Hiking the Bruce Trail

Every new year I tend to reflect on what I want to accomplish and improve in the upcoming year. This year, I want to spend more quality time with dear friends and family, I want to exercise more, lose weight and explore new places. A few years ago my sister walked the Camino in France and Spain. Besides the beauty of the trails, what she speaks of the most …

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Getting Away from it All

My husband and I aren’t normally the type. It began gradually. We didn’t even realize when it became habit. First we did it privately at home, only on a weekly basis. Then we started buying in bulk from group couponing internet sites, and soon we were influencing friends to join in. Now after going twenty-one days straight, we are firmly addicted. With our twenties firmly behind us, my husband …

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Mega Bus to Washington…The Reality

A travelling group of my friend, me and five kids, ages 9, 12, 12, 15 and 15 waited in line at the Toronto Coach Terminal for the 9pm Mega Bus to Washington DC. The weather was hot, hot, hot. When the bus arrived, a few minutes late, we realized it was the single level version which was perfectly fine with me. We showed our confirmation number to the bus …

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Canada Celebrates

Friday, July 1, 2011 is Canada’s 144th Birthday. Our family always spends Canada Day with friends, fireworks and festivities. For us, it’s tradition. Some of the biggest celebrations will be held in Ottawa. This year, the newly married Prince William and Princess Kate will be joining the celebration. So whether you celebrate at your home, cottage, community or Ottawa, stand proud Canadians and sing ‘Oh Canada!’. Happy Canada Day!.