While it’s true I am by nature a wine lover, there is no denying that a refreshing cocktail hits the spot in the summertime. They take a bit more effort and can be full of refined sugar but I have been experimenting with ways to reduce the amount of sugar in my favourite cocktails without …
Charleigh’s Journey
In May 2019, my cousin’s daughter Charleigh, who just celebrated her 4th birthday on July 2nd was diagnosed with a rare and fatal genetic disorder known as CLN2 Batten Disease. Charleigh is the only person to be diagnosed with CLN2 in British Columbia and the 14th child to be diagnosed with CLN2 in Canada. There …
Amazon Prime Days 2019- Wish List
Amazon Prime Days start at midnight on July 15th and run until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Prime Days is an epic, online shopping event exclusively for Prime Members. If you’re not an Amazon Prime Member, you can sign up for a FREE 30-Day trial so you can get in on the deals. If …
12 Cookbooks for Wholesome Eating
I know it seems weird to collect cookbooks when everything seems to be available online but there is still something so gratifying for me when I see all of my cookbooks on a shelf or when I have a beautiful cookbook open on the counter as I create a delicious meal. Plus, most authors don’t …
Our War Memorial Vacation Through Europe-12 Day Itinerary (Part 2)
From beautiful Paris to trendy Berlin, charming Kraków and enchanting Prague, my little family embarked on a World War Memorial tour of Europe that we will never forget. As a gift to my son, who had recently convocated from college, we wanted to go on a vacation together before he was fully immersed in the …
Great Canadian Wine
Happy Birthday to my favourite country in the world! While it is true that Canada is fairly new and unknown on the wine scene, there are many outstanding varieties of wines produced in this amazing country that have gained international attention. I have spent many of my wine drinking years turning my nose up at …






