This week, CBC Ottawa has been doing a series on savvy spenders, featuring ways to save on your groceries and on your clothing budget. And today, they’ll be airing a segment on free activities for families in Ottawa — featuring me and the…

Great family fun in Surrey.  Go on a train ride and meet up with Santa.    Go early, as rumor has it this Santa likes to tip his drink while the train is getting boarded.  You be the judge. Meet Santa Claus When December 3, 2011 – January…

The first big pre-holidays Toys “R” Us flier came out this week, and my kids wasted no time in cutting out pictures and pasting them on their Christmas wish lists. When I remark on the cost of a couple of their wishes (“wow, that Lego is $170”),..

There is no better way to get into the holiday season than a parade.  Come on out and see Santa and so many others bring in Christmas 2011.  I will be tweeting as the parade is on so be sure to follow me on twitter and I can let you know exactly what…

The first big pre-holidays Toys “R” Us flier came out this week, and my kids wasted no time in cutting out pictures and pasting them on their Christmas wish lists. When I remark on the cost of a couple of their wishes (“wow, that Lego is $170”),..

I came across this recipe and thought I would like to share it with you lovely mom’s. This would be fun to make with the kids, they can add there own topping. Makes 4 Servings 2 large pocket less pitas 2 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoons.

With the calendar page flipped to November we can finally start thinking about the holidays. First up, Thanksgiving. For many this marks the start of a turbulent time of year when thinking about weight and calories overshadows the meaning of the season…