If you've got kids and live in a place where winters are cold and snowy, you may relate to the case of the missing mitten/s or the hassle of keeping mitts on! These are issues that we've struggled with for years with Little One...until we were introduced to Smart Mitts. I grew up in a time when we had knitted mitts attached with a long piece of yarn that went through the … [Read more...]
3 Tips for a Fun Family Camping Trip #WoodsExplorer
It's hard to believe that it's already the end of August! It feels like Summer just flew by! Soon the kids will be in school again and we'll be feeling the cool Fall air on our skin. It'll be time for warm sweaters and scarves, and lots of soup-for-dinner nights! Until then, we're hanging onto Summer with one last family camping trip! The Set Up A well-planned set up … [Read more...]
Style & Comfort: Little Jill Yoga
Be active. Be bold. Be you. I love that motto by Jill Yoga! Their Little Jill Yoga line really does enable little girls to be all of those three things. We were recently introduced to the Little Jill Yoga line of clothing on the Jack and Jill Kids site and I have to say that my six year old daughter is in her element! The clothing is very well-made and super comfortable. … [Read more...]
5 Easy Halloween Bento Lunches for Kids #LBLMoms
To say I get excited about Halloween is an understatement. I even make Little One's bento lunches spooky with the help of Lunchbox Love Halloween Notes and some cool bento accessories from BentoUSA. Contrary to popular belief, making bento lunches is not hard at all and for the types of lunches I make, it is not time consuming at all. These lunches are quick and easy. I … [Read more...]
Preventing Back-to-School Sickness
It's September, and you know what that means! For most of us, it means cooler weather, the leaves changing colour, apple picking season, and getting ready for pumpkin pie season! Okay, it also means kids are back in school and that means back-to-school sickness! Since Little One was a preemie and had a compromised immune system right from the start, I dread back-to-school … [Read more...]
Plumbing Tips
When you live on a farm and are on well water (not town water), extra special attention needs to be made on what you put in your toilet. We have a septic system, so we don't really want any surprises, if you know what I mean! I was interested in hearing about Tammy Buchanan and what plumbing tips she has to share. As a plumber, founder of Small Jobs Plumbing - the first … [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...]
5 Items that Help Make EVERY Day Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, everyone! My five year old has been coming home from school every day chirping away about Earth Day and how we need to take care of Mother Earth. I'm thrilled to see her excitement, but wanted to hammer home that Earth Day is every day and not just one day of the year. Little One: Mommy, it's Earth Day! We need to bring lunch that has no garbage. Me: … [Read more...]
Newborn Nesting ~ @SearsCA #SearsMom
Every time around this time of the year, there's a sense of excitement and new found energy over here. With the snow finally melted and the grass coming to life again, what's not to be excited about? Milder temperature, freshness in the air, sunshine, and birds chirping cheerfully are all things we are embracing over here! Spring is a time of rebirth and we love seeing all … [Read more...]
The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector
I don't know about you, but this Winter has been brutal on my skin. I normally get dry skin in the Winter, but for some reason, this year has been especially hard on my hands (and feet)! I try to keep moisturized, and I make sure to drink lots of water to keep hydrated, but to no avail. My hands have been so awful! My skin is dry, chapped, chaffed and not silky smooth like … [Read more...]
Ready for Spring Cleaning? Get Organized with Mabel’s Labels!
FTC Disclosure Statement: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. It's that time of the year again! I'm not sure about you, but I'm on a mission to purge all unneeded items in this house! I'm making piles for "keep", "give away", "sell" and just "get rid of"! This includes household items like clothing, … [Read more...]
Gettin’ All Dolled Up! Update Your Look for 2014. #PGmom
I'm not going to lie. My beauty regimen is not what it once was. Once upon a time, I wore heels to work. I carried an extra pair of sheer pantyhose in my purse. I woke up at 5AM to take a shower, blow-dry and style my hair, moisturize my skin, and apply make-up. I never walked out the door without my hair all done up, my make-up flawless, and ready to conquer the … [Read more...]
No more dead phone with the Lifesaver II Emergency Battery Pack!
Most of us who rely on our smartphones get a little antsy when we see our battery go into the red. For me, living in the countryside, I always make sure my phone is fully charged. There may be the off chance I get stuck on the highway in the middle of nowhere or perhaps my vehicle may end up in a ditch on an icy Winter day (both have been known to happen). Both … [Read more...]
Kathy and Kim Originals Giveaway and Review
It's no secret that I am obsessed with Twitter. I pretty much live on there! In fact, Twitter is responsible for giving me pretty much 90% of my blog opps and even side jobs. I kid you not.Why do I love Twitter so much? It enables me to meet and get to know so many fabulous people. I'm all about the relationships made and cultivated. Engaging is my thing. I'm as chatty in … [Read more...]
Bathtime is so Much Fun with Boon & @SnuggleBugz! ~ Giveaway
One thing you may know about me is that when I love a company, brand, store, or product, I am a very vocal supporter. Oh, and if I'm not overly pleased, I'll voice my honest opinions. Always in a respectful and tactful way, of course!I must tell you that one of my absolute favourite places to shop is SnuggleBugz.ca! I won't even tell you how many amazing items I've bought … [Read more...]