I don't know about you, but this Winter has been brutal on my skin. I normally get dry skin in the Winter, but for some reason, this year has been especially hard on my hands (and feet)! I try to keep moisturized, and I make sure to drink lots of water to keep hydrated, but to no avail. My hands have been so awful! My skin is dry, chapped, chaffed and not silky smooth like … [Read more...]
Pebblewood Farm: Handmade Soaps & More #ManitoulinSpotlight
I've been living on Manitoulin Island for nine years and am always in awe of how many amazing businesses I stumble upon regularly. I always love coming across new local businesses and when I found out about Pebblewood Farm, I was really excited and curious to check out their products. There's something so rewarding about making something that is your own. Whether it be a … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Botanicals ~ Natural Goodness for your Body #Manitoulin #ManitoulinSpotlight
When people think of Manitoulin Island, they think of the outdoors, untouched land, and nature at its best. Many associate Manitoulin with fresh and natural food too. Our island Farmers' Markets are popular with locals and visitors alikeI recently met up with Manitoulin Botanicals to chat about the products they offer. Manitoulin Botanicals is a Canadian cosmetics business … [Read more...]
Total Paranoia & Addicted to #PresidentsChoice
Hubby: So, you mean we wasted over $1000 on getting a new water purifying system installed in the house?Me: No. We didn't waste money. You drink the tap water. I trust our tap water. I do! I know it's perfectly good for us to drink! I just feel even better if it's filtered even more. Hubby wasn't too happy when I came home from the Superstore with a PC universal water filter … [Read more...]
Bibiray’s Organic Kids’ Couture – Giveaway Winner!
Want to know who won the Bibiray's Giveaway? Congratulations to SJB (entry #73)! You have won a Bibiray's Adjustable Organic Knots Dress! Please check your inbox, as an e-mail has been sent to you.Your little one is going to love her new dress! Mine wants to wear hers all the time! She loves the neat design and all the colours. There's also a huge pocket sewn into the dress … [Read more...]
Bibiray’s Organic Kids’ Couture – Review and Giveaway!
One of the things I find most difficult about having as little one is the fact that she grow so quickly. Clothing and shoes don't last long because she outgrows them in no time! Kids' clothing and kids' shoes are quite costly...especially if you have to get a bigger size in a few months! Little One has been lucky to be the smallest out of all her friends. She always gets … [Read more...]
Burt’s Bees is the Bee’s Knees
I don't know about you, but every winter, I am plagued with extremely dry skin. I hate it. Dry, flaky, itchy skin. It only happens during the winter for me.Thank goodness for Burt's Bees.Burt's Bees offers natural personal care products and natural skin care products. What's best is that their goal is to create truly natural products and educate people on how truly natural … [Read more...]
Orkids Sustainable Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo Review and Giveaway!
A few months ago, I began a wonderful relationship with a business I love and respect tremendously. Not only are their products fantastic, but we instantly hit it off. I was also excited to find out that I was the very first product reviewer to blog for this great business!I don't like using plastic utensils/cutlery, plates, bowls, or cups. Not only do I find them wasteful, … [Read more...]
Orkids Sustainable Stainless Steel Snack, Lunch, and Storage Containers
In my quest for making our household as "green" as possible for my family, I have been looking for products that suit our lifestyle. I was recently introduced to Orkids.ca's Sustainable Stainless Steel Snack, Lunch, and Storage Containers. I have to say that after turning to stainless steel, I am now hooked!The benefits of stainless steel are numerous. For one, being a mom who … [Read more...]
We LOVE Piggy Paint!
Hubby and I agree on most things when it comes to parenting our sweet Little One. Well, except when it comes to all things girlie.He wasn't too keen on me getting Little One's ears pierced when she was 11 months old (8 months corrected). He wasn't too thrilled when he saw her adorable fingernails adorned with Piggy Paint either.He's a farm boy and isn't too keen on anything … [Read more...]
My ORGLAMIX Has Arrived! My ORGLAMIX Has Arrived!
I entered a contest, totally not thinking that I'd win. The prize looked very interesting. It was organic mineral make-up by Orglamix.To my surprise, I actually won!Now, here's the thing about me. I used to live in the city, but now I live on a farm in a small rural community in Northern Ontario. I no longer wear high heels to work and I no longer wear expensive clothes. In … [Read more...]