It's that time of the year again! For many of us in Ontario, school starts next week! Some schools have already started their school year, but Little One goes back after Labour Day long weekend. This may sound a bit crazy, but I'm super excited about back to school bento box lunches! You've had two months of not seeing my daily kids' bento box posts on Instagram! Well, … [Read more...]
8 One Pot Meals for Busy Families
Work beckons, kids have activities and places to be, you've got errands that still need to be run, and dinner isn't going to cook itself. Am I right? Though I will never sacrifice flavour and a good meal, I do have a little secret. I try not to spend hours in the kitchen. Who has the time, right? Don't get me wrong. There are evenings when I love a slow cooked meal, but … [Read more...]
Camping Food: What Are Your Family’s Favourites? #woodsexplorer
"My favourite camping food is __________." (fill in the blank) When it comes to camping and dining, some quintessential camping food items that come to mind are: S'mores Sausages and hamburgers Grilled fish (with freshly caught fish straight from the lake) Fruits and veggies Cereal and milk PB & J sandwiches The list goes on! I never used to want to … [Read more...]
Creating Childhood Memories through Camping
Some of my fondest memories come from time spent camping with my family. Growing up, my family went camping every Summer. It wasn't just my parents, brothers and me, but our entire family! My uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends, grandparents and other extended family relations would all embark on an epic camping trip each year. My memories of our family camping trips … [Read more...]
Mixed Feeding: How Changing My Dog’s Diet Improved His Energy #mixedfeeding
Just a few short weeks ago, I was in tears. Chance, my beloved canine baby looked like he was at death's door. One morning, I woke up and Chance was not his normal self. He was listless, had zero energy, wasn't moving, eating or drinking. Whenever I tried to give him water or food, he'd fall over. He was so weak! He also developed a bad sore near his tail. He kept … [Read more...]
PC Cooking School for Kids
Cooking is love made visible." Some of my earliest memories consist of being in the kitchen with my grandparents, learning how to cook traditional Filipino dishes. Afritada, Menudo, Sinigang, Tortang Talong, Adobo, Sio Pao are just some of the foods that transport me back to my childhood. I learned a lot about life and family in my grandparents' kitchen. I also learned that … [Read more...]
Jill Yoga: Be Active. Be Bold. Be You.
It's Summertime and that means even more fun times outdoors! Between kid, work, farm, home, and everything in between, it sure makes for some busy times around here. Little One is a super active kid, which means we need clothes that suit her lifestyle. We need clothes meant for super busy and active kids! Enter Jill Yoga. Not only is Little One most comfortable in her … [Read more...]
This Canada Day, Be #GTCanadaProud with Giant Tiger! {Giveaway}
Can you believe we're halfway through June already? That means Canada Day is right around the corner! Canada Day is a BIG event for us. I admit that I feel a bit emotional whenever the national anthem is sung or whenever I see Canadians across the nation band together in unison. On the Island, we participate in Canada festivities like our local Canada Day parade, a fish … [Read more...]
Mosquito Season & a Green Strike Giveaway
Spring is always an exciting time! As soon as the temperature hits 12 degrees, we're in shorts and t-shirts! Funny, because come Fall, when the temperature goes down to 12 degrees, we're all bundled up in fuzzy sweaters and scarves! Ah! We're a strange breed, us Canadians! It's true! The warmer months are upon us and while we love outdoor living, often times we are … [Read more...]
Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants!
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about how something so little can have a big impact on the world. Okay, one would think I was referring to perhaps teaching Little One that though she is one person and may feel small, she is capable of doing great things. Right? Well, that is true. However, I was actually referring to how something as little as a mosquito can have such a … [Read more...]
Encouraging my child’s individual #SuperStyle
I think it's safe to say that my six year old has very eclectic taste when it comes to fashion. She has never been a follower of all that is popular and often goes against the grain. I feel guilty that I sometimes wish she wouldn't be so headstrong and "unique", and that she would just wear clothes that all the other kids wear. I say I feel guilty because I should actually … [Read more...]
Celebrate Spring! P&G & Shoppers Drug Mart Giveaway #PGmom
With the warmer weather and plenty of sunshine, birds chirping and flowers blooming, it is definitely beginning to really feel like Spring! I'm not sure about you, but every Spring, I feel the need to open up all the windows, put away all our Winter items, and do some Spring cleaning. There's always that feeling of needing to freshen things up! This doesn't only apply to … [Read more...]
Family Time with Paddington {Review & Giveaway}
Family time, sadly enough, is something very scarce over here. The farm demands most of our time, so it leaves very little time to just relax and do things as a family (unless we're out on the field or in the barn or bush together). When we received the Paddington Blu-Ray/DVD package, Little One immediately said it was time for "family time". I'm sure glad our six year … [Read more...]
Express yourself with #ArtTonite through cocktail inspired painting in Toronto!
Many moons ago, in my previous life, I used to frequent museums and art galleries and enjoy evenings out with friends. Dinner and drinks after work were part of my life. Now, those things I enjoyed the most are luxuries to me. Work, life, child, farm and family all take priority. Nights out are a rare treat. I'll be honest. I sometimes miss those social … [Read more...]
Fall in love with something new from Tim Hortons! {Giveaway}
This might sound odd, but I'm not really into sweets. I used to love chocolate as a kid. When I entered my twenties, my taste changed. I developed an appreciation for all things tart or sour! Give me lemon or lime flavoured anything and I'm your friend for life. This said, there's one sweet thing that I have a weakness for. It's the combination of hazelnut and … [Read more...]