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...]
Holiday Cash Giveaway #BlizzardBucks
It's November! Who else is excited for the holidays? In keeping with the spirit of giving, I've teamed up with a group of wonderful Canadian bloggers to give readers a chance to win our Holiday Cash Giveaway! With the holidays coming up, who couldn't use a few extra dollars in their wallets? There's nothing I love more than being with my loved ones. It warms my heart … [Read more...]
10 Things NICU Parents Go Through That Will Make You Cry #NoBabyUnhugged
I can tell you from experience that there are many things NICU parents go through that will make you cry. September is NICU Awareness Month and in an effort to support other NICU families, I hoped to share my story with you and offer a NICU Care Package that I’ve personally curated with Huggies to help make a family’s time in the NICU a little bit easier. As a mom of … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Giveaway!
School's out, July is in full swing! We've just celebrated Canada Day with a busy weekend filled with festivities! To help keep kick off Summer, we've got something really exciting for you! An Instant Pot Giveaway! This prize is perfect for all those busy Summer days when you don't have tons of time to spend in the kitchen! I have teamed up with 9 other amazing Bloggers … [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...]
Celebrate Spring with a Spring Break Cash Giveaway! #WINSpringCash
With the weather getting better and the snow starting to melt, it feels like Spring is almost here! With Spring comes the much anticipated Spring Break! Are you looking forward to Spring Break? How would you like an extra $200 to celebrate Spring? If you won $200 CAD PayPal cash, what would you use the cash for? I'm thinking $200 extra cash would be helpful for a little … [Read more...]
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato Gratin & a #BakersSecret Giveaway!
One of my absolute favourite dishes is my Layered Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato Gratin. Years ago, I used to just put throw in all my vegetables for my ratatouille in a baking dish and cook them, but I find the presentation for this dish is so visually appealing. When it comes to making side dishes for our meals, I love a very generous helping of vegetables. I've been … [Read more...]
Celebrate with a Slice this Holiday! Breville Canada Crispy Crust Pizza Maker Giveaway
Christmas is the one time of the year when my whole family is able to get together. Now that my brothers and I are grown up and have families of our own, our it's often a challenge getting our schedules to sync. This said, we always make sure to coordinate our vacation time for Christmas. It's extremely important for us to celebrate together. When I think of all the food … [Read more...]
Get Festive with these Spooky Halloween Items! #LoveHallmarkCA
I love celebrating. Whether it's birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Halloween, I'm all in! I love everything about celebrating...right down to the food and decor! This Halloween, we're getting festive with these spooky Halloween items! Spooky Halloween Items! Do you go all out and create a scary Halloween menu for your friends and family? I even make Halloween bento … [Read more...]
Cultivate Imagination & Creativity ~ Irish Fairy Door Giveaway
What child doesn't love getting lost in their own imagination and creativity? My little one spends hours searching for fairies in our forest. We actually have a section of one of our wood lots designated as her Enchanted Fairy Forest. There's nothing as magical as the look of wonder on a child's face. I enjoy experiencing moments of creative fun and play with my … [Read more...]
You Could Win FREE Gas for a Year from State Farm Canada! #StateFarmFreeGas
Would you believe me if I told you that you could win FREE gas for a year from State Farm Canada? I don't know about you, but some days I find "adulting" really challenging. To be honest, having to deal with bills, upon bills, upon bills, and work like crazy, only to do it all again the next day is a little bit stressful. With farming, we've got so much money tied up in … [Read more...]
Celebrating Canada Day with Chicken Farmers #MPChickenHero Twitter Party
Living on an island in the middle of Lake Huron and in a small rural community, my community is very important to me. Everyone is your neighbour and when adversity hits, your neighbours are always there to lend a helping hand. I love that we have our own superheroes in our community. Our local heroes range from the guys on the road crew who wake up early in the morning to … [Read more...]
Spring Into Cash PayPal Giveaway (Open Worldwide) #SpringIntoCash
Spring is finally here! Well, it's been here for a while, but Mother Nature has certainly been toying with us. Snow, no snow. Snow, no snow. Finally, we're into the double digits and I've ditched my Winter coat, tuque and mitts! I'm not sure about you, but Spring is also a time when I feel like making little changes to the home to give it a fresh Spring look. I also … [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...]