My 3-year old daughter recently developed a fascination for Lego building. She started off with a couple of Duplo sets at home, building yummy creations with her Creative Cakes set. More recently, she moved onto Lego – using in-box instruction booklets as well as step-by-step apps on the tablet. Given her new found interest, it was a perfect time for us to make a trip to … [Read more...]
Ontario Science Centre with a Toddler – Toronto, Ontario
Even though our last visit was over a year ago, my 3-year old daughter definitely remembered Ontario Science Centre. I’m always looking for fun places to take my family in the winter that are warm and kid/baby friendly and I told her that we would take her and 7-month old baby sis to see the new Sesame Street exhibit. Lunch at the Ontario Science Centre One of the … [Read more...]
Weekend in Toronto: Fairmont Royal York
One of my resolutions this year is to travel locally with the family. The holidays were stressful - decorating the house, shopping and wrapping presents, planning dinner parties and then rescheduling them due to ice storms, snow storms and a polar vortex. My husband and I agreed we needed quick staycation getaway with the kids to decompress from all the holiday … [Read more...]
Momofuku Noodle Bar and Milk Bar in Toronto
We love Momofuku. This isn't earth-shattering news as there are thousands of David Chang fans around the world given the 3 James Beard Awards he's won and his restaurants in New York, Sydney and Toronto. Momofuku Noodle Bar in Toronto is one of our favourite ramen restaurants in the city. Needless to say, the Milk Bar which is one floor above the Noodle Bar is also a … [Read more...]
110 Year Old King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario
This year, King Edward Hotel in Toronto turned 110 years old. Built in 1903 by Toronto's wealthiest developer- George Gooderham - King Eddy (the nickname Torontonians use) was the city's first luxury hotel. Having only visited for afternoon tea and special events in the past, I was excited to explore and learn more about this iconic hotel as an overnight guest during a … [Read more...]