My father worked in agriculture so our family moved around rural Ontario a lot before settling in Mississauga, where I spent most of my childhood. I’ve always loved my home province – safe, friendly and bursting with natural beauty. Despite moving frequently and experiencing many small towns across Ontario, there’s so much more to explore, […] Read more…
This year marks Canada’s 151st birthday and as a proud Canadian, I’m ready to celebrate! Canada means everything to me – it’s a land of peace, kindness and opportunity that every day, I’m grateful to be a citizen of. Read more…
For 10 years, my husband Johnny Jet and I have traveled the world together. And when we learned that we were expecting our first child, that didn’t slow us down much. But towards the end of my pregnancy and during the first eight months of new parenthood, we stayed put. No packing our bags, no […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you’re looking for the perfect romantic corner table for you and your someone special, look no further than this list of suggestions from Toronto-based bloggers who know the city inside out. From new Toronto hotspots to tried and true favourites you’ll love returning to over and over, […] Read more…
One of my favourite things to do is stay at a hotel. I really do love it. The king size bed. The big fluffy robes. The good night chocolates. Not having to make my bed in the morning. There’s something so totally decadent about a luxury hotel and the Four Seasons Toronto was the perfect place […] Read more…
When I travel, it’s almost always with carry-on only. You know what that means … there’s no room to bring home any shopping! But I’m okay with that. My most cherished souvenirs have never been trinkets or tchotchkes. They have always been my memories. And sometimes, you don’t need to head to far-flung corners of […] Read more…
Christmas is hands-down my favourite holiday. I love the festive feeling that fills the streets of Toronto as we descend into winter and into the most wonderful time of the year! And when it comes to Christmas shopping destinations, the Manulife Centre at Bay and Bloor is one of my favourites in the city. Ideally […] Read more…
Since summer is so short lived here in Toronto, it can often be difficult to say goodbye. We always want to hold on to those bright, sunshiney days just a little bit longer. But instead of looking at October as a sure sign that summer is over, I prefer to look at it as the […] Read more…
Right after I graduated from Ryerson University, I landed my first job at a PR firm on Bay Street in downtown Toronto. I moved from my student apartment into a more grown-up space, right in the heart of the city on Charles Street, around Bay and Bloor. My new home was across the street from […] Read more…
Over the past eight years, I’ve had the good fortune of traveling more than I ever thought possible. My husband and I have travelled to over 50 countries as a couple and there’s still so much world yet to see! Being frequent travellers, we’ve learned a lot about how to make travel easier and less […] Read more…