Happy Victoria Day Long weekend! The sky above Toronto will be filled with sparkling fireworks in celebration!  Canada has been celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday since 1845, the year the May long weekend became a holiday. Here are some places to celebrate this year… Ashbrige’s Bay, Toronto, Ontario Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay on Victoria Day are a yearly tradition and 2013 [...]

This Mother’s Day, show Mom or Grandma how much she’s appreciated with a plateful of homemade truffles. For the truffles, young chefs will need an adult helper and the ingredients listed below.   Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 2 1/2 hours refrigeration time What you’ll need  Truffles:     1/4 cup heavy cream     1 1/4 cups milk, white, or [...]

IT’S GAME DAY! After losing their first playoff game since 2004 the Toronto Maple Leafs have promised their playoff jitters are gone! Fans still have plenty of faith that the Leafs will pull through this game but will not be accepting excuses this time around!  GO LEAFS GO! The Maple Leafs offered up plenty of reasons why they played so [...]

Every mother is different which sometimes makes it difficult on how to plan mom’s special day. Some moms like to spend the day relaxing or being pampered at the spa while others prefer a planned brunch or a day out with the family. Here are some fun ways to spend mother’s day this year! Art & Museums Toronto’s variety of [...]

If you’re like me, the cold and rainy weather makes you want to bundle up, stay inside, and veg out! But with beach season around the corner it’s often a trade-off between delicious or healthy. Not anymore! I found a delicious low carb Lasagna that will satisfy your taste buds without the guilt of a rich and heavy meal. Here’s [...]

The Harrison is a pet friendly building that promotes comfortable living for not only our residents but also their furry friends! Sharing an apartment space with a dog, cat, or other pet may pose as a challenge, but with the right routine you can comfortably enjoy the companionship of a pet! Whether you are currently a pet owner or plan [...]

I’m often surprised to learn that many renters do not realize that the landlord’s insurance does not cover their belongings. If you’re new to renting, think about applying for rental insurance. It will provide you with coverage if your belongings are stolen, damaged or destroyed and it also provides protection you if someone injures themselves and makes a claim against [...]

With all eyes on the Blue Jays’ home opener tonight against the Cleveland Indians, social media, and media in general, went into overdrive with anticipation not seen in Toronto for about 20 years. The excitement was at fever pitch as reigning National League Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey was to begin showcasing his confounding knuckleball at 7:05 p.m. However, with [...]

As the weather gets warmer it’s nice to indulge and cool down with a delicious frozen treat. However the snacks you buy from the super market are often full of chemicals, unwanted fats and are high calories. Making your own ice-cream is a great way to cut down the calories and stay fit for the spring and summer. Try this [...]

Living in Canada we are able to enjoy all the wonders that winter has to offer!  However sometimes it’s hard to be able to fit into our schedules all the fun activities that the snow brings.  With winter coming to an end it is the best time to hit up some of the great local ski resorts before they close [...]