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...]
Everything Eggnog! Cookies, Cakes, Lattes & More!
It's pretty safe to say that I am an eggnog fan! I get super excited in November when the grocery stores start selling eggnog! I've even tried making my own from scratch! There's just something so special about this beverage! It puts me in the holiday spirit. To me, the rich, creamy beverage reminds me of Christmas! The first time I had eggnog was at my uncle's place in New … [Read more...]
The Easiest Chocolate Dessert You Will Ever Make
My mother-in-law makes this chocolate dessert every now and then, and this is a definite crowd pleaser. Everyone loves this dessert. The best thing about it is that it is really easy to make, and it only takes about ten minutes to make it! That means if you have guests who drop in for a meal unannounced or if you need a last minute dessert, you can make this and people will … [Read more...]
Greening Our Living Space: Ontario Tire Stewardship
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. Though this post was written in affiliation with Ontario Tire Stewardship, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I often think about the best ways for greening our living space. We live on a farm, and whenever I see tractor tires or tires from equipment or our truck that are no longer usable, I get this nagging feeling in my stomach. … [Read more...]
Little Touches Make Gift-Giving Even More Special #LoveHallmarkCA #MyHallmark
It's the little touches that make gift-giving even more special. 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. Sure, Christmas is not about the flashy gifts and spending lots of money. This is something I remind my daughter of every … [Read more...]
Making Memories Last! Instant Holiday Snapshots With FujiFilm #InstaxSQHoliday
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are my own. Little One and I both really love taking photos. I just have this need to capture snippets of our life for posterity. The holidays seem to be when I take lots … [Read more...]
Holiday Cash Giveaway #BlizzardBucks
It's November! Who else is excited for the holidays? In keeping with the spirit of giving, I've teamed up with a group of wonderful Canadian bloggers to give readers a chance to win our Holiday Cash Giveaway! With the holidays coming up, who couldn't use a few extra dollars in their wallets? There's nothing I love more than being with my loved ones. It warms my heart … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Bark
Little One reminded me that Halloween is in but a few short days and she wanted to make a super easy kid-friendly Spooky Halloween Bark for her classmates. I thought I had at least another week! Is it just me or have the months just flown by at warp speed? To be honest, the Spooky Halloween Bark treats were all Little One's doing. She actually wouldn't let me do anything. … [Read more...]
Some Special Items for the Romantic Person on Your List #LoveHallmarkCA
Guest post by Anita, who is a true romantic. Please note that a few of us will be posting for Christine while she recovers from her concussion and whiplash. Sincerely, Anita xo Hi. I'm Anita, and I am a hopeless romantic. Since this year I'm not celebrating Valentine's Day with a partner, I'm celebrating with my girlfriends. That's right. We're calling it "Galentine's … [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...]
Holiday Entertaining ~ Tips & Recipes for a Fabulous Party
Entertaining is something I absolutely love. Though we live in a very modest old farm house, our home is always filled with people. At times, it seems our home is busting at the seams with the volume of people we host. I love it though, and I'm always excited about holiday entertaining! Since I love holiday entertaining (and entertaining in general) so much, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Hours of FUN Creating with Poppit!
Create with clay the Poppit way! Make a miniature world that looks so real. Just load the popper with clay, pop out your piece and make cute mini creations! Little One is constantly making things. She definitely has a creative spirit. Whether it's kitchen concoctions she is whipping up, or miniature items she is creating for her dolls, Little One thoroughly enjoys … [Read more...]
Yes, Our Pets Have a Pet Wish List Too!
Yes, even our pets have a pet wish list too! Little One is very adamant about the pets also receiving gifts at Christmas. She loves adding all the little special touches to show her pets how much she loves them. It always makes me smile, because I think it's very interesting to see how creative and imaginative she is. She even makes cards and drawings for them, even … [Read more...]
Get Festive with these Spooky Halloween Items! #LoveHallmarkCA
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...]