How are you celebrating Valentine's Day? Disclosure – This post was written in affiliation with Hallmark Canada as part of their #LoveHallmarkCA ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. I was having a chat with some friends, and the topic of celebrating Valentine's Day came up. My friend's husband said that he thought the day was … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Rock the Holiday Season
We've come up with 4 Ways to Rock the Holiday Season! Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is almost upon us. For me, the holidays are Rockwellian. With the freshly fallen snow, the turkey and all the fixings for Christmas dinner, and the … [Read more...]
Little Touches Make Gift-Giving Even More Special #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
It's the little touches that make gift-giving even more special. Disclosure - This post was written in affiliation with Hallmark Canada as part of their #LoveHallmarkCA ambassador program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Sure, Christmas is not about the flashy gifts and spending lots of money. This is something I remind my daughter of every … [Read more...]
Making Memories Last! Instant Holiday Snapshots With FujiFilm #InstaxSQHoliday
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Little One and I both really love taking photos. I just have this need to capture snippets of our life for posterity. The holidays seem to be when I take lots … [Read more...]
Holiday Cash Giveaway #BlizzardBucks
It's November! Who else is excited for the holidays? In keeping with the spirit of giving, I've teamed up with a group of wonderful Canadian bloggers to give readers a chance to win our Holiday Cash Giveaway! With the holidays coming up, who couldn't use a few extra dollars in their wallets? There's nothing I love more than being with my loved ones. It warms my heart … [Read more...]
Stranger Things & Netflix Giveaway! #StreamTeam
Admittedly, I did not jump on the bandwagon when Stranger Things series first appeared on Netflix. I'm one of those "If everyone is watching it, I'm not going to" kind of people. I quickly changed my mind when all my friends and family started talking about the show. I also happen to suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out), and wanted to join the conversations on Facebook. I … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Giveaway!
School's out, July is in full swing! We've just celebrated Canada Day with a busy weekend filled with festivities! To help keep kick off Summer, we've got something really exciting for you! An Instant Pot Giveaway! This prize is perfect for all those busy Summer days when you don't have tons of time to spend in the kitchen! I have teamed up with 9 other amazing Bloggers … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Dad this Father’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA
Father's Day is just a few days away. I'm sure many people have been planning for weeks and months how they are going to be celebrating Dad this year. Truth be told, this year has been a bust with my accident back in January and a long five month recovery time. I'm able to do much more this month than I have in a long while, but organizing events and doing all the things I … [Read more...]
Celebrate Spring with a Spring Break Cash Giveaway! #WINSpringCash
With the weather getting better and the snow starting to melt, it feels like Spring is almost here! With Spring comes the much anticipated Spring Break! Are you looking forward to Spring Break? How would you like an extra $200 to celebrate Spring? If you won $200 CAD PayPal cash, what would you use the cash for? I'm thinking $200 extra cash would be helpful for a little … [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...]
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...]