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...]
Holiday Giveaway for KIDS!
My friends, Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Maya from Mayahood Blog, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar and I want to spread some holiday cheer this season and give our readers the chance at winning some great gifts for the kids on their lists. We've included some of our favourite kid items in our Great Holiday Giveaway for Kids! One of our lucky readers will … [Read more...]
Holiday Giveaway Just for HER valued at $640!
Can you believe it's already the end of November? If you're still scrambling for gift ideas for either your mom, sister, best friend (or even yourself -- because Mama deserves a little pampering every once in a while too), we've got an exciting Holiday Giveaway just for HER! I’ve teamed up with four other bloggers: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Maya from Mayahood Blog, Amanda … [Read more...]
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Each year, I try to give loved ones gifts either handmade by me or gifts that are made locally on Manitoulin Island. Sometimes though, people on my list have special requests or needs for items I cannot find on the Island. This year, I've compiled a 2015 Holiday Gift Guide that is jam packed with great items for everyone on your list. 2015 Holiday Gift … [Read more...]
A Special Hallmark Touch for Mother’s Day + A Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA
A drawing lovingly made by my little one or some Spring flowers picked just for me really do make the most special Mother's Day gifts. Really, gifts from the heart, especially handmade from my daughter are what I cherish the most. This said, I've always appreciated a thoughtful Hallmark card. No, really! I've got a thing for Hallmark cards! I collect them. I keep them … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas from Hallmark #HallmarkPressPause
It's December! That means Christmas is just around the corner! December is always an exciting time of the year for me! You know why, right? There is a place in the North where the magic and wonder of childhood live forever. The North Pole! Through all the busy, crazy rush of the holidays with the baking, the shopping, the gift wrapping, the cooking, sometimes we need a … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gift Idea for Him: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD™ Headphones @StaplesCanada
What to get for the special guy in your life? Whether it be your teenage son or hard-to-buy-for nephew...or even your husband, this gift will make everyone in the house happy. Trust me. Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD™ Headphones To my complete and utter surprise, my husband, @CanManFarm had this on his wishlist. Yes, my beef farmer husband wanted the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD … [Read more...]
Teaching Little One Christmas Lessons: Wishes of Joy #SearsMom
As a child, I was always mesmerized by the Christmas trees in movies and shopping malls. They were so magical, majestic and opulent! Huge, towering trees decorated with sparkly lights and shimmery ornaments always made the spirit of Christmas alive in my eyes. There's just something about that symbol of Christmas that I've always loved. Christmas Lessons & Wishes of … [Read more...]
Fond Memories of the Holidays ~ @SearsCA #SearsMom
If you ask me what my most treasured Christmas gift was, I would say that it was the first Christmas Little One spent at home with us as a family. She was a year old when that happened. Because Little One was born 12 weeks early, she spent her first Christmas in the NICU at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Christmas 2008 Having her home with us that … [Read more...]
Life on Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide 2013
It's November! Only a few short weeks until the holidays! Have you already started your shopping? Every year, I start picking up a few items here and there so my wallet doesn't feel like it's getting hit all at once. For this year's Holiday Gift Guide, I'm including favourite products of ours. We've included tech gifts, items to help you feel pampered, stocking … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas via @PosterjackDotCa
Every year, I try to give my mom something special for Mother's Day. Mother's Day gift ideas are a struggle! What do you get for someone who has everything she needs already?My mom is really sentimental, so I always put lots of thought into her gifts. My mother also has everything a mom can need. She doesn't need gadgets, nick knacks or dust collectors. She always says she … [Read more...]