My family has taken a lot of vacations over the years, and discovered a lot of places to love. And one of the most fun-filled trips we ever took was to beautiful California. When people think of California, places like Hollywood, Silicon Valley and the Napa Valley wine region tend to spring to mind. But […]
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Halloumi Pesto Burger Recipe From Chef’s Plate
It’s no secret I love to cook. The kitchen is my happy place and there’s nothing better to me than experimenting to perfect a new dish, like these Tuna Salad Deviled Eggs. But I also have three boys, which means I usually have limited time to research and come up with new meal ideas. That’s […]
Top 5 New Toys for Fall For Kids of All Interests
When fall hits and colder temperatures start to keep my boys indoors a little more, I love finding some new toys that will encourage them to play creatively…preferably without a screen! And this year, with most kids having done months of online schooling, finding screen-free ways to engage little ones is even more important! Luckily, […]
5 Tips for Healthy Living in Your 30s for Women
When I reached my 30s some years ago, I was lucky to not notice too many changes in my body at first. But as I then reached my mid and late 30s, I was shocked by some of the changes taking place. My skin lost a lot of its youthful tone. I had a harder […]
Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child With Empowering Books and Movies
On October 11, the world celebrated the “International Day of the Girl Child.” The day was created by the United Nations near the end of 2011 as a way to raise awareness for girls’ rights and honour the unique challenges young girls face. I may be a mother to three energetic boys, but I still […]
Recipes
Amarula Cupcakes with White Chocolate Amarula Ganache and Whipped Cream
When I was in my early twenties, I spent a month in the late fall backpacking around South Africa and Swaziland. I fell in love with the country immediately and to this day, I dream of going back and showing my boys the beauty of the area. It was while I was in South Africa […]
Easy Bacon Egg Salad Wrap Lunch Recipe and World Egg Day Facts
Did you know October 11 is World Egg Day? While I personally think that any day is a great day to celebrate the perfectly balanced food that is the egg, World Egg Day is an additional reason for me to do some cooking with one of my all-time favourite ingredients! The humble egg may not […]
Reviews
Best Fun Face Masks Kids Will Want to Wear
At the start of the year, I never would have guessed that face masks would be such an essential just a few short months later. Yet today, I make sure to never leave on an errand without a mask packed in my purse. And as if that wasn’t enough, I also need a stock of […]
Help Kids Build STEM Skills and Beat Boredom with Allessimo Wooden Puzzles
With summer officially underway, I’m once again on a mission to find the best ways to get my boys away from video games and doing something constructive instead! At 14, 10 and almost 3, it can be hard to find activities that will entertain all three of them. Luckily, this year I found the perfect […]
