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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Ottawa’s Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations for the Family

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is coming to a close already. It feels like we were just kicking off the Canada 150 celebrations and now the wrap party is underway. 2017 has not been an easy year for my family, and the hardest part is yet to…

Skating on Parliament Hill: The Canada 150 Rink

Have you skated at the Canada 150 Rink on Parliament Hill yet? It’s pretty much the quintessential Canadian experience and we got our turn to test it out this past weekend. It takes a little bit of effort – between booking a skating time slot online and then…

Oh How I Love a Christmas Cookie Exchange

I love the Christmas season so much – the trees,  the Christmas attractions , the decorations, the music, the family gatherings and probably most of all…the food! I always get the season going with a little Christmas baking of my own, and my annual tradition of hosting a Christmas…