We've come up with 4 Ways to Rock the Holiday Season! Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is almost upon us. For me, the holidays are Rockwellian. With the freshly fallen snow, the turkey and all the fixings for Christmas dinner, and the … [Read more...]
Collage.com’s Photo Blankets = My New Favourite Gift Item!
Whenever I find something I love, I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about it. I love Collage.com's Photo Blankets and want to make one for all my loved ones for Christmas! Disclaimer: I received product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I think it's safe to say that when it comes to giving … [Read more...]
What This Mom Wants For Mother’s Day
What this mom wants for Mother's Day is actually really simple. Disclaimer - I am part of the Hallmark Blogger Panel. I receive special perks and access to exclusive content for my partnership. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I could say that I would like breakfast in bed, but I actually do not like the idea of eating in bed and … [Read more...]
Little Touches Make Gift-Giving Even More Special #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
It's the little touches that make gift-giving even more special. Disclosure - This post was written in affiliation with Hallmark Canada as part of their #LoveHallmarkCA ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Sure, Christmas is not about the flashy gifts and spending lots of money. This is something I remind my daughter of every … [Read more...]
Making Memories Last! Instant Holiday Snapshots With FujiFilm #InstaxSQHoliday
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Little One and I both really love taking photos. I just have this need to capture snippets of our life for posterity. The holidays seem to be when I take lots … [Read more...]
Unwrapping Layers of Fun with L.O.L. Surprise Series 2
Disclosure - This post was written in collaboration with L.O.L. Surprise. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It was last Summer that I heard of L.O.L. Surprise. We were at the beach, and Little One's friends had some of the L.O.L. dolls. Little One enjoyed playing with the dolls and her friends even let her borrow a few dolls overnight. Little … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Dad this Father’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA
Father's Day is just a few days away. I'm sure many people have been planning for weeks and months how they are going to be celebrating Dad this year. Truth be told, this year has been a bust with my accident back in January and a long five month recovery time. I'm able to do much more this month than I have in a long while, but organizing events and doing all the things I … [Read more...]
Catalina Estrada Spring Colours for Mother’s Day & #LoveHallmarkCA GIVEAWAY
Catalina Estrada brings vibrant colours and beautiful floral designs to Hallmark Canada this Mother's Day! There's nothing like happy, bright, floral patterns to make one spring into Spring! Honestly, bright, cheerful floral patterns always cheer us up. It's less than a few days until Mother's Day, Hallmark Canada has some beautiful gift items available. We love … [Read more...]
Some Special Items for the Romantic Person on Your List #LoveHallmarkCA
Guest post by Anita, who is a true romantic. Please note that a few of us will be posting for Christine while she recovers from her concussion and whiplash. Sincerely, Anita xo Hi. I'm Anita, and I am a hopeless romantic. Since this year I'm not celebrating Valentine's Day with a partner, I'm celebrating with my girlfriends. That's right. We're calling it "Galentine's … [Read more...]
Celebrate with a Slice this Holiday! Breville Canada Crispy Crust Pizza Maker Giveaway
Christmas is the one time of the year when my whole family is able to get together. Now that my brothers and I are grown up and have families of our own, our it's often a challenge getting our schedules to sync. This said, we always make sure to coordinate our vacation time for Christmas. It's extremely important for us to celebrate together. When I think of all the food … [Read more...]
2016 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide
In case you haven't gathered your gifts for all the special people on your list, Little One and I have put together our 2016 Kids' Holiday Gift Guide. "What does [insert Little One's real name here] want for Christmas?" A question I have been asked countless times in the past few weeks. I've been telling our loved ones that Little One really does not need any presents for … [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...]
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...]
Sweet Gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA #NoOrdinaryCard
When I was a new Mom, Mother's Day was a day I looked forward to. Finally, I'd be able to experience this rite of passage as my own Mom did. Growing up, I remember my brothers and I making Mom breakfast in bed, giving her handmade cards and crafts that we made in school. We also used our hard-earned allowance to buy her what we thought were treasures. To her they were … [Read more...]
Sweet Gifts for Loved Ones & a #LoveHallmarkCA Giveaway
Sweet gifts for loved ones. I think I have successfully convinced myself that Valentine's Day is but just another day. Romantic notions of chocolate and roses are out the window. Ahhh...Who am I kidding? I actually do enjoy receiving flowers, chocolate and a sweet card from my husband. I think I only try to convince myself otherwise because in the off chance that he … [Read more...]