5 Ways The Family Can #PlayFromHome This Summer

I just got off a call with my brother who lives in Ottawa. Over the past few months, it’s been really nice to be able to chat so much and reconnect while physically separated until we can visit the family again. That being said, we’ve also been able to talk about the challenges he and his wife are facing like so many parents after months of having the kids at home. From schooling and lessons, to keeping my energetic niece and nephew busy, I thought of him immediately when I found out that the Jumpstart Summer Camp has gone online this summer and is offering their programming to Canadian parents this summer!

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Cooking Up A Storm for Canada Day

With Pride month winding down, and Canada Day already on the horizon, it’s been amazing to cook for Julio and our slowly growing bubble of friends and family. When it comes to things that make me happiest, being in the kitchen is absolutely one of them. Throwing on an apron, some music and just having some time to myself doing something I love – sounds pretty nice, right?

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Doing Things A Little Differently This Year

Like the rest of the world, I find myself longing for moments that make me happy while I stay home and physically distance. 2020 has proven to be a year of much needed change, challenge and choice. So amid all of this and finding little things to make my life more beautiful, I wanted to share about one of my favourite times of year and why this year, we will be doing things a little differently for it.

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How You Can Cheers To Summer & Support Local Farmers Too With #SomersbyFarmersMarket

One of my favourite parts about the summer is farmer’s markets in the city. Having lived in downtown Ottawa for so long in my twenties, being by the ByWard Market I’d pick up fresh produce almost daily. We of course in Toronto have St. Lawrence Market, but I don’t live close by and have to be mindful of social distancing rules right now.

Well ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new Farmers Market in town, and not only can you get your produce for a week, but you can also help give back at the same time by shopping at it!

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