A few months ago, Eden made the decision to head back to school. I knew that once it started, he would be extremely busy with attending classes, studying after hours as well additional homework on weekends, and so prior to that, I suggested that we go on a date every weekend up until school started. I began to research different activities that we could do in and out of Toronto. While there were many different events happening in and out of the city, I was looking for something different – something that was easily accessible via public transit, something that wasn’t too crowded and something that we’ve both never done before. We came up with…
I’ve decided to start a new series on my blog where I share with everyone my top picks of restaurants or activities in Toronto for those that may not be living in the city. As you can probably tell from the title of this post, I want to share with everyone my top 5 go-to restaurants I crave for most weekend mornings for the past year (in no particular order): 1. The Green Wood If you’re ever in the Leslieville area and want a simple and hearty brunch – this is your spot. We discovered The Green Wood at the end of last year and we’ve been loyal customers ever since. This cashless restaurant produces…
Don’t worry brides-to-be! In case you missed the 2019 Bridal Brunch that happened last Sunday April 7th, I’ve got you covered! In this blog post, you will find a recap of the event and a list of different vendors that were present at the Toronto Bridal Brunch from caterers, wedding cakes, florists, photo booths; you name it! Special thanks to Sandi from Foodaholic Blog for bringing me along to the event because she knows how much I adore brunch for any occasion! The Event On Sunday April 7th, Toronto Bridal Brunch gathered the city’s best Wedding vendors at the Globe and Mail Centre for a luxurious bridal show and brunch celebration! Brides to be and…
As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, there is always going to be a few (including myself) that literally have NO IDEA what to get for their partner. In this blog post, I’m sharing my favourite downtown Toronto spa – kind of a hidden gem that I’ve been keeping to myself for a little while now. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s day or not, or you’re celebrating with girlfriends, family or loved ones, I think a visit to Sweet Grass Spa is the ultimate getaway any day! Tucked away in the lower level of the quaint street of Queen Street East, Sweet Grass Spa is an all women’s spa. I found Sweet Grass Spa online after looking…
I love fall – It’s by far one of my favourite seasons. I love walking out the door and knowing that the air is cold & crisp. It’s actually my favourite time of the year to go shopping as well because Zara comes up with THE best fall collection and I always pair it with something from Uniqlo to keep warm. My grey top is from Uniqlo – a half turtle neck. As per usual, when I love something, I must buy it in almost every colour, so yes, I do have this half turtle neck top in more than 1 colour. My reversible teddy coat is my favourite purchase of the season. Best thing…
Bota Bota is one of those hidden gems that you hope no one else will find out about it and secretly wish you can keep the place all to yourself. I remember leaving Bota Bota feeling exactly this way and was debating whether I should share this gem with everyone or save it for myself! The entire experience at Bota Bota was perfect from check in until paying the bill at the very end. For starters, Bota Bota is a silent spa located in the heart of Old Montreal. The spa is divided into 2 sections – (1) The main spa “building” is actually sat on a ferryboat which facilitates the different spa offerings such…
Hey friends! It’s that time of the year again where the Canadian National Exhibition opens to the public for the last 2 and half weeks before summer ends. Starting today until September 3rd, visitors will get to experience all new and diverse programming than ever before. In celebration of the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, the CNE will “come to light” with an amazing indoor lantern festival! There will also be an outdoor TELUS Asian Market on Princes’ Blvd turning the street into a bustling and lively marketplace. Of course everyone’s favourite classics are back – Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating how, President’s Choice SuperDogs show (Celebrating its 40th anniversary), Bandshell Concert Series, 69th Annual…
How many of you feel like there’s never enough time in a day to finish all the items on your never ending to do list? How many of you cram as many things as you can as soon as you can from the second you get off work right until you turn off the lights for bed? I am guilty of all these things. I don’t like to waste time and try to be as productive and efficient as I can be. I sat down last week and asked myself if I was truly happy with everything that I was juggling and trying to balance. For the most part – I am still floating but…
Changing domain names can be extremely overwhelming especially when all the technical jargon is so difficult to understand. I’ll admit that when I was first doing research to change the domain name on my blog, I found myself reading and re-reading articles multiple times and getting nowhere. We composed a list of things to consider along with some tips that we think might be helpful for anyone considering to change domain names. BACKGROUND Throughout my 7 years of blogging, I’ve only ever used WordPress. In the very early days, I did try Blogspot but ultimately decided WordPress was more suitable for my needs. Shortly after I started, I purchased my domain from WordPress which dropped…
HELLO 🙂 It’s been a while since I last posted on my blog! Things have been incredibly busy, both personally and with work. Rest assured though, I’ve been working hard on the blog behind the scenes and I’m really excited to share some new changes with you guys. So stay tuned, because things will slowly start to reveal themselves in due time (sorry for the tease!). First off, as you can already tell, I’ve finally changed my blog name! This is something that I’ve been longing to do FOREVER and never took the plunge. I’m so excited about these changes and I’ll explain more about them below! What does Grace Lisa May mean? No, Lisa…
Happy 2018 to everyone and hope you all had a lovely holiday with your friends and family. I’m back after a year end hiatus with some new content and ideas! I’ve been contemplating for a very long time about writing this blog post mainly because this post is more personal than what I’m normally used to sharing with everyone. Besides posting about events and restaurants in and about the city, I also want to document the things I plan to do and achieve for the new year on a personal and business level for 2018 and things I’ve learned about myself in 2017. I’ve added new sections to my blog and I’ve broken it down…
Running out of time and ideas of what to get your friends and family? Well, here is a rather unique Christmas gifting idea – Breakaway Experiences. Breakaway Experiences, available in Canada, offering your not so everyday range of experiences, some of which one can consider to be on their bucket list. Whether its an adrenalin pumping driving, flying and water sports experiences to invigorating spa days and delectable culinary & winery tours – Breakaway Experiences has got you covered. Some of their experiences include: Flying lessons Stunt driving Cooking classes Dog sledding Food Tours Night Kayaking Tour in Vancouver and a whole lot more… We recently had the opportunity to take part of a Toronto…
Last week, we were whisked away to the beautiful Niagara on the Lake region to explore the newly opened Wayne Gretzky Estates. We had pleasure of meeting those behind-the-scenes experts whilst getting up close and personal at the wine-making facility & vineyard. We spent 24 hours in the region learning, tasting and enjoying the beautiful view overlooking the vineyards. ABOUT WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATES The Wayne Gretzky Winery and Distillery is a destination for any wine and whisky enthusiasts. The 23,000 square foot facility includes a winery, distillery, tasting areas, retail and hospitality space and barrel cellar. With the production of the wines beginning six years ago under the direction of APL, the wines have garnered…
Sunday afternoons, I like to do nothing except relax with a few close friends at home. We split a bottle of wine or two, find a snug corner at home & wind down before a crazy week ahead. On this particular Sunday evening, we did some relaxing with Montes Wine along with some nibbles. One of my favourite things about this brand is – you don’t have to break and arm and a leg to enjoy quality wines when welcoming people over at your home. Montes stands apart for its reputation as a producer of premium wine – without the price tag. We enjoyed their Montes Spring Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2016, which retails at the…
