Summers have always been a time to hit the open road -- For me, at least! Hubby grew up on the farm, so traveling wasn't always in the books for him. I grew up road tripping and jet setting, and though I want our daughter to know the joys of living on the farm and being a good steward to the land and to our animals, I also want her to learn from the best classroom a kid can … [Read more...]
Minions are here! #KinderMom
It seems like everywhere I look, I spy Minions! Minions are here! Yes, even on Manitoulin Island! Little One was so excited to see special Minion KINDER® SURPRISE® eggs at our local store. We had to get a few because she wanted to collect them all. Who isn't crazy for those adorable, funny little guys? Have you and your kids been keeping up with all the Minions … [Read more...]
For the love of good food!
Every now and then, we meet people we connect with through shared passions, hobbies, and interests. Most of you already know how much I love cooking and entertaining. When I discovered there was another food blogger on Manitoulin Island, I was so excited! Oh, and she's not just another food blogger! She's also a fellow Food Bloggers of Canada blogger! I became a member in … [Read more...]
Superhero Birthday Party #WordlessWednesday
What do you get when you give a bunch of kids some paint and cardboard superhero shields? Couple that with water balloons and a hunt for asteroids and unfreezing Star Wars action heroes from actual ice and you've got yourself the best birthday party of the Summer! Let's not forget the amazing Death Star pinata! Can't forget about the awesome Captain America … [Read more...]
Chill to Win with @TimHortons! {Giveaway}
I can almost feel it! Summer is almost here! Blue skies and lots of sunshine make me think that beach weather is just around the corner!I have to say that warmer weather also makes me think of Tim Hortons Iced Capps and Raspberry Frozen Lemonade (which I dubbed #RasFroLem on Twitter last Summer)! Okay, I won't lie. I also drink Iced Capps in the cold Winter months because I … [Read more...]
Kathy and Kim Originals Giveaway and Review
It's no secret that I am obsessed with Twitter. I pretty much live on there! In fact, Twitter is responsible for giving me pretty much 90% of my blog opps and even side jobs. I kid you not.Why do I love Twitter so much? It enables me to meet and get to know so many fabulous people. I'm all about the relationships made and cultivated. Engaging is my thing. I'm as chatty in … [Read more...]
What on earth is a Pomelo?
What on earth is a Pomelo, you ask? Well, I could try to sound knowledgeable and worldlier than I am and tell you with authority that a Pomelo is a large citrus fruit grown in South East Asia and the South Pacific islands. In fact, I've only heard of the Pomelo from cooking shows and food magazines. Yes, I am addicted to the Food Network and if the wonderful celebrity chefs say … [Read more...]
We’ve Been Charminized! Holiday Entertaining Edition #PGMom
I'm married to a frugal farmer, but there are certain things in life I simply will not scrimp on. Ketchup and toilet paper. I know it sounds crazy, but those are two things I am really particular about.I've tried dozens of different toilet paper brands and for many years, I thought that by choosing the "green" toilet paper, I'd be saving A) money and B) the environment. Truth … [Read more...]
Our Little Mermaid! #Halloween Here We Come!
Little One has been obsessed with The Little Mermaid and water spirits and mermaids in general. During bath time, she pretends she's a mermaid and she recently bought herself a Little Mermaid doll with the money she saved up (she's three years old).When asked what she wanted to be for Halloween, you can guess what her answer was! A mermaid, of course!We perused the siren … [Read more...]
@MeMyselfUsInc Baking Kit Review & #Giveaway!
One of my favourite activities to do with Little One is baking. She loves 'helping'. It's lots of fun and she learns so much at the same time. Children learn to help, but they also learn math (measurements, addition, multiplication, etc). It's also a neat science experiment, if you will. They learn what happens if you add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. They get to … [Read more...]
#FisherPriceMoms The Joy of Learning
With Little One being our first (and only...for now) child, I always fretted over whether or not we were giving her enough stimulation or too much stimulation. Were we reading enough to her? Were we singing enough to her? I am the first to admit that I was one of those moms that worried about everything.This is why when shopping for toys for Little One, I always wanted to … [Read more...]
Showing Support for Canadian Athletes in the 2012 Olympics with General Mills Cheer Gear! #LMDConnector
Growing up, I remember getting really excited about the Olympics. I think my earliest memories of the Olympics were from when I was in grade 4. We had a project on the Winter Olympics and I watched TV religiously, cheering on and supporting Canada's athletes. We had a class project and had to research and write about the history of the Olympic Games, some of the events/sports, … [Read more...]
Nature’s Almanac
I have a little secret. I love the Old Farmers' Almanac. I have been getting my Dad a copy of the Almanac every year since we moved up to the Island. Why? Well, when move to the Island, gardening becomes a huge part of your life. Dad always had a green thumb and had an amazing way of growing the most beautiful plants, but the size of his garden here is ten times the size … [Read more...]
Hey, Bobble Head!
Never in my life would I have ever imagined having my very own bobble head! It's actually kind of cool! I guess this is the one time being called a bobble head is actually a compliment? :) I'm excited to announce that I have been selected as a Brand Ambassador for the ShesConnected Conference 2012. I was invited to attend the conference last Fall, and had a fabulous time. … [Read more...]
Kid Craft: Stained Glass Art
Since Little One and I spent Valentine's Day en route back to the Island after a lovely mini vacation with my brother and his family, we made our Valentine's craft today. She really wanted to make Valentine's hearts, and she loves making art work for her windows in her bedroom. We ended up making "stained glass" art with wax crayon shavings and wax paper. For this craft, you … [Read more...]