This week’s Disney Almost or Wordless Wednesday (hosted by Focused On The Magic) theme is March. March is a busy month for many families in Canada because of March Break (Spring Break). Thousands, ok maybe millions, of people pass through the airport and cross the border looking for sunnier weather and some relaxation. We aren't travelling with our kids this … [Read more...]
Why I Love Cruising: Kerrie from Family, Food and Travel
My good friend Kerrie from Family, Food and Travel is guest posting today. I met her at a conference last year and was delighted to find out that not only is she a travel blogger, she also used to worked on a cruise ship! She shares a bit about her time on working on the ship and why she loves cruising. ***** In July 2006 I set off from my rural Ontario town to work on a … [Read more...]
Fireworks & Parades – Tips for Families at Disney World
Watching fireworks and parades are one of my family's favorite things to do at Walt Disney World. That being said our eldest shed a few tears during our last visit even though she had seen them several times before. Miss L is at the stage where loud noises and not knowing what to expect next is scary for her. Theme parks can be overwhelming for young children - there's … [Read more...]
Kids in Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum
We visited the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto (known to locals as the ROM) with our kids for the first time a few weekends ago. We didn't know what to expect as both my husband and I visited more than 20 years ago when we were in elementary school and we weren't sure if our kids would enjoy it. They absolutely LOVED it and have been requesting to visit again. About the … [Read more...]
Good Luck Foods for Chinese New Year
Now that we've learned a bit about Hong Kong and China (here and here), let's move onto food - one of my favourite topics! The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year in my family) is a time to feast and spend time with family. Food is a very important part of our celebrations and many dishes and foods are included because of their symbolic meaning - longevity, harmony, luck, … [Read more...]