After learning more about G Adventures through their work with the Planeterra Foundation, I started checking out trips on their website. I love the idea of family adventure travel and can’t wait to go on some with my two. Right now you can take advantage of a great family travel deal with G Adventures. G Adventures believes that just because you had kids, your adventure traveling days do not need to be over. Offering trips for families with kids 4 and up, the company promises age appropriate activities, education and most importantly safety. Book between now and June 30th, 2014 and you ca ..read more

I am a mom who has never taken a single photography lesson. Until recently I relied heavily on my iPhone for taking photos of my children. I now look back at those photos and realize that the pictures aren’t very good and sadly I’ve lost most of them. Moreover, those pictures could have adorned my wall now. However, not all hope is lost! Thanks to the magic of Facebook and Instagram, I have been able to download some of the photos, but the quality isn’t great. With every iPhone lost or dropped in water, sadly a lot of great photos have also been destroyed. These would have been perfect for Ins ..read more

As a Torontonian and a Beacher, I always love to show people around my neighborhood. Around this time of year, I also like to tell you what the best restaurants are for people checking out the neighborhood now that the weather is nice. So without further ado here are the best restaurants in Toronto Beaches for Summer 2015. Best Restaurants in Toronto Beaches 2015 Best Foodie Brunch: Hog Town Smoke Hog Town Smoke opened in the Beaches last year bringing a new vibe and great food to this neighbourhood. The Southern Brunch on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm is a foodie’s dream. The deep fried poached ..read more

We have been in Hawaii almost two weeks and have assembled a few more tips for budgeting travel in the US while the value of the dollar is down which apply whether or not you are traveling with kids. Here’s what you need to know. Invest in a Sell Off Vacations Travel FX Card The reality is that the Canadian dollar fluctuates. I have spent the last two weeks trying to figure out how much an American dollar really costs. Using the Sell-Off-Vacations Travel FX Card gives you the benefit of knowing exactly what every dollar is costing you. Pre-load at home or on-the-go with US currency and know th ..read more

Only an hour and 30-minute drive from Vancouver, lies the town of Whistler, British Columbia. Home to Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort, it’s the ultimate destination for families year-round. If you did have plans to go Skiing there then you might need to plan ahead and ensure that you have things such as ski rentals and ski clothes rental planned out in advance to ensure an easy and potentially comfortable experience. The village welcomes kids with a large playground, many family-friendly restaurants, and an incredible number of age-appropriate activities. Here is what you need to know to book an ..read more

I’ve spent a lot of time in hotels. Most of my friends would say I am slightly obsessed with them. They haven’t all been luxury spots but for the most part I like to stay at really nice hotels. I think the reason is two fold. The first being that since I lost my mother, I like that really nice hotels know how to take care of me in a way that I am missing. Secondly, I like incredibly nice pools which tend to be found in the luxury hotel market. I often review these hotels but this review is a little bit different. You see the Four Seasons Orlando is more than just a really nice hotel, it may be ..read more

With many families across the globe staying home these days, it is easy to miss traveling. There are few places I miss more than Beaches Resorts. With locations in Jamaica and on the shores of the bright blue waters of the Turks and Caicos, it is not hard to spend the day dreaming of waterslides, Sesame Street friends and of course cocktails. Luckily, our friends at Beaches Resorts are sharing recipes for the most popular cocktails at Beaches. Ready for a summer drink for the whole family? Simply omit the alcohol to turn these cocktails into delicious mocktails! 1. Dirty Banana Loved by gues ..read more

While many people researching a trip to Alberta focus on Banff National Park, there are plenty of other outdoor locations and adventures to explore. I highly recommend losing the crowds and finding yourself in Southwestern Alberta. Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip and 6 amazing things to do Waterton National Park and Crowsnest Pass. 3 Amazing Things to do in Crowsnest Pass Made up of 5 mining communities, Crowsnest Pass offers plenty of outdoor adventures and the opportunity to learn about Alberta’s mining history. Crowsnest Pass served as a center for rum-running during the proh ..read more

This past weekend, we headed to Banff National Park to try out the best of Banff for tweens and teens and found plenty of adventure and a perfect place to stay. Now is the opportune time to re-experience Banff with stay + play deals that have never been seen before. Families in need of a staycation and looking for a quick getaway to Banff National Park will want to take advantage of the current Mountain Adventurers Wanted deals from Banff Lodging Co. Check out our 2 day Banff itinerary for families with tweens and teens and read on to find out how you can save on hotels and activities! Where t ..read more

After spending the summer traveling closer to home, I wanted to share my favorite add-on to my traveling gear. In early Spring, I picked up a new travel bag from Knack and was worried once COVID hit that I would get no use out of it. Turns out I was wrong. Here’s what you need to know about this unique travel bag. Expandable Knack Bag for Travel While I don’t do a lot of product reviews, I was intrigued when Knack reach out to me to try out their Knack expandable travel bag. As a mom on the go traveling alone with two kids, I loved the idea of it. The concept behind the Knack bag is that you c ..read more