We give where we live. Disclaimer – I am a #TeamTELUS advocate and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Volunteerism is high on our list of values we want to instil in Little One. Service to community, whether it be the involvement in labour, fundraising, baking, or other, every bit of … [Read more...]
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
I'm so excited about the latest news regarding TELUS Friendly Future Foundation! Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of the #TeamTELUS Advocate program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. One of the things I love most about TELUS is their philanthropic initiatives. For my family, working with and supporting … [Read more...]
Kool-Aid Hair Dye Really WORKS!
Little One kept asking me all summer if I could dye her hair with Kool-Aid Hair Dye. She had the tips of her hair dyed at the salon back in January. Her hair was so cool! It was different shades of vibrant blues. After many months, her hair went from electric blue, to indigo, to turquoise. It faded after seven months! She decided she wanted to try dying her hair with … [Read more...]
Have an Action-Packed Family Camping Adventure with Goliath®
When I think Summer break, the first thing that comes to mind is FAMILY CAMPING ADVENTURE! Disclaimer - We were given product to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Growing up, my parents always made sure to take us camping at least once during our Summer break. We'd go to Algonquin Park or Gatineau Park. We've even ventured as … [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...]
Manitoulin Brewing Company Small Batch Series
You're on Island Time Now. Manitoulin Brewing Company's catch phrase is quite fitting. If you live on Manitoulin Island, or if you've ever visited Manitoulin Island, you'll notice the pace is much slower than that of the city's. You can relax. You're on Island time now. The fresh air, slower pace, the beautiful lakes and beaches, farmland, and country roads make you … [Read more...]
TELUS Days of Giving & Backpack Buddies #GiveWhereWeLive #TeamTELUS
Disclaimer - This TELUS Days of Giving post was written in collaboration with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Giving back to our community has always been something that is very important to me. My husband and I try to instill this mindset in our daughter. Little One has been introduced to olunteering and supporting charity events since … [Read more...]
Spring into Summer with your favourite Limeapple Summer Box
Disclaimer - This post is written in partnership with Limeapple to promote their Summer Box sale. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Limeapple apparel. They're a lifestyle clothing brand offering fun, practical, well made clothing for smart, confident, adventurous, sweet young girls ages 4 through 16. From their signature printed … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Your Tech #TeamTELUS
I don't know about you, but at the first hint of warmer weather, I'm always in the mood for a good spring cleaning! Disclaimer – I am a #TeamTELUS advocate and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I have the incredible urge to purge everything! I need to go through all our rooms, get rid … [Read more...]
Colour Your Hair To Conquer Cancer Twitter Party #GetYourColourOn
Colour your hair to conquer cancer? You may have seen the posts on social media, but if you haven't, I'd like to tell you more about this initiative. Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Many of us (if not, most of us) have been affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you have … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Though Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, there are many ways we can celebrate Earth Day every day. Our family has a few family-friendly Earth Day ideas. It's important to get the whole family involved. Whether it's tree planting, planting a garden, attending local Earth Day events, or cleaning up waterways or doing some road-side clean up, all of these can be … [Read more...]
Life After Concussion: Forced Social Media Detox & Re-engaging with Tech
Life after concussion has been more challenging than I expected it to be. Disclaimer – I am a #TeamTELUS advocate and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It was just a regular day on the farm. I was walking my daughter to the bus stop and on my way back, I slipped on our icy lane and … [Read more...]
Million Hours of Giving #TeamTELUS #MillionHours
A million hours of giving. That's a lot of hours! Disclaimer - I am a #TeamTELUS advocate and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Can you believe it's almost the end of January already? As we are nearing the end of the first month of 2018, I was thinking of all the events that have … [Read more...]
Greening Our Living Space: Ontario Tire Stewardship
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. Though this post was written in affiliation with Ontario Tire Stewardship, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I often think about the best ways for greening our living space. We live on a farm, and whenever I see tractor tires or tires from equipment or our truck that are no longer usable, I get this nagging feeling in my stomach. … [Read more...]
Heritage Heroes: Inspiring the Next Generation #HeritageHeroes #HeritageRESP
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post about Heritage Heroes: Inspiring the next generation. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. My husband and I have a daughter and I have to admit that I often think of her future. What will she be when she gets older? What are her dreams for her future? How can we help her achieve her goals in life? My parents … [Read more...]