Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of EQ Bank. However, as always, all opinions are my own. I am at the stage of parenting, where I can actually see the finish line; a shimmering mirage in the distance. I’m a little out of breath, limping a little, but the promise of …
Hibiscus Margaritas are my new favourite drink this summer thanks to a recent press trip I was on to California. While there I had one of the best meals of my life at Santo Mezcal in Santa Barbara. Check out this queso fundido. Drool worthy right? Of course, every great meal should come with great …
Did you know: there’s over 100 waterfalls in Hamilton and the surrounding area. Niagara Falls might be the biggest in Southern Ontario, but Hamilton takes the crown for “City of Waterfalls.” Many of these waterfalls are quite beautiful and are part of the trails and green belt parks! That means many of the nicest waterfalls …
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by BMO Insurance. All opinions expressed are mine. I have a philosophy for travelling with kids that goes a little something like this: do it early, do it often, don’t stop. Travel is one of the best things you can give your children and it doesn’t necessarily mean you …
Ottawa to Varadero is an easy trip with direct flights with Sunwing from Ottawa International Airport all year long. Factor in Cuba’s affordability, it’s amazing beaches, it’s rich culture, and it’s stellar weather, and it’s not hard to see why Canadians flock to Cuba’s sandy shores year round. I love my hometown of Ottawa, but …
Woot! It’s road trip season; my favourite time of the year. There is nothing better than the call of the open road, so when the winter tires come off, I start planning road trips all over Ontario. But first, I make sure my car is up to snuff. This is the third year that I’ve …
The beaches in Southwest Ontario are great family destinations – often underrated because they’re not a tropical destination. For people who haven’t enjoyed the local spots, they’re missing out! Many are conveniently located along Lake Huron and Erie’s coastlines, which means they’re close enough for day trips and weekend stays. With so many great beaches …
Let me preface this article to say that if you can arrange to have more than one day in Santa Barbara, you should most definitely jump on it. Known as The American Riviera, you no doubt already know that Santa Barbara is where many of Hollywood’s most famous people live. Surprisingly though, despite the moniker, …
