This is a sponsored post, however all opinions are my own. It's been a full and busy Summer, and now that school is starting soon, it's time to think about Mom Wins when it comes to school lunches! To me, Mom Wins are all the little wins each day like your kids automatically getting their lunches made by themselves or choosing to include lots of greens in their … [Read more...]
First Day of School Tradition
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Summer seems to have come and gone! I feel like I just picked up Little One from her bus stop on her last day of school, and all of a sudden, it's almost the first day of school again! The Summer was a whirlwind of events, beginning with four weeks straight of out of town visitors. I'm thrilled that Little One got to spend … [Read more...]
Hot Tech Items for Back to School with @TELUS #TeamTELUS
It's that time of the year already! I find it so hard to believe that school is starting next week! While parents and kids are gearing up for the start of the new school year, this means not only getting back into regular sleep routines and establishing schedules, but getting kids what they need to help them with their schooling. Preparing for back to school with TELUS could … [Read more...]
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets #FreshBTS
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets made by a 7 year old? I can hardly believe that Summer is almost over! Say it ain't so! It feels like I just blinked and it's almost time for back to school! I won't lie. The thought of back to school has me thinking of school lunches! I asked Little One to come up with some ideas for lunches, as she isn't really a sandwich kind of kid. … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunches with Snapware
Summer seems to be ending just as fast as it arrived. I'm a glass half full kind of girl, and I know that we still have a few weeks left of Summer vacation to enjoy. This said, it does feel like I just blinked and we're already in August! August is close to September, and September is back to school! That means it's time to think about back to school lunches again! I … [Read more...]
Back to School Outfits That Won’t Break the Bank!
It's August already and that means school is just around the corner. I can hardly believe that Summer is halfway done. I feel as though I just blinked and Summer break has flown by. You know what August means, right? Back to school is on its way and time for school supplies and back to school outfits! Little One is a stylish kid. She is very particular when it comes to … [Read more...]
Fresh from the Farm: Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools #FreshFromFarm15
Healthy eating and healthy living are very important to our family. We grow a good portion of our food on our farm and for the food we do not grow, we try to buy locally as much as possible. For me, making sure our six year old knows where her food comes from and how it is grown are also very important. Little One is involved in all aspects of food production from … [Read more...]
Fun school snacks inspired by Disney & GLAD
The following is a guest post by my six year old (or as she says, "soon-to-be seven year old") daughter. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are hers. She can't type quickly and she only spells words phonetically, so I will act as the stenotype today. I love Disney. One of my favourite Disney movies is Frozen. I love Queen Elsa of … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Back-To-School Online Safety #TELUSWISE
Today is Little One's first day back at school. For the past few weeks, we've been trying to get getting Little One back into back-to-school bedtime routine and preparing her for her school routine again. With all the prepping we've been doing for back-to-school, one important thing should not be overlooked -- The know-how to ensure our children are safe online. That's … [Read more...]
16 Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
Now that September is here, what do you pack for your children's back-to-school lunches? Are you in need of some back-to-school lunch ideas? I am extremely mindful of what goes into our daughter's lunches. I want to make sure she's getting a healthy, hearty lunch, complete with vegetables, fruit, protein, and everything a growing child needs. I also want to make sure to … [Read more...]
#RockTheHalls: Back to School with Sears!
It's that time of the year again! School's just around the corner and it's time for back to school shopping. I only just got my back to school shopping done the other day. I was so busy that I never got around to it and ending up doing it all in one day. Not only did I have to get school supplies for Little One, but she needed an entire new wardrobe because she had a crazy … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs a Reminder Sometimes #LBLmoms #LitterlessLunch
It's Day 2 of Back-to-School and Little One thoroughly enjoyed her first day in Senior Kindergarten. I am relieved. I also hope that the feeling doesn't wear off any time soon! One thing I'm excited about is making Little One's lunches! She helps me out. She picks what she wants to eat. Thankfully the kid loves her veg! She helps me assemble her lunches and … [Read more...]
Back to School Outfits for 2 Girls (Under $100!) #WalmartFrugalHeroes
When I was issued a Back to School Shopping Challenge, I wasn't sure if I would be able to swing it. Clothing two children under $100 at Walmart? Always up for a challenge, I accepted. The #WalmartFrugalHeroes I accepted was to clothe two children for back to school for under $100. Since we only have one child, I decided to get back to school clothing for Little One … [Read more...]