Pet lovers, how and where did you meet your beloved pets? Petfinder celebrates its 20th anniversary! Pets are a special part of our family. Chance came into my life almost fourteen years ago. He was only six weeks old when I brought him home. I remember the day I met him. He was the "runt" of the litter and the only fluff ball in a litter of very sleek black labs. He … [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...]
Cultivate Imagination & Creativity ~ Irish Fairy Door Giveaway
What child doesn't love getting lost in their own imagination and creativity? My little one spends hours searching for fairies in our forest. We actually have a section of one of our wood lots designated as her Enchanted Fairy Forest. There's nothing as magical as the look of wonder on a child's face. I enjoy experiencing moments of creative fun and play with my … [Read more...]
Magic Lives Everywhere ~The Irish Fairy Door
Magic lives everywhere (especially with the Irish Fairy Door Co). One of the greatest experiences a parent can have is witnessing magical moments with your children and seeing the look of joy and wonder on their faces. I love those kinds of moments with Little One. She believes in all things magical like Santa Claus, mermaids, unicorns, and fairies. Last year, Little … [Read more...]
First Day of School Tradition
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Summer seems to have come and gone! I feel like I just picked up Little One from her bus stop on her last day of school, and all of a sudden, it's almost the first day of school again! The Summer was a whirlwind of events, beginning with four weeks straight of out of town visitors. I'm thrilled that Little One got to spend … [Read more...]
Hot Tech Items for Back to School with @TELUS #TeamTELUS
It's that time of the year already! I find it so hard to believe that school is starting next week! While parents and kids are gearing up for the start of the new school year, this means not only getting back into regular sleep routines and establishing schedules, but getting kids what they need to help them with their schooling. Preparing for back to school with TELUS could … [Read more...]
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets #FreshBTS
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets made by a 7 year old? I can hardly believe that Summer is almost over! Say it ain't so! It feels like I just blinked and it's almost time for back to school! I won't lie. The thought of back to school has me thinking of school lunches! I asked Little One to come up with some ideas for lunches, as she isn't really a sandwich kind of kid. … [Read more...]
Back to School Lunches with Snapware
Summer seems to be ending just as fast as it arrived. I'm a glass half full kind of girl, and I know that we still have a few weeks left of Summer vacation to enjoy. This said, it does feel like I just blinked and we're already in August! August is close to September, and September is back to school! That means it's time to think about back to school lunches again! I … [Read more...]
Back to School Outfits That Won’t Break the Bank!
It's August already and that means school is just around the corner. I can hardly believe that Summer is halfway done. I feel as though I just blinked and Summer break has flown by. You know what August means, right? Back to school is on its way and time for school supplies and back to school outfits! Little One is a stylish kid. She is very particular when it comes to … [Read more...]
Dance Academy – Little One’s Netflix Pick #StreamTeam
Dance Academy - Brief synopsis and review by 7 year old Little One. Ever since Little One was teeny tiny, she has always had a love reserved especially for dance. When she was in Junior Kindergarten, I enrolled her in dance at Maja's Classical School of Dance, and she loved it! The only problem was that as work commitments and the farm became more demanding, coupled with … [Read more...]
My Little Dreamer – Helping Kids Achieve Their Dreams #MyLittleDreamer
When I grow up, I want to be… When I was a child, I was a little dreamer. I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. My first experience with relationships outside the family was with my kindergarten teacher. She was a gentle, caring, nurturing teacher and, as a timid child, that made all the difference in my experience entering my school years. In grade five, I had … [Read more...]
Addressing Tough Situations with Kids #StreamTeam
Addressing tough situations with kids -- How do we broach certain topics without making things awkward or difficult for our kids? Parenting is not for the faint of heart. When Little One was an infant, I worried about things like whether she was feeding enough, sleeping enough, growing enough, and meeting all her milestones. Yes, on numerous occasions, I even … [Read more...]
Getting My Child to Eat her Food: The Truth Is…I Have No Tricks!
Several friends have asked me countless times how I get Little One to eat her school lunches every day. The truth is, I have no tricks or tips. We've just been very lucky that Little One happens to have an adventurous palate and a voracious appetite. Seriously. That is all. I was thinking about how all kids are different and have different tastes. What works for one … [Read more...]
The Day Mommy had a Meltdown
Growing up, I don't recall ever seeing my mother cry. I don't recall ever seeing a day that my mom had a meltdown. Sure, my mom would yell at us when we misbehaved or didn't listen, but I never saw her cry. I thought that surely she was the strongest person on the planet. Then I realized when I grew up that no one ever knew if Mom had a meltdown or how often she would … [Read more...]
Why Great Wolf Lodge is the Perfect Family Vacation Destination! #GWLNiagara10
This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Great Wolf Lodge #GWLNiagara10 sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. The drive from Manitoulin Island the Niagara Falls is a long one, but Little One is a super traveler and plane rides and road trips … [Read more...]