No dress rehearsal, this is our life. Gord, you were ahead by a century. Today, as I was ready to start my morning, I read the news of Gord Downie's death, and I wept. Normally a stickler for proper grammar, I'm sure this post will be full of run-on sentences and garbled thoughts. Whenever I think Canadian music, I immediately think of Gord Downie and The … [Read more...]
Stranger Things & Netflix Giveaway! #StreamTeam
Admittedly, I did not jump on the bandwagon when Stranger Things series first appeared on Netflix. I'm one of those "If everyone is watching it, I'm not going to" kind of people. I quickly changed my mind when all my friends and family started talking about the show. I also happen to suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out), and wanted to join the conversations on Facebook. I … [Read more...]
Favourite Memories #YesItsPinesol
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. It is amazing how we are transported back to favourite memories when we take in certain scents. Our sense of smell is one of our senses most closely connected with memory. “A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid … [Read more...]
Ways to Keep Your Children Safe from Electrical Injury in the Home #NoSafeShock
Have you ever experienced electrical injury in the home? I remember growing up in the '80s and life seemed so carefree. Parents didn't hover much. We were latchkey kids. I remember one time when my brother, cousins, and I were playing in the basement. There was a loose electrical outlet and when my cousin plugged in our radio, he got zapped. Instead of yelling for my … [Read more...]
The Art of (Netflix) Persuasion #StreamTeam
Disclosure: I am a Netflix Stream Team member. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I like to think that in my house, I'm a pro when it comes to the art of persuasion. I can usually convince my kid that she wants to live in a clean bedroom, so she should keep it clean. That doesn't always work, but usually it does. I also manage to get my family to … [Read more...]
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 a basic bread recipe my mother-in-law taught me and tweaked it a bit to include the … [Read more...]
Things to Consider When Feeding Your Cat #LetsLiveBig #PurinaPetPeople
What are some things you think about when feeding your cat? Isn't it funny how all cats have such different personalities? Chloe, our childhood cat (who sadly, passed away a few years ago at the age of 18) had very discerning taste buds. Feeding your cat can be a challenge for some. Chloe was finicky when it came to the dry cat food she was offered, but loved all of the … [Read more...]
10 Things NICU Parents Go Through That Will Make You Cry #NoBabyUnhugged
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 help make a family’s time in the NICU a little bit easier. As a mom of … [Read more...]
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. It seems school lunches are the bane of many parents' existence. … [Read more...]
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, and they've asked me for tips for getting them ready for life away from home. Hamilton … [Read more...]
10 Ways Dogs Make Our Lives Better
Dog lovers will be the first to tell you that there are many ways that dogs make our lives better. We can attest to this from personal experience. Growing up, I was never allowed to have any pets. Every Christmas, I'd ask Santa Claus for a white kitten. You know, the kind from the toilet paper commercial! I always wanted a blue-eyed, white, long-haired kitten. Every … [Read more...]
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 than spend as much time out on the lake with our pets? When our precious canine baby, Chance … [Read more...]
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 over. If you're looking for a great recipe to make, our eight year-old … [Read more...]
MomSneak – It’s a thing! How do you #MomSneak? #StreamTeam
I kid you not. MomSneak is a real thing. 9 out of 10 Canadian moms feel that watching TV or movies alone is valuable "met time". I have to admit that there is something so satisfying in being able to unwind at the end of the day when the kid is asleep, and watch a few episodes of my favourite shows on Netflix. Total uninterrupted TV viewing is a treat! It may sound … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Giveaway!
School's out, July is in full swing! We've just celebrated Canada Day with a busy weekend filled with festivities! To help keep kick off Summer, we've got something really exciting for you! An Instant Pot Giveaway! This prize is perfect for all those busy Summer days when you don't have tons of time to spend in the kitchen! I have teamed up with 9 other amazing Bloggers … [Read more...]