Celebrate 150 Years – Free Events in Toronto on Canada Day

celebrate 150 years

We usually leave our plans for Canada Day as last minute since we can never decide on what to do. This year we want to celebrate 150 years with a day filled with fun family events and activities. There are so many celebrations and events to attend depending on what you are into. All events I have listed are family friendly and you can’t go wrong for a weekend of fun. Free Events to Celebrate 150 Years Looking for music, arts or a different taste for culture? Visit any of … Continue reading

Berry Explosion Muffins

Berry Explosion Muffins

There is always a debate in my house on which flavour of muffins I should make. I always want blueberry and my daughter wants chocolate chip. Although she does like blueberries, she just doesn’t like them in muffins. I wanted to use the frozen berries up in the freezer before I buy more since they just happen to be on sale this week. In my freezer, I had a few blueberries and half a bag of mixed berries, including blueberries. I decided to use just the cherries and blueberries to make … Continue reading

Victoria Day Weekend – Toronto Activities and Events – 2017

Victoria Day Weekend

It’s the start of Victoria Day weekend, the  “unofficially” kick off to the start of summer and all the fun and adventures it has to offer. As a child, my long weekends and every weekend throughout the summer was spent in Wasaga Beach, where we had a trailer. We experienced so much as children, camping, swimming and making memories. As a parent, I want the same for my child. While we don’t have a trailer to visit, we plan on making our own memories in everything we do. If you are … Continue reading

GMO vs ORGANIC – Please Don’t Tell Me What to Eat

There will always be a debate in the food industry. Who is right and who is wrong on the food we eat, all depends on what you believe. Please don’t push your beliefs on others, let them make the choice for themselves. GMO vs Organic is highly talked about for food choices in today’s society. The choice is purely your own, however, there are many misinformations and half truth’s about what is really in our food. I am only trying to show there is more information out there. Farmers, the government … Continue reading

Local Tourists – Out n About in Toronto

Local Tourists

My family and I travel within the city of Toronto and check out the local attractions around town. Since I live here I can go anytime to seek new adventures in this BIG City. We are the local tourists making memories in a city we love. I am a mom so I do try to find kid-friendly adventures, usually starting at a park so my daughter can play on the swings and slides. The Local Tourists When our daughter small, we would sometimes travel along some of the Toronto Bicycle paths. … Continue reading

Canada Celebrates 150 Years – It’s All Canadian from Coast to Coast and In Between

Canada Celebrates 150 years

On July 1, 1867, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia entered into Confederation. That’s why we celebrate Canada’s anniversary each year on July 1st.  In July, 2017 Canada celebrates 150 years and to help celebrate, I am listing some random information about the country I live in. There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada. While I haven’t visited anywhere in Canada  besides Ontario, one day I will make it to the East Coast, the West Coast and somewhere in between, Canada Celebrates 150 years Canadian Fun Festivals Celebration … Continue reading