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Category: Summer

Getting Aligned for road trips with Kal Tire #TooAlignOrNotToAlign #KnowBeforeYouGo #WhoDoYouDriveSafelyFor #TalkToKal #SummerRoadie

School is officially over and family vacations are to be had!  Do you love road trips as much as my family does? If so, I hope you got your alignment checked. The weather has been dreadful in Winnipeg.  We had one of the biggest snowfalls this winter in over a hundred years, followed by a lot of rain in the spring, more snow, and not-so-nice temperatures. We switched…

Sperry-Summer Edition!

I’m sharing my favourite picks from casual sneakers to the infamous Sperry boat shoes, plus many affordable choices for under $100 plus there’s a giveaway! Sperry offers a deep appreciation for the sea; Sperry embraces a classic, adventure-ready style with the Sperry men’s collection. Sperry carries must-have men’s footwear to help you achieve seaworthy style. Browse Sperry’s new…

Are your summer tires worn out? Check out these tips from Kal Tire. #KalTire #TalktoKal #KalMaintenance

Ah, it’s that season again.  It’s time to switch over those winter tires and plan this summer’s road trip. With warmer weather and the potential for reduced COVID-19 restrictions on the horizon, many Canadian drivers will be looking to hit the open road and safely explore their regions. For many drivers, that means getting back into a vehicle that’s been sitting idle…

End of summer fun & cruising into fall with Gobbler Flow Foldable scooters

The twins have been living it up as we’ve been out almost every day on our new Globber Flow Foldable scooters.  It’s been about 2 months of putting these scooters to the test.  Globber scooters were founded in 2014 by experts with more than 20 years of experience in the riding & scooter industry.  Globber has quickly established itself as a…

Bringing fun home with Hasbro for creative ways to keep kids learning & occupied #bringhomethefun

How is everyone doing?  How’s homeschooling going?  I’ll be honest, with us it’s been a struggle.  While getting some work done, I also like finding creative ways for my kids to learn and Hasbro has gifted us productive ideas to get innovative in the form of exercise, imagination play and to work on our spelling and reading. “In an…

Embracing rustic charm and beauty at Viamede Resort

  A couple of weeks ago we arrived at Viamede Resort.   A beautiful pet-friendly resort nestled around the beauty of Stoney Lake, 35 minutes from Peterborough and 2 hours away from Toronto.  Upon arriving, you go through a cute little town where you can stock up on your cottage essentials or just drive down Mount Julien Road and let Viamede do the cooking for you…

Classic Cocktail Dressing

I love a classic cocktail sauce or should I say dressing?  Serving shrimp and snacking on shrimp is my favourite dish to make when hosting get-togethers.  I also love vintage cookbooks and this recipe comes from the 60’s Better Home cookbook,  check it out and make it for your next party.  It’s better than the typical cocktail sauce you buy in…