Hello Reader, It's part two of our Amazon's Prime Days Sale emails, and I just found more great deals to add to my best picks list! 3 piece set - Samsonite Omni 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage - 60% OFF - Lightening sale. Everybody needs luggage 2 piece set - Samsonite Omni 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage (SILVER) - 56% OFF Wireless Noise cancelling Headphones - 51% OFF (I use mine every day I'm working / travelling Fitbit - 38% OFF (count all those steps, and see how far you really walk...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Happy Tuesday! How is your week shaping up? We are in the middle of downsizing, and packing up our life into about 6-8 boxes, in preparation for our temporary move to Victoria, BC before our big 6 month trip to South East Asia in December. I've always had big travel dreams and a desire to explore the world, learn new languages and now share that with my kids. There are definitely people in my life who don't "get it" including my family. Luckily my partner Derek is on board with my...
4 months ago • 3 min read
HeyReader, I used to dread meal times on vacation because I had no idea what we would have for breakfast, lunch and dinner that day. And it seemed like just one more thing on my plate to organize as the Mom / travel planning expert / fixer of all hangry people (while I was hangry myself - never a good thing). When all I need was a vacation.....from everything! Not to mention all the wasted money on marginal food choices, because we didn't plan ahead, and had to grab something close by. So I...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, It's June, and I'm dreaming of a vacation. This time of year in particular I really crave being by the ocean. I've been lucky enough to have lived most of my life either on an island on the west coast of Canada, or Nova Scotia on the east coast. Minus the almost 10 years my family and I have lived up north in Yellowknife, Canada. In prep for our summer beach vacation this year, I have been gathering some ideas, packing lists and recipes. As well as creating an editable vacation...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, TGIF! Happy Friday. I'm heading to the ice castle this weekend with Miss S. She has requested we play hide and seek in the tunnels... Which may or may not happen depending on how small they are (and if I can handle crawling around on my hands & knees for more than 5 minutes). Following up on my Mastering Google Flights: Secrets to Snagging Cheap Airfare post a couple of weeks ago, there were quite a few of you who were interested in a video walk through. So here you go: ✈️ Quick...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Do you ever have one of those weeks where things just don't seem to click? That’s me right now. I mean overall life is pretty okay but dang. Our fridge is on its last legs. It literally hurts my face to go outside, it's so cold right now. And I have no idea how to help the kid with this newfangled math. With so much going on I feel like I'm constantly dropping the ball & forgetting some important things. But one thing that I did do right? Find cheap flights for our next family...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, How was your weekend? Ours was pretty fun, as there was a Malanka celebration for Ukranian New Years. And while we aren't Ukranian (our ancestors are from England, Norway & China), my daughter is in Ukranian dance. There's a very welcoming community here in Yellowknife, Canada & she has friends in it that got her excited to try. We feasted on tasty foods, watched kids dance performances, and danced to the dj afterwards. POLL RESULTS So the moment I know you've all been waiting...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Happy New Year! Just getting back into the swing of things. We've hit a cold snap here, after a super mild December - We're now at Extreme Cold Warnings (-40C / -40F before windchill). Questioning my life choices this morning lol. I thought I'd do a fun little poll, since it's so cold outside, If you had woken up to an extreme cold warning for the past week, what would you do? Click your choice below. a) Book a beach vacation immediately b) Hide under the covers with a good book...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I can't believe it's not butter.... LOL just kidding. I can't believe it's only a week before Christmas. We have pretty simple traditions over here, and most of the stuff is already done. Which is good, as my partner unexpectedly had to travel and may not make it back for Christmas. He usually does the turkey...which I just don't do. So I'm looking for some fun alternatives. If you have any other fun & easy Christmas dinner ideas (can be anything) send them my way. Simplifying the...
10 months ago • 3 min read