Celebrating

When I was younger, for Valentine’s Day, my dad would have roses delivered to my mom, and he would also send one single rose bud in a Brandy snifter to my sister and me. He started this tradition when I was almost too young to know what Valentine’s Day was.…

This holiday season, give the gift of family memories. Here’s how we created the perfect holiday experience on our road trip to Quebec City. As our children get a little older and our lifestyle changes, we tend to place more value on experiences as gifts. In fact, no joke, this…

What is a henna session, and why should you have one? I spoke with Sinthusha Kandiah of Divinart Foundation, to help explain this beautiful tradition. My hope is that you learn something new and consider getting a session for yourself as a peaceful gift to yourself and perhaps celebrate a…

It’s funny how the mind plays tricks on you, isn’t it? At the start of May, I made a decision to go on a road trip by myself to a conference. It wasn’t close by. It took me nearly 7 hours to get to my destination. I listened to podcasts,…

Curious to know how to make a Palm Sunday Braid? Take a look at this video for a step-by-step tutorial! I thought I would share this little video for all the mamas that want to make a special little decoration for Palm Sunday and beyond to Easter and the whole…

Spending Easter Sunday at the Vatican is an experience like no other! Picture it: 2003, Rome. My husband and I were in our first years of married bliss, living in Milan and Easter in Rome was just a train ride away. People travel from all over the world to visit…

As a writer, I tend to hold on to words. If they are in a little note from my kids, or a love letter from my husband, or a special birthday card from my mom and dad. Over the years, some Christmas cards and birthday cards have held special meaning…

Make the most of the holiday season and spend quality time with your loved ones with our family advent ideas. It’s that time of year again when we are all getting ready for the holidays. As a Christian family, December 1st marks the beginning of Advent for us. Literally, the…

It’s time to get spooky! Today, I’m recommending our favourite Halloween shows for kids. Take note and have a BOO-tacular time this spooky season! Well, Halloween is finally here and as soon as the boys get in from school, we will be celebrating! Our afternoons usually consist of snacking, costume…

Social media makes it easier than ever to keep in touch with family and old friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. We can share status updates, photographs, and milestone events. However, are we sharing TOO much? This is officially the first day of school for many children in Canada. It’s about a…