Salty’s on Alki Beach in West Seattle is a popular restaurant for families, couples and tourists. I had read about the brunch buffet at Salty’s for months leading up to our Seattle trip and quickly made a reservation soon after our flights were booked. We pulled into Salty’s parking lot on a cloudy Saturday morning and were greeted by several metal sculptures and a … [Read more...]
A Day of Play at The Strong in Rochester, New York
Reader Lillian (mom of 2 little princesses) made the trek to The National Museum of Play from Toronto a few months ago and shares her thoughts on this family friendly museum in Rochester, New York. ******* Our family recently visited The Strong (National Museum of Play) for the second time – this time with an infant and toddler. The way I would describe this museum is … [Read more...]
ESD Poutine at Elgin Street Diner – Ottawa, Ontario
Last week, I shared a few pics of what we ate during our visit to Ottawa and today I'm showing you the best dish from our weekend - Poutine at Elgin Street Diner. Always interested in where the locals go, we asked the hotel staff for restaurant recommendations. Almost all surveyed replied "Elgin Street Diner. Try the ESD Poutine, don't worry about the others on the … [Read more...]
Where to Stay During Winterlude in Ottawa: Holiday Inn Ottawa-Downtown Hotel Review
After hours of Winterlude fun, we spent our nights at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown. This family friendly hotel is located a few blocks away from the main streets of the downtown core which made winding down after an adventure filled day more relaxing. Here's what we loved about the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Downtown: Central … [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...]