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 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...]
#WarmWishes Twitter Party with Tim Hortons
I'm definitely feeling the warmth of the holidays, especially now that we are just two weeks from Christmas! This time of the year always puts me in a good mood with people offering best wishes and holiday greetings, and showing the spirit of the holidays by extending kind gestures to loved ones and strangers alike. Yes, the spirit of giving and kindness is very much alive … [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...]
Valentine’s Cards & Gifts #LoveHallmarkCA
Something from the heart is the best gift of all. I tell my child this all the time. She's learning how to write, so writing out Valentine's cards is something she takes pride in. She asked for something specific this year. Can you guess what kind of Valentine's cards she wanted for her classmates? If you guessed Elsa and Anna cards, you're right! It just so … [Read more...]
DIY Gifts for the Holidays
Homemade gifts: Thoughtful or Tacky? I personally LOVE homemade gifts. I love giving and receiving them. My husband and I have come to a point in our lives where we have pretty much all we need. I do not need anything else to add to our house that can collect dust or just serve as an ornamental piece. Okay, maybe a completely finished basement with an extra bathroom … [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...]
Local Manitoulin Gifts for the Holidays
Everyone who knows me knows how much I love to shop locally and support local businesses. We grow a lot of our food on our farm, we buy from other farmers, and when it comes to gifting, I love hitting up the Christmas Bazaars and Craft Sales for some local Manitoulin gifts. I find special, one of a kind items for loved ones when I buy from local mom and pop shops and … [Read more...]
2014 Holiday Gift Guide
With Halloween and Thanksgiving long behind us, it's almost that time the next big Holiday! Though I'm a big advocate for making heart-felt gifts (I love gifts that are handmade and have lots of thought put into making them) and I love locally made gifts, I admit that I do have a few items on my wishlist that are not local or handmade. *Ahem* VITAMIX. Do you do your … [Read more...]
I See Me!
There's nothing that warms my heart more than seeing Little One's love of books and reading. Though she's not reading completely on her own yet, she is able to read her leveled readers and books with short sentences to us. I love that Little One asks for several bedtime stories each night. What I love even more is Little One's reaction when she received her I See Me! … [Read more...]
Little One Loves Little Live Pets & Beados #giveaway
My five year old (Ahhh! Almost six year old) is passionate about many things. She loves music and dance, science and nature, cooking and baking (and eating), and pretending she has her own YouTube channel so she can do "tutorials" and vlogs! Recently, she combined her love of vlogging and her love of Little Live Pets and Beados! What are Beados? My little girl loves … [Read more...]
Graduation Gift Ideas & a Giveaway!
The end of June signals two things: The beginning of Summer and the end of the school year. This year is an exciting year for Little One (and a bitter sweet one for me). Little One is graduating from Senior Kindergarten, and *gulp* going into Grade 1 in the Fall! Graduation Gift Ideas June, being the month for graduation means it's time for thinking of thoughtful, … [Read more...]