Many of you may not know this, but I am a total geek...and proud of it! Growing up, my middle brother and I collected comic books. We used to earn an allowance and our allowance money always went towards comic books and candy - in that order. As kids growing up in the 80s, watching Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of cereal in hand was a ritual for us. That was … [Read more...]
Why Great Wolf Lodge is the Perfect Family Vacation Destination! #GWLNiagara10
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Great Wolf Lodge #GWLNiagara10 sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. The drive from Manitoulin Island the Niagara Falls is a long one, but Little One is a super traveler and plane rides and road trips … [Read more...]
Genmaicha: Gen Mai Tea ~ Evoking Memories Through Flavours
I often find it incredible how a certain fragrance, taste, or even a song can evoke memories. Have you ever had that experience where a certain smell can transport you to a particular time in your life? My Dad said that genmaicha does that for him. Dad recently told me about how his Grandmother used to use the leftover rice from meals and roast the grains to use for making … [Read more...]
It’s the Little Things that Mean the Most
Great customer service starts from the ground up. I’ve partnered with TELUS, a company obsessed with improving customer service every day, to share stories of companies across Canada that are showing us how we can all expect more. To learn more about TELUS and how they are putting customers first, check out www.telus.com/expectmore When I think about my … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Should Use CIBC Foreign Cash Online #CIBCTravelCash
I was just thinking of the conversation on Twitter we had last week about CIBC Foreign Cash Online during the #CIBCTravelCash party. I posted about CIBC Foreign Cash Online here, but I must say that the Twitter party was an excellent way to engage with others and discuss the service offered! For those who travel often, I'm sure that being able to purchase foreign cash online … [Read more...]
CIBC Global Money Transfer & a #CIBCnofeeGMT Twitter Party
Sending money to loved ones overseas can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. In my experience, Birthday and Christmas cards from Canada often "get lost" in the mail because people think that we send money in cards to our family. My relatives sometimes tell me that they didn't receive our cards. It makes me sad because usually photos of Little One would be included in the … [Read more...]
CIBC Foreign Cash Online & #CIBCTravelCash Twitter Party
I've been banking with CIBC ever since I was old enough to open up my own bank account. I still remember the day my Mom brought me to CIBC to open up my first bank account! I've been a loyal CIBC customer since! Even though my closest branch is now a bit of a drive from Manitoulin Island, I still do my banking with CIBC. With online banking and e-deposits and e-transfers, … [Read more...]
Thinking about my culinary roots with TVO’s The Food Chain: Girl Eat World
Some of my earliest memories involved spending lots of time in my grandparents' kitchen, observing them prepare food from their culture. Back then, it wasn't food from their culture -- it was soul food. It was food that nourished our family and brought loved ones together. When I think about food, and its important role it plays, it is not just for sustenance, but there … [Read more...]
Hiking Trails on Manitoulin Island #woodsexplorer
Did you know that the Trans Canada Trail is the world's longest network of recreational trails? When fully connected, the Trail will stretch 23,000 kilometres (14,000 mi) from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. More than 16,800 kilometres (10,400 mi) of trail are currently usable, making it approximately 75% complete in 2014. Two hundred forty gaps totaling 6,200 … [Read more...]
Creating Childhood Memories through Camping
Some of my fondest memories come from time spent camping with my family. Growing up, my family went camping every Summer. It wasn't just my parents, brothers and me, but our entire family! My uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends, grandparents and other extended family relations would all embark on an epic camping trip each year. My memories of our family camping trips … [Read more...]
TELUS US Easy Roam™ Makes Staying Connected When Traveling to the US A Breeze! #TeamTELUS
One of the things that used to stress me out a lot was roaming fees and going over my data when traveling south of the border. Back in the day (okay, circa 1998), roaming fees and air-time were two things that caused me a lot of stress and made me use my cell phone sparingly. In the past few years, I've had to go to the U.S. for several work-related events. My mobile device … [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...]
Sunwing is in search of their new Kidcation Tester!
My very first time on an airplane was when I was an infant. My parents brought me to Trinidad and Tobago so my Dad could spend time helping out at my grandparents' shop in Trinidad. That was the first of many, many plane rides for me. International travel is something my family holds close to our hearts. I thank my parents for sharing the love of travel with us and for … [Read more...]
Dalvay by the Sea #PEI #travel
“Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables That quote has always made me think of how blessed we are to be able to soak in the beauty of the sea and how fortunate we are to live in a country as … [Read more...]
Disney World & Family Time
Our Disney story began a few years ago, when Little One was a pint-sized tot, totally in awe of all things Disney. A friend gave her Wall-E and a family gave her UP. The rest was history...or, just the beginning! Soon after, Little One just had to collect as many Disney DVDs as possible. She also REALLY wanted to go to Disney World. We discovered that though at three … [Read more...]