February 19, 2015 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year - this year we're celebrating the Year of the Sheep and my family is preparing to celebrate at home like we normally do. The crowds at the restaurants are just too crazy to deal with. If you've ever been to a Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year party you know that it is centred around food and … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Spring is here! Well, that's what it says on the calendar even though the temperatures in Toronto don't really reflect it. I'm glad though that the snow is almost all melted and there's a bit of green on trees and the ground. Last year I visited Epcot on my own and shared a few tips for visitors heading to the International Flower & Garden Festival. I've updated the post … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Suitcases & Bags Organized
If you travel with your kids you already know that preparing for a trip requires a lot of organization. With one of the busiest travel seasons coming up (Spring Break), families not only have to figure out how to stay sane in a crowded airport or a long lineup at the border but also have to manage packing all the essentials into a suitcase without incurring additional … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Benihana in Orlando, Florida
Our most recent Disney cruise found us staying at a non Disney owned property for the first time. We had a full kitchen, two bedrooms and a washer and dryer in our suite. We got to Floridays Resort in the early afternoon and were too tired to cook dinner so we decided to splurge and headed to Benihana on International Drive for some teppanyaki. Benihana Orlando on … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Key West Conch Fritters in Key West, Florida
A few weeks ago I shared some of my family's favourite sweet treats in Key West, Florida. I'm back with another Good Eats in Key West recommendation and this time it's seafood. Known as the Conch Republic, Key West is a popular port of call for many cruises including the 5 night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Wonder. So naturally along with key lime pie, we had to … [Read more...]