For me, one of the best reasons to sign up for a family tour like we did rather than travel on our own is for the eclectic itinerary already designed for you. On our Castles and Kilts Tour, we sat back and relaxed on the bus while Julie, our Tour Guide, did all the organizing and researching.

How does one compress an 11-day adventure across the UK in one blog post? I have no idea. So, I'm going to leisurely take you through the Castles and Kilts Tour my kids, my mom (who's also editor of Journeywoman.com) and I just returned from with some of my fave bits and pictures.

I can't believe my kids, my mom and I are about to embark on an amazing 11 day Castles and Kilts tour through England and Scotland! Thanks to Trafalgar Tours, the four of us are going on a trip of a lifetime, while poor hubby stays home to work.

So, here's what I need from you. I've been so busy working I haven't had time to do much research on what to bring, what cool sites to see off the beaten path, good restaurants, fun stuff for the kids to do, etc.

The mere fact that I'm writing this post rather than calling my friend ensures my place in the "Worst Friend Hall of Fame."

As you may or may not know, before launching YMC, I spent a decade on-air at MuchMusic. Before Much I was a wanna-be manager for musicians. I had one client. Wendy Lands.

Part of me thinks: "Now there's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back".

Watching the mega-extravaganza MMVA's snuggled with my 10-year old son is a significantly different experience than what felt like a million years ago when I was onstage as one of the hosts of the original MMVA's.

I'm in New York City, day one of a three-day groovy girlfriend getaway. Although it technically isn't a work trip, the reality is me and the gals signed up for Jeff Pulver's 140 Conference. The theme of this twitter-inspired series of talks is “The State of Now”. The irony - what happened today on the way to the conference was EXACTLY that.

Here's why.

When I was asked to do a keynote for the Canadian Marketing Association Convention, I said no. Why? Because Arianna Huffington was the other keynote speaker.

This week I shared my fave new face cream, my $15 new summer dress and my fave new sexy and comfy shoes.

I'm not a shoe-aholic. In fact, I'm pretty boring when it comes to footwear. Give me a black boot with a chunky heel and a few studs or embellishments and I'm good. I can't bear wearing high heels. I feel like I walk like a duck. Even this couldn't help me. And then my feet kill! How do women do it??

I had half an hour to kill before my son's end of year school play, so I visited my favourite waste of time - aka H&M. Whenever I feel the need for some retail therapy, I can usually find something perfect and cheap! Sorry, not cheap - inexpensive. I found an awesome dress for $15!

For some reason, I've been doing a lot of shopping and trying out new products. Spring does that to me. Makes me want to freshen up my look. So all this week, I'm going to share some of my favourite finds with you.

Today's find was actually sent to me by a PR agency, who for some reason, is convinced I should be using Oil of Olay. They sent me a few products like the Regenerist Regenerating Serum and Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum. Neither worked for me.

My invitation to the Magnum Ice Cream red-carpet launch party came with an added perk - a one-on-one interview with Ivanka Trump, one of wealthiest women in the world. As the ambassador of this Belgian ice cream company, Ivanka was chosen to embody this premium luxury ice cream on a stick.

The affair was lavish. Held in a Toronto mansion, the decor dripped with gold accessories and beautiful people. Valet parking, free flowing champagne and a decadent oyster bar kept the crowds busy until the main event arrived.

I have no desire to run for politics. Although I've been much more politically engaged since having kids, which I wrote about in this post, ultimately I'm too self absorbed with taking care of my family and business to become a public servant.

The Lion King is now Broadway's eighth longest-running show in history. Very impressive! I first saw the play when it first came to Toronto around a decade ago. Last week, I brought my son to opening night of the latest production of Lion King playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

Here's why your kids (and you) should see it.

This showed up as a press release in my inbox.

I am pleased to offer one of your lucky readers a chance to win the book  “My Beautiful Mommy”: Ground-Breaking new children’s book on plastic surgery!"

Last Friday it started. Tingling nose, achy body, pounding headache. Typical sinus head cold.

I toughed it out, got the kids to bed and crashed. Saturday, the situation had worsened. Stuffed nose, stuffed head, listless  - my body has succumbed to a dreaded cold - you know the kind that has no cure. The prescription usually reads: chicken soup, rest, hot tea and time will take care of it.

On the first day of spring, the Ehm clan starts to get excited for our yearly summer getaway. For the last seven years, it's become a family tradition to begin the summer at a family resort called Clevelands House.

Seven years ago my daughter was six months old, my son was three and we were EXHAUSTED! Both my husband and I needed some down time. But, let's be honest, most vacations with kids end up being more work and you come home needing a holiday after your holiday.

I remember watching the film Billy Elliot late night in bed beside my hubby and crying. No, not crying. Racking. Loudly. To the point that I burst blood vessels around my eyes. Why? Cuz I could relate. Painfully. My son, like little Billy, is a creative kid - the non-hockey playing, gentle, artistic soul. And in some ways he didn't fit in. I feel that pain it in my gut even now.

It was supposed to be the biggest snowstorm in the last two years, but that didn’t stop me and an intrepid group of moms to hit the road for a two day spa getaway.

I was a little worried about driving my seven-year-old minivan on the snowy highway, so I played it smart by borrowing a brand new 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Edition with all the bells and whistles to keep us safe and entertained.

It’s one thing to hear statistics like heart disease and strokes are the leading cause of death for women in Canada and that more women die of cardiovascular disease than any other condition.