We try to support local businesses as much as possible year round, but wanted to make this year the year for keeping it local. We're sharing our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide! Gifts for the foodies in your life Manitoulin Island has something for all the foodies on your list! Some of our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide favourites include: New Grain Bread has delectable … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2018
Disclaimer - Items on this Gift Guide have been given to us so we could give our honest thoughts and opinions on the products. Every year, with the best of intentions, I tell myself I will start my gift buying early and when I see great sales and deals. Sometimes I totally forget about the gifts that I had purchased earlier on in the year and other times, for some reason I … [Read more...]
December Means Getting Festive
December means getting festive! December is my favourite month of the year. Not because it's my birthday month, but because it's Christmastime! 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. For me, getting in the festive mood … [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...]
Celebrate with a Slice this Holiday! Breville Canada Crispy Crust Pizza Maker Giveaway
Christmas is the one time of the year when my whole family is able to get together. Now that my brothers and I are grown up and have families of our own, our it's often a challenge getting our schedules to sync. This said, we always make sure to coordinate our vacation time for Christmas. It's extremely important for us to celebrate together. When I think of all the food … [Read more...]
2016 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide
In case you haven't gathered your gifts for all the special people on your list, Little One and I have put together our 2016 Kids' Holiday Gift Guide. "What does [insert Little One's real name here] want for Christmas?" A question I have been asked countless times in the past few weeks. I've been telling our loved ones that Little One really does not need any presents for … [Read more...]
Holiday Giveaway for KIDS!
My friends, Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Maya from Mayahood Blog, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar and I want to spread some holiday cheer this season and give our readers the chance at winning some great gifts for the kids on their lists. We've included some of our favourite kid items in our Great Holiday Giveaway for Kids! One of our lucky readers will … [Read more...]
Holiday Giveaway Just for HER valued at $640!
Can you believe it's already the end of November? If you're still scrambling for gift ideas for either your mom, sister, best friend (or even yourself -- because Mama deserves a little pampering every once in a while too), we've got an exciting Holiday Giveaway just for HER! I’ve teamed up with four other bloggers: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Maya from Mayahood Blog, Amanda … [Read more...]
Canadian Tire Wish and Win Twitter Party! #CTWishAndWin
I looked at my calendar today and was shocked to see that November is almost over! You know what that means! The holidays are right around the corner! The Christmas wish lists are starting to appear everywhere in this house. Little One says she's been trying to practice her writing, but I'm no Spring chicken! Subtle hints left by Hubby are not very subtle when he leaves … [Read more...]
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Each year, I try to give loved ones gifts either handmade by me or gifts that are made locally on Manitoulin Island. Sometimes though, people on my list have special requests or needs for items I cannot find on the Island. This year, I've compiled a 2015 Holiday Gift Guide that is jam packed with great items for everyone on your list. 2015 Holiday Gift … [Read more...]
Where to Shop Locally this Season on #Manitoulin
I would be lying if I told you that we only shop locally, because we don't. There are times when we travel off-Island to get items that we cannot find on the Island. There are also times when we shop online and have items delivered to our home. This said, I firmly believe that people should first shop locally as much as possible, and as often possible. We're a farming … [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...]
Give a Special Gift this Holiday! The Love of Reading!
My Dad always told me that the one gift no one can ever take away from you is your education or the gift of reading. Education and being able to read truly are gifts. Since Christmas is just around the corner, the thought of gifts are on most of our minds. What will you be getting your kids this holiday? To be honest, Little One has more toys and "things" than any one child … [Read more...]
Local Manitoulin Gifts for the Holidays
Everyone who knows me knows how much I love to shop locally and support local businesses. We grow a lot of our food on our farm, we buy from other farmers, and when it comes to gifting, I love hitting up the Christmas Bazaars and Craft Sales for some local Manitoulin gifts. I find special, one of a kind items for loved ones when I buy from local mom and pop shops and … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer for the Foodie in your life
I'll be the first to admit that I love receiving kitchen gadgets and anything kitchen and cooking related. I'm not the only one in my household who loves kitchen items! My six year old is a little foodie! Does it sound weird that I'm giving my six year old a THERMOS vacuum insulated jar with microwavable container (to heat her food in)? The kid is not a sandwich person and … [Read more...]