If you haven’t had a chance to sneak away for a real vacation this summer, don’t worry – there is still plenty of time to jet off for a couple nights and absorb some serious rest and relaxation. While I used to be one of the most notorious overpackers, I have since learned how to be a bit more savvy in the items that must come along for the ride. Especially when there goal is to recharge rather than get all dressed up for night time debauchery.

The most important thing to keep in mind is keeping things casual, comfortable and …read more

I have so many weddings coming up this August, I can hardly keep them all straight! I love a good wedding…but I’m pretty sure most couples will agree that the best part is yet to come – that’s right, the Honeymoon.
Every new bride will surely have all sorts the essentials tucked away in her luggage for this oh so important vacation. But if there was ever a time to splurge on a beautiful new bikini, this is totally it. After all, you’ve spent all those extra hours down in the gym working your butt off to look fabulous in the …read more

This week I finally booked the time off I needed to breathe for a moment, relax a little bit, and step back from the daily grind of work. I’m fortunate enough to have a job that is both hectic and fulfilling – but there are days where frazzled doesn’t quite describe my state of mind!
In these times, justifying a full blown vacation didn’t seem right. My husband and I talked about where we could go and what we could do and both decided that right now it makes sense to stay put and enjoy what our city of Toronto has …read more