking together at twilight.  Sounds magical, doesn’t it? That’s because it is…and it’s not at Disney World, folks, it’s right here at Parc Jean Drapeau on October 13th. It’s the annual Light the Night walk held by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). My family & I [...]

We’ve reached the 1-month mark and my AeroGarden looks & smells FANTASTIC! I am pruning the basil regularly. Have a look for yourself! Have a wonderful weekend! 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

For those of you following…This video blog post covers The development of my AeroGarden  at 10, 14 & 25 days! I actually pruned some of my basil! Happy Gardening! 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 [...]

As summer approaches, we find ourselves craving outdoor activity. It may be swimming, hiking or bike riding or simply getting out the park with the kids or shooting some hoops.   We sometimes find fun & new games to get us active with the kids and last summer I discovered such a game. It’s called [...]

I am so excited about my Mother’s Day gift that I was just busting to share with you! I got an AeroGarden!!! “An Aero-what?” you ask? An Aero-Garden. It’s an indoor hydroponic garden that allows you to grow herbs, lettuce, even tomatoes & peppers. You can grow flowers as well…but I’m all about the food [...]

As the weather improves, the idea of spending time outdoors is extremely appealing.  How about spending time outdoors for a great cause? More than a walk, STROLL for LIVER™ unites communities in the fight against liver disease and the campaign for all Canadians to have a healthy liver. Liver disease can affect every age group [...]

Here in Quebec, we are fortunate to enjoy the ‘real’ maple syrup experience- seeing how the trees are tapped and enjoying “la tire” – sweet, delicious, maple syrup ‘taffy’ cooled on a bed of snow. Well, sugar shack season is well underway and is expected to last until the 3rd or 4th week of April. [...]