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Profile: Maman Chic is Helping Moms Look Their Best

I love sharing profile stories of awesome Ottawa area mom and dad entrepreneurs who are out there providing much needed services and products for parents and kids. Moms – this next profile is for you. I want to introduce you to Sarah Hampel , the mama behind Maman Chic. Maman Chic…

An Unexpected Outing to Luskville Falls

Do you ever get in the car and just kinda drive in search of an adventure, no matter how small? I love days like that and today was one of these days. It was a gorgeous Friday ahead of the long weekend and I wanted to take the kids in…

Where to Find the Winterlude Family Fun

Are you getting excited for Winterlude yet? The festival is just a few weeks away, and 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the annual event. This year Winterlude runs from February 2-19. So start planning your planning now with some help from my list of the best Winterlude attractions…

Mosaïcanada : A Garden Spectacular Not to be Missed

The Canada 150 celebrations have brought a lot of unique events and fun to the Ottawa region. One of those wonderful anniversary events is MOSAÏCANADA, a spectacular horticulture event that combines sculpture with gardening. The MOSAÏCANADA event has been running for a few weeks now, and I finally…

The Canadian Music Competition Serves Up the Talent

Any music lovers out there? Really, who doesn’t love music? I never grew up playing an instrument. There was a piano in our house, and my sisters both took lessons for a while, but I was busy with sports and dance and I never learned. I regret it…

Ottawa’s Best Hiking Trails for Families

Summer is right around the corner and with school getting out soon, it’s a great time of year to get outside and drag your kids along on a hike. Now, I say “hike” but some of the trails we do are pretty easy and some would…

From Vancouver to Ottawa- Embrace the East!

A West Coast Girl I was born and raised in Vancouver in the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. It’s an area known for the beach, coffee shops and Lululemon yoga pants. I love it there. Over my thirty or so years I have also lived in Paris and Cannes, France…