Todder Play Park at Pickering Town Centre

by Steph Simpson // February 3, 2018 // No Comments

Shopping and toddlers don’t typically go well together. Not in my family at least. Usually when I try to take Lily shopping for anything other than toys or food, she’s wild. Loud, climbing out of her stroller, and a pretty... Continue reading →

My Favourite Local Getaway – Ste. Anne’s Spa

by Steph Simpson // November 14, 2017 // No Comments

With the cold weather rolling in, and life getting busier, I am SO wishing I was back visiting Ste. Anne’s! When the weather was warmer, I snuck away for a day with a few of my favourite blogger babes, Cathy... Continue reading →

Brooklin Summer ArtFest – Saturday, July 15, 2017

by Steph Simpson // July 15, 2017 // No Comments

Anyone out and about in Durham Region today, there’s a great family event happening in Brooklin – the Brooklin Summer Artfest, running today (Saturday, July 15, 2017) from 10am to 4pm at Grass Park, right in the heart of downtown... Continue reading →

Kidapalooza is Back + GIVEAWAY

by Steph Simpson // February 3, 2017 // No Comments

All moms can agree that the cold winter months make it harder to keep kids entertained. Any way we can get kids out of the house and burn off energy is a win…so all you moms will be happy... Continue reading →

Last-Minute Summer Planning with Groupon

by Steph Simpson // August 6, 2016 // 4 Comments

*This is a sponsored post , however all opinions and love for Groupon are my own!* Somehow, it’s already August and the end of summer is too close for comfort. Am I the only one that looks back and wonders... Continue reading →

Legoland Toronto Visit + Giveaway!

by Steph Simpson // July 4, 2016 // 17 Comments

I love hearing family stories, and stories of items being passed down from one generation to another. This past Christmas, Andrew inherited one of Ryan’s favourite toys from when he was a child – a huge Rubbermaid bin filled with... Continue reading →

“The Artful Snapshot”: Photography Workshop with Carly Bee Photography

by Steph Simpson // April 12, 2016 // 2 Comments

My blog originally started as a way for me to share the fun activities that my ‘Momtourage’ and I spent our mat leave together doing, and this post does just that. Although my mat leave crew has changed, I have... Continue reading →

Patisserie Noir Pop-Up Shop

by Steph Simpson // April 8, 2016 // No Comments

Ok local mommas – here is an awesome opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth tomorrow! Patisserie Noir is a pop-up bakery operated by Durham College students in the Advanced Baking and Pastry course. The idea behind it is to give... Continue reading →

Durham Farm Connections Farm Open House

by Steph Simpson // April 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

So for all you local (Durham Region) parents, this is a super cute and FREE event happening in Brooklin on Wednesday, April 6 from 4:30-8:30 – it is the Durham Farm Connections Farm Open House, being held at Luther Vipond Memorial... Continue reading →

Family Fun at Medieval Times + GIVEAWAY!

by Steph Simpson // March 27, 2016 // No Comments

Since getting castle and knight Lego for Christmas, Andrew has been obsessed with playing knights. ALL. THE. TIME. So when I was invited to take him to Medieval Times in Toronto, I jumped at the chance. Because Ry and I... Continue reading →