If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that I've got some little quirks and that there are just a few odd little things about me.Coffee puts me to sleep. I kid you not. A shot of Espresso knocks me out cold in 5 minutes flat!I have a food sensitivity to green apples, which makes me really sad. Though I LOVE the tartness of green apples, they cause my mouth to … [Read more...]
Hey Canada!
Going on a cross-country road trip has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid. I think I was in grade 4 when I told myself that I needed to see all of Canada before I die. Yes, I thought about things like that in grade 4! I wanted to rent a Winnebago and travel coast to coast, take in the sights, and learn all about this great country of ours.Thirty-something years … [Read more...]
Celebrating Summer with The Great Canadian Blog Bash! #TGCBB
Summer's here! School's out! You know what that means! Time to celebrate time with family! What do you and your family do for Canada Day? Do you stay close to home? Do you go on road trips? Do you check out all the amazing sites and activities your neighbourhood and community have to offer?I have to say that when I lived in Toronto and Montreal, I used to partake in all the … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight: Gypsy Family Farm
Since we do live on beautiful Manitoulin Island, I thought it would be wonderful to incorporate a bit of the local flavour and share some Island gems with you. Every week, I'll be showcasing a different Island "must see"!My very first Island spotlight is the amazing Gypsy Family Farm.If you've ever visited Manitoulin Island and have stopped by the Farmers' Markets, undoubtedly … [Read more...]
The Great Mystery Boxes Giveaway!
Okay, who doesn't like winning things? I've entered quite a few amazing and fun giveaways in the past and have won some pretty great prizes. I've also hosted some great giveaways, but I have to say that this giveaway is quite different from any I've ever seen!Welcome to The Great Mystery Box Giveaway! Brought to you by your hosts: Did You Know Canada, The Knit Wit by Shair, … [Read more...]
We Love #PresidentsChoice #BlueMenu
Eating healthy is on everyone's minds these days. Whether it's trying to maintain a healthy weight or just wanting to make sure we eat foods that are healthy for us, we are all striving to eat well so we can live well.In our home, we love our raw veggies and our fruits. We also love our steel cut oats and Quinoa. Because Hubby's a beef farmer, he cannot live without meat. … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Coffee
My husband and I love our coffee. True, Hubby has only recently been introduced to the variety and quality of coffees from around the world. During our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic, he sampled the rich, robust flavours of Dominican coffee beans when we went on a tour and learned about the beloved coffee bean.Photo source here.Since then, his tastes in coffee have … [Read more...]
Celebrate Good Times, C’mon! Let’s Celebrate!
I finally took the plunge. I purchased my own domain. I must tell you that change isn't something I deal with very well. I am a creature of habit and change actually stresses me out. The thought of saying goodbye to lifeonmanitoulin.blogspot.com also saddened me. That blog saw the beginnings of my life on Manitoulin Island, as a newly married woman (Ha! A city girl turned … [Read more...]
New Kid on the PTPA Blogaholics Block
We've got some exciting news brewing! One of the coolest things I wanted to share is that I am the newest member of the PTPA Blogaholics! {doing the happy dance}Many of you are already familiar with PTPA. For those of you who aren't, let me give you a brief introduction. PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) has parents (Yes, parents!) as their product testers. Real life parents … [Read more...]
Where’s Da Beef?
Some of you may already know that I'm a guest blogger on the Canadian Beef Blog. I was not born into a farming family, but I married into one. I blog about life as a city girl living on a working beef farm. Hopefully, I can offer a unique perspective by linking city and country (coming from both worlds), let people know more about the beef farming industry (like debunk … [Read more...]
Pampers Review & Prize Pack Giveaway!
No one ever told me how difficult it would be to be a parent. It's the best experience in the world, but at times, the most challenging. Lately, I've been feeling a lot of heat from everyone regarding potty training. I've been getting flack from all directions about how children should be potty trained as soon as they hit two years old. In all honesty, I think there's no magic … [Read more...]
Bibiray’s Organic Kids’ Couture – Giveaway Winner!
Want to know who won the Bibiray's Giveaway? Congratulations to SJB (entry #73)! You have won a Bibiray's Adjustable Organic Knots Dress! Please check your inbox, as an e-mail has been sent to you.Your little one is going to love her new dress! Mine wants to wear hers all the time! She loves the neat design and all the colours. There's also a huge pocket sewn into the dress … [Read more...]
Spruce Glen Bakery & Cafe: A New Place in Town
For my birthday today, my husband and some friends planned a surprise party for me at the Spruce Glen Bakery and Cafe in Wikwemikong, Ontario.If you haven't stopped in yet, you should! Spruce Glen serves up fabulous gourmet coffees and specialty teas at very reasonable prices! They also serve freshly baked treats like apple strudels, flat breads, cherry-filled treats, etc. I … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches Season Finale
Recipe to Riches ended their first season with the grand finale tonight, giving one contestant a grand prize of $250,000! This is the largest monetary sum given out on Canadian TV to date!Viewers watched with anticipation to see who the nation voted for. All contestants had superb recipes that have been made into President's Choice products. $25,000 and their dishes made into … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches Season Finale TONIGHT!
If you've been following Food Network Canada's hit reality TV show, Recipe to Riches, you'll no doubt be excited about tonight's episode! It's the season finale of Recipe to Riches and we've been waiting in anticipation to see who the $250,000 grand prize winner will be!Each week, we checked in to see who won $25,000 and their recipe made into a President's Choice product.Who … [Read more...]