The holidays start early on Netflix this year — their expansive offerings of seasonal movies and shows kicks off in less than two weeks! A few favourites are back: the Princess Switch, starring Vanessa Hudgens as three characters, returns for its third installment, The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, and the holiday romcom A […]
It’s now easier than ever to find out where your favourite Netflix shows were filmed. The “Netflix in your Neighbourhood” website maps out Canadian filming locations for various shows and movies, like “Queen’s Gambit”, “Umbrella Academy” and “Always Be My Maybe.” It adds a whole new dimension to the viewing experience and could even inspire […]
Happy Friday! It looks to be a rainy weekend ahead. What are you up to? I have some ideas to keep you busy! [Watching] Another day, another crime doc! This week I checked out The Ripper, which follows the story of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer that terrorized the UK between 1975 and 1980. […]
Happy weekend! Well – sort of. Lockdown is back again as of Saturday. If you’re in need of some last-minute stay home plans, I’ve got you covered. [Reading] This week I’ve been totally absorbed in Jesse Thistle’s From the Ashes. From the Ashes is a memoir about Jesse’s life that draws on many memories and […]
Happy orange zone week! Is that a thing? Truthfully, I haven’t left the house much this week except to shovel copious amounts of snow. In that vein, maybe you are looking for something new to spruce up your time spent at home. I’ve got some ideas for you below! [Listening] Thanks to a recommendation from […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Have you thought about what you’re going to do to celebrate? Don’t worry – there’s no wait list for reservations to worry about this year and you can take advantage of your home’s space to create your ideal date night. If you’re stuck for inspiration, we’ve got you […]
Happy Friday! It’s been a week – from Blue Monday to US President Joe Biden being sworn into office, and ending off the work week with a brand-new provincial campaign urging folks to stay home! I think it’s only appropriate to focus on what we can do to stop the spread – and it’s as […]
Happy Friday! Did you enjoy that burst of November spring this week? I’m sad to see it go. Although, it helps given all the lingering feelings of daylight savings time and that post-election stress. It’s been a good week for some normalcy, though! Santa Claus is coming to town and CityFolk will happen, just a […]
Happy Halloween weekend! What are you getting up to? Cooler temperatures this week make the discouragement of trick-or-treating in the capital a little easier to swallow. If you need some plans though, check out our indoor and outdoor guides to Halloween in Ottawa. I’ve also got some ideas for you to check out below to […]
Happy spring! Er, Friday! What a happy and sunny way to end what I would consider to be one of the gloomiest weeks we’ve had in a while here in the capital! As tempting as it is to get outside and enjoy this last bit of summer (or spring? I’m not sure!), we’ve got to […]