Are you looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Our province has just entered another Stay at Home Order and this pandemic has been challenging for everyone. We have been thinking of how to support our amazing local Manitoulin Island artists, artisans, and businesses during these challenging times. What better way than to promote shopping and dining (take-out) locally? With … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
It's hard to believe that it's almost Mother's Day already! We found some great Mother's Day gifts at Hallmark this year! Disclaimer - As a member of the Hallmark Press Pause Panel, Hallmark Canada has provided me with promotional items. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Interesting fact: Did you know that Mother's Day is the … [Read more...]
Celebrating Valentine’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
How are you celebrating Valentine's Day? Disclosure – This post was written in affiliation with Hallmark Canada as part of their #LoveHallmarkCA ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I was having a chat with some friends, and the topic of celebrating Valentine's Day came up. My friend's husband said that he thought the day was … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Rock the Holiday Season
We've come up with 4 Ways to Rock the Holiday Season! Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is almost upon us. For me, the holidays are Rockwellian. With the freshly fallen snow, the turkey and all the fixings for Christmas dinner, and the … [Read more...]
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 Art Tour and stop in and admire the artwork of local … [Read more...]
What This Mom Wants For Mother’s Day
What this mom wants for Mother's Day is actually really simple. Disclaimer - I am part of the Hallmark Blogger Panel. I receive special perks and access to exclusive content for my partnership. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I could say that I would like breakfast in bed, but I actually do not like the idea of eating in bed and … [Read more...]
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 to. While there are many books and resources available regarding … [Read more...]
Little Touches Make Gift-Giving Even More Special #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
It's the little touches that make gift-giving even more special. Disclosure - This post was written in affiliation with Hallmark Canada as part of their #LoveHallmarkCA ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Sure, Christmas is not about the flashy gifts and spending lots of money. This is something I remind my daughter of every … [Read more...]
Making Memories Last! Instant Holiday Snapshots With FujiFilm #InstaxSQHoliday
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Little One and I both really love taking photos. I just have this need to capture snippets of our life for posterity. The holidays seem to be when I take lots … [Read more...]
Holiday Cash Giveaway #BlizzardBucks
It's November! Who else is excited for the holidays? In keeping with the spirit of giving, I've teamed up with a group of wonderful Canadian bloggers to give readers a chance to win our Holiday Cash Giveaway! With the holidays coming up, who couldn't use a few extra dollars in their wallets? There's nothing I love more than being with my loved ones. It warms my heart … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Gift Ideas for Dad this Father’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA
Father's Day is just a few days away. I'm sure many people have been planning for weeks and months how they are going to be celebrating Dad this year. Truth be told, this year has been a bust with my accident back in January and a long five month recovery time. I'm able to do much more this month than I have in a long while, but organizing events and doing all the things I … [Read more...]