Category Archives: Family

When you move out on your own or are heading off to college for the first time, there are some kitchen items that are essential. Save money by eating in and spend less time in the kitchen with microwave cooking. I love the microwave products for cooking in my apartment. It is too hot in the summer to have the oven on to make dinner. Microwave Cooking for College Dorms Many college dorms don’t allow ovens or hotplates for cooking. Microwaves are the perfect solution. There are many quick and … Continue reading →

It’s the time of the year when we spend most of our days outdoors. When heading out for the day, there will be certain items that you will need to have on hand. Read on for a list of summer essentials that you should have with you on outings. Summer Essentials – Must-Haves for Outdoor Activities When you are planning a day out and will be in the sun for most of the day, you need to be prepared. If you have kids it is important to have these summer … Continue reading →

My daughter likes all things witches and Magic, so when I found Just Add Magic on Prime Video, I knew she would love it. I added it to our list of shows to watch and began to watch a few each night after dinner. I try to find shows that I know my daughter will like, so while I am searching for new shows for my husband and me to watch, I also look for age-appropriate shows for her. While my daughter spends the majority of her time on YouTube or Netflix, … Continue reading →

On Saturday, April 27, we took our daughter and her friend to see the Mini Pop Kids 16 Take Flight Tour.  What I didn’t tell the girls was that we had VIP passes and they would get to meet the Mini Pop Kids. Mini Pop Kids is the multi-million selling & iTunes children chart topping album series from K-tel. First launched in the 1980’s, the original Minipops featured talented children (between the ages of 9-15) singing pops hits of the day. It went on to sell millions of albums in Australia, … Continue reading →

Have you ever been to a comedy club? I have been to a few over the years. There were also the late night TV programs, like An Evening at the Improv, Celebrity roasts and Comedy at Club 54. Over the years I have seen some pretty funny people, like Mike McDonald and Russell Peters way back in their earlier years. Below is a list of 5 Toronto Comedy Clubs that you can visit for a night of laughs. Some of the clubs provide a menu to buy food, however, selections are limited. I … Continue reading →

Where do you go and what do you do when you find yourself without your children for the day or night? For my husband and me, we don’t usually have date nights; it is usually family time. There are many places you can visit for dates. We needed to figure out what exactly we wanted to put on our list so we would be prepared at any time. Below is a list of Date Night ideas in Toronto. Occasionally, our daughter is out for the day or overnight for a … Continue reading →

There’s been a lot of talk about being frugal and being thrifty. Living frugally has also become a necessity for many of us. Let’s talk about what it means to be frugal, dispel some myths and misinformation and look at what it means to live frugally. What Does Being Frugal Mean Being Frugal Doesn’t Mean You’re Poor or Cheap There are two common misconceptions about frugality. The first is that people who live frugally are poor. It’s actually the opposite. People who live frugally are smart with their money and … Continue reading →

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Christmas isn’t about big presents and decorations. It also isn’t about cramming as many holiday activities and festivities in during the month of December as you possibly can. It isn’t about having the biggest Christmas party, or the biggest tree. Instead, Christmas is about spending time with loved ones, exchanging meaningful gifts, and enjoying each other’s company. And let’s not forget about the spiritual aspect of this High Holiday that often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of our … Continue reading →