Travel

This year I have realized my new and more frequent store of choice for all things has become Costco. For so many reasons, Costco is a place where I pick up in bulk (produce and other items) for my family. My wonderful friend and blogger colleague, Tanya Toledano of montrealmom.com…

Food Bloggers was created in 2011 and this year is the 3rd year of the Food Bloggers Conference. I am so excited it will take place in my hometown of Montreal. I’m attending even though I am not considered a full-fledged food blogger. But as the conference suggests, anyone who…

The concept is simple: if you want new customers and returning customers you must have excellent customer service. But in this day and age, even though it may seem to be a given, it doesn’t always work that way. You know what I’m talking about. The waiting on the line,…

I still remember the day. Anyone who was old enough to watch the news remembers. But instead of going into the details of what I experienced that day (absolutely nothing compared to many) I wanted to show you a few pictures of my visit to the beautiful memorial at Ground Zero…

I hear a lot about the benefits of yoga for adults, but just imagine if all those amazing benefits began at an early age. What would it change in the little person growing up? How would it help them, or even empower them? I spoke with my sister, Angela Chiarella,…

It’s kind of ridiculous, actually. You can’t help but laugh your head off when you hear the line-up for this year’s Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, currently taking place now until the 28th of July. Because it is just that good. The city is bursting with laughter for almost the…

So the news is out and I am so thrilled to announce that I am one of 15 chosen bloggers across Canada to participate as a #TeamTELUS Advocate! I’ve been sitting on this news for a while because there was a lot of preparing to do for this very first…

I have a serious question for you. Do you spa? It’s something I have not really done but will be, because I think it is really important. Hear me out. You might know some mamas that get their nails done on a regular basis. Their toes are perfectly pedicured long…

I remember when I was little, my mother would take me to the hair salon for a special moment with her. She would be so patient and understanding as I almost always would walk out of the hair salon, after she spent good money for my new haircut, only to…

If you were following along, last year I got to meet and interview Anthony “Buckets” Blakes of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. What a stand up guy he is. It was a great day hearing him talk to Montreal students about sports, and the bullying prevention outreach program they initiated…