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…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner but have you all heard of Galentine’s Day?  February 13th is the official “Galentine’s Day” according to hilarious Leslie Knope from Parks & Recreation and one of the things I love to do is celebrate with all my amazing friends and ladies in my life with a fun Galentine’s Day celebration!  And nothing can be better than a fab Galentine’s Day brunch! This brunch is about celebrating all the beautiful, smart and strong ladies in my life and about celebrating our friendship of course!  Throw in lots of pretty decorations, delicious food and treats and some yummy cocktails and of course some awesome conversation and you’ve got…

What’s everyone got planned for New Year’s Eve tomorrow night and the end of this decade?  We’re heading to a roaring 20’s party to swing into 2020!  I’m really excited because what a fun theme but most importantly that I’m spending it with the three most important people in my life, my husband and my kids! I love throwing parties and was just thinking to myself today what would we be doing if we weren’t going to this party?  Of course I’d get my act together and throw a last minute New Year’s Eve party.  And yes it can be done in just 2 days!  New Year’s Eve is the…

Christmas is less than a week away and if you’re hosting like me, you’re probably already thinking about how to decorate and set the Christmas table.  Amongst all the other things you might need to do to get ready this task does not need to be stressful.  In fact it’s pretty easy, it doesn’t have to cost a lot and you can do it in no time!  I’ve been playing around with a few different looks for the table this year – we’ll be seating about 20!!  Here are my top tips on how to decorate your Christmas table and a few peeks into this year’s tablescape at our place…

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…