October, in Canada, is a time to be thankful. We just celebrated Thanksgiving and I must say that I am thankful for so many things. I am thankful for my husband, my children, my dad, that I’m healthy, and I am thankful for my mom’s apple crisp. Thinking back, I cannot remember...
Do you like to star gaze? Sit outside on a hot summer night and look up to the stars, the moon, the heavens? I do. I love searching for shooting stars or when the moon is so bright how its reflection on the water lights up a shadowy lake. I love how the...
After brainstorming this summer for blog ideas, I thought that once a month I would write about fitness in your 40’s. If you are like me, I often get stuck or I plateau with regards to new fitness ideas. I am always on the search for new, fun and challenging exercise plans. You...
I heard a song the other day – Homecoming Queen by Kelsea Ballerini, and it hit me in my core. Have you heard it? It’s really good. I was not a homecoming queen – they don’t have that in Canada, but I was a fair queen. In small town Ontario – fair...
Fall is approaching…. Fast. That means one topic to parents; back to school and back to school supplies. This may be exciting for some or this may be stressful for others. For me, it’s a mixture of both. Don’t you just love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school...
How healthy are your morning meals? Are you a boxed cereal type of person? Toast and peanut butter? Scrambled eggs? Smoothie or even Avocado Toast? Regardless of your eating habits, these easy egg cups will certainly be a hit for a protein packed, mouth watering breakfast or a simple snack...
Happy September 1. When you opened your inbox today, were you shocked and surprised to see Laughter and Luggage in there? I am so happy to be back in your inbox (or social media link if that’s how you find me). The summer hiatus was much needed. Not only did my brain get...
We are in mid July now and long weekends, holidays and vacations are beginning to commence. Whether you are Canadian or American, you just celebrated your countries birthday and if you are like a large number of people, summer holidays are just around the corner. Every year, we sit down as...
Do you ever have those moments where at the end of the day you have nothing left? You literally fall into bed and collapse for the night? I know I have. I also know that I often get to the point in a week where I am like the Energizer Bunny – going...
Happy Canada Day. July 1 is Canada’s 154th birthday. With the nearing of this holiday, it got me thinking of reasons why Canadian’s should be proud. I am not a worldly traveler, but I have travelled a small bit. We lived a short time just outside Chicago for my husband’s schooling, we have travelled...
Are you like me and love salads in the summer? Every Wednesday throughout the summer, I can be found prepping in the kitchen various weekend salads for the cottage. I love when I find that perfect new savory summer salad. One salad that I not only make throughout the summer, but also...
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