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...]
Kinder Canada Surprise Pack Giveaway! #KinderMom
Halloween has come and gone. You know what that means, right? Uh-huh! It's time to bust out all things Christmas in our house! For us, that includes some Kinder Canada items for Little One and her cousins and friends. What does Kinder Canada have in store for Kinder fans? From November 7th - 16th the Kinder Surprise Smile Booth will be at The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. … [Read more...]
5 Fun Halloween Ideas #KinderMom
Goblins and witches, and skeletons! Oh, my! Werewolves and bats, and zombies too! Halloween is right around the corner and we're getting pretty excited. We've got some fun Halloween activities to share! 5 Fun Halloween Ideas Halloween Bento Lunches Bring a smile to your child's face with some fun Halloween themed bento lunches. Cute Halloween Lunchbox Love notes … [Read more...]
Summer Luvin’! #kindersmiles Moments
Oh, Summer! Please don't go! We barely got to enjoy your presence this year. Every year it seems like you just come and go like the wind. A tease. Moments of laughter, joy, elation...and then all of a sudden you are gone! Poof! Just like that! I do have to say that there were many highlights of our Summer though. You know how much I love Little One's smile! Here are a … [Read more...]
8 Summer Staycation Activities for Families
It's official! Sing it with me... School's out for Summer! Today is the last day of school, and it's also the last day of Senior Kindergarten for Little One. I know what you might be thinking. "Suck it up, Buttercup!" It's only kindergarten. I can't help it. I get weepy about these things. It's a milestone. Sure, it's not university or anything, but it's still a … [Read more...]
5 Easter Activities for Kids #KINDERMom
Growing up, Easter was a Holiday my brothers, cousins and I looked forward to. We were raised Roman Catholic and observed Lent, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Easter has always been a special time for us, because it's also the time that family who live out of town get together for a meal and some family time. I have fond memories of going Easter egg hunting with my … [Read more...]
Crack ‘n Win with Kinder Surprise! #kindermom
Have you ever won something so incredibly amazing that you’ve had to pinch yourself a few times to see if you were dreaming? I don’t enter that many contests, but every now and then if something catches my eye and the prize seems worth the effort to enter, I’ll give it a go. I would love to win a new camera or a bathroom or kitchen reno. Perhaps a trip for my family would be … [Read more...]
Sharing Joy During the Holidays ~ Kinder Canada #KinderMom
Christmas has always been one of my favourite holidays. There's something so special about this time of the year. I always get the warm fuzzy feeling during the holidays! I also take this time to teach Little One about the gift of giving. Though we support charities throughout the entire year, giving during the holidays is extremely important to my family. Though we may … [Read more...]
Kinder Canada, Disney Princesses & Marvel Superheroes! #KINDERMom
I'm not quite sure how it happened. I don't ever recall introducing Little One to the likes of Belle, Snow White, Ariel, or all the other Disney princesses. It just sort of happened that she discovered them. I don't even know how or when it began, but it was love at first sight! Little One is in awe of Belle. Ariel is a close second, but Belle is her favourite. Little … [Read more...]