A mere 20 hours before take off my daughter's passport was ready for pickup. As a new parent, traveling with a baby is stressful enough- this passport situation just added to the chaos! If you are trying to obtain a passport in Canada here is a recap of our experience. I wanted to write this… Continue reading Chaos & Disarray. The Process of Obtaining a Canadian Passport.
Category: Lifestyle
Bahamas with a Baby! Bahamar Review
Traveling with a baby - it's all about your perspective. As first time parents we thought it sounded like a good-ish idea! Once the ball got rolling we could see some pain was worth the gain. We made the best memories in The Bahamas. If you are thinking of traveling here with a baby... I've… Continue reading Bahamas with a Baby! Bahamar Review
A Day at the Baby Spa! Giggly Panda
Did I ever think I would be this Mom? The Mom who trots off to a baby spa when really I'm the one in need of a spa day!? Ha! No! But here we are planning our trip to Giggly Panda Burlington. This baby spa is a wellness-center that offers massage, hydrotherapy and chiropractic treatments… Continue reading A Day at the Baby Spa! Giggly Panda
Just Living the Mom-Life
It's been a while sit I sat down to write! It's 3:57 AM. I guess this is when mom's get some "time" to do things like this. Back in September I became a mom. My beautiful girl Emma entered my world and things have never been the same. Changed for the better. A love like… Continue reading Just Living the Mom-Life
Moving in a Pandemic While Pregnant
Just the thought of moving is daunting. Nevermind actually planning, organizing and packing your entire life into boxes. And this was not just any move. It was a move during a pandemic while carrying my tiny future. Luckily, I was only 4 months pregnant at the time of the move, the "sweet spot" during pregnancy.… Continue reading Moving in a Pandemic While Pregnant
Fall Camping at Killbear
Picture this: relaxing in a cozy sweater under a blanket full of fall colours. Fires burning and the campsite is all setup. This was a weekend to remember at Killbear Provincial Park ! We've never been fall camping before. But with pandemic protocols and the unexpected summer many were facing we thought postponing our usual… Continue reading Fall Camping at Killbear
Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
This dinner will certainly brighten up your day! You need: 1 frozen package of uncooked shrimp, tails on 1 red pepper 1 package fresh spiralled carrots 3 celery stalks 2 green onions Salt & pepper 1/2 cup peanut sauce Wood/bamboo skewers (approx 10) 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp Montreal steak spice Do this: This… Continue reading Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
Skiing at New Heights! Hello Bromont, QC
A winter full of memories ! That’s how the 2019/2020 season is going down in my household. When I first started dating my husband Daniel, 8 years ago, he told me to get serious about skiing. He said the adventures we can create in the snow will be some of our best memories. Well, he… Continue reading Skiing at New Heights! Hello Bromont, QC
Pure Honeymoon Bliss in Curacao
Our honeymoon in Curacao was a week of pure bliss! The Dutch island is located in between Aruba and Bonaire; making the flight just over 5 hours south of YYZ. My dad's side of the family is from the Netherlands, so I was pleasantly surprised at how the Dutch culture shines across the island. It… Continue reading Pure Honeymoon Bliss in Curacao
Fellow Brides, You Have To Do This After Your Wedding
I am currently in a bubble of wedding bliss right now. My condo is filled with wonderful messages from all our family and friends, my dress hangs in the spare bedroom full of amazing memories and my gorgeous bouquets are strewn across my kitchen table. How do you clean up after such a remarkable event,… Continue reading Fellow Brides, You Have To Do This After Your Wedding
RACHEL SCHOUTSEN 