• Curated: Girls Weekend Getaway to Ste Anne’s Spa

    Just a short 90 minute drive east of Toronto, sits the quaintest little destination spa that you ever did see.  Ste Anne’s Spa, situated on over 400 acres of pristine Ontario farmland, with lush rolling hills and views of Lake Ontario, was exactly what the doctor ordered; a quiet girls weekend in the countryside to rejuvenate our over-stimulated city brains, complete with indulgent eats, rest, relaxation, and naturally, some pampering. Here’s a recap of our weekend getaway to Ste Anne’s Spa: We arrived at around 2pm on a wet and foggy day, but we refused to let the weather spoil our mood.  After finding a parking spot, we left our…

  • Curated: Girls Weekend Getaway to The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa

    I must admit, I’ve been spoiled. My entire life, I’ve had a family cottage, and my summers have always included the post-card-worthy scenery of Muskoka Lakes as their backdrop. That being said, I had never experienced Muskoka as a ‘tourist’, and certainly never in April.  Our cottage, built in the 40’s, isn’t winterized.  Our season ends Thanksgiving weekend, when the wind starts getting colder and the leaves change colours, and we pack away the canoes and water noodles until the Victoria Day long weekend.  So when Erin suggested a girls weekend getaway to the (typically) summer vacation destination, I was all ears. The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa by JW Marriott,…

  • Curated: Girls Weekend Getaway To Prince Edward County

    The Canada Day long weekend is barely behind us, and it already feels like the summer is rushing by, yet we are still daydreaming about our perfect girls weekend getaway to Prince Edward County.  PEC, dubbed ‘the new Niagara’ by some, boasts over 40 wineries, all set amongst quaint towns and historic sights, nestled along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario (just 2 hours east of Toronto).  And there is a lot more to do than just tasting wine (not that we needed more)… from breath-taking beaches, to boating, hiking, cycling, and a selection of local farm-to-table goodness, there is something for the whole family.  We decided a girls roadtrip was…

  • MLM Schemes: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour

    We all know at least one person who’s relentlessly tried to pitch us their multi-level marketing (MLM) “opportunity”.  You may have even attended a pitch party or two (even if it was just to be a supportive friend). Whether it’s Avon, Mary Kay, Herbalife or Amway, the pitch usually sounds something like this: “Do you want to take control of your life and be your own boss?  To empower yourself and earn extra income?  I decided to transform my life, and you can too.” It sounds too good to be true… And that’s probably because it is. While the products these companies pedal may vary from cosmetics and health supplements to vacation packages,…