Family Activities

The video below was made five years ago (time flies!). Guess what? We did it again this year! We hilariously thought we would go for a walk in the cold and lasted under 10 minutes at -30 degree weather. We decided we do not need to go out for long…

As I watch online at all the families in North America dealing with self isolation, I see that very few have been having frequent sunny days nor do they have big backyards to enjoy fresh air. In fact, some parts of Canada are still receiving snow. And when it rains,…

Take a look at this no-nonsense list of family beach gear must-haves. With this list, you’ll be fully prepped for ALL of your summer adventures! When the boys were little, we took road trips to beaches in Canada and the US. Through our experiences, I wrote a post about what…

I saw the Star Wars Trilogy when I was very young. The first movie, Star Wars IV – A New Hope, was released a week or so after I was born, in 1977. When I saw the first released movie (it’s so confusing, but for the sake of argument, I’m…

In early spring I got to experience something very special as a blogger. I was invited to skate on the Bell Center ice with a Disney On Ice figure skater! I took one of my three sons with me and we got a lesson from Stephanie Steele, a longtime figure…

When the 2018 Olympics were going on in South Korea a couple of months ago, my family and I watched Canadian athletes go for gold. More specifically, my boys watched with Papa MOE and I listened in the background as I did other things around the house. But not when…

A few years ago, when the world famous Harlem Globetrotters came to town, I was invited to interview THE Buckets Blakes. What a thrill that was! I felt like a kid again, meeting this amazingly talented sportsman and seeing him light up a gymnasium of children as he showed them…

As a family, we just love seeing Disney On Ice. The music, the costumes, the special effects and the figure skating is a combination of great family fun! Well, Disney On Ice is coming back again with Dare To Dream.. All your favourite Disney characters will be in Montreal during…

Oh, Montreal. Why you gotta be so cold?! Seriously, I am in full hibernation mode here. My boys are braver than me and can handle the cold better, for short bursts of time. But at -30°C no one should be outside for long. My poor husband was dreaming of skiing…

I have been fortunate to experience many different Cirque du Soleil shows. As a Montrealer, Cirque du Soleil holds a special place in my heart. To read more about my most personal experience with Cirque du Soleil, click here. Cirque du Soleil has come a long way from its original…