Family Traditions Continue at The CNE 2018

Family Traditions

On August 17th, 2018,  The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE ) returns for another year. We are excited to continue our family traditions by visiting. So many memories are made and it is part of the summer vacation that our daughter enjoys the best. There are certain things that just have to be done together that create family traditions. Last July Canada celebrated its 150th Birthday. The Canadian National Exhibition continued the celebrations. Various exhibits and signs highlighted Canadian history and all that is loved and cherished in our country. Visiting … Continue reading

Splash Pads Around the GTA – Staying Cool in the Heat

Splash pads

Summer’s here and as the temperature gets unbearable, head out to a park with pools or a splash pads to stay cool. We have a few local ones and on hot days we stay cool from the summer heat at the park, splashing in the water. If you live in or around Toronto, there are many places to cool down and splash around. It doesn’t matter where in the city you live in, there is a splash pad near you. These splash pads and pools tend to be free, so … Continue reading

6 Beaches to Visit – Road Trip Destinations 2-3 Hours from Toronto

Beaches to Visit

Summer is just about to begin and this year my daughter decided not to attend summer camp. Now we are trying to decide on things to make her summer full of adventures. When she was little she found a love for water and splashing around. We are looking at beaches to visit, ones we have not been to before as a family. We don’t want to spend our day driving so we need to find ones that are no more than 2-3 hours to get to. Beaches to Visit Lake Huron Sauble … Continue reading

Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto 2018 May 19-21

Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto

It is Saturday morning on this Victoria Day weekend in Toronto. While most are watching the Royal Wedding, I am planning our weekend. Today is a bit rainy and we hadn’t really made plans, so we are just staying close to our home. Sunday and Monday we will be tourists in Toronto making new memories on the unofficial start of summer. Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto Ontario Place – It’s On This Summer This weekend kicks off a summer of fun at Ontario Place and we will be joining in. … Continue reading

Riverdale Farm in Cabbagetown Toronto

Riverdale Farm

There are many sites and sounds to see and hear around Toronto. When the warmer weather finally arrives and you are looking for something fun to do with the family, why not head out to Riverdale Farm. While it is open all year long. it is nice to visit in late spring when the flowers are beginning to bloom. Riverdale Farm Take a walk through the gates of the farm and experience a bit of history following the 7.5 acres along a scenic route. The location was bought by the … Continue reading

How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation

Staycation

It’s the time of year when people start planning their vacations for the summer. While going on a vacation can have many benefits it can be extremely costly. Swap a costly vacation for an amazing staycation this year, and not only will you save money, but you may just be less stressed. How to Plan the Ultimate Staycation Set Ground Rules Too many people use a staycation as a chance to catch up on work, laundry, emails and household chores. Remember, this is not the time for that. In fact, … Continue reading