Little One wanted to share an easy recipe that can be made with when you don’t have lots of time. The kid loves her favourite beef nachos! Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canada Beef. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own. We know how busy work days and school days can be. We sometimes make these beef nachos (with beef from … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe #MyCanadianBeef
This quick and easy Mongolian Beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish! Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Now that we're well into the first month of back to school, it's back to trying to figure out what to … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Chat! #CDNbeefchat
As a city girl who married a beef farmer, I've made it my duty to immerse myself in all things beef farming. Yes, for those of you who knew me in my former life as a world traveler and literary egghead, you are likely shocked at the life I now live. On our family farm, everyone has a job. Even our six year old daughter helps feeding the cattle. Though Hubby does the bulk of … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Party! #CanadianBeefApp
Many of you know I've been a longtime supporter of Canadian Beef. My husband comes from generations of beef farmers, so it's a given! We raise cattle on Manitoulin Island. Canadian Beef represents the many Canadian Beef farmers and ranchers (and their families) across our nation. When Canadian Beef launched their #CanadianBeefApp, I made sure to get the app on my phone. … [Read more...]
The Magic of Prince Edward Island #travel #PEI
There's a certain charm to Prince Edward Island that visitors are aware of as soon as they set foot on the island. From the red sand shores and farmers' fields, to the great sand dunes at Dalvay, every which way you look, there are stunning vistas. It is a veritable feast for the eyes. The sights, coupled with the rich history, musical talent, and succulent seafood make … [Read more...]
Memories of PEI
As a little girl, I fell in love with the stories of Anne Shirley (and Green Gables) and as a result, I fell in love with PEI. I read L.M. Montgomery's books and thought what an incredible gift she gave to people around the world. I often stopped to think about how much joy she brought to so many people. To have that connection with so many people around the globe just … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons #DoubleDoubleCard Twitter Party!
Road trips are the ultimate bonding experiences for families. I remember long road trips when I was a kid. My parents would pack up the vehicle and stick my brothers and me in the car for lengthy road trips from Montreal to New York, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to our ultimate destination...FLORIDA! We were no strangers to road tripping. Now I have my own little … [Read more...]
Mommy Guilt: I was THAT Mom
Yes, I was THAT Mom. I refused to spend any time away from my child. Even when I knew I was in dire need of some "me time", I just couldn't do it. I couldn't set time aside to just relax and do things for myself. I suppose I just grew up with the mentality that motherhood is all encompassing and all consuming, and a mother never had "me time". After all, my mother never … [Read more...]
Weekly Giveaway Link-Up 4 Canadians w/ @SoberJulie @chancesmommy @ThisLilPiglet @MommyMatter
Life on Manitoulin, along with friends, Sober Julie, This Lil Piglet, and Mommy Matter are bringing great Canadian friendly giveaways all in one place! This will be a weekly feature to make life easier for us all.If you have a Canadian friendly giveaway on your blog, feel free to link up! If you're looking for great Canadian giveaways, find them here!Don’t forget to mark this … [Read more...]
4 Fab Canucks Weekly Giveaway Round-Up!
With the Holidays just around the corner, and pocket books a bit tight for many, being able to win some gifts is a great idea, yes?Sober Julie, Life on Manitoulin (aka @chancesmommy), This Lil Piglet, and Mommy Matter are bringing you a place to post your giveaways and a place where you can find great Canadian giveaways to enter.If you have a Canadian friendly giveaway on your … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – Our Garden
If you live on Manitoulin Island, you'll have likely sampled some of the amazing items Our Garden creates. If you've been to the Farmers' Markets on the Island, you'll most likely have chatted with the friendly Chuc and Linda Willson, owners of and masterminds behind Our Garden products.Since I moved to the Island a few years ago, I've been a fan of Chuc and Linda's jellies, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Dinner & A Book
On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers all over the world post a photograph with no words or explanation of the photo on their blog. Hence the title ‘Wordless Wednesday’. The idea is that the photo itself says so much that it doesn’t need any description. However, today's post isn't so wordless.The above photos were taken at the Dinner & A Book event at the Garden Shed … [Read more...]
Showing Support for Canadian Athletes in the 2012 Olympics with General Mills Cheer Gear! #LMDConnector
Growing up, I remember getting really excited about the Olympics. I think my earliest memories of the Olympics were from when I was in grade 4. We had a project on the Winter Olympics and I watched TV religiously, cheering on and supporting Canada's athletes. We had a class project and had to research and write about the history of the Olympic Games, some of the events/sports, … [Read more...]
Seriously! Someone Send This Woman To BlogHer Already!
I'm sure many of you already know my lovely blog (and IRL) friend, Julia (aka: nugglemama) from Nugglemama's Handful. You've most likely seen her on various social media platforms. I mean, the woman is everywhere!Well, my dear friend is trying to find sponsors for BlogHer! Why this amazing woman has not been snatched up by some smart sponsor is beyond me! I mean, this woman … [Read more...]
Happy Canada Day!
Canada celebrates its 145th birthday today. All over the nation, people are celebrating. Whether it be by heading to the nation's capital to join in on all the festivities Ottawa has going on or just hanging out at the cottage by the lake, or having a BBQ with friends and family, there's no doubt that your weekend is all about having a great time with your loved ones. For us, … [Read more...]