Whenever I find something I love, I can’t wait to tell all my friends and family about it. I love Collage.com’s Photo Blankets and want to make one for all my loved ones for Christmas! Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest […]
Family
June 15th is International Stop Cyberbullying Day #EndBullying
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 […]
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 […]
Recipes
Lunchbox Chicken & Waffles #MLFMomWins #FamilyFirst
I know. Lunch Box Chicken & Waffles? Say what? This is a sponsored post, however all thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. I recently wrote a post about Mom Wins — those tiny victories in a mom’s every day life like seeing your kid consume the recommended servings of water in a […]
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap #MomWins #FamilyFirst
This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are my own. It’s been a full and busy Summer, and now that school is starting soon, it’s time to think about Mom Wins when it comes to school lunches! To me, Mom Wins are all the little wins each day like your kids automatically getting their […]
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Cucumber, and Candied Walnuts
Guest post from the lovely Lisa from Fabulous Habits. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. Hey, everyone! Lisa here from Fabulous Habits. Today, I am thrilled to share one of my easy-peasy summer salads on the Life on Manitoulin blog. Now that our family’s moved to a new condo, I have […]
Lifestyle
Kool-Aid Hair Dye Really WORKS!
Little One kept asking me all summer if I could dye her hair with Kool-Aid Hair Dye. She had the tips of her hair dyed at the salon back in January. Her hair was so cool! It was different shades of vibrant blues. After many months, her hair went from electric blue, to indigo, to […]
Have an Action-Packed Family Camping Adventure with Goliath®
When I think Summer break, the first thing that comes to mind is FAMILY CAMPING ADVENTURE! Disclaimer – We were given product to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Growing up, my parents always made sure to take us camping at least once during our Summer break. […]
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 […]
Travel
Fern Resort ~ Family Fun & Something for Everyone
Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with Fern Resort. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. For the past few years, I’ve been seeing posts on social media about Fern Resort, and I always wondered if the resort would live up to all the accolades it has […]
Top 8 Manitoulin Eateries ~ Where To Eat On Manitoulin Island
Many people always ask me where to eat on Manitoulin Island. There are quite a few Manitoulin eateries to choose from. When asked where I enjoy dining, I’d have to say I have my top 8 Manitoulin eateries! The Garden’s Gate Restaurant offers gourmet, prepared from scratch menu items. Their ingredients include locally grown meats […]
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 […]
Farm Life
2018 BMO Farm Family Award
Our family is a BMO Farm Family Award recipient. To be a farming family means to be prepared for lots of uncertainties. One never really knows what to expect when there are so many elements which we have little control over. We just went through a summer of next to no rain, which led to […]
Incorporating Sustainable Products Into Your Life ~ From Farm, Home, & Beyond
Incorporating sustainable products into our lives is something that’s very important to our family. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with OTS (Ontario Tire Stewardship). All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. As a farming family, we choose to use as many eco-friendly products on our farm […]
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 […]