I'm pretty sure friends and family are growing tired of my almost daily Facebook updates on my Grow Your Own Mushrooms! We can't help it! My four year old and I are so excited! I'm so shocked at how quickly our oyster mushrooms are growing! It's amazing!Grow Mushrooms! Your very own mushrooms!Attendees at the Food Bloggers of Canada were all given a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit. … [Read more...]
Why Buy Local ~ @eggsoeufs
Like most parents, I put a lot of thought into what I feed my family. I take a lot into consideration when I purchase the food we consume. I have to say that though we try to grow a good portion of our food on our farm, what we don't grow ourselves, I try to get from other local farmers and food growers. I married a beef farmer, so I know firsthand how why buying locally is … [Read more...]
Earth Day for Kids ~ @myfunkins Helps with #LitterlessLunches!
Little One watering her seedlings in our greenhouse - Food from the garden to the tableEarth Day for Kids and some little things we can do at home to teach our kids about taking care of our planet.As Earth Day approaches, I have been thinking of ways to get my four year old more aware of the impact mankind has on our planet. At home, we compost, practice the 3 Rs (reduce, … [Read more...]
Kathy and Kim Originals Giveaway and Review
It's no secret that I am obsessed with Twitter. I pretty much live on there! In fact, Twitter is responsible for giving me pretty much 90% of my blog opps and even side jobs. I kid you not.Why do I love Twitter so much? It enables me to meet and get to know so many fabulous people. I'm all about the relationships made and cultivated. Engaging is my thing. I'm as chatty in … [Read more...]
#NoRoadSalt This Winter for This Family! @EcoTraction Review & Giveaway
Nobody likes an icy and slippery driveway, walkway, pavement or set of steps in the Winter. I remember a few years ago, when Little One was a newborn, Hubby was walking from the van to the house and slipped on a patch of ice. Everything happened in slow motion right before my eyes. I saw Hubby's feet go out from right under him (his feet did that super fast shuffle that you … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly lunches with @myfunkins!
If there's one thing I'm passionate about, it's feeding my family healthy food. Another thing I am really obsessed with is making sure Little One's school lunches are as eco-friendly as possible. This means using reusable food containers, a reusable water bottle, reusable cutlery, etc. Little One loves fresh fruit and veg, so I don't have to worry about pre-packaged items or … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – Our Garden
If you live on Manitoulin Island, you'll have likely sampled some of the amazing items Our Garden creates. If you've been to the Farmers' Markets on the Island, you'll most likely have chatted with the friendly Chuc and Linda Willson, owners of and masterminds behind Our Garden products.Since I moved to the Island a few years ago, I've been a fan of Chuc and Linda's jellies, … [Read more...]
Nature’s Almanac
I have a little secret. I love the Old Farmers' Almanac. I have been getting my Dad a copy of the Almanac every year since we moved up to the Island. Why? Well, when move to the Island, gardening becomes a huge part of your life. Dad always had a green thumb and had an amazing way of growing the most beautiful plants, but the size of his garden here is ten times the size … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight: Gypsy Family Farm
Since we do live on beautiful Manitoulin Island, I thought it would be wonderful to incorporate a bit of the local flavour and share some Island gems with you. Every week, I'll be showcasing a different Island "must see"!My very first Island spotlight is the amazing Gypsy Family Farm.If you've ever visited Manitoulin Island and have stopped by the Farmers' Markets, undoubtedly … [Read more...]
Earth Day with Kids #FisherPriceMoms
It is very important for me to teach Little One about the environment and the world she lives in. At only 3 years of age, she already knows that life is fragile and we need to take care of our planet. From the garden to our table Enjoying hours outside in the fresh air - as all kids should! Recognizing where our food comes fromLittle One recently learned that plants are very … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning with Green Works & Giveaway!
Spring is here. You know what that means! For many of us, the fresh smell of Spring air, the warm sunshine, gentle breeze, the budding leaves and flowers blooming put us in the mood to...CLEAN! Okay, maybe it's just me! For me, the first hint of Spring makes me want to open up all my windows, let the fresh air into the house, and start changing our Winter bed linens into our … [Read more...]
Avocado & Cucumber Ice Cream
Yes, you read correctly. I did say Avocado and Cucumber Ice Cream! I know it sounds like an odd combination, but it's actually very delicious and refreshing!I'm laughing right now, because friends who already think I cook "weird" food will not believe that we had avocado and cucumber ice cream for dessert tonight! The recipe came to me by total fluke. I hosted a dinner … [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 – 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...]