Christmas and New Year are two of my favourite holidays. With the holidays just behind us, and Winter definitely here to stay for a while, I'm dreaming of warmer and sunnier days and ways to add a little sunshine to the lives of others. What better way to brighten up someone's day than by having a fun PayPal giveaway? Some blog friends and I have teamed up to give one … [Read more...]
Spreading Holiday Cheer with some #WarmWishes!
We're coming up to my favourite time of the year! Regardless of what holiday you are celebrating, I hope it is a wonderful and special time for you and your loved ones! Whether it be Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or any other celebration, the sentiment is the same - Good will to all and spreading holiday cheer with lots of warm wishes to all we encounter. Though helping … [Read more...]
Netflix Canada-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Netlfix is a big thing in our house, and so is Halloween! Though Little One is only allowed watching TV on weekends, she is always on the ball when it comes to picking which movies and shows we will watch for Family Movie Night on Fridays. In fact, she even came up with a list of Netflix Canada-Inspired Halloween costumes! Halloween is one of the most anticipated days of … [Read more...]
5 Steps for a Fabulous, Fun Family Movie Night #StreamTeam
With the first few weeks back at school under our belts, I'm happy to say that Little One is still enthusiastic about being back. She LOVES her classmates, teacher and all the things they are learning. She gets off the bus in the afternoon and yells, "My day was super awesome! I LOVE school!" I also did something a bit different this year. I told Little One that she is … [Read more...]
3 Tips for a Fun Family Camping Trip #WoodsExplorer
It's hard to believe that it's already the end of August! It feels like Summer just flew by! Soon the kids will be in school again and we'll be feeling the cool Fall air on our skin. It'll be time for warm sweaters and scarves, and lots of soup-for-dinner nights! Until then, we're hanging onto Summer with one last family camping trip! The Set Up A well-planned set up … [Read more...]
17 Awesome Zoku Frozen Treat Recipes
Do you remember sweltering hot Summer days and running out of the house or jumping out of the pool to run after the ice cream truck whenever you heard that ice cream truck song? Growing up in the suburbs, my brothers, cousins, friends and I used to race out of the pool and jump over our backyard fence to get to the ice cream truck! We only realized once we caught up to it … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic – Cutie Mark Quests {DVD Giveaway}
Growing up, I was a big fan of My Little Pony! In fact, my most treasured childhood toy is the My Little Pony (Cotton Candy) that my favourite uncle gave me when I was a little girl! Now that I have a little girl of my own, I'm amazed to see how popular My Little Pony still is! Little One and her friends (both girls and boys) love the My Little Pony cartoons! My Little … [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...]
Calling All Minion Fans! + KINDER SURPRISE Giveaway #KinderMom
It doesn't surprise me that Despicable Me has become such a huge hit with kids of all ages. I don't know who the bigger minion fan is in this household! Little One and I both claim to be the biggest minion fan! It's hard to say who loves those adorable, funny, yellow minions more! This said, Little One does a pretty great impression of Kevin and Stuart! It seems we … [Read more...]
BBQ Season & the #CuisinartBBQs Twitter Party!
My friends and family think I'm crazy because I LOVE hosting dinner parties at our farm. I know that doesn't sound crazy. The crazy part is that these parties usually include anywhere from 60 to 80+ dinner guests! Most dinner parties we host have about 20 people, but the big events like our annual Chinese New Year party and our annual McNaughton Friends & Family BBQ at … [Read more...]
Let Curiosity Soar with Curiosity Box!
Arts and crafts are always a big hit in this house. Little One is forever creating fun works of art and challenging different skill sets. To say she's creative is an understatement. Sometimes, she's a little too creative! Case in point? See here. She's learning to read, so listening to her sound out the words and follow steps to complete an activity or craft actually help … [Read more...]
Express yourself with #ArtTonite through cocktail inspired painting in Toronto!
Many moons ago, in my previous life, I used to frequent museums and art galleries and enjoy evenings out with friends. Dinner and drinks after work were part of my life. Now, those things I enjoyed the most are luxuries to me. Work, life, child, farm and family all take priority. Nights out are a rare treat. I'll be honest. I sometimes miss those social … [Read more...]
Fall in love with something new from Tim Hortons! {Giveaway}
This might sound odd, but I'm not really into sweets. I used to love chocolate as a kid. When I entered my twenties, my taste changed. I developed an appreciation for all things tart or sour! Give me lemon or lime flavoured anything and I'm your friend for life. This said, there's one sweet thing that I have a weakness for. It's the combination of hazelnut and … [Read more...]
BIG NEWS, Glama Gal Tween Spa Fans!
I'm not going to lie. I love getting pampered. I work hard, so a treat day at the spa is something I look forward to. It's good for the mind, body and soul. My little one loves spa days too. An afternoon at Glama Gal Tween Spa makes for a fun experience. I'm excited to share some BIG NEWS for all you Glama Gal Tween Spa fans out there! You already know Glama Gal is … [Read more...]
Put a bird on it
This post could alternately be called "Monday Funnies" because this makes me laugh so hard that I cry every time I think of it. It took me a year to learn what "Put a bird on it" means. A year ago, I posted an Instagram photo of a bento lunch I made for my daughter. This particular lunch had pear and meat cut out with a bird-shaped cookie cutter. I thought it was cute. I … [Read more...]