My mother-in-law makes this chocolate dessert every now and then, and this is a definite crowd pleaser. Everyone loves this dessert. The best thing about it is that it is really easy to make, and it only takes about ten minutes to make it! That means if you have guests who drop in for a meal unannounced or if you need a last minute dessert, you can make this and people will … [Read more...]
November 17th ~ World Prematurity Awareness Day
November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day. I never thought that World Prematurity Awareness Day would be something that would become so close to my heart until Remembrance Day of 2008. Our baby was due February 3rd, 2009, but she cannon-balled her way into this world (and delivered herself without any doctors in the room) on November 11th, 2008. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Healthy Aging for Pets #PurinaPetPeople
Healthy aging for pets may not be something we think of when we bring our newest member of the family into our home, but it is very important to consider. Disclaimer- This post was written in affiliation with and sponsored by Purina Canada as part of the #PurinaPetPeople ambassadorship. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. When Spike was a kitten, … [Read more...]
10 Ways Dogs Make Our Lives Better
Dog lovers will be the first to tell you that there are many ways that dogs make our lives better. We can attest to this from personal experience. Growing up, I was never allowed to have any pets. Every Christmas, I'd ask Santa Claus for a white kitten. You know, the kind from the toilet paper commercial! I always wanted a blue-eyed, white, long-haired kitten. Every … [Read more...]
Last days of summer #LetsLiveBig
It's hard to believe that we are nearing the last days of summer! I'm usually a "glass is half full" kind of person, but let's be honest. August is just flying by at warp speed and soon the kids will be back in school. What better way to cling onto savour the last days of summer than spend as much time out on the lake with our pets? When our precious canine baby, Chance … [Read more...]
Some Special Items for the Romantic Person on Your List #LoveHallmarkCA
Guest post by Anita, who is a true romantic. Please note that a few of us will be posting for Christine while she recovers from her concussion and whiplash. Sincerely, Anita xo Hi. I'm Anita, and I am a hopeless romantic. Since this year I'm not celebrating Valentine's Day with a partner, I'm celebrating with my girlfriends. That's right. We're calling it "Galentine's … [Read more...]
Yes, Our Pets Have a Pet Wish List Too!
Yes, even our pets have a pet wish list too! Little One is very adamant about the pets also receiving gifts at Christmas. She loves adding all the little special touches to show her pets how much she loves them. It always makes me smile, because I think it's very interesting to see how creative and imaginative she is. She even makes cards and drawings for them, even … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day: No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged. November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day intended to raise awareness of the high rates of premature births worldwide. When babies arrive early they’re sensitive, vulnerable and in need of care around the clock. And while medicine and machines are an important part of their treatment, hospitals are now discovering human touch and hugs are also a … [Read more...]
Shocked At What I Have Been Doing To My Child
I am shocked at what I have been doing to my child. "Donne un beau bec!" "Give Grandma a hug!" "Give Uncle George a kiss goodbye!" I had no idea that by telling my child to do these things, I was doing her a tremendous disservice. I grew up in a culture where every adult relative or friend was considered family. Friends of the family were all "aunts" and … [Read more...]
Petfinder Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! #MetOnPetfinder #PurinaPetPeople
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...]
Mealtime Routine (for pets) & @PurinaCanada Giveaway!
If only our pup, Cupcake could speak! I'm sure she'd be yelling "Mealtime!!!" whenever it's time to eat! For me, food has always been about many things. Food means nourishment, but it also means sharing time and company with loved ones. I feel the same way about mealtimes for our pets. It's about giving sustenance, as well as love and time. Mealtime Routine Dogs … [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...]
Live BIG! Special Moments Shared with Pets #LetsLiveBig
For those of us who share our lives with special furry friends, we know that our pets are not just pets, but they are members of our family. We know that some very big moments in our lives are shared with our pets. Pets help us live big. I must forewarn you, but this is going to be a sappy post. It is one filled with love and lots of tears. I've got many "Chance … [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...]
10 Years
On this day, ten years ago, I was preparing to get married to the kindest, sweetest, smartest man I had ever met. 10 years! I can hardly believe it's been that long already. Time has flown by. A lot has transpired in the span of ten years. It hasn't always been an easy journey. Not only has there been a lot of adjusting to married life, but I've had to adjust to life … [Read more...]