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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
Anytime is Family Time @Netflix_CA #StreamTeam
Anytime is family time. At least that's what our 8 year old tells us. Lately, Little One has been wanting to just have family time. I'm not sure if it's because she's exhausted from busy days and lots of activities, school will be over at the end of July, or what. All I know is that she's been really wanting to spend lots of family time. That basically entails … [Read more...]
Limeapple ~ Newest Spring Girls’ Clothing
Spring is here, and so is Limeapple's newest Spring girls clothing! It seems that each Spring, we need to get new Spring girls clothing for the kid. Kids seem to outgrow their clothing so quickly! What was too long only a few months ago is now too short! It happens every single year! The challenge is not just finding new outfits, but making sure they are great quality, … [Read more...]
TELUS WISE Seniors: Helping Seniors Feel Comfortable with Tech
TELUS WISE Seniors - Helping Seniors Feel Comfortable with Tech & Navigate the Wired World I remember back in the late 80s, my parents brought home our family's very first computer. We used floppy discs and DOS commands, and the monochrome monitor with its amber font seemed like such a novelty. We thought our dot matrix printer was the coolest thing ever. Back then, … [Read more...]
Catalina Estrada Spring Colours for Mother’s Day & #LoveHallmarkCA GIVEAWAY
Catalina Estrada brings vibrant colours and beautiful floral designs to Hallmark Canada this Mother's Day! There's nothing like happy, bright, floral patterns to make one spring into Spring! Honestly, bright, cheerful floral patterns always cheer us up. It's less than a few days until Mother's Day, Hallmark Canada has some beautiful gift items available. We love … [Read more...]
Canadians Have Spoken – Fresh & Canadian Beef Tastes Better Than Frozen
Disclaimer - This post was written in collaboration with Wendy’s® Canada. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and those of the author. Through our many travels, we have learned that as Canadians, we pride ourselves in our diverse culture, rich history, and all things Canadian. We feel a sense of connection in shared experiences and we also … [Read more...]