Disclosure - This Chili con Carne post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. We are certainly living in challenging and unusual times. People are staying at home and practising physical-distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For us, this means not going out in social environments unless it is necessary. … [Read more...]
Family Favourite: Korean Beef Bulgogi #MyCanadianBeef
A family favourite in our house is Korean Beef Bulgogi. Disclosure - This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Parents, perhaps some of you are trying to figure out what to cook for the family and are always on the look out for recipes to add to your … [Read more...]
100 Nights (and counting) of Amazing Sleep with Endy
Disclosure - This is a sponsored post in partnership with Endy. As always, all thoughts and opinons expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I have always had a challenging time getting a good night's sleep. I can't say that motherhood and having a child is to blame for my sleep issues, but that's part of it. In the past, I used to wake up several times during the … [Read more...]
PlayMonster MELTDOWN! #MeltdownMoment
Are you an easy-going, relaxed person or do you experience meltdown moments more often than not? PlayMonster's MELTDOWN makes having a meltdown actually FUN! Disclosure - We were given product to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own. PlayMonster is challenging families to play this ooey-gooey game of fun and NOT … [Read more...]
Chinese Green Beans
Little One and I are obsessed with green beans. We're especially crazy about Chinese Green Beans. You know, the green beans you get when you go to a Chinese buffet? I tried to reproduce the dish at home so we can have it whenever we want. This came pretty close. Print Chinese Green Beans Craving Chinese green beans like at the Chinese buffet? Flavourful green … [Read more...]
Eenvoudig Simply Unique Baby & Children’s Clothing
Manitoulin Island is home to many charming small businesses and Eenvoudig Simply Unique Baby & Children's Clothing is one of them. Fun, Functional Baby & Toddler Clothes If you're looking for fun, functional baby and toddler clothes, handmade on Manitoulin Island, you will want to check out Eenvoudig Simply Unique. They are definitely the most adorable and unique … [Read more...]
Special Gifts for this Holiday Season with Collage.com
Every year, I think of special gifts for this holiday season. I like to give gifts that are memorable, thoughtful, and that I think the recipient will enjoy. Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I have to say that my parents are probably the most difficult people to shop … [Read more...]
14 Fun Halloween Treats
I'm not going to lie. Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. I love the beautiful Fall colours. I love that it's sweater and jeans temperature. I love that it's time to make fun Halloween treats for Little One and her friends! I always get excited for Halloween! I love the costumes, decorations, and of course, making the fun Halloween treats. Here is a … [Read more...]
Anxiety ~ Going From FOMO to JOMO
It wasn't until recently that I learned that quite a few people I know suffer from anxiety. It was not until recently that I discovered that I am one of those people. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. This is probably one of the … [Read more...]
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
My 10 year old daughter was craving Chicken Teriyaki, so I told her what to do and she made supper for our family. I don't know about you, but I am a big advocate of meals that are ready in thirty minutes or less. Though I love cooking, with busy weeknights, after school activities, and everything else, we need supper on the table and it can't be labour … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Fern Resort: Ontario’s All-Inclusive Resort
Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with Fern Resort - Ontario's All-Inclusive Resort. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Fern Resort, Ontario's All-Inclusive Resort Parents, imagine spending a few days enjoying time with your family and letting others take care of all the vacation details for you. No thinking … [Read more...]
How to find a Vacation Spot that Fits Your Needs
How to find a Vacation Spot that Fits Your Needs Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with Beaches Resorts. All opinions on this blog are my own. Choosing a place to vacation can be stressful—especially if you add kids to the mix. It never fails; one likes the pool while the other wants the beach. One likes to be active while others like to lounge and soak … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Country Fest 2019
Disclosure - This post was written in partnership with Manitoulin Country Fest. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. One of the biggest and most highly anticipated events of the year on Manitoulin Island is Manitoulin Country Fest. One of the very first things I noticed when I moved to the island years ago was that Country Music seemed to be the music genre … [Read more...]
TELUS Creator Summit 2019
Earlier this month, I attended the TELUS Creator Summit with several of my fellow #telus_partner members. As always, returning from a few days with TELUS in Vancouver, I am on a high. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I feel renewed … [Read more...]
Stop Cyberbullying Day. Rise Above, End Bullying #TELUS_partner
Let's rise above to end bullying. Disclaimer – I am a #TELUS_partner and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. When I was a kid, we didn't have the internet, smartphones, or even our own computers/laptops. Yes, I'm that old! If someone was going to bully you, they'd have to do it in … [Read more...]