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...]
Hours of FUN Creating with Poppit!
Create with clay the Poppit way! Make a miniature world that looks so real. Just load the popper with clay, pop out your piece and make cute mini creations! Little One is constantly making things. She definitely has a creative spirit. Whether it's kitchen concoctions she is whipping up, or miniature items she is creating for her dolls, Little One thoroughly enjoys … [Read more...]
Create Moments Together ~ Pom Pom WOW Giveaway
A funny thing happened when Little One and I opened up her box of Pom Pom WOW. We discovered another way to create moments together. One of the things my little one always says is, "let's create beautiful moments." It makes me smile, because she wants to create moments together through art. She's been watching YouTube videos, and has been talking about this fun new craft … [Read more...]
Get Festive with these Spooky Halloween Items! #LoveHallmarkCA
I love celebrating. Whether it's birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Halloween, I'm all in! I love everything about celebrating...right down to the food and decor! This Halloween, we're getting festive with these spooky Halloween items! Spooky Halloween Items! Do you go all out and create a scary Halloween menu for your friends and family? I even make Halloween bento … [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...]
Come Together with Beat Bugs #BeatBugs #StreamTeam
Growing up, the tunes from The Beatles filled our home and our hearts. Whenever I hear a Beatles song, to this day I am brought back to my childhood. My grandparents and my parents were big Beatles fans, so that meant all of us kids were too. I even remember going on long road trips to the U.S., listening to Lucy in the Sky with Diamands and Yellow Submarine in my uncle's … [Read more...]
Summer Entertaining #Snapware
Summer is finally here, and that means it's time for Summer entertaining. One of the things I love most about Summer is enjoying home-cooked meals on the patio and sharing good food, conversation, and laughs with loved ones. Whether you're doing some outdoor dining on the patio, or packing a picnic lunch for a family hike, or going to a potluck BBQ party, it's important to … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared in Event of an Emergency? #EmergencyPreparednessWeek
Did you know that May 1-7 is Emergency Preparedness Week? The scene: The bedroom. Wife: Hey! Honey? Are you awake?! Husband: No. It's 2AM! I'm sleeping! Wife: I was just thinking that in event of a zombie apocalypse, we wouldn't be ready. Husband: Are you serious? You're up at 2AM thinking about that?! Wife: Yes. We have so many windows in this house. Zombies … [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...]
Spring Cleaning Tips & #Snapware #SpringCleaning Giveaway
The windows are open and the breeze is fresh and delightful. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. FINALLY, Spring is here. This also means that I go into Spring cleaning mode! I'd like to say that this is going to be a truly inspiring Spring Cleaning Tips post, but the reality is that this year, with everything that has been going on with our family, I needed a … [Read more...]
Spring Into Cash PayPal Giveaway (Open Worldwide) #SpringIntoCash
Spring is finally here! Well, it's been here for a while, but Mother Nature has certainly been toying with us. Snow, no snow. Snow, no snow. Finally, we're into the double digits and I've ditched my Winter coat, tuque and mitts! I'm not sure about you, but Spring is also a time when I feel like making little changes to the home to give it a fresh Spring look. I also … [Read more...]
My Family Will Always Be Pet People #PurinaPetPeople #BrightMind
I remember the day my family became pet people. Growing up, we had a few pets (fancy Japanese goldfish like Ryukin and Lionhead, tropical fish, and we also had turtles, hamsters and a cat. However, it wasn't until Chance entered my life that I really felt like I was a pet person. Because of Chance, we are pet people Chance was only six weeks old when he came to live … [Read more...]
Chicken Farmers Don’t Just Farm #IHeartChickenFarmers
Having married a farmer, I can attest to the fact that farmers don't just farm. Farming takes up a huge chunk of a farmer's time, but many farmers make time to be active members of their communities. Farmers support their community Take care of your community and your community will take care of you." This is something my husband always says and something our family … [Read more...]
March Break Craft Ideas
With March Break upon us, many parents have been thinking of activities that will keep the kids busy and entertained. My first thought? March Break craft ideas! We go on day trips, visit Science North, spend lots of time outdoors, and partake in local March Break events. We even spend a little downtime Netflixing. We do a lot of fun things together on March Break. I … [Read more...]
Keeping Kitten Entertained This Winter #MostPlayfulCat
Keeping Kitten Entertained This Winter Just a week before Christmas, we welcomed our sweet little addition to our family. She was everything we could have ever wanted and more. We all fell in love with her and couldn't get enough cuddles from her! Princess Peach (our seven year old daughter named her) stole our hearts and brings us joy every single day. She is a … [Read more...]