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First Update From Tanzania
We don’t get to talk to Brigette until the day she lands back in Toronto from Tanzania to catch her connecting flight home to Calgary. And if you’re keeping track, that’s a looooong time from now. August 5th to be exact. However, the wonderful people at MEtoWE send the families of all participants frequent updates and some pictures to help … Continue reading
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The Hardest Part Of Parenting Is Letting Them Go
7 months of fundraising, prepping, packing and planning and at 12:35am on Thursday July 20, 2017, Brigette left for Tanzania. Not only is this her first solo flight but it will be the farthest she has ever traveled. People are shocked that we didn’t hesitate one second when she asked us to go on this trip. But I have to … Continue reading
10 Ways To Use A Trampoline Other Than Jumping
The lazy days of summer have arrived. The kids have decompressed from school and the weather is warm and the boredom has set in. How is it possible that 4 kids, 1 dog, 2 acres, 5 scooters, 4 bikes, 1 Springfree trampoline and zero homework can result in the words, “we have nothing to do”. It’s ok, take a deep … Continue reading
2017 Ford Raptor Supercrew: A Pickup Truck With Personality
There seems to be a stereotype going around that women don’t like to drive big trucks. I’m here to break that stereotype into little tiny pieces as I drive over it with this gigantic Ford Raptor Supercrew! I spent a week riding around town, and my little acreage and found that the 2017 Ford Raptor Supercrew is a pickup truck … Continue reading
11 Shows To Watch On Netflix to Celebrate Canada 150
July 1st, 2017 marks the 150th birthday of Canada. To celebrate I’ve put together a list of 11 shows to watch on Netflix to Celebrate Canada 150. Some titles are set in Canada, some are filmed in Canada and 1 stars a couple of Canadian boys traveling the world. Strange Empire Set along the Alberta-Montana boarder this Canadian inspired series … Continue reading
2017 Lincoln MKX: Luxury SUV Of The Future
Spending a week in the 2017 Lincoln MKX was the first time I’d ever been in a Lincoln much less drive one. It was a surprise and a treat to check out a whole new brand in the auto market for me. Without a doubt, the 2017 Lincoln MKX is a luxury SUV of the future. Based on the Ford … Continue reading
My Last Day At The Tom Baker Cancer Centre Is Bittersweet
I started this journey in September 2010. 6 and a half years later,my last day at the Tom Baker cancer centre is bittersweet. Well, more sweet than bitter, obviously. I noticed an abnormally large lump in my left axilla (armpit, in non medical terms) and presented it to my family doctor for investigation. She sent me for an ultrasound and … Continue reading
2018 Chevrolet Equinox: Built For Road Trips
Grab a friend or two, pack your bags and throw a dart at the map. I recently got the chance to test out the brand new, updated Equinox and drive it around Niagara, Ontario. It was love at first sight. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, built for road trips and school drop offs. 2018 marks the third generation of the Chevrolet … Continue reading
The Perfect Road Trip Thru The Niagara Region
Niagara, Ontario is in my Canadian back yard and has always been on my list of must-see places and for my 40th birthday I was lucky enough to see it. Chevrolet Canada invited me to test out the all newly re-designed Equinox and together, we had the perfect road trip thru the Niagara region.The Niagara region is a short 1 … Continue reading
Retro Summer Road Trip Downloads For The Kids On Netflix
School is almost out! Plans are made. Camp sites are booked. Routes are marked. As I was planning my upcoming summer vacation I started to wax nostalgic. Long summer nights laying on sleeping bags, eating chips and watching summer movies with my family or a friend sleepover. I was thrilled to see that some of my retro faves are on … Continue reading
