Entertaining is something I absolutely love. Though we live in a very modest old farm house, our home is always filled with people. At times, it seems our home is busting at the seams with the volume of people we host. I love it though, and I'm always excited about holiday entertaining! Since I love holiday entertaining (and entertaining in general) so much, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Hot Tech Items for Back to School with @TELUS #TeamTELUS
It's that time of the year already! I find it so hard to believe that school is starting next week! While parents and kids are gearing up for the start of the new school year, this means not only getting back into regular sleep routines and establishing schedules, but getting kids what they need to help them with their schooling. Preparing for back to school with TELUS could … [Read more...]
BlackBerry Passport: What You Want to Know #BBElite
As BlackBerry Elite members, we are privy to info and updates and all things BlackBerry. As a BlackBerry Elite, I am excited to share BlackBerry news and info with my readers. I'm always excited when new products are released. I'm even more excited to share an interview with fellow BlackBerry Elite, Pat Wallace. Pat was great enough to do us the honour of talking about what … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Back-To-School Online Safety #TELUSWISE
Today is Little One's first day back at school. For the past few weeks, we've been trying to get getting Little One back into back-to-school bedtime routine and preparing her for her school routine again. With all the prepping we've been doing for back-to-school, one important thing should not be overlooked -- The know-how to ensure our children are safe online. That's … [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...]
Last Minute Gift Idea for Him: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD™ Headphones @StaplesCanada
What to get for the special guy in your life? Whether it be your teenage son or hard-to-buy-for nephew...or even your husband, this gift will make everyone in the house happy. Trust me. Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD™ Headphones To my complete and utter surprise, my husband, @CanManFarm had this on his wishlist. Yes, my beef farmer husband wanted the Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD … [Read more...]
Caseco Cases ~ What Real Testers Think
It seems most people I know own a smartphone. Let's be honest...We are attached to our mobile devices. They pretty much hold our lives in them. With calendars, contacts, email, photos, videos, documents (to begin with!), they really do contain our lives! Many of us admit that we'd be lost without our mobile devices. This is why we protect them. What's the worst thing … [Read more...]
BlackBerry Q5 ~ Perfect Gift for Your College/University Student
It's already November, and that means it's time to start shopping for the holidays, if you haven't already started! I know, I know. You probably think it's way too early to start thinking about the holidays. I personally like to be prepared and do a little shopping here and there early on. That way it also doesn't feel like such a hit on the wallet if I do it a little at a … [Read more...]
Staying Connected & All Things Mobile #CASECOparty
Like many people, I'm never far from my mobile device. Ever. It's like an extension of my right hand. My entire life resides there. Calendars, To-Do Lists, contacts, e-mail, photos, documents...You name it, it's on my phone. Let's face it...mobile devices are not cheap either. We want to make sure we keep them protected. I used to think a 'naked' phone was so much more … [Read more...]
iPad Mini Back to School Giveaway!
Well, it's back to school time! How better to kick of the new school year than with a little something your family can use? An iPad Mini! Times sure have changed since I was in school. I remember being in elementary school and learning how to use the computer in the computer lab with those old computers with the big monitors with small screens. Remember the ones with the … [Read more...]
WIN a BlackBerry Q5 OR Samsung Galaxy Note 8 #TelusBack2School Event
I am so excited to let you all know that I have partnered with Sober Julie, This Lil Piglet and Mommy Matter to offer you all an amazing Back To School giveaway with Telus! The #TelusBack2School it will be one everyone in Canada should enter, the prizes are amazing. Telus has kindly given us 2 devices to giveaway, this means that one person will win a BlackBerry Q5 and … [Read more...]
Plan & Organize the Perfect Summer Wedding + Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Giveaway #LoveNote8
Seven years ago today, I had my dream wedding on the beach at Carter Bay. Yes, it's true! Today is our 7 Year Wedding Anniversary! The white sand beach, the turquoise water, all our closest family and friends, and the perfect sunny day just made our special day a fairy tale come true. I remember the planning and organizing too. I felt fortunate that … [Read more...]