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A girls’ getaway at Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix

ByLéa Nadeau
March 2, 2021

There is something magical in sleeping at Le Manoir Richelieu. The hotel, a well-known establishment in Quebec, overlooks…

A girls’ getaway at Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix

There is something magical in sleeping at Le Manoir Richelieu. The hotel, a well-known establishment in Quebec, overlooks…

Barcelona with kids; where to eat and what you should know for an awesome family trip in the city!

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Ode to our post-pregnancy stomach; When beauty expires overnight

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Our favorite – Prosciutto, pine nuts, Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and capers beef tartare

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Bumpdate: My 4th trimester (the famous postpartum)

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Did you know your family could be in danger tonight? How we are keeping safe with First Alert!

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is Fire Prevention Month! Help ensure your home and…

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A Family Bike Ride on Isle-aux-Coudres in Charlevoix

And thus, on a bright end-of-summer Saturday morning, we decided to pack our bikes, bathing suits, and little…

Our Brand-New Modern Kitchen Remodel: Before/After Photos, Our Mishaps, and Good Moves!

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A girls’ getaway at Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix

There is something magical in sleeping at Le Manoir Richelieu. The hotel, a well-known establishment in Quebec, overlooks…

Barcelona with kids; where to eat and what you should know for an awesome family trip in the city!

Barcelona has a special place in my heart! And this second visit only confirms how much I love…

What if this is my last baby?

You might have seen that Ély just turned 1 year old! If you didn’t get the chance to…

Vancouver – Top 10 places to visit

I have been living in the magnificent city of Vancouver for over a year now! I often get asked,…

Ode to our post-pregnancy stomach; When beauty expires overnight

We spend our entire pregnancy being told how beautiful we are with our perfectly round stomach. As months…

Our favorite – Prosciutto, pine nuts, Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and capers beef tartare

You just got lucky! I am finally sharing with you my secret recipe of beef tartare. It’s the…

Bumpdate: My 4th trimester (the famous postpartum)

As I updated you during my whole pregnancy, I thought it would be important to document my 4th…

Did you know your family could be in danger tonight? How we are keeping safe with First Alert!

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is Fire Prevention Month! Help ensure your home and…

18 Mishaps While On Our Around The World Family Trip

When leaving for almost a year on a family trip, as we did in 2019-2002, you surely will…

A Family Bike Ride on Isle-aux-Coudres in Charlevoix

And thus, on a bright end-of-summer Saturday morning, we decided to pack our bikes, bathing suits, and little…

Our Brand-New Modern Kitchen Remodel: Before/After Photos, Our Mishaps, and Good Moves!

Hubby and I were looking for a home for months. First, we had to sell our condo, which…

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A long family trip like the one we did in 2019-2020 is quite something. We came back our…

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If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably know I couldn’t wait to give birth. I was…

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