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Impressive and affordable bottles of red for the holiday season

Are you looking for just the right bottle of red wine to impress your family and friends this holiday season?

I know that when I walk into my local purveyor of fine spirits, I’m looking for that elusive balance that will be both delicious, yet affordable.

Here are some great ideas for you that are sure to delight your wine loving friends, but not break your Christmas budget.

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy,

Mark

Impressive and affordable bottles of red for the holiday season

We wine lovers all are questing for a wow wine that is so drop dead gorgeous it blows our socks off with elegance and power. Here, wine critic Gord Stimmell lists his favourite reds for the holiday season. This list should help you fill out your wine shopping lists for Christmas! Cheers!

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CHRISTMAS IDEAS FOR HI TECH KIDS/ COACH MARK ON ROGERS TV

Are you still looking for Christmas ideas that will light the faces of loved ones in your house?

Here are some helpful ideas for the hi tech people in your home. From experience I know that anything to do with Skylanders is a hit for the 10 or under crowd.

On another note, I am very excited to pass along that tomorrow night (Monday December 15th) @ 9 pm I will be once again appearing as a guest on Rogers Toronto Speaks: Personal Finance, cable 10.

The show is available to Rogers cable subscribers in the Toronto area.

If you that includes you, I encourage you to check it out if you have time.

Cheers,

Mark

 

Children love digital technologies as much as adults do, and gadget makers have responded with some smart, entertaining options. With the holidays fast approaching, a guide to the latest and greatest is valuable for parents, aunts, uncles, or family friends. Here are some noteworthy devices that will keep children entertained and parents happy. Spend wisely this holiday season!

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Ski resorts: Lesser-known mountains can be a great option

One of the great ways to stay active over the holidays and throughout the winter is to get away for a ski trip or two.

I know many clients and friends who really enjoy getting out on the slopes with their family and friends.

One of the challenges beside the cost, can be working your way through the long line ups at the higher profiles resorts.

If you’re looking to get away this winter for a ski trip, here are some great ideas on some lesser known mountains.

Cheers,

Mark

Ski resorts: Lesser-known mountains can be a great option

Big-name ski resorts might give you bragging rights when you go back to the office, but lesser-known mountains can give you something else: less crowded slopes, shorter lift lines and even outlets for Crock Pots. Some of these hidden gems are located near their famous rivals, so visitors can enjoy the same choice of lodging, restaurants and off-the-slope activities. Read on for a few lesser-known options that would make a great family skiiing getaway.
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