foodie | amy-in-613

stretch, soak + savour at strathmere

Hubby and I have been craving a getaway, but with my looming $10,000 bill for gum surgery and Invisalign a trip south is out of the question

savour the last of summer with pot & pantry

It's been a short, rainy summer here in Ottawa and I'm gonna help you make the most of our remaining warm days. Win a gourmet picnic

rest + relax at strathmere

Anyone else feel like you need to charge your batteries? Me too. And I've got just the thing: I've giving away an overnight rest &am

making time for date night (reader deal)

Life's been busy of late and I've been craving a date night with hubby. I found the perfect place at Andaz Ottawa. And til March 30

ladies night for harmony house (giveaway)

Passionate about supporting women? Thought so! Win a pair of tickets to a fundraising event that supports vulnerable local women: Ladies ...

local escape at brookstreet (giveaway)

Fancy a getaway but don't have time or cashola for a big trip? I hear you. Planning (and saving) for a vacation can be tough, so I'm alwa...

now open: pot & pantry (giveaway)

Full disclosure: this post is totally 100% biased. Here's why: one of my best pals just opened a downtown kitchen boutique called Pot & P...

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