Little One kept asking me all summer if I could dye her hair with Kool-Aid Hair Dye. She had the tips of her hair dyed at the salon back in January. Her hair was so cool! It was different shades of vibrant blues. After many months, her hair went from electric blue, to indigo, to turquoise. It faded after seven months! She decided she wanted to try dying her hair with … [Read more...]
Have an Action-Packed Family Camping Adventure with Goliath®
When I think Summer break, the first thing that comes to mind is FAMILY CAMPING ADVENTURE! Disclaimer - We were given product to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Growing up, my parents always made sure to take us camping at least once during our Summer break. We'd go to Algonquin Park or Gatineau Park. We've even ventured as … [Read more...]
Gifts for Creative Kids
I've got one of those kids who is forever creating and concocting things. This is why I'm always on the lookout for gifts for creative kids. Let me first say that I'm totally not trying to be Scrooge or The Grinch when I say this, but I cannot stand STUFF. I try to keep all toys with a million little parts out of our home. They just end up getting lost or broken (or … [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...]
Bring Home Happy with Trolls
It's been a crazy few weeks over here, and it's time to bring home happy! We would first like to disclose that this post has been written in Christine's words, but since she is still unable to have any screen time until she recovers from her concussion, a few of us have volunteered to type for her and read to her. She's been naughty and has tried to check a few emails, and … [Read more...]
Hours of FUN Creating with Poppit!
Create with clay the Poppit way! Make a miniature world that looks so real. Just load the popper with clay, pop out your piece and make cute mini creations! Little One is constantly making things. She definitely has a creative spirit. Whether it's kitchen concoctions she is whipping up, or miniature items she is creating for her dolls, Little One thoroughly enjoys … [Read more...]
Create Moments Together ~ Pom Pom WOW Giveaway
A funny thing happened when Little One and I opened up her box of Pom Pom WOW. We discovered another way to create moments together. One of the things my little one always says is, "let's create beautiful moments." It makes me smile, because she wants to create moments together through art. She's been watching YouTube videos, and has been talking about this fun new craft … [Read more...]
Netflix-Inspired Halloween Costumes! #NetflixHalloween #StreamTeam
For us, Halloween is all about being able to dress up and have fun! We love seeing everyone's costumes, because each and every year, the neighbourhood kids and their parents demonstrate their creativity with their Halloween costumes! If you're looking for some inspiration, why not draw from the hundreds and thousands of characters from your favourite Netflix … [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...]
Magic Lives Everywhere ~The Irish Fairy Door
Magic lives everywhere (especially with the Irish Fairy Door Co). One of the greatest experiences a parent can have is witnessing magical moments with your children and seeing the look of joy and wonder on their faces. I love those kinds of moments with Little One. She believes in all things magical like Santa Claus, mermaids, unicorns, and fairies. Last year, Little … [Read more...]
Summer Entertaining #Snapware
Summer is finally here, and that means it's time for Summer entertaining. One of the things I love most about Summer is enjoying home-cooked meals on the patio and sharing good food, conversation, and laughs with loved ones. Whether you're doing some outdoor dining on the patio, or packing a picnic lunch for a family hike, or going to a potluck BBQ party, it's important to … [Read more...]
Sudbury Graphic-Con #graphiccon2016 #SudburyTourism
Many of you may not know this, but I am a total geek...and proud of it! Growing up, my middle brother and I collected comic books. We used to earn an allowance and our allowance money always went towards comic books and candy - in that order. As kids growing up in the 80s, watching Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of cereal in hand was a ritual for us. That was … [Read more...]
Why Great Wolf Lodge is the Perfect Family Vacation Destination! #GWLNiagara10
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Great Wolf Lodge #GWLNiagara10 sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. The drive from Manitoulin Island the Niagara Falls is a long one, but Little One is a super traveler and plane rides and road trips … [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...]
March Break Craft Ideas
With March Break upon us, many parents have been thinking of activities that will keep the kids busy and entertained. My first thought? March Break craft ideas! We go on day trips, visit Science North, spend lots of time outdoors, and partake in local March Break events. We even spend a little downtime Netflixing. We do a lot of fun things together on March Break. I … [Read more...]