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2018 GMC Terrain: Road Trip Ready SUV
When a friend turns 40 and pulls together a dozen or so fabulous friends for a weekend in the mountains of British Columbia, you pack up a 2018 GMC Terrain and hit the road. The 2018 GMC Terrain is a road trip ready SUV, here’s what you need to know. After driving the GMC Acadia 2 years ago, I was … Continue reading
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The Biggest Movie Screen In North America
Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. The small town of Enderby, BC (population 2964) is nestled between Mara Lake and Vernon, south of the Trans Canada Highway. Most people don’t notice they’re driving thru it, much less stop and see any of the sites Enderby has to offer. Fun Fact: Enderby is home to the biggest movie screen in North … Continue reading
Safety Features of a Springfree Trampoline
Summer break is here! I’m so happy the kids are out of school and we can all sleep in. To kick off the summer and to celebrate the upcoming Canada Day, I’m sharing my latest video in partnership with Springfree Trampolines. Check out my review on the Safety Features of a Springfree Trampoline. I admit, we had way too much … Continue reading
Blender Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
I’m always looking for quick, last minute ideas for dinner that don’t involve defrosting meat. I combined my love of butternut squash soup and mac and cheese to create this blender butternut squash mac and cheese. Even my fussiest of kids likes it (with a healthy dose of ketchup). Butternut squash has a creamy taste and texture that isn’t over … Continue reading
Fence and Post is Worth The Drive To Cochrane For A Rustic Upscale Experience
This year marks my 41st birthday and in my wiser years, I have grown to love quality time with my friends rather than physical gifts. 2 of my favourite people took me for lunch at a little gem in Cochrane, Alberta. Fence and Post is a rustic upscale restaurant right in the heart of Cochrane (next to the famous ice … Continue reading
Water And Wellness What To Expect At The New Nordic Spa In Kananaskis
Sometimes you don’t realize how badly you need a spa until you’re in the spa. I got the chance to check out the brand new (almost finished) Nordic Spa and I’m here to give you the low down. It’s all about water and wellness here’s what to expect at the new Nordic Spa in Kananaskis.The Nordic Spa is a brand … Continue reading
Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a whole lot of experience with vegan or vegetarian restaurants in general but I can definitely rate a restaurant on whether it has ok food, good food or great food. Nourish Bistro has great food and is my pick for Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta. On a recent trip … Continue reading
Easy Royal Icing
Everything I know about baking comes from the expertise of my Auntie Lisa. We made 300 cookies and decorated them with royal icing, which pretty much means I’m an expert. So now that you’ve made some of the best cookies for cut outs, let’s talk icing. Royal icing is very versatile. It’s pure white and dries hard. Icing is a … Continue reading
Best Cookies For Cut Outs
People often think that the best recipe to use for cut out cookies is a sugar cookie. And yes, in a lot of cases, sugar cookies are great for shapes and cutting. I recently helped my daughter with a fund raiser to help with her trip to Tanzania with ME to WE by making 300 cookies and iced each one … Continue reading
What To Watch On Netflix In 2018
I am a total fangirl when it comes to Netflix. No lie there. I look forward to new titles and finding hidden gems. There are a lot of new things coming out in 2018. I’ve got my list of What to Watch on Netflix in 2018 for the whole family. Something for the kids. My (almost) 10 year old twins … Continue reading
