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The city has earned the nickname Winterpeg, not for its chilly temperatures but for how Winnipeg does winter right! Many folks shy away at winter travel that doesn’t involve running to tropical destinations for a dose of vitamin D but let me tell you, Winnipeg should be on your radar for a snowy adventure. Embrace the season and enjoy the fun things to do in Winnipeg in winter! It can get pretty chilly in the city though so not to worry, there is plenty of adventure to enjoy both inside and outdoors. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links where if...

When it comes to a trip to New York City, picking a hotel is one of the hardest decisions. Is it better to stay near Central Park or Times Square? Midtown Manhattan or Brooklyn? At least on your first visit, you can’t go wrong by booking a room near Central Park. After all, most hotels in the area sit close to the city’s popular tourist sights such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side, the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in midtown and all the flashing lights of Times Square. In fact, some of New York’s...

The kitchen is the hardest working room in the home and requires a lot of daily cleaning and upkeep. A question I receive at least weekly is, “How do you clean the kitchen with the Clean Mama Routine? I don’t see ‘kitchen’ on the calendar?”  Or when do you take out the garbage and and wash dishes?  Why don’t I have those things on the calendar? I created the Clean Mama Routine as a flexible place to start – every home and family has different needs. I don’t include things like taking out the garbage or emptying the dishwasher or...

You’re new fail proof recipe. For this recipe you will need… an oven. a pair of mixing bowls. a fork. a whisk. a set of measuring cups. a microwave safe bowl. a microwave. a bread pan. a set of oven mitts. and lastly a wire cooling rack. Ingredients: 1 Roughly chopped dark chocolate Hersey Bar (Honestly go with whatever makes your heart happy I just love dark chocolate paired with banana)3 very ripe browned bananas1 beaten large egg 1/3 cup melted butter 11/2 cup all purpose flour or flour of choice (King Arthur GF Flour works great) EXTRA BUTTER!!! Directions:...

First, let me say it’s hard to write anything too insightful about a luxury cruise vessel after a visit lasting just a couple of hours. A lot of what makes a luxury cruise ship luxurious is the way its staff delivers service at an elevated and sustained level over time — something that only becomes apparent over several days. It’s a bartender not only remembering your name but your favorite drink. “Another sidecar for you tonight, Mr. Sloan?” For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. Or a room attendant who shines your shoes without...