Spring is always an exciting time! As soon as the temperature hits 12 degrees, we're in shorts and t-shirts! Funny, because come Fall, when the temperature goes down to 12 degrees, we're all bundled up in fuzzy sweaters and scarves! Ah! We're a strange breed, us Canadians! It's true! The warmer months are upon us and while we love outdoor living, often times we are … [Read more...]
Guess How Much I Love You!
When Little One was first born, I spent entire days (well into the evenings) in the NICU at Mount Sinai Hospital. I'm not going to lie. Having a preemie in the NICU was a roller coaster of emotions and spending long days and nights by her side, it was physically and emotionally draining. To get a bit of a break, I'd find myself wandering down to the main floor and getting a … [Read more...]
A Manly Man #pgmom
Ever since I was a little girl, for some reason, Old Spice was the scent I thought all men sported. I'd always get my Dad and grandfather Old Spice for Christmas and for Father's Day. To be honest, I didn't even know if they actually liked Old Spice. It just seemed to be the thing to buy dads and granddads. I had always seen a bottle of Old Spice on my grandfather's … [Read more...]
Big Block SingSong ~ Big Hit with Little One & Friends {+ a giveaway}
One thing about Little One is that she loves music. Saying that she loves music is an understatement. The kid lives her life in song. She plays in song, she makes up her own tunes, and she even speaks to me in song. Okay, that last part is my doing. I like to make up words to songs with her and everything is a song during playtime. It was no surprise to me that Big … [Read more...]
Kinder Canada Surprise Pack Giveaway! #KinderMom
Halloween has come and gone. You know what that means, right? Uh-huh! It's time to bust out all things Christmas in our house! For us, that includes some Kinder Canada items for Little One and her cousins and friends. What does Kinder Canada have in store for Kinder fans? From November 7th - 16th the Kinder Surprise Smile Booth will be at The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. … [Read more...]
I’m a Believer! Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Review & a Giveaway
I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes. Now I'm a believer. Let me first start with telling you that I've got skimpy, barely-there Asian girl lashes. For some reason, the boys in my family have been blessed with long, thick, lush lashes, and I was left with nada. Honestly, there's not much there. Trust me, I've tried almost everything in … [Read more...]
Fun Halloween Decorations & a Giveaway! #HallmarkPressPause
I'm not going to lie. Halloween is one of my favourite celebrations. I love decorating our farm and getting all festive. Yes, I even dress up for Halloween! Hey, Halloween isn't just for kids, you know! Halloween decorations, fun costumes, tricks and treats! How can one not love Halloween?! This year, I've got a few items from Hallmark to help get us into the … [Read more...]
Little One Loves Little Live Pets & Beados #giveaway
My five year old (Ahhh! Almost six year old) is passionate about many things. She loves music and dance, science and nature, cooking and baking (and eating), and pretending she has her own YouTube channel so she can do "tutorials" and vlogs! Recently, she combined her love of vlogging and her love of Little Live Pets and Beados! What are Beados? My little girl loves … [Read more...]
Keeping Your (Kids’) Stuff Together
The art of keeping your kids' stuff together. After about ten weeks of Summer vacation, you've gotten your kids back into back-to-school bedtime mode (yeah, right!) and have survived back-to-school shopping. You're all set for another school year! Now that it's back-to-school time, and you've gotten every single item off your kids' school supplies list, how do you keep … [Read more...]
The Winner is… #OnlineCookOff
This Summer, foodies all over Canada entered for a chance to win $2000 and for their recipe to be featured in a McCormick video! McCormick introduced a line of Filipino spices and mixes (and some amazing recipes to try). I even hosted a Filipino Foodie Fest! One of my favourite recipes was actually submitted by another Manitoulin Island foodie! Baking by Kendra's Spicy … [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...]
McCormick’s #OnlineCookOff Recipe Contest
The aroma of Menudo or Afritada always brings me back to my childhood and to my grandparents' kitchen. There's nothing like good 'ol home cooking -- the stuff that sticks to your ribs, fills your belly, and warms your heart. Filipino food is so special to me because not only are those family recipes part of my roots, but because they evoke memories of childhood and happy … [Read more...]
My Girl LOVES Hot Wheels + Hot Wheels Track Builder Challenge #HWTrackBuilder
I have to say that our daughter is a princess-fairy-ballerina-tutu kind of girl. She loves all things pink, sparkly, frilly, and shi shi frou frou! This said, she also loves playing in dirt, playing with insects and worms, and playing with cars, trucks, and tractors. It's quite interesting how she can be a princess in a tutu with rain boots and racing her Hot Wheels. I love … [Read more...]
Get Creative in the Kitchen & WIN with McCormick #onlinecookoff! {GIVEAWAY}
Growing up, Filipino food has been a big part of my life. My mom's family is from the Philippines and food has always played a big role in reminding us of our roots, keeping traditions alive, and most of all, giving us the opportunity to share a meal together as a family. Being in a busy kitchen buzzing with my mom and her sisters sitting around the table, filling and rolling … [Read more...]
Refreshing Summer Salad: Pineapple-Green Grape Cottage Cheese Salad
With the weather finally feeling like Summer is just around the corner, it's time for some lighter meals. Thankfully, my family is a salad family. Yes, even my husband and 5 year old daughter love their salads! Spinach salad, mixed greens, kale...they love it all. I try to change things up often for variety. One of our favourite salads is a simple and easy fruit … [Read more...]