I have to say that Gingersnap Cookies happen to be my all-time favourite cookie! There's just something about the flavours from the ginger, cinnamon and molasses that make me feel all toasty warm inside! Gingersnap cookies are to me, THE ultimate holiday cookie! Admittedly, December is all about the baking in this house. I put together assorted cookies for our mail and … [Read more...]
Special Gifts for this Holiday Season with Collage.com
Every year, I think of special gifts for this holiday season. I like to give gifts that are memorable, thoughtful, and that I think the recipient will enjoy. Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I have to say that my parents are probably the most difficult people to shop … [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...]
2016 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide
In case you haven't gathered your gifts for all the special people on your list, Little One and I have put together our 2016 Kids' Holiday Gift Guide. "What does [insert Little One's real name here] want for Christmas?" A question I have been asked countless times in the past few weeks. I've been telling our loved ones that Little One really does not need any presents for … [Read more...]
Christmas Movies & Baking + a Netflix Giveaway! #NetfliXmas #StreamTeam
We're getting really excited with Christmas being just around the corner! The countdown is on and nothing puts me in the Christmas spirit like doing some Christmas baking with Little One and watching some Christmas movies as a family! It's been a tradition for me ever since I was a child. I knew Christmas was coming as soon as all my favourite classic Christmas movies and TV … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions in our Home #KinderMom
Traditions are very important in this house. Coming from a rather large and tightly-knit family, the holidays have always been important and Christmas being the most important of them all. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, parents, other distant relatives and family friends would always get together for Christmas. There would always be a HUGE meal, Christmas … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas from Hallmark #HallmarkPressPause
It's December! That means Christmas is just around the corner! December is always an exciting time of the year for me! You know why, right? There is a place in the North where the magic and wonder of childhood live forever. The North Pole! Through all the busy, crazy rush of the holidays with the baking, the shopping, the gift wrapping, the cooking, sometimes we need a … [Read more...]
The Season of Giving & Shopping with Convenience #walmartonline
Just like all other moms, this time of the year I am busy prepping for the holidays. There's so much to consider: Cooking for loved ones, hosting dinner parties, buying presents, and reminding our children (and ourselves!) about the true meaning of Christmas. Instilling values and traditions are so important and we want to stress to Little one that this is the Season of … [Read more...]