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...]
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...]
Take the Leap to a Healthy Lifestyle + a Fitbit Giveaway!
It's January (albeit the end of January!) and a time when many people are committed to making a few changes in their lives and take the leap to a healthy lifestyle. Though we are active on the farm and we eat healthy, there's always room for improvement. Since my work involves me working from my home office for a good part of the day, driving to meetings and sitting in … [Read more...]
#MySweetValentine PayPal Giveaway {Open Worldwide}
Christmas and New Year are two of my favourite holidays. With the holidays just behind us, and Winter definitely here to stay for a while, I'm dreaming of warmer and sunnier days and ways to add a little sunshine to the lives of others. What better way to brighten up someone's day than by having a fun PayPal giveaway? Some blog friends and I have teamed up to give one … [Read more...]
Christmas Movies & Baking + a Netflix Giveaway! #NetfliXmas #StreamTeam
We're getting really excited with Christmas being just around the corner! The countdown is on and nothing puts me in the Christmas spirit like doing some Christmas baking with Little One and watching some Christmas movies as a family! It's been a tradition for me ever since I was a child. I knew Christmas was coming as soon as all my favourite classic Christmas movies and TV … [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...]
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
I can feel it. The air is getting cooler. The days are getting shorter. Fall is absolutely, 100%, undeniably here. That's not a bad thing though! To be honest, I'm excited! I love Fall. I love the changing of the seasons. I love the beautiful Fall colours, wearing warm, fuzzy sweaters, and most of all, I love the Fall harvest! One word: PUMPKIN! I'm a fan of … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Coffee Day with @TimHortons! #TimsCoffeeDay
It's true! Canada Loves Coffee. We really do! You want to know just how much Canadians love their coffee? Here are a few interesting tidbits! More people visit Tim Hortons in a week than Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in a year Approximately 15% of Canadians, that’s more than 5.3 million people, visit Tim Hortons daily Tim Hortons serves nearly 2 billion … [Read more...]
On September 20th, Rediscover Nature
Last month, I saw a video that had a huge impact on me that it prompted me to write a blog post on childhood. More precisely, it was a blog post about keeping nature a part of childhood. Today, less than 10 % of kids are spending time in nature. That is alarming. When I think of my childhood, most of it was spent outdoors whenever possible. It really makes me sad to … [Read more...]
Get into the Dark! Celebrate Tim Hortons Dark Roast Coffee! #TimsDark {Giveaway}
When Tim Hortons announced the introduction of their Dark Roast coffee a year ago, Hubby was very excited. Hubby is a dark roast kind of guy. He enjoys the rich, full-bodied flavour of a dark roast coffee. As for myself? I love a good coffee, but only before bedtime! I know that sounds crazy, but despite my love of coffee, it has an adverse effect on me. It knocks me … [Read more...]