Heading to New York anytime soon? There’s no shortage of cool things to see and do in the Big Apple but one of the newest? The Amazon Books store in Columbus Circle. With existing stores in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington), this is the seventh physical store the online retail giant has opened (with […] Read more…
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How to Have a Stylish Summer Staycation
For many people, summer is the time to take a vacation. It’s when the kids are out of school and the weather is good. But it’s also the time that everyone else is taking vacation, meaning hotels, airports and popular destinations are teeming with tourists and prices for everything are inflated. Me? Summer is the […] Read more…
Anne With an E Comes to Netflix
When I was around eight years old, my mom and I traveled to Prince Edward Island for an unforgettable journey that has stayed with me my whole life. Just the two of us, exploring the beauty of the island and getting intimately acquainted with the always friendly, often gossipy and sometimes meddlesome locals. And we […] Read more…
DockATot Review: The Perfect Portable Bed For Babies
Now that I’m a new mom, I’m (slowly) learning about all the ways to make family travel more manageable. I recently wrote about the Scandinavian brand Stokke (the luxurious car seat and stroller system designed in Norway) and now, I’m all about another Scandinavian brand: DockATot. Designed in Sweden, DockATot is a safe, snug and […] Read more…
Best Books List: 20 Books I Could Read Over and Over Again
When we travel, we all have certain essentials that we just can’t leave home without. Way at the top of my list, alongside my passport and my iPhone is my eReader. I just can’t be without a book … ever. The morning we were leaving for our honeymoon, while my husband and I dashed around, […] Read more…
Review: Stokke Car Seat and Stroller Travel System
When I heard the good news that my husband Johnny Jet and I were expecting our first child last year, I couldn’t have been happier and like most new moms, my brain went into overdrive, trying to figure out all the things I’d need to get our home ready for our new addition. The truth […] Read more…
How to Frame Your Vacation Photos
My husband likes to joke that when he first met me on a press trip to the Delray Beach Marriott in Florida, I had brought a big ol’ steam trunk for the four-day journey. Hardy har har. But I will admit that I had an oversized suitcase and way too many shoes. I quickly learned […] Read more…
Best Date Night Restaurants in Toronto
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…
17 Essentials for New Moms
As a new mom, there’s a lot of information to sift through. From learning everything there is to know about caring for your newborn to determining what gear you need and what you can do without, there’s great potential for information overload. Don’t get overwhelmed! I’ve spent hours researching products to find what I need […] Read more…
Explore Los Angeles … Like a Celebrity
Got 48 hours to spend exploring Los Angeles? Want to get a taste of celebrity life? Here are 10 things to do. Read more…