I know, I know. Many of you will be upset with me. Sadly, there could only be one winner for this very popular giveaway. It makes me really happy to know that A) Many of you are concerned about the environment and are considering litter-less lunches/sustainable products for your families and B) You love supporting new, up and coming Canadian businesses like Orkids.ca!Thank you … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 16: Savoury Treats
Well, this writing a blog post a day for the month of November is proving to be quite the task. With deadlines to be met, running after wayward cattle, trying to teach a toddler that pushing her friends is not nice and that she needs to remember to go to the toilet when she feels like peeing, I'm having difficulty coming up with quality writing material.All you get today … [Read more...]
A Taste of Manitoulin
Many of my readers always ask me the following questions:"Where is Manitoulin Island?""Are you located in British Columbia?""How do you pronounce that again?"Oh, Northern Ontario? Like, are you really north? Is it cold up there?""Why would you leave Toronto for a place up north?" "What is there to do in a place like that?" I have to say that I am truly blessed to have been … [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...]
Seventh Generation Diaper Program: Buy One, Give One
Reaching out, offering help, or performing an act of kindness makes us feel good about ourselves and about helping others. This is something we try to teach our children from a very young and impressionable age. Be kind - it makes everyone feel good. Plus, young children enjoy being helpful (even if "helpful" means Mommy has to spend an extra hour cleaning up the kitchen after … [Read more...]
She’s Connected Conference 2011: What I Learned
I recently had the opportunity to attend the She's Connected Conference in Toronto. This was the 2nd Annual Social Media Conference, connecting Brands and Top 200 Social Media Women. While some conferences are geared towards women/bloggers, and others are mainly for agencies and brands, ShesConnected brings the brands and digital women together in one venue. This is the reason … [Read more...]
Seventh Generation Giveaway Winner Announced!
Recently, we were introduced to Seventh Generation and have been testing out their environmentally-friendly products. We have been trying out Seventh Generation diapers and wipes on Little One and I have to say that I feel really good about using them on her.The Free & Clear diapers are free of chlorine processing, fragrances, and petroleum based lotions. They also fit snugly … [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...]
Seventh Generation Giveaway!
It used to drive my family crazy when I was on the environmental committee in cegep and university. I used to hound everyone about being conscious about our impact on the environment. I was even part of an enviro group that started vermicomposting at our university! We believed that we would save the world...or at least, change it for the better. Now that I have my own little … [Read more...]
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils
Eating healthy and getting exercise is high on almost everyone's list these days. Zumba, dance classes, swimming, and now a walking program are how I get my exercise. Of course, living in the countryside, we're always busy and active outdoors...especially running after a toddler!We live in the rural north, far away from chain restaurants and junk food. In our household, we … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Veggie Quinoa Burgers
My old college and university buddy from my Montreal days is up visiting with his wife and baby. Crazy to think that we've known each other since we were 17 and now we are both married and with kids!Back in the day, I was hardcore vegetarian. The funny thing is that I married a beef farmer and I eat a bit of meat now.My buddy is still veg, and in keeping with our Meatless … [Read more...]
A Taste of Manitoulin
Being a city gal, transplanted in the rural North (on an island in the middle of Lake Huron), finding things to do here has been much easier than I had imagined! Friends in the city said I would never last even three months on the Island, but I'm going on seven years this June!I am incredibly blessed to be living on a beautiful island with lots to do all the time. There's … [Read more...]
"Fresh" and The Taste of Manitoulin
The Auberge Inn is having a movie night during the Taste of Manitoulin Festival. Watch the movie Fresh and enjoy local desserts. Synopsis: Fresh celebrates farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inviting our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.TimeWednesday, … [Read more...]
We’ve Been Busy! Plus some Meatless Monday Recipes!
Great news!!! Little One passed the Northeast Infant Hearing Program and there are no concerns regarding her hearing! Despite being high risk at birth (for her prematurity), she has been discharged from the program! Yippeeeee! :) BTW, the kid's got super hearing...although she clearly has selective hearing! She seems to be unable to hear the words "Please don't do that" or … [Read more...]
BMO Eco Smart Mortgage
Mortgage. Everyone's favourite word, right? As a kid, the word 'mortgage' once was a word I thought was only used by people my parents' age. It was a 'grown up' word. I find it interesting that when we were younger, our biggest worry was what we were going to wear to the NKOTB concert (just in case Jordan Knight should happen to spot us in a crowded stadium and fall in love … [Read more...]