So many choices! In France or Spain, the Mediterranean is the place to be for a fabulous summer with family, friends, lots of books, good food, and regular dips in the sea. I love this dress by Collectif London and can’t wait to wear it this summer in Empuriabrava. We are planning lots of days on the beach, evening strolls for dinner and helados, and some nice afternoon excursions to…
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April Finds!
Some Fresh Favourite Finds This warmer weather is making me want to shed my winter ways and bring on Spring/Summer freshness. I recently found these great deodorants from Salt of the Earth company on Amazon. They have so many great scents but after much deliberation,…
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Another year!
Goodbye, 2022! Hello, 2023! I love this time of year. As one year winds down, I start making lists and plans for the year ahead. For most of us, life is a constant balancing act between what we want to do and what is possible…
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Cozy Christmas! Gift Ideas to stay warm and relaxed this holiday season!
It’s Christmas time! I love this time of year, and thankfully my little guy is just as excited! I definitely brought elements of the traditional North American Christmas with me to Spain. Inspired by my Granny, I didn’t understand how important decorating and making this…
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Gift Ideas for the teachers, tutors, coaches, and caregivers in your life!
It’s that time of year again. For most of us, the festive season is a favorite time of year, but it’s a lot of work. Major props for people who have many children, but I find even with one, there is a lot to organize.…
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Canadian Thanksgiving
Tips and ideas for celebrating the holiday with a plant-based meal If you’re like me, it’s been a while since you had a real authentic Canadian Thanksgiving. And even longer since you’ve had one that involved meat items. I have now been vegan or vegetarian…
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Top 10+ Restaurants 2022
Another year of great dining in Spain and finally another country! The pandemic slowed many of us down, but it didn’t entirely stop us from getting out and trying some great restaurants or becoming regulars at a handful of favorite places. So in no particular…
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Costa Rica – San Jose, Quepos, National Park
I had long wanted to go to Costa Rica but always figured I should go to attend some yoga retreat, vegan cooking workshop, or beachside music festival. However, due to some fantastic flight deals and a week free, I decided to just go. I’m so…
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Barcelona Holiday Time, Spain
Although Barcelona is not the obvious choice for a Christmas holiday getaway, if you’re interested in Christmas cheer without the possibility of snow – this might be the place. Barcelona can hold its own in the European Christmas market industry boasting at least 4 large…