Let me begin with saying that I actually don't make New Year's resolutions. I used to (once upon a time), but I haven't made any resolutions in years. I just didn't think they were realistic. Instead, I made goals. They're probably similar, but one seemed to have less pressure attached to its name. In any case, this year I am making a concentrated effort to NOT be a … [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...]
Celebrate Spring! P&G & Shoppers Drug Mart Giveaway #PGmom
With the warmer weather and plenty of sunshine, birds chirping and flowers blooming, it is definitely beginning to really feel like Spring! I'm not sure about you, but every Spring, I feel the need to open up all the windows, put away all our Winter items, and do some Spring cleaning. There's always that feeling of needing to freshen things up! This doesn't only apply to … [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...]
Thankful Thursday
I know that parenting is not easy and we're constantly learning how to parent the best we can. After an extremely busy work week and after the time change last weekend, the energy in this house has been a bit "off". Little One has been extremely tired and emotional. She's happy and laughing one minute and then frustrated and in tears the next. The new puppy is amazing, but … [Read more...]
My Date Night Confession #pgmom {Giveaway}
I have a date night confession. I confess that date night is non-existent in this house. Oh, I know. Couples need date night to keep things fresh, nourish their relationship, and just spend time together. To be honest, the last date night Hubby and I had was a funeral. I know that doesn't count as a date night, but that was the last time we went out together without our … [Read more...]
Once Again, OxiClean to the Rescue! #WowOxiClean
I have a love of all things white and cream-coloured. I find it makes a room look bigger, brighter, and fresh-looking. Yes, to my own demise, I also love cream-coloured furniture. Who has cream-coloured furniture when they have a young child at home? ME! That's who. I was resigned to the thought of having to wait until Little One was off to university before I got … [Read more...]
I’m a Believer! Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Review & a Giveaway
I never would have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes. Now I'm a believer. Let me first start with telling you that I've got skimpy, barely-there Asian girl lashes. For some reason, the boys in my family have been blessed with long, thick, lush lashes, and I was left with nada. Honestly, there's not much there. Trust me, I've tried almost everything in … [Read more...]
Glama Gal Tween Spa Sudbury Grand Opening
Excited to announce that Glama Gal Tween Spa had their Grand Opening on Saturday, October 25th! I remember being a thirteen years old and enjoying doing my nails, dressing up, and listening to Madonna's Dear Jessie and a bunch of other songs on the weekly Top 40. I remember wishing Summer days would last forever. Even back then, I knew how finite time was and how being a kid … [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...]
Keeping Your (Kids’) Stuff Together
The art of keeping your kids' stuff together. After about ten weeks of Summer vacation, you've gotten your kids back into back-to-school bedtime mode (yeah, right!) and have survived back-to-school shopping. You're all set for another school year! Now that it's back-to-school time, and you've gotten every single item off your kids' school supplies list, how do you keep … [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...]
For the love of good food!
Every now and then, we meet people we connect with through shared passions, hobbies, and interests. Most of you already know how much I love cooking and entertaining. When I discovered there was another food blogger on Manitoulin Island, I was so excited! Oh, and she's not just another food blogger! She's also a fellow Food Bloggers of Canada blogger! I became a member in … [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...]