It's hard to believe that it's already been 6 months and counting and AMAZING sleep with our Endy mattress and pillows! Disclosure – This is a sponsored post in partnership with Endy. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Amazing Sleep Ever since we got our Endy mattress and pillows last December, our family, friends, and our … [Read more...]
Greening Our Living Space: Ontario Tire Stewardship
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. Though this post was written in affiliation with Ontario Tire Stewardship, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I often think about the best ways for greening our living space. We live on a farm, and whenever I see tractor tires or tires from equipment or our truck that are no longer usable, I get this nagging feeling in my stomach. … [Read more...]
Favourite Memories #YesItsPinesol
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. It is amazing how we are transported back to favourite memories when we take in certain scents. Our sense of smell is one of our senses most closely connected with memory. “A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid … [Read more...]
Ways to Keep Your Children Safe from Electrical Injury in the Home #NoSafeShock
Have you ever experienced electrical injury in the home? I remember growing up in the '80s and life seemed so carefree. Parents didn't hover much. We were latchkey kids. I remember one time when my brother, cousins, and I were playing in the basement. There was a loose electrical outlet and when my cousin plugged in our radio, he got zapped. Instead of yelling for my … [Read more...]
Canvas N Decor – The Perfect Gift for any Occasion
I am one for thoughtful, sentimental gifts. I get that from my Mom. She always told us that gifts are not about how much you spend, but what's important is that it comes from the heart and that thought was put into it. She also taught me that photographs make the perfect gift for any occasion. If you've been to my Mom's house, you'll notice that she has lots of family photos … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips & #Snapware #SpringCleaning Giveaway
The windows are open and the breeze is fresh and delightful. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. FINALLY, Spring is here. This also means that I go into Spring cleaning mode! I'd like to say that this is going to be a truly inspiring Spring Cleaning Tips post, but the reality is that this year, with everything that has been going on with our family, I needed a … [Read more...]
My Big Secret Involves Toilets (+ Clorox Disinfecting #ToiletWand)
I have a secret. I have a "thing" when it comes to toilets. When I'm out and about running errands, going shopping or traveling, the thought of using public toilets freaks me out. I seriously dread using public toilets. In fact, when I'm home, I'm obsessed with cleaning our own toilet. I know it's one of those quirks I have. The bathroom is the one room in the house that … [Read more...]
Halloween Decorating Ideas #LoveHallmarkCA
Without a doubt, Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year. I just love all the creative and fun Halloween decorating ideas out there and I love all the excitement felt by kids big and small. It really is a magical, spooktacular time of the year! When I say that Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year, I'm not kidding. I love getting in the "spirit" … [Read more...]
CANVAS Home And Dining Collection #MYCANVAS
My friend, Gregory Hines visited our farm last Spring and fell in love with our farm house. I was shocked, because though there is a certain charm and character to this house, there is always so much work that needs to be done. Our basement is still not finished. Our living room floor is so outdated, and our kitchen needs to be redone. I'm also hoping for an extra bathroom … [Read more...]
Leon’s Customer Appreciation Event! #LeonsCAE
I recently went furniture shopping with a friend who was furnishing her first house. As a new home owner, she wanted to make this house her own. In the past, she had rented, so she never really worried about getting "adult" furniture. Off we went to Leon's and she pretty much bought everything she needed in one shop. It was pretty exciting. I love furniture shopping and … [Read more...]
6 ways to Spring clean your photo collection & freshen up your decor with photo art
Every Spring I have the need to Spring clean, purge and freshen up my decor. When the house is all Spring-ready, everything just feels fresh! To be honest, my Spring cleaning has been a bit delayed. Who am I kidding? This is the first year that I haven't had time to do a big clean up and purge our home and our lives of all the things we do not need anymore. It isn't for … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of Lampe Berger? #LampeBergerCanada
We recently brought home our newest addition to the family. A beautiful little puppy. What people neglected to remind me was that having a new puppy at home is like having a newborn baby. The early days of parenting bring about many sleepless nights, diaper changes, feedings, and being in constant zombie mom mode. With a puppy, it's not so different. When we … [Read more...]
Once Again, OxiClean to the Rescue! #WowOxiClean
I have a love of all things white and cream-coloured. I find it makes a room look bigger, brighter, and fresh-looking. Yes, to my own demise, I also love cream-coloured furniture. Who has cream-coloured furniture when they have a young child at home? ME! That's who. I was resigned to the thought of having to wait until Little One was off to university before I got … [Read more...]
Plumbing Tips
When you live on a farm and are on well water (not town water), extra special attention needs to be made on what you put in your toilet. We have a septic system, so we don't really want any surprises, if you know what I mean! I was interested in hearing about Tammy Buchanan and what plumbing tips she has to share. As a plumber, founder of Small Jobs Plumbing - the first … [Read more...]
A Peek into my Rustic Kitchen
Many of you know I love to cook and host dinner parties and get-togethers. Some of you have asked to see my kitchen. We're still in the planning stages for our kitchen reno and quite frankly, I have no idea where to begin! Since the kitchen is the hub of the household and where memories are made (long dinners spent with loved ones, gathering around while the meals are … [Read more...]