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Who Do You Drive Safely For? My Cautionary Tale on All-Season Tires

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

I used to be that person, the one who thought that you didn’t need winter tires. I used to say that only bad drivers got in trouble on winter roads “because like, you have to drive the conditions. D’uh” Then one day, karma decided to ride shotgun with me. Undeterred by a winter storm and bitter temperatures, and brimming with over-confidence about my driving skills, I loaded my then 3 and 5 year old daughters into the mini-van and headed to the gym. A mere block from my destination, and …

Filed Under: Parenting, Travel Tagged With: #whodoyoudrivesafelyfor, all season tires, kal tire, why are winter tires so important, winter tires

Why You Should Travel to Mississauga (Yes, I said Mississauga)

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

“You’re going where?”, my friend asked with a perplexed look on her face.  “Mississauga,” I said. “But why? What’s in Mississauga?”.  Ah, dear friend, a lot as it turns out. For the travel deprived and cabin fevered amongst us, Mississauga happens to be the perfect place to dip your toes back into exploration. As someone who writes about travel, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about its return post-pandemic and where I would end up first. While staring at the walls in my house, …

Filed Under: Canada, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: celebration square, cooksville, cute areas in mississauga, green space in mississauga, indoor activities, is port credit in mississauga, mississauga, restaurants in mississauga, streetsville, the waterside inn, things to do in mississauga, travel in canada, travel local, travel post covid, what to do in mississauga, what to do outside mississauga

all-weather vs all-season tires

All-Weather vs All-Season Tires? They Are NOT the Same

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In one of life’s great misnaming scandals it’s unfortunate that all-weather vs all-season tires have such similar names. Like exercise and excorcise, they're close but no cigar. So just like you wouldn't dream of confusing a Canadian vs an American, you need to have a clear idea in your head when it comes to all-weather vs all-season, because as you might suspect, while they might appear the same at first glance, they are worlds apart. Let's be clear before we go any further though, if …

Filed Under: Best Travel Gear, Test Drives, Travel Tagged With: all season tires in winter, all season tires myth, all weather tires, are all season tires good for winter, difference between all weather and all season tires, Kaltire, nokian, what makes winter tires better, winter tires

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Before You Go to Mazatlán Here’s What You Should Know

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

If you’re currently making plans for winter travel, and why wouldn’t you be with polar vortexes holding many of us in its icy grip already, then you need to put Mazatlán at the top of your travel list. Before you go to Mazatlán though, I’ve pulled together what you need to know before you go! What You Need to Know Before You Go To Mazatlán As a travel writer I’m always open to visiting new places. My job title however, doesn’t automatically make me objective. I’m human after all, and so …

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Toronto with Teens

Toronto With Teens – Chasing Teen Dreams in The Six

By //  by Candace Sampson 3 Comments

Exploring Toronto with teens, was for me, like seeing this cosmopolitan city with new eyes. Toronto had become so familiar to me over the years, having lived, worked, and played there, that I had become complacent about it as a tourist destination. On a recent trip with my teenager and her best friend though, I was reminded why the Six attracts visitors from around the globe. Safe, clean, bursting with arts & culture, adventure, sports, dining, and shopping, Toronto quite literally has …

Filed Under: Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Travel Tagged With: activities in Toronto, best attractions for teens in Toronto, CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, Rogers Centre, sample travel itinerary in Toronto, This is Eye Candy, Toronto with teens, what to do in Toronto with teenagers

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