Happy Canada Day everyone!  What do you have planned for today?  Yes, this year is going to be a bit different from other years but it’s sunny and beautiful out, and we are going to make the most of it and celebrate!  Before we head out for a little social distancing visit with the grandparents, I’m whipping up a batch of my Canada Day Sangria so it’s chilled and ready for tonight! It’s filled with fresh Canadian grown fruit, maple syrup, Canadian wine, apple cider and some good old Canadian whiskey!!   Canada Day Sangria Recipe Ingredients 1 bottle good chilled red Canadian wine, I like to use a Pinot…

As my kids like to say, “Wait, what”???  Canada Day is just a week away – what are your plans this year?  Admittedly this year is going to be a bit different because many of us across Canada are still social distancing while things slowly start to re-open.  Unfortunately this year we won’t be throwing our usual epic party with all of our friends and family but we’ve decided that’s not going to stop us from celebrating our super amazing country. So we’re throwing the ultimate stay at home Canada Day party – just for us!  I always try and make the most of things so we’re going to have…

I can’t believe that Christmas is less than a week away, can you?  While the shopping is pretty much done, the presents are slowly getting wrapped and we even have fancy outfits for everyone, the real fun at least for me anyways starts now!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year and while I love to plan and throw Christmas parties, this is actually my first year ever hosting the whole family for Christmas dinner and I am so excited!  You see I’ve wanted to host Christmas dinner for like forever, but it’s always been tradition to go to my parents.  And this year my mom actually suggested it…

Happy Friday everyone! What’s everyone up to this long weekend?  Like us I bet a lot of you are doing some entertaining.  It’s so amazing when you can just enjoy the great weather and take it all outdoors!  I love everything about summer and love entertaining in the summertime!  Who am I kidding, I love to entertain any time of the year, but it just seems a lot more fun in the summer.  Could be the sun, the heat, and just how easy everything seems to be in the summer.  Like summer entertaining – it just seems less complicated.  Everything is so much easier, laid back and carefree in the summertime.…

Happy Friday everyone!  Who else is excited it’s the weekend!?  And it’s summer too so double yay!  It was such a gorgeous day here in Toronto – sunny, bright and hot!  And we spent it with a bunch of kids for our Mom’s Awesome Summer Camp Day!  This week’s theme was Lego camp and we challenged the kids to build a paradise island out of Lego! After a busy week and busy day with lots of loud kids, I decided I needed a little paradise island myself tonight!   Havana Nights anyone?  I’m thinking this beautiful hot weather is not only perfect but is calling for a refreshing cocktail!  While I’m…

Who’s ready for the long weekend?  I know I am!  Our super amazing country is turning 152, so what better reason than to celebrate by throwing the ultimate Canada Day party!  If you’re planning on having a party, I bet you want it to be easy, stress-free and fun for everyone, including yourself!  Well I’ve got some tips to help you throw an epic Canada Day party in just 1-2-3!   The Decorations The theme is pretty much all set for you so go with it and set the mood and tone for a fun-filled Canadiana party!  It’s summer, so take the party outdoors and decorate your backyard for one…

Hey everyone! Who else can’t wait for the weekend!?  We’ve got a busy one ahead of us – fun fair, my husband’s birthday was a couple days ago, my daughter’s birthday is tomorrow and our anniversary is on Sunday too!  Lot’s of celebrating going around! We’ve got a lot going on but let’s focus on tonight!  It’s Strawberry season! And I’m super excited to be taking the kids to their school fun fair, the Strawberry Festival!  What a great way to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer!  While the kids can’t wait for the bouncy castles, to play the games with their friends and…