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DIY Princess Tea Party

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Last August was my daughter’s 4th Birthday, she wanted to have a princess themed party. so that is what we gave her, a DIY Princess Tea Party. The tea party was my idea, but she loved the idea. I began browsing Pinterest for crafty decorating ideas and snacks to create a fabulous Tea Party for a little girl. I spent hours on Pinterest (which isn’t hard to do) pinning and pinning. When I finised searching, my hubby made some hand drawn Tea Pots and cup streamers, some pom pom flowers … Continue reading →

Canadian Facts – Nature and Wildlife in Canada

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On July 1, 1867, Canada joined the British North American colonies and formed the Dominion of Canada. The British North America Act of 1867, was celebrated in Toronto with the ringing of the bells at St James Catedral, with entertainment and fireworks afterwards. The British North America Act 1867 (now Constitution Act), United 3 colonies into a single country called Canada. Canada Day was originally called Dominion Day until it was renamed in 1982 as more and more referred to the day as Canada’s birthday creating what we now know … Continue reading →

Canadian Fun Facts

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Canada Day

Happy Canada Day – here are some Canadian fun facts about our incredible country!! You probably know that our national icon is the Beaver, Moose and Canadian goose. Our official languages are English and French and we have ‘Canadian Tire’ and colourful money, our $1. and $2. coins are called the loonie and toonie and gosh we love our Tim Horton Donuts and Coffee….but here are a few more facts you may not know…. 1) Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. However, its population density … Continue reading →

Summer Bucket List in Toronto 2015

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This summer there are a few things we would like to do. I have made a Summer Bucket list of kid friendly fun stuff to do in Toronto on a budget. If we had a vehicle, we would venture around Ontario and add a few more items to our list. For now we tour around the town in which we live, and why not, there is plenty to do! Our Summer Bucket List Visit Riverdale Farm Teaching our daughter to ride her bike swimming at the pool visit different splash … Continue reading →

Redpath Waterfront Festival – June 2015

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Redpath Waterfront Festival

Each year along the Harbourfront of Lake Ontario in Toronto, the Redpath Waterfront Festival happens. On Saturday we hopped on the subway and headed down to Union Station to catch the streetcar that would take us to Queens Quay to start our adventures at the festival. Redpath Waterfront Festival We began our adventure by the Queens Quay Terminal, which was basically in the middle of the festival and walked towards the Redpath Sugar Refinery. On our first stop, we were able to try some sugar cookies. Hubby did the 1 … Continue reading →

Where to Picnic in Toronto

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Picnic in Toronto

Summer is fast approaching and parents are busy preparing or looking for stuff to do and places to go with the kids during their vacation. Have you ever just wanted to stay close to home and not venture far? Why not pack up a lunch and head out and have a picnic in Toronto. Living in a big city, and not having a car, I am always looking for places close by. Some where there are no sounds of traffic and only the sweet sounds of nature. Well as close … Continue reading →

Sunsets – A Balcony View – WW

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Sunsets

We live on the 17th floor of our apartment building, we get to see some amazing sunsets each night. Each one is different and unique. It is something I look forward to each night when I am home. Sunsets – A Balcony View I have so many pictures of sunsets, these are just a few of my faves. My daytime sky pictures are pretty awesome too! Enjoy the nightly sunsets! Here are some more from San Diego

Summertime TV – 2015

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Summertime TV

Summer is fast approaching and with that brings a batch of new and returning TV show for the Summertime TV, that we have been waiting to watch. I know, who watches TV in the summer when there is so much more fun things to do. When I was growing up, there were no summertime TV shows returning, so we spent most of the time out doors. It wasn’t until about 5-10 years ago that during the summer a show we watched would have a summer special and eventually have new … Continue reading →