Canadian girls. What exactly does it mean to be a Canadian girl? I asked my little one what she thought it meant to be a Canadian girl. My eight year old said that Canadian girls are smart, kind, active, helpful, and unique. I thought it was sweet that those were the first adjectives that came to her mind. Being unique is something my Little One is proud of. She is … [Read more...]
Cute Fashions at Giant Tiger! {$75 @GTBoutique GC Giveaway} #sharethesecret
Spring is here, and we're ready for dressing up in some cute fashions! Here's a little secret. Prior to moving to the rural North, I had never heard about Giant Tiger. I kept hearing locals say that they bought things for the house, clothing, and even groceries at "GT Boutique". "What is this GT Boutique everyone speaks of?", I wondered. The Island is close to … [Read more...]
Encouraging my child’s individual #SuperStyle
I think it's safe to say that my six year old has very eclectic taste when it comes to fashion. She has never been a follower of all that is popular and often goes against the grain. I feel guilty that I sometimes wish she wouldn't be so headstrong and "unique", and that she would just wear clothes that all the other kids wear. I say I feel guilty because I should actually … [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...]
Always #LikeAGirl ~ Super Bowl XLIX Ad {plus a giveaway}
I always hated the words "she throws like a girl" or "she runs like a girl". What does that even mean? Well, simply put, doing something #LikeAGirl and being #LikeAGirl means you do things with all your heart and with your very best efforts. It also means owning your actions and not apologizing for being #LikeAGirl. I'm a mother of a daughter and I don't want my child … [Read more...]
Style & Comfort: Little Jill Yoga
Be active. Be bold. Be you. I love that motto by Jill Yoga! Their Little Jill Yoga line really does enable little girls to be all of those three things. We were recently introduced to the Little Jill Yoga line of clothing on the Jack and Jill Kids site and I have to say that my six year old daughter is in her element! The clothing is very well-made and super comfortable. … [Read more...]
A Glama-riffic Birthday Party!
It was a day that I was dreading. I knew it would come sooner or later. My baby would no longer be a little 5 year old, but a BIG GIRL. Yes. Little One's 6th birthday was one I was not looking forward to. It meant the end to the "little girl" part of her life and now she would be more grown up. *sniff* Well, we had to make her 6th birthday party a great one. Where else … [Read more...]
Glama Gal Tween Spa Sudbury Grand Opening
Excited to announce that Glama Gal Tween Spa had their Grand Opening on Saturday, October 25th! I remember being a thirteen years old and enjoying doing my nails, dressing up, and listening to Madonna's Dear Jessie and a bunch of other songs on the weekly Top 40. I remember wishing Summer days would last forever. Even back then, I knew how finite time was and how being a kid … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales
Little One is obsessed with My Little Pony. Obsessed! She has quite the extensive collection of My Little Pony items. At the moment, she's all about Rainbow Dash. If I were able to find a Rainbow Dash costume, she probably would have gone as Rainbow Dash for Halloween! Speaking of My Little Pony, just in time for Halloween: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: … [Read more...]
Glama Gal Tween Spa: Coming to Sudbury!
Do you hear that sound? It's the sound of my five year old (Oops! Almost six year old!) screaming because she is super excited that Glama Gal Tween Spa is coming to Sudbury! Okay, I won't lie. I'm more than a tad excited too! I don't get pampered often, so every once in a while, a great mani or pedi makes my day. Little One and I love having Mommy/Daughter spa days, … [Read more...]
Getting Beach-Ready with Suncoat Girl!
Guess what? School's out for Summer! Living on Manitoulin Island, that means lots of beach and outdoor fun! With lots of beaches in every direction from us, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Little One reminded me that since she'll be in flip flops and sandals all Summer, she wanted to make sure we had a Mommy/Daughter mani/pedi date...on our patio! We started by sipping … [Read more...]
Express your Style Contest!
When I was a little girl, I remember playing with my Barbie collection for hours on end. I had the house, the car, and basically the works! The most special Barbie for me was the one my younger brother bought me with the money he earned as a model in a Chinese New Year fashion show. With his earnings, he bought himself a toy and Tropical Barbie for me. I'll never forget his … [Read more...]