It's August already and we're holding onto Summer. I don't want Summer to end. I can already feel the temperature getting cooler and I've noticed the days already start to get shorter. Where did Summer go? I'm enjoying hanging out with Little One, going to the beach after work and savouring every bit of the Summer. How we've been holding onto Summer We've been on … [Read more...]
Minions are here! #KinderMom
It seems like everywhere I look, I spy Minions! Minions are here! Yes, even on Manitoulin Island! Little One was so excited to see special Minion KINDER® SURPRISE® eggs at our local store. We had to get a few because she wanted to collect them all. Who isn't crazy for those adorable, funny little guys? Have you and your kids been keeping up with all the Minions … [Read more...]
Calling All Minion Fans! + KINDER SURPRISE Giveaway #KinderMom
It doesn't surprise me that Despicable Me has become such a huge hit with kids of all ages. I don't know who the bigger minion fan is in this household! Little One and I both claim to be the biggest minion fan! It's hard to say who loves those adorable, funny, yellow minions more! This said, Little One does a pretty great impression of Kevin and Stuart! It seems we … [Read more...]
Earth Day Fun for Kids #KinderMom #KinderSmiles
Little One learned from a very early age that as citizens of the Earth, it is our duty to take care of our planet by treading as lightly as possible. We compost, practice reduce-reuse-recycle, use cloth napkins and reusable shopping bags. We also pack litterless lunches. We heat the house in the Spring with passive solar energy from our green house and when the weather is … [Read more...]
Easter Activities & Some Kinder Canada Fun!
The temperature is getting milder and it's definitely starting to feel like Spring will be here soon. Spring also means that one of the most EGGciting times of the year is coming up. One of the things we do for Easter is make some special treats like these 26 Fun Easter Treats! We also love doing Easter crafts to decorate our home or to give to the grandparents! We're not … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Fun with Kinder Surprise! #kindermom
Valentine's Day was once upon a time for us a day of romance, hearts, chocolate and all things ooooh la la! Well, fast forward a few years and we've got a Little One in the picture. Valentine's Day for us now is still about hearts and chocolate, but more about doing things to make our loved ones smile. We still have fun making Valentine's decorations and writing Valentine's … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions in our Home #KinderMom
Traditions are very important in this house. Coming from a rather large and tightly-knit family, the holidays have always been important and Christmas being the most important of them all. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, parents, other distant relatives and family friends would always get together for Christmas. There would always be a HUGE meal, Christmas … [Read more...]