It's hard to believe that it's already been 6 months and counting and AMAZING sleep with our Endy mattress and pillows! Disclosure – This is a sponsored post in partnership with Endy. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Amazing Sleep Ever since we got our Endy mattress and pillows last December, our family, friends, and our … [Read more...]
Favourite Memories #YesItsPinesol
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. It is amazing how we are transported back to favourite memories when we take in certain scents. Our sense of smell is one of our senses most closely connected with memory. “A number of behavioral studies have demonstrated that smells trigger more vivid … [Read more...]
Ways to Keep Your Children Safe from Electrical Injury in the Home #NoSafeShock
Have you ever experienced electrical injury in the home? I remember growing up in the '80s and life seemed so carefree. Parents didn't hover much. We were latchkey kids. I remember one time when my brother, cousins, and I were playing in the basement. There was a loose electrical outlet and when my cousin plugged in our radio, he got zapped. Instead of yelling for my … [Read more...]
The Fresh Scent of Lavender
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post, however all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Isn't it incredible how certain fragrances and scents can evoke memories or transport us to another time in our lives? The fresh scent of lavender reminds me of my grandparents. I was first introduced to the calming, fresh scent of lavender by my maternal … [Read more...]
Canvas N Decor – The Perfect Gift for any Occasion
I am one for thoughtful, sentimental gifts. I get that from my Mom. She always told us that gifts are not about how much you spend, but what's important is that it comes from the heart and that thought was put into it. She also taught me that photographs make the perfect gift for any occasion. If you've been to my Mom's house, you'll notice that she has lots of family photos … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips & #Snapware #SpringCleaning Giveaway
The windows are open and the breeze is fresh and delightful. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. FINALLY, Spring is here. This also means that I go into Spring cleaning mode! I'd like to say that this is going to be a truly inspiring Spring Cleaning Tips post, but the reality is that this year, with everything that has been going on with our family, I needed a … [Read more...]
My Big Secret Involves Toilets (+ Clorox Disinfecting #ToiletWand)
I have a secret. I have a "thing" when it comes to toilets. When I'm out and about running errands, going shopping or traveling, the thought of using public toilets freaks me out. I seriously dread using public toilets. In fact, when I'm home, I'm obsessed with cleaning our own toilet. I know it's one of those quirks I have. The bathroom is the one room in the house that … [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...]
CANVAS Home And Dining Collection #MYCANVAS
My friend, Gregory Hines visited our farm last Spring and fell in love with our farm house. I was shocked, because though there is a certain charm and character to this house, there is always so much work that needs to be done. Our basement is still not finished. Our living room floor is so outdated, and our kitchen needs to be redone. I'm also hoping for an extra bathroom … [Read more...]
Leon’s Customer Appreciation Event! #LeonsCAE
I recently went furniture shopping with a friend who was furnishing her first house. As a new home owner, she wanted to make this house her own. In the past, she had rented, so she never really worried about getting "adult" furniture. Off we went to Leon's and she pretty much bought everything she needed in one shop. It was pretty exciting. I love furniture shopping and … [Read more...]
Manage Seasonal Allergies and Prevent Your Family from Viruses
Growing up in the city, I had allergies. I remember when I was maybe ten or twelve, I had a skin prick test done and the results showed that I was hypersensitive to dust, mold, animal dander, smoke and a few other allergens. Now, I live on a farm where I am exposed to many of those allergens daily. While these sensitivities aren't life-threatening to me, I do experience … [Read more...]
Mixed Feeding for a Healthy Pet #mixedfeeding
My eldest (canine) baby will be thirteen years old this year. Chance (hence my Twitter handle, @chancesmommy) is my first baby. He's been with me through thick and thin; good and bad; for better and for worse. Chance has been my confidant and companion and now he prides himself in being Little One's protector. Though Chance has been in my life for nearly … [Read more...]
6 ways to Spring clean your photo collection & freshen up your decor with photo art
Every Spring I have the need to Spring clean, purge and freshen up my decor. When the house is all Spring-ready, everything just feels fresh! To be honest, my Spring cleaning has been a bit delayed. Who am I kidding? This is the first year that I haven't had time to do a big clean up and purge our home and our lives of all the things we do not need anymore. It isn't for … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of Lampe Berger? #LampeBergerCanada
We recently brought home our newest addition to the family. A beautiful little puppy. What people neglected to remind me was that having a new puppy at home is like having a newborn baby. The early days of parenting bring about many sleepless nights, diaper changes, feedings, and being in constant zombie mom mode. With a puppy, it's not so different. When we … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons I Love My Frigidaire® Classic Slate Freezer #testdrivemoms
Oh, it's impossible to love a kitchen appliance, you say? Oh, no. I beg to differ. I love my Frigidaire Classic Slate Freezer. As a farming family, we grow our food in the Spring and Summer and harvest, preserve, and freeze for Winter months. We actually have a few freezers. One for produce (fruit and veg), one for meat (we own and operate a beef farm), and one for … [Read more...]