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…

During the process of cleaning out my clothes, shoes and bags, I came across a great initiative in my area, called Purse of Hope. There are a handful of boutiques and salons collecting gently used purses from the community to donate to our local women’s shelter. The idea is to…

This year, Halloween lands on a weekday and for young kids, many come to school with treats for their friends. I’m on the fence about that for a few reasons. First, you have to be very careful what you send to school as a treat; our school doesn’t really encourage…

Celebrate the spookiest day of the year with this DIY Halloween Potion drink. It’s creepily delicious, and oh-so-perfect for October 31st! Who remembers feeling fancy and super important the day they were allowed to have a Shirley Temple at a restaurant with their parents? I do! It was such a…

It’s that time of year when the season is changing and you are desperately holding on to the memory of sunny days, no homework, time by the pool and zero cares in the world. I know we all say “it’s nice to be back in a routine” but let’s face…

Make the most of your Pumpkinferno visit with my best tips and all the info on one of Canada’s biggest Halloween events! October means we will be taking a road trip back to Upper Canada Village to see Pumpkinferno! This has become a tradition for us as a family to…