I love celebrating. Whether it's birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Halloween, I'm all in! I love everything about celebrating...right down to the food and decor! This Halloween, we're getting festive with these spooky Halloween items! Spooky Halloween Items! Do you go all out and create a scary Halloween menu for your friends and family? I even make Halloween bento … [Read more...]
Halloween Decorating Ideas #LoveHallmarkCA
Without a doubt, Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year. I just love all the creative and fun Halloween decorating ideas out there and I love all the excitement felt by kids big and small. It really is a magical, spooktacular time of the year! When I say that Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year, I'm not kidding. I love getting in the "spirit" … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Cards & Gifts #LoveHallmarkCA
Something from the heart is the best gift of all. I tell my child this all the time. She's learning how to write, so writing out Valentine's cards is something she takes pride in. She asked for something specific this year. Can you guess what kind of Valentine's cards she wanted for her classmates? If you guessed Elsa and Anna cards, you're right! It just so … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas from Hallmark #HallmarkPressPause
It's December! That means Christmas is just around the corner! December is always an exciting time of the year for me! You know why, right? There is a place in the North where the magic and wonder of childhood live forever. The North Pole! Through all the busy, crazy rush of the holidays with the baking, the shopping, the gift wrapping, the cooking, sometimes we need a … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Traditional Letter-Writing
There's something romantic about the art of traditional letter-writing. The act of putting pen to paper and writing a heartfelt letter seems to be a lost art. Growing up, there was always something so whimsical about receiving a letter from a friend, family member or pen pal. Receiving a handwritten letter always made my day. Of course, being a girl whose favourite … [Read more...]
Graduation Gift Ideas & a Giveaway!
The end of June signals two things: The beginning of Summer and the end of the school year. This year is an exciting year for Little One (and a bitter sweet one for me). Little One is graduating from Senior Kindergarten, and *gulp* going into Grade 1 in the Fall! Graduation Gift Ideas June, being the month for graduation means it's time for thinking of thoughtful, … [Read more...]
Memories and Generations + WIN a Mother’s Day Gift for Mom #hallmarkpresspause {Giveaway}
My mother always told me "Just wait until you have kids of your own! THEN you'll understand." Being a mostly good, respectful (but sometimes bratty, insolent, argumentative) teenager, I tried to assert my independence (while being a dependent), and wanted to be treated like a grown-up (when I obviously wasn't yet), I'd get into arguments with my Mom. Despite our fights … [Read more...]
Valentine Gift Ideas for your Sweetheart #HallmarkPressPause {flash giveaway}
I've always been a lover of pretty paper, beautiful cards and basically all things stationery. When it comes to Valentine gift ideas, Hallmark is my go-to place. Each year, I love picking out that special card for my special loved ones: Hubby and Little One. I have to admit that I'm a fan of beautiful gift bags and gift boxes. Giving a gift that is beautifully presented … [Read more...]
Holiday Memories & a Hallmark Holiday Pics n Props #Giveaway! #HallmarkPressPause
Ever since I was a kid, the Holidays were all about creating memories, celebrating, and spending time with family. The big Christmas dinner, Christmas carols, going to midnight mass, and just being with my family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, distant relatives, friends) are all things I will always hold close to my heart. To illustrate how fun and wacky my family … [Read more...]
Have a SPOOK-tacular Halloween with @hallmark_canada! #HallmarkPressPause
I'm not embarrassed to admit that Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year. Oh, it's not because of the candy. I'm not that keen on sweets. It's more the excitement and the preparation -- the decorating and dressing up! I love getting into the spirit and I'm excited that Hallmark Canada has a wide variety of items that will make everyone's Halloween … [Read more...]
Special Occasions with Hallmark ~ @hallmark_canada #HallmarkPressPause
Spring has sprung and this time of the year, I feel exceptionally giddy! The weather is warmer and everything comes out of slumber. It's also time for Easter, Mother's Day and followed by Father's Day and Graduation time.Recently, my four year old daughter watched the movie, Bambi. She fell in love with Bambi's friend, Thumper. Surprisingly, we were sent a Thumpin' Thumper … [Read more...]
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day with Hallmark #HallmarkPressPause @hallmark_canada @HallmarkPR
I cannot believe Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I once thought that the idea of having one special day out of the year to profess your undying love for someone was silly. Oh, every day is Valentine's Day, isn't it?Nah-uh! I realize you don't need a special day on the calendar to let the one you love know you love them, but it is nice to have a day to celebrate and … [Read more...]
Holiday Items for Everyone at Hallmark + GIVEAWAY! #HallmarkPressPause
I'm the kind of person who loves to send out greeting cards for all occasions. Though in the past few years, I've been trying to be more of a "Save a tree and e-mail me" kind of person, I have to admit that I am a sucker for the handwritten word. To be honest, though I spend much of my time working online, I believe old-fashioned letter writing is a dying art. A card and a … [Read more...]
A Spook-tacular Halloween! #HallmarkPressPause
Halloween is one of my favourite times of the year. I love Fall. The crisp air, the changing colours of the leaves, and the excitement of that one special night make me smile! Little One two years agoEven before Hubby and I became parents, we always went all out for Halloween. We love decorating our house and making it the spookiest possible! Come on, how fun is it to scare … [Read more...]
Text it, Bump it, Share it with Text Bands! #HallmarkPressPause
When one hears the name "Hallmark", the first thing that likely comes to mind is greeting cards. Hallmark has made its name as a trusted company that specializes in all your greeting card needs, but it's not just cards that Hallmark has! I won't lie. Whenever I'm at the mall, I sneak into the Hallmark store! I can spend a very long time in there, so I'm lucky my little one … [Read more...]