Disclosure - This post was written in collaboration with L.O.L. Surprise. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It was last Summer that I heard of L.O.L. Surprise. We were at the beach, and Little One's friends had some of the L.O.L. dolls. Little One enjoyed playing with the dolls and her friends even let her borrow a few dolls overnight. Little … [Read more...]
Gifts for Creative Kids
I've got one of those kids who is forever creating and concocting things. This is why I'm always on the lookout for gifts for creative kids. Let me first say that I'm totally not trying to be Scrooge or The Grinch when I say this, but I cannot stand STUFF. I try to keep all toys with a million little parts out of our home. They just end up getting lost or broken (or … [Read more...]
Limeapple 15th Anniversary Sale This Week!
Limeapple 15th Anniversary Sale Disclosure - This is a sponsored post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Little One is turning 9 years old this Saturday, and I have found that she has become very particular about her wardrobe these days. She loves fashion, and she loves comfort. She often will not sacrifice comfort for … [Read more...]
Three-Ingredient Homemade Cheese Recipe
I know. Three-ingredient homemade cheese recipe? I kid you not, my friends. We go through cheese like crazy in this house. I even have a monthly "cheese allowance" for when I go to our local fromagerie. I love cheese that much! Really. I cannot live without my Bella Vitano Balsamic, Bella Vitano Merlot, applewood smoked Gouda, Huntsman, Brie, Camembert, and … [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...]
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...]
10 School Lunches That Will Make Your Life Easier
When I speak with other parents, one of the common topics of conversation is usually food. What are our kids' favourite foods? How do you get your kid to eat their school lunches? Because these seem to be frequent questions, I've decided to put together a few school lunches that will make your life easier. It seems school lunches are the bane of many parents' existence. … [Read more...]
Back to School Made Easy with Hamilton Beach!
Back to school made easy with Hamilton Beach! There's one week left before school starts, and I was thinking of all the hacks and clever ideas to make back to school a bit easier for parents and for kids. I've actually got a few friends with kids who are off to college this year, and they've asked me for tips for getting them ready for life away from home. Hamilton … [Read more...]
Limeapple ~ Newest Spring Girls’ Clothing
Spring is here, and so is Limeapple's newest Spring girls clothing! It seems that each Spring, we need to get new Spring girls clothing for the kid. Kids seem to outgrow their clothing so quickly! What was too long only a few months ago is now too short! It happens every single year! The challenge is not just finding new outfits, but making sure they are great quality, … [Read more...]
Science North Camps for Kids – FUN & Educational
Disclaimer - This is a sponsored Science North Camps for Kids post, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and belong to the author. This post was typed by Tammy on behalf of Christine since Christine is still unable to have screen time due to her concussion. It's always fun to learn about new activities, places to visit, things to do, and … [Read more...]
Bring Home Happy with Trolls
It's been a crazy few weeks over here, and it's time to bring home happy! We would first like to disclose that this post has been written in Christine's words, but since she is still unable to have any screen time until she recovers from her concussion, a few of us have volunteered to type for her and read to her. She's been naughty and has tried to check a few emails, and … [Read more...]
Reinventing Family TV #StreamTeam
I remember when I was a kid, we only had a few channels to choose from. Family TV was simpler back then. Back when I was a kid (wow, that sounds like I'm ancient), family TV was shows like Webster, Growing Pains, ALF, Mr. Belvedere, The Facts of Life, Silver Spoons, Who's the Boss?, Diff'rent Strokes, Charles in Charge, The Wonder Years, Family Ties, Fraggle Rock, Family … [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...]
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...]
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...]