I would be lying if I said I haven't been entertaining the thought of having another baby. The thought has entered my mind, and as the birth announcements from several friends have been flooding my Facebook and inbox, I have been feeling the want for another baby more and more. Within just the past two weeks, my friend and his husband announced the birth of their twins and … [Read more...]
Babies Bring Out the Best in All of Us #BetterForBaby
The fresh baby scent, the cooing and the noises baby makes when sleeping are all parts of having a new baby that I'm sure many parents want to bottle up if we could. I know I'm not alone when I say how much I loved just watching Little One as she slept. That wasn't meant to be creepy, but if you're a parent, I'm sure you know that feeling and have found yourself watching, … [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...]
Letters to Baby #letterstobaby #PGmom
I remember the day we found out we were expecting. Everything seemed so surreal. I was in such disbelief (in a good way) that by the end of the week I had taken thirteen pregnancy tests! The idea of growing a life inside of me was something that seemed so magical to me. I wrote letters to my baby while I was pregnant. I kept a journal of how I was feeling and about all … [Read more...]
Clean Water Family Kindness Challenge #PGMom
Little One was asked me what the definition of an oath was. The simple answer for a six year old to understand is "an oath is like a promise". Me: You know in Sparks, you say a special oath? Little One: Yes. It's "I promise to share and be a friend". Me: That's right. Does our family have an oath? Little One: Yes. It's "Be kind, be helpful, and be honest". I was … [Read more...]
Thank You to Canada’s Cold Weather Heroes! #TideColdHero
I try not to complain about the amount of snow we have and about how cold it is outside, but the blustery weather and subzero temperature sure make it hard to not wish Spring were right around the corner! We love outdoor activities and playing outdoors, but even Little One has said that the wind is just so raw. In fact, her exact words were, "Mommy, why do we live in a place … [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...]
Always #LikeAGirl ~ Super Bowl XLIX Ad {plus a giveaway}
I always hated the words "she throws like a girl" or "she runs like a girl". What does that even mean? Well, simply put, doing something #LikeAGirl and being #LikeAGirl means you do things with all your heart and with your very best efforts. It also means owning your actions and not apologizing for being #LikeAGirl. I'm a mother of a daughter and I don't want my child … [Read more...]
Top 5 ways to Stay Safe from Carbon Monoxide this Winter
The temperature is cooler and the air a little crisper. The trees are almost bare. Winter is definitely on its way. "You do have a carbon monoxide detector, don't you?" asked my mother-in-law the other day. She also informed me that Ontario has made installing carbon monoxide alarms in homes a mandatory act. Thank goodness for that! As the temperature gets cooler, … [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...]
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...]
Feelings on Aging #AgeDefy #BestBeautiful #PGmom
I never really paid much thought to the idea of aging. The women in my family have all "aged gracefully". People have always had trouble gauging the age of my mom, her siblings and my grandmother. I often heard the phrase, "Asians always look young". I'm not so certain of that though! I know that in the past year, I've noticed the signs of aging in myself! Age spots, skin … [Read more...]