Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with Fern Resort. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. For the past few years, I've been seeing posts on social media about Fern Resort, and I always wondered if the resort would live up to all the accolades it has received. We recently had the opportunity to stay at Fern Resort, and I can … [Read more...]
Buoys Eatery – A Manitoulin Gem
Back in 2004, I left Toronto and moved to an island in the middle of Lake Huron. Never would I have guessed back then that I would make so many meaningful connections with people on all ends of the island. One of those special connections is with Buoys Eatery in Gore Bay. I'm the person who went to Singapore because I wanted real Singapore noodles and so I could say I had … [Read more...]
Buoys Eatery #Manitoulin
Most people may not know that Manitoulin Island, though considered by many a small island, isn't exactly that small! Its area is actually 2,766 km2 (1,068 sq mi). It can take us two hours to drive from one end of the Island to the other! We live on the south end of the Island and it takes us two hours to get to most western tip! Meldrum Bay is the furthest from where we … [Read more...]
Main Street Cafe in Kagawong #Manitoulin Island
There is a very special place on Manitoulin Island that captures the hearts of those who visit. Kagawong is a stunning jewel nestled between the cliffs of Mudge Bay. The view is spectacular and there are always adventures to be had. Whether it be walk on the trails or a dip in the water, or hanging out at the Bridal Veil Falls and then going to the Chocolate Works for a … [Read more...]
Falls Avenue Resort: A Family Vacation to Remember! + A Giveaway! #LikeNowhereElse
Being a farming family, we don't get to travel much for pleasure very often. The farm cannot go unattended. The animals are always up to something. I also suspect that Murphy's Law has made it so that whenever we do go away, we can expect the unexpected...like our cattle getting out onto the highway or my mother-in-law's basement flooding. You know...all the fun stuff. We … [Read more...]
My Date with @CCSweetTables
While in Toronto for the BlackBerry10 Launch Event and other important gatherings, I got to have a lunch date with @CCSweetTables. If you haven't seen Candy Coated's work, get thee to their website now! The business is run by Heather and Kelly. I haven't met Heather yet, but am friends with Kelly. She adds magic to any party with her beautiful edible creations. The woman is a … [Read more...]
Mandarin Restaurant – Family Friendly Experience
Last week, Hubby and Little One drove down to Toronto to meet me after the P&G event I participated in. I felt a little badly that we cancelled Little One's birthday party because I was away. Luckily for us, we were given the opportunity to celebrate at the Mandarin!When I lived in the GTA, the Mandarin was one of my favourite restaurants. I loved the variety of different … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – The Island Chill
I remember when I was in my late teens/early twenties, being vegetarian wasn't as easy as it is today. Not many restaurants catered to vegetarians or had many (or any!) vegetarian options on the menu. Back then, whenever I dined out with friends, I'd end up eating a baked potato and a salad. Every time.Have I ever told you about the time I asked if I could have soy milk and … [Read more...]
Weekends, Friends, and Other Good Stuff
When my lovely friend, AwesomeGal said she would be in my 'hood, naturally we had to plan a visit! AwesomeGal and I worked at the same school in Toronto TEN years ago! Whoa. That makes me feel really old! AwesomeGal was the Activities Coordinator and I was an English teacher at the school. We've kept in touch ever since I left Toronto. We have been trying to meet up over the … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 15: Her First Time
...on a weekend getaway with Grandma (Lola) and Mommy!A few weekends ago, Little One and I went on a mini "trip" with my Mom. We spent the night at a hotel in the "closest big city" to us. We did our Christmas shopping, ate at some really great restaurants, and had some good Toddler-Grandma-Mommy bonding time.This was Little One's first time sleeping in a hotel! Little One … [Read more...]
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Check this out!!! Enter to win a free meal at Lake Huron Fish & Chips Co.!!! … [Read more...]
Choco-Latte Fest 2010
Last night, I went out with the girls and attended a chocolate and coffee tasting session. Click here to check it out! :)It was sooooo much fun!!! … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Dim Sum
Growing up, my family and I always looked forward to Dim Sum on Sundays. Dim Sum was a special treat for us. It wasn't something we did too often.Now that I live on an island that is far away from Chinese restaurants (with the exception of a few "Chinese" restaurants that aren't really Chinese, but "Canadian-Chinese"), I sometimes crave Chinese Dim Sum. **By Canadian-Chinese, I … [Read more...]
I Don’t Want to Blink
...because it feels like I just blinked and all of a sudden my baby girl is almost a year old! Little One turned ten months old today. TEN MONTHS OLD! That's almost a year old!The above photo was taken this morning. It's her ten month photo with Moo! Remember how tiny she was in her first photo with Moo?She was three months old here, but was supposed to be a newborn since she … [Read more...]
Beach Bums
Having MiddleBro, my SIL, my twin nieces, my nephew, and BabyBro on the Island is such a treat. It is so rare for us to all be in one place together. These family gatherings are always so very special to me.Gadget Girl and I took Kenny for the afternoon. Where did we go? Seriously, people. Need you ask?!?! We went to The Chocolate Works, of course!!! Being Kenny's Auntie C … [Read more...]