I’ve been doing travel ALL WRONG! And you probably have too. I recently came to an epiphany and realized quickly that I’ve been packing wrong my whole life. Here are 7 packing tips from an airline baggage agent that will change how you travel. Do NOT over pack. Just because an airline has a maximum… Continue reading 7 Packing Tips From An Airline Baggage Agent
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How I Won A Trip To Tahiti
I’ve never thought of myself as being a ‘lucky’ person but perhaps I am. When I tell people that I went to Tahiti, the first thing people say is, “ooooohhhhh”. When I tell them I won the trip they say, “HOW?” So, I figure I should probably tell the story here. This is how I… Continue reading How I Won A Trip To Tahiti
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… Continue reading Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta
Holiday Travel Survival Guide
I can’t believe we’re already talking about the holidays. If you’re reading this, that means you’re heading out for some sort of holiday travel. I hope you’re going somewhere hot and beachy, oh please take me too. But if you’re driving 6 hours to the in-laws for some turkey, I’ve rounded up your Holiday Travel… Continue reading Holiday Travel Survival Guide
Where Can You Get The Best Burger Across 5 States?
I was recently in Houston, Texas for a charity event and had the honour of putting this burger in my mouth. Honour! For real! So if you’re asking yourself, where can you get the best burger across 5 states? I’m here to tell you, it’s HopDoddy Burger Bar!HopDoddy was a food sponsor at the 10th… Continue reading Where Can You Get The Best Burger Across 5 States?
Third Update From Tanzania
OK, this, the third update from Tanzania, made me a bit teary. What a huge few days the group has had. This update arrived early in the morning on July 28, 2017. Jambo Jambo! We have realized that we are almost halfway through our trip and have said many times that we don’t want… Continue reading Third Update From Tanzania
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… Continue reading The Hardest Part Of Parenting Is Letting Them Go
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… Continue reading The Perfect Road Trip Thru The Niagara Region
ME To WE Is Taking My Kid To Africa
As a parent, my goal is to raise strong independent girls who will one day change the world. I just didn’t expect it to happen so darn fast. Last week Brigette (13) came home from school and said that she had a presentation from the ME to WE people about the WE Movement and some… Continue reading ME To WE Is Taking My Kid To Africa
How To Rock A Girls Weekend In Canmore
I really needed a girls weekend away. I can’t even tell you how important it is for me to step away from my life, my kids, my to-do list and just spend some quality time with friends. So that’s what I did. 13 friends. 5 condos. 2 nights. 100’s of laughs. This is how to… Continue reading How To Rock A Girls Weekend In Canmore