Disclaimer – This International Stop Cyberbullying Day post was written in partnership with TELUS for their #EndBullying initiative. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Growing up, I wanted to keep up with all the latest trends and be cool like my friends. I wanted to have the cool […]
Family
Quality Time & Disconnecting to Connect #Disconnect2Connect
Quality time – Does your family get enough of it? Disclaimer – I have received the products mentioned to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. Lately, I’ve noticed that Little One would come over to me for a snuggle and say, “Mom, can we have quality time tonight?” […]
Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year & GIVEAWAY
Disclaimer – I received Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year for the purpose of writing a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year by Maria Lianos-Carbone is a refreshing book, and one that moms will be able to relate […]
6 Binge-Worthy Cooking Shows for Foodies on Netflix #StreamTeam
My nine year old introduced me to some shows for foodies on Netflix recently. Little One is obsessed with cooking, baking, and travel shows. There are lots of Netflix titles to view for foodies, and Little One chose her six favourites. Disclaimer – This post was written in affiliation with Netflix Canada. As a member […]
Recipes
Bagels, Pizzas, Calzones…The One Dough Recipe I Will Ever Need
Seriously, this is the one dough recipe I will ever need. My friend sent me this dough recipe because we were talking about our bagel obsession. I really hate to admit this, but I am a bagel snob. I don’t eat bread products often, but having grown up in Montreal (actually, in the West Island […]
Celebrating Pi Day! 15 Perfect Pies You Will Love!
For mathematicians, Pi Day means 3.14159 and…for foodies, it means pies, pies, pies! Funny story: When my husband and I were engaged, all the ladies and farmers’ wives in our township asked me how my pie crust and homemade bread were. Apparently, those are deal breakers if a farmer’s wife cannot bake a good pie […]
Beautiful & Delicious Apple Cake
When I was a kid, I remember being in awe of my mom’s sisters because they were such good cooks. They could make everything from traditional Filipino food to New York Style Cheesecake, Mille Feuille, and beautiful, delicious, homemade apple cake. Being a kid in the kitchen was fun. I loved watching my aunts cook […]
Lifestyle
Island Treasures ~ Made on Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island – A place where many island treasures can be found. One of the things I love about Manitoulin Island is that it is home to many talented artists and craftspeople. It’s no surprise, since it is easy to find inspiration on this beautiful island. Each summer, visitors and locals go on the Island-wide […]
Manitoulin Brewing Company Small Batch Series
You’re on Island Time Now. Manitoulin Brewing Company’s catch phrase is quite fitting. If you live on Manitoulin Island, or if you’ve ever visited Manitoulin Island, you’ll notice the pace is much slower than that of the city’s. You can relax. You’re on Island time now. The fresh air, slower pace, the beautiful lakes and […]
TELUS Days of Giving & Backpack Buddies #GiveWhereWeLive #TeamTELUS
Disclaimer – This TELUS Days of Giving post was written in collaboration with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Giving back to our community has always been something that is very important to me. My husband and I try to instill this mindset in our daughter. Little One has […]
Travel
Where to Stay on Manitoulin: Motels, Inns, B & B, Camping
One of the first things people ask when planning a trip to Manitoulin Island is, “Where to stay on Manitoulin?” When it comes to where to stay on Manitoulin, there are many options. Accommodations range in price depending on your fancy. You can go for a rustic experience and sleep in a tipi or a […]
Halloween Fun for the Entire Family at Dynamic Earth #DEHalloween #SudburyTourism
Dynamic Earth has some spooky treats for families this Halloween! If you’re looking for some festive fun, head over to Dynamic Earth! Halloween Fun for the entire family at Dynamic Earth ~ Definitely an evening to remember! The home of the Big Nickel presents a slew of activities for families to enjoy, including Halloween Treats, Tunnel […]
Revitalized: Rest and Relaxation at Casino Rama
It’s been a pretty stressful year so far. Since Hubby’s accident in February, life has been tough. Work, work, work. Farm, farm, farm. Family, family, family. It’s easy to lose one’s self when there is little to no down time. When the opportunity to sharpen up social media and marketing skills AND get some rest […]
Farm Life
Close Encounters on the Farm
Close encounters on the farm. I haven’t written a farm post on the blog in a while, but something happened today that scared the life out of me. It’s calving season on our farm, and we have eleven calves on the ground and are expecting thirty new calves in total. The scary thing that happened […]
Healthy Aging for Pets #PurinaPetPeople
Healthy aging for pets may not be something we think of when we bring our newest member of the family into our home, but it is very important to consider. Disclaimer- This post was written in affiliation with and sponsored by Purina Canada as part of the #PurinaPetPeople ambassadorship. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are […]
Hard to Believe I Haven’t Done Groceries in Three Weeks
It may be lack of time or it may just be tightening our belts, but it’s hard to believe I haven’t done groceries in three weeks! Not having done groceries in three weeks has not been intentional. Life’s been really busy with school starting again and having visitors, and being away for a wedding in […]