Disclosure - We were given PlayMonster Stacktopus to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Our family enjoys family games nights. It's a great opportunity to foster togetherness, but we're also big into games! Now with COVID-19 and practising social distancing, we've been spending quite a bit of time finding … [Read more...]
Homemade Kimchi
Mmmm. There's nothing better than homemade kimchi. You won't believe how easy it is to make! In my other life (the one before I moved to Manitoulin Island), I used to teach English at Western Town College and then at Pacific Gateway International College in Toronto. Some of my Korean students taught me how to make homemade kimchi. That was almost twenty years ago, and … [Read more...]
Ways of Giving Back to Community During COVID-19
Now that we’re in week 9 of physical distancing during COVID-19, I’ve been thinking a lot about my community. 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. COVID-19 ~ Unprcedented Times This time we are currently experiencing is definitely … [Read more...]
Endy ~ 6 Months & Counting! Amazing Sleep!
It's hard to believe that it's already been 6 months and counting and AMAZING sleep with our Endy mattress and pillows! Disclosure – This is a sponsored post in partnership with Endy. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Amazing Sleep Ever since we got our Endy mattress and pillows last December, our family, friends, and our … [Read more...]
Homemade Brown Sugar Boba
Little One loves bubble tea and boba milk, so when she saw Inga Lam's homemade brown sugar boba video, she just had to make it! We live on a small island in rural Northern Ontario, and there are no bubble tea shops here. Whenever we go to the city, Little One always has to get her boba fix. If anything, this pandemic has been giving Little One lots of time to teach … [Read more...]
BN3TH: Mentioning Hubby’s Unmentionables
I never thought I'd see the day that I would be mentioning my Hubby's unmentionables! Disclosure - We received the following products to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are our own. Over the years, I've noticed that women's underwear has gotten much more attention than men's underwear has. It's no real surprise though. … [Read more...]
Little One’s Chili con Carne Recipe
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 opinions 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...]