Author: Tammy

Five tools to take your meditation practice to the next level

Five tools to take your meditation practice to the next level

This post is sponsored by Sunday Citizen (now shipping to Canada.) However, the following opinions are that of my own. If you asked me years ago if I meditated, I would say, “yep, occasionally.” All that meant was I tried, wanted to, and dreamed about 

Giving Back in the City of Kawartha Lakes

Giving Back in the City of Kawartha Lakes

We’ve created the Kindness Mountain not-for-profit holiday incentive as our way of giving back in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The COVID effect on giving back.

The COVID effect on giving back.

What a roller coaster 2020 has been. I don’t want to make our Seventh Kindness Mountain all about COVID, so I’m writing this piece to deal with the elephant in the room first. COVID has put a damper on all things. Even giving back has 

SIXTH ANNUAL KINDNESS MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS INCENTIVE | Plus, how do you find the families you support?

SIXTH ANNUAL KINDNESS MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS INCENTIVE | Plus, how do you find the families you support?

Truth be told.  This year is our sixth annual Kindness Mountain and my favorite campaign of the year. To be honest, I considered skipping it this year; I’m juggling a few balls and feeling very overwhelmed. BUT  when I weighted the idea and spoke it 

FEATURED GIFT: Send Girls to School Through World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue

FEATURED GIFT: Send Girls to School Through World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue

  The Privilege We Don’t Count.  Education is a privilege in North America that we take for granted. School buses come to your front door, and they pick our children up at the corner of your street. And there is always space made to accommodate 

Harvest Party at Rolling Grape Vineyard in The Kawarthas

Harvest Party at Rolling Grape Vineyard in The Kawarthas

  This month we celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary and 23 years together! We’ve done many dates over the years, from biking, skiing, road tripping, dining, we know the importance of carving out time to celebrate “US” even in the middle of chaos parenting, running 

Wandering Ontario’s History at Bon Echo Provincial Park

Wandering Ontario’s History at Bon Echo Provincial Park

  The first time we camped as new parents were when our oldest was a spunky toddler; the park we choose was Bon Echo Provincial Park. I assume our decision back then had lots to do with Ontario’s history at Bon Echo Provincial Park. In 

The Kawarthas: Five Reasons To Visit Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground 

The Kawarthas: Five Reasons To Visit Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground 

  Welcome to The Enchanted Forest In Peterborough and The Kawarthas   You could stumble upon a photographer, camera crew, or anthropomorphic animal character, Cosplayer, Elf perhaps? Maybe you’d see a princess and her knights under the spotlight when you visit Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 

Cycling Getaway: Enjoying the Ride Together in Grey County

Cycling Getaway: Enjoying the Ride Together in Grey County

  In this post, I will give you romantic stops, dining suggestions, bike rentals, and accommodations to help you book a cycling getaway in Grey County!     When was the last time you took off leaving the kids with a sitter?   I hear 

Why Booking A Mom Summer Camp At Blue Mountain Resort Is A Must!

Why Booking A Mom Summer Camp At Blue Mountain Resort Is A Must!

We’re in the heart of summer, and the kids are keeping us on our toes jumping from playdate – playdate and Kids Camp to Kids Kamp. Hey, but what about mom? Unless you have a full-time nanny (we all can dream, right?) you’re juggling all