From November 3rd – 10th a unique event is taking place in Kissimmee Florida; it’s the World Food Championships, and it just might be a foodies dream come true. The World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, yes , it’s a food sport! Champions of previous events from all over the world convene in the charming Celebration… View Post
Six. Only six shopping weekends left until Christmas! How long is my “must buy” list this year? About as long as my arm. With two teenagers in the house the need for fashion has understandably tripled! It seems every time we hit the mall one of us discovers just one more glorious sweater, a killer pair of boots, or a… View Post
How much does College cost? How much does University cost? The mere thought of one years worth of tuition is enough to make a parent break out into a cold sweat. The reality is, if you want your children to receive a post secondary education, you have to prepare for it! I’m the daughter of a banker. When I went… View Post
Life with a toddler has never been described as easy. Running errands with a toddler requires mad skill, unlimited patience and, frankly, a few tricks up your sleeves – just to survive. My dear daughters may be past the toddler phase but I remember well those shopping trips that ended in meltdowns because we had dropped a beloved toy on… View Post
Another Halloween has come and gone, and with each passing year the “holiday” morphs into something a little different for me. Way back in the day it was all costumes and parties, us University roomies looking as cute as possible, and hitting up the right parties. (and can I just say a big hallelujah there was no twitter, Facebook or… View Post
Walking the miles of white beaches. Hours spent splashing in the waves. New family jokes created in the pools. Treasured time together over real sit down meals (with killer views). No TV, no cell phones, no distractions. All in all, a week spent in paradise. It couldn’t get better than this. Until it did. An excursion on the Island Vibes… View Post
There are a few brands in my pantry that I consider “iconic”. At the top of that list: Bertolli Olive Oil. Renowned as the world’s leading brand of olive oil, the Bertolli tradition began in 1865 in Italy in the small town of Lucca. There, Francesco and Caterina Bertolli opened a trading shop underneath the family home, where they sold… View Post
Last month I had the the unique pleasure of attending Disney Social Media “On-the’Road”? On the road? What? Disney can make that magic travel? Oh yes it can! One magical day in Toronto provided me with a plethora of information that I have just been bursting to share! So without further ado, here’s an inside scoop on just some of… View Post
I thought I’d grown accustomed to dealing with my Mama guilt. From the moment you pee on that stick and the line pops up pink, you start wrestling with fleeting moments of Mama guilt. Oh I should be eating more broccoli. Did I drink red wine last week? I should not have stayed out so late, certainly if I am… View Post