Catalina Estrada brings vibrant colours and beautiful floral designs to Hallmark Canada this Mother's Day! There's nothing like happy, bright, floral patterns to make one spring into Spring! Honestly, bright, cheerful floral patterns always cheer us up. It's less than a few days until Mother's Day, Hallmark Canada has some beautiful gift items available. We love … [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...]
Le Petit Spa ~ Mommy’s Me Time #Glambassador
I'm so excited about Le Petit Spa! Moms, do you treat yourselves to some Me Time every now and then? After-school activities, piano lessons, dance class, birthday parties, and so many other things "Little One-related" are always on my mind. As a busy mom, I very rarely take time out for myself, and I'm learning that I do need to have some Me Time. Me Time can come in … [Read more...]
Sweet Gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day #LoveHallmarkCA #NoOrdinaryCard
When I was a new Mom, Mother's Day was a day I looked forward to. Finally, I'd be able to experience this rite of passage as my own Mom did. Growing up, I remember my brothers and I making Mom breakfast in bed, giving her handmade cards and crafts that we made in school. We also used our hard-earned allowance to buy her what we thought were treasures. To her they were … [Read more...]
Holiday Giveaway Just for HER valued at $640!
Can you believe it's already the end of November? If you're still scrambling for gift ideas for either your mom, sister, best friend (or even yourself -- because Mama deserves a little pampering every once in a while too), we've got an exciting Holiday Giveaway just for HER! I’ve teamed up with four other bloggers: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Maya from Mayahood Blog, Amanda … [Read more...]
What is a Farm Mom?
The following post is written by contributor, Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. Jill shares stories of the real side of farming and life on a farm. To read more, follow her on her blog and engage with her on Twitter. What is a farm mom? Often she wears many hats. Some farm moms work off the farm, some are very hands on, and others are not so much hands on with the farm work, but … [Read more...]
Things Nobody Tells You About Pregnancy #HemoclinComfortKit
There are so many things that nobody tells you about when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. I knew about the joys felt when you can feel that first flutter, and how my heart would be so full when I heard baby's heartbeat for the first time or saw baby's first ultrasound. Nothing anyone could have said would have ever prepared me for what was to come. Sure, I read … [Read more...]
Yikes! Sensitive Teeth! #PGmom
All my life, I have never had any issues with my teeth. As a kid, I didn't get many cavities. As an adult, I have none. Ha! I guess my only issues (which weren't really issues) have been a mild under bite and a tooth that is turned 90 degrees. That tooth looks like I've got one fang. I know. Weird. I've never been bothered by either of those "issues". I did have a … [Read more...]
How to Properly Load a Dishwasher
I know what you're thinking. How to properly load a dishwasher? There's a right way to load a dishwasher? Oh! Yes, my friends, there is! I haven't always been a prized pupil in the science of dish washing. Oh, no. In fact, I've been a wayward student who wanted to do things my own way because I thought my way was better, more efficient, and faster. Until I was … [Read more...]
“Oh, no!” hair moments + a giveaway!
Some girl friends and I were chuckling when we took our kids out for a beach day recently. Why? Well, Summer is the time for light, flowy dresses, sleeveless dresses, tank tops, shorts, sandals, pedicures, and gorgeous tresses that look fabulous cascading down your shoulders as you saunter along the beach. Am I right? We giggled at the sometimes not so glamorous aspect … [Read more...]
Dry Shampoo?! Oh la la! #pgmom
I have to say that I'm one of those gals whose hair gets oily/greasy the day after I shampoo my hair. I have tried not washing it every day and try to do it every other day or even every third day, but I'm still aware that my hair gets limp and greasy. I'm excited to have discovered something very exciting! Okay, I didn't really discover it. It was shared with me as a … [Read more...]
Dear Mom
Dear Mom, I remember being in kindergarten and thinking I had the most beautiful mom ever. I didn't want you to drop me off at school and wished I could hold onto your hand forever. I'd keep trinkets that reminded me of you in my pockets, so when I missed you, I would feel close to you. The only thing I didn't like was when you'd sneak a spoonful of my Kraft Dinner … [Read more...]
The Secret to Thicker-Looking Hair {& a NIOXIN Giveaway}
I have a secret. I remember when I was ten years old, my mom and I went to a health food store and the lady who was selling vitamins told me I had beautiful, shiny black hair. I liked my hair when I was a kid. Something strange happened in my young adult life. When I became vegetarian, I ended up anemic and had to get regular vitamin B-12 shots at the clinic. I was … [Read more...]
7 Adorable Mother’s Day Crafts
Mother's Day is just around the corner and my heart melts when Little One creates something super sweet for me. I don't know about you, but on Mother's Day, I love a thoughtful homemade present from my child. Sure, being pampered for the day is great, but the love and energy a child puts into a Mother's Day craft is special. One of the most adorable Mother's Day presents I … [Read more...]
Being Her Role Model #parenting
Something happened recently that caused me to panic. Perhaps panic is not the best choice of words. It was more like "wake up". That's it. Something happened that caused me to wake up. I was under the weather, and Little One was keeping herself busy after school. My five year old was doing her homework on her own because I was "preoccupied" ahem...clinging to the porcelaine … [Read more...]