Local Love

Are you looking for a more mature, alternative to clubbing in Montreal? This is the place, and it’s even better than the club scene. I feel it imperative to start this blog post with a very strong statement, and that is, I love dancing. When I went out with my…

Have you ever been to Stratford, Ontario? Nestled near the Avon River, Stratford is home to lovely, manicured landscapes with Victorian buildings, as well as a world-renown theater festival. In the town, there is a relaxed atmosphere with nods to all things theater. For students living in or around Ontario,…

Tidying up, decluttering, whatever you call it, the amount of stuff we have is taking over our homes and our minds. If you have not binge-watched the new Netflix series with expert Marie Kondo, one thing I can tell you is the one major influx of items across all families…

In the last few years, I have not had much time to attend local performances on my own. I used to go to musicals, shows, events and ballets often. I love the arts, and I love discovering new shows. So, when I do find something I think is family-friendly, I…

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…

Last year, Raffinalla and I teamed up to gift one lucky mama a pair of their amazing and comfortable leggings. We had so much fun with this giveaway that we’re doing it again, only this time Raffinalla wants to gift you their fantastic pants! (they are so popular they have…

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a holiday fashion event at a local gem, Lauri’s Boutique. Owner, Elizabeth Kehoe, has been in business for over 30 years but moved location less than two years ago. Her boutique is not just a clothing store, it’s an experience. Previously in…

This year, I wanted to write a post to spotlight some amazing businesses that are near me. I’m a big fan of supporting and purchasing from local businesses, especially women in business. That was the starting-off point for my charity, Shopping From The Heart. Listed below are great gifts for…

Back in April when I was preparing for Shopping From The Heart, I had a little chat with TELUS to secretly spotlight the star volunteers of my charity event. I was in the know with their #MillionHour initiative before it came out to the public, and I couldn’t think of…

Recently, I was invited to attend a special event at my local grocery store. You may have seen my post on social media about the getting-together of Tracy Moore, Chef Tom Filippou and Chef Martin Patenaude. The team have been going across Canada with President’s Choice as an initiative to…