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Snapshots From Punta Cana!
Greetings From Punta Cana!

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,

Thoughts

March 2, 2017

We All Need More Art In Our Life

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

Parenting

January 12, 2016

The Best Place To Raise Kids

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

Parenting

September 30, 2015

The Dishes Will Wait.  That Text Can Wait.  SLOW DOWN.

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

Parenting

August 4, 2015

7 Simple Steps to Hosting a GREAT Party!

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

Home & LivingThoughts

July 21, 2015

Go Karting Summer Fun!

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

MF Fitness FridaysParentingThoughts

July 17, 2015

Sorry Kid, You Didn’t Make the Cut, and THAT’S OK!

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

ParentingThoughts

July 9, 2015

SANTAAAAAAA In the Summer! + Discounted Coupons For Your Family

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,

MF's Family Movie ProductionsParentingThoughts

July 8, 2015