I can tell you from experience that there are many things NICU parents go through that will make you cry. September is NICU Awareness Month and in an effort to support other NICU families, I hoped to share my story with you and offer a NICU Care Package that I’ve personally curated with Huggies to […]
Family
Science North Camps for Kids – FUN & Educational
Disclaimer – This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It’s always fun […]
Bring Home Happy with Trolls
It’s been a crazy few weeks over here, and it’s time to bring home happy! We would first like to disclose that this post has been written in Christine’s words, but since she is still unable to have any screen time until she recovers from her concussion, a few of us have volunteered to type […]
World Prematurity Day: No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged. November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day intended to raise awareness of the high rates of premature births worldwide. When babies arrive early they’re sensitive, vulnerable and in need of care around the clock. And while medicine and machines are an important part of their treatment, hospitals are now discovering human touch […]
Recipes
Cheesy Bacon Beer Bread
I’ve had many requests for our Cheesy Bacon Beer Bread recipe. Here it is! A few Summers ago, a dear friend of mine baked some Cheesy Beer Bread for my husband (that farm boy loves his bread). He enjoyed it so much that I tried to recreate the recipe in my head. I basically used […]
August Long Weekend BBQ #PerfectPairings #SummerFresh
August long weekend is fast approaching. It feels as though school just let out, and all of a sudden, August long weekend is just around the corner! How on earth does that happen? Summer always seems so fleeting. To savour the remainder of our Summer days, we like to BBQ and have friends and family […]
Perfect Pairings this Canada Day! #PerfectPairings #SummerFresh #Canada150
Canada Day is almost upon us, and this Canada Day is a BIG one! Canada 150! Celebrations will definitely be including BBQ parties with friends! We’re already thinking about some perfect pairings! I don’t know about you, but with school ending and Canada 150 celebrations beginning, we’re really strapped for time. Easy, delicious, and quick […]
Lifestyle
10 School Lunches That Will Make Your Life Easier
When I speak with other parents, one of the common topics of conversation is usually food. What are our kids’ favourite foods? How do you get your kid to eat their school lunches? Because these seem to be frequent questions, I’ve decided to put together a few school lunches that will make your life easier. […]
Back to School Made Easy with Hamilton Beach!
Back to school made easy with Hamilton Beach! There’s one week left before school starts, and I was thinking of all the hacks and clever ideas to make back to school a bit easier for parents and for kids. I’ve actually got a few friends with kids who are off to college this year, […]
Last days of summer #LetsLiveBig
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the last days of summer! I’m usually a “glass is half full” kind of person, but let’s be honest. August is just flying by at warp speed and soon the kids will be back in school. What better way to cling onto savour the last days of summer […]
Travel
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 […]
You Could Win FREE Gas for a Year from State Farm Canada! #StateFarmFreeGas
Would you believe me if I told you that you could win FREE gas for a year from State Farm Canada? I don’t know about you, but some days I find “adulting” really challenging. To be honest, having to deal with bills, upon bills, upon bills, and work like crazy, only to do it all […]
Farm Life
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 […]
Calving Season ~ A Day in the Life of a Farmer #FarmVoices #OntAg
This post on calving season was written by Hubby (aka: Farmer John). John occasionally contributes farm posts in hopes of providing an understanding of farm life, farm practices, and sharing agricultural information with readers. Spring is an exciting time of the year on the farm, mainly because we get to experience calving season. It’s something […]
So, You Want to Marry a Farmer?
Yes, having taught English from 1998 to 2012, I realize that you should never begin a sentence with “so”. So, You Want to Marry a Farmer makes for a fun title though, doesn’t it? I did contemplate on the title and thought I would call this post, A Day on the Farm. So, You Want to Marry […]