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Review of Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – Toronto

MT logoWe’re received many invitations (from friends) to go to Medieval Times but have been unable to for various reasons.  It finally took an invitation from one of Book Boy’s classmates to get our family out to experience this popular attraction.

Here’s our family’s take on the night and some tips to help your family fully enjoy the night!  Also included is a video of the best medieval pre-tournament announcements ever made! Read the rest of this entry »

Tips on Visiting Ottawa and Winterlude With Your Family

Winterlude 6When a close friend moved to Ottawa, it presented the perfect excuse to take the family up to visit Canada’s Capital in the wintertime.

One of the main Ottawa attractions during winter is Winterlude (or Bal De Neige in French), dubbed as “Canada’s Winter Celebration” by its organizers.  It was our first time going to Ottawa so here’s a summary of our trip, with all its high (and low) lights, and a plethora of time and money-saving tips embedded in the story!  We hope you get some great ideas to make your next trip to Ottawa … Incredible! Read the rest of this entry »

You’re Russian, Mom! (An Olympics Anecdote)

russian doll(Sitting at a restaurant having dinner…remember Ballet Girl is 4 years old…)

Clean Mom:  Are there any potential Gold Medals for Canada tonight?

Incredible Dad:  Isn’t there men’s figure skating tonight?

CM:  No, that’s on Thursday.  Besides, one of the Russian skaters will probably win gold.

Ballet Girl:  You’re Russian, Mom!

CM:  Pardon me?

BG:  You’re Russian!

CM:  No I’m not…

BG:  Yes you are!  You’re always “Russian” in the morning!

(ba-dum-bum!  get it?  Russian – Rushin’?  nevermind…)

Image courtesy of stock.xchng by vierdrie, “Matryoshka doll”

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

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Eating breakfast with the family on January 1, 2010, I happened to ask the family what each person’s resolution was for the New Year, to help them become a better person.

Here’s a quick tip that you, as a Busy Dad, can apply to help you keep your resolutions in 2010 and find out what the funniest resolution uttered at the breakfast table was!

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