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Greetings From Punta Cana!
Hey! We’ve been having an AMAZING week in Punta Cana. The big family vacation is in full swing and I just wanted to share some snapshots since I’m missing-in-action. In a nutshell: Punta Cana is incredible and I wish I could bring all this sun home with me. Mardi Gras (watch the video!), the beach,

We All Need More Art In Our Life
People usually categorize themselves as either “artsy” or “sporty”. I don’t think you have to be one or the other. I think you need both in your life! I think even the most “sporty” people in life are artsy. Movies, music, paint, theatre, whatever form it takes, we can all connect to art, and it

The Best Place To Raise Kids
Recently I was at the rink with my kids. My son was having his first hockey game. As we walked into the arena we were met by honks, waves and hollers from the other parents heading into the rink on a sunny Saturday morning. While my other son dressed his little brother, I chatted with

The Dishes Will Wait. That Text Can Wait. SLOW DOWN.
We were sitting at a friends table. We were sipping wine and we were whining. We were sharing our struggles of how overwhelming life can be and is. I looked around and noticed, the floors weren’t mopped, the laundry was still in the laundry basket. I didn’t give a rats ass. I wasn’t there to

7 Simple Steps to Hosting a GREAT Party!
How to host a great party in one simple step, by Michelle Ferreri. Hire my sister in law Cathy Ferreri. The End. Since Cathy isn’t for hire (or maybe she is? ) I will share some of our combined secrets that will help make your shin-dig da BESHT! This past weekend, my Sicilian in-laws do

Go Karting Summer Fun!
I’m not so sure that go karting is truly worthy of a Fitness Friday, but hey it’s summer so work with me! 😉 Just east of Peterborough, on David Fife Line, is a track. A track of fun! Peterborough Kartway offers racing, NEW SUMMER CAMPS and drop in go kart trials ($20 for 10min). Watch

Sorry Kid, You Didn’t Make the Cut, and THAT’S OK!
As parents, most of us will face a time when one of our children doesn’t make the team. My kids aren’t involved in competitive sports. For now, and maybe indefinitely they’re house league kids. My daughter however has been involved in a great community theater production for the past few years. Arbour Theatre produces incredible

SANTAAAAAAA In the Summer! + Discounted Coupons For Your Family
It’s still a magical place for my kids. Nestled in the community of Bracebridge is Santa’s Village. A family entertainment park and camping ground for families. Our family has never camped at Santa’s Village because we have family in Orillia and we always stay with them (thank you COLIN family!) If you are a camper,