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Best Shoes for Winter in Toronto

10.29.18

A few weeks ago, the temperature was +30’C, today it’s 1’C and it snowed! That’s how it is here in Toronto and you gotta just learn how to deal with the cold temperatures. And it all begins with a good pair of shoes! So, today, I’m going to share with you all some of the best shoes for winter in Toronto out there that will keep your feet warm, keep your feet dry, all while looking good!

This first boot by Sorel is one of my favorites. It is waterproof and lined with full on fleece. Although, my favorite thing about this shoe is that is is beautiful. I think a pair of wool socks is still necessary to brace the Toronto winter in this boot, but you will be kept nice and dry as you walk around the city in these shoes.
Next up is this pair of Sorel walkers! These are the exact pair of shoes I’ve been wearing for the past 2 years here in Toronto and they have survived beautifully. Although they are not lined, they are waterproof. I usually wear them with a pair of good quality steel wool socks to keep my feet nice and toasty. They are super comfortable to walk in, are not super bulky and therefore make the perfect everyday shoe for winter in Toronto.
Although the classic knit Ugg Boot is definitely not waterproof, they do make a good boot to walk around in the cold. I think this boot is perfect for a cold and dry day where you are running out on a quick errand. Definitely don’t wear these when it’s raining or snowing! Just a perfect cozy boot.
Okay, now for those super snowy, super cold and super wet days in Toronto. The Majesta boot and the Kamik boot will be perfect for those days. They are both heavy duty, waterproof and lined to keep your feet dry and warm, They also go higher up on your knee, so they will protect more of you. I don’t think these two shoes are necessary for Toronto, since we only get a few storms in a year and people tend to stay indoors those days. However, if you walk a lot in the winters or live in a more snowy/cold area, then these shoes may be for you.
We’ve all heard of Blundstone’s and they live up to their name. They are waterproof, and if you purchase the lined boots, they will keep your feet nice and toasty in the Toronto winter!

I’m always searching for the best shoes for winter in Toronto and am always researching new and cool boots. So, I hope this is helpful in helping you find a good boot if you’re in the market for them.

Andrew’s Scenic Acres Pumpkin Patch

10.22.18

Pumpkin Patch season is in full swing! So I thought I would share with you all my favorite pumpkin patch to visit so far: Andrew’s Scenic Acres Pumpkin Patch!

I went to the Andrew’s Scenic Acres Pumpkin Patch last year, however, I visited their farm for flower picking just a month ago. It’s crazy how one month their farm is full of dahlia’s, and the next it’s already orange from all the pumpkins! Check out this post all about flower and berry picking at the farm!

Andrew’s scenic acres pumpkin patch

The Andrew’s Scenic Acres Pumpkin Patch is located in farm and is one of the many pumpkin patches to visit in Toronto. It’s my personal favorite so far because it doesn’t get as crowded as some of the others (like Downey’s). You pay an entrance fee (which varies based on when you visit) and you can go inside and explore the large farm, take a wagon ride and pick your favorite pumpkin! My favorite thing to do is just walk around and appreciate all the beauty the farm has to offer!

I’m planning on visiting a new pumpkin patch this year, so please comment below with your suggestions/recommendations!

Happy Fall 🙂

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer Recipe

10.14.18

This past month, we bought ourselves a French press (check my post on my favorites) and haven’t looked back. Every day we make ourselves either an iced coffee or a hot latte. We also have been trying out many different coffee blends, syrups and creamers. Some creamers are amazing, whereas others taste too sugary or fake. Looking at the ingredient list, I am shocked by how many chemicals and other ingredients are in there. So, I thought there must be a way to make your own creamer at home. And to make it extra special, I decided to make a homemade pumpkin spice creamer.

I watched many YouTube videos and read a ton of blog posts about how to make coffee in a french press. There are even ways to make latte art using a french press at home! (This I’m still learning and trying to perfect). There is a whole other world out there all about making coffee at home. Although I’m not a coffee connoisseur, I do enjoy myself an iced coffee daily and a latte a couple of times a week. In terms of creamers, there are a ton of recipes out there. This recipe is a combination of what I learned as well as what I think should go into a homemade pumpkin spice creamer. I think it tastes pretty amazing, but if you try it, let me know what you think!

Okay, now on to the recipe:

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer Recipe

Ingredients

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cup milk of choice (we used almond milk)

2 tbsp pumpkin puree

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cardamom

1 jar to hold the homemade pumpkin spice creamer

strainer

spoon to mix

Directions

In a jar, add the entire can of the sweetened condensed milk.
Next, add the milk. To make it less messy and less cleanup, pour the milk into the can of the condensed milk to measure and pour into the jar. You want a 1:1 ratio of sweetened condensed milk to milk.
Stir to mix using the spoon, or you can use the shaking method.
Now add in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon and cardamom.
Stir or shake to mix.
Use a strainer to strain out any lumps or clumps.

There you have it! Your homemade pumpkin spice creamer. You can keep this in the fridge for up to a week. Our lasted 5 days – we made 2 iced coffees with the creamer every day. To make your own iced coffee, add in cold brew (you can do this at home using a French press), ice and top it up with however much creamer you prefer. And now you have yourself a pumpkin spice iced coffee!

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