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...]
Second Hand Shop Like No Other ~ Perfect Threads
If there's one thing I learned very quickly being a mom, it's that I'm actually a fan of the second hand shop! Kids outgrow clothing really quickly. I seem to be forever buying Little One new pants because she seems to constantly be needing new ones! Just a few weeks after buying her new pants, it's time to buy new ones because she always looks like she's in a flood with her … [Read more...]
Million Moments of Joy Contest w/ Fisher-Price ~ #MillionMoments
Being a Mom is nothing I expected it to be. Nothing could have ever prepared me for all the amazing moments motherhood would bring. Nothing could have prepared me for all those other moments either. You know those moments - OVERtired, OVERexhausted, OVERwhelmed, OVERstressed, OVERjoyed, OVERthemoon, and so on.Motherhood is not without the other moments.Here are some of my … [Read more...]
Why This Mom Loves @Squishysnakpak!
I have something to tell you that may cause you some alarm. My Little One loves her veggies. My four year old loves food. Period.She is a meat eater, veggie monster, fruit lover...and has adventurous taste when it comes to food. She loves international cuisine. Yet, she tells me with a sad face that her friends don't like vegetables and "they say veggies are GWOSS!"That makes … [Read more...]
Old Navy Baby & Kid Sale! #ONKidtacular @OldNavyCA
Every parent knows that when you have little ones, they outgrow their clothes so quickly! With our four year old daughter, I'm forever having to get new pants for her because she keeps outgrowing her pants in no time! This is why I'm excited about the Old Navy Baby & Kid Sale!The thing I love about Old Navy is that the clothes are well-made, affordable, fashionable, and can … [Read more...]
WIN Diapers for a Year! #PGmom ( CAN 01/31) @Pampers @PGInsider
When I first found out I was pregnant with Little One, I was determined that I'd be a cloth diapering Mama. I wanted to tread as lightly on the earth as possible and do what I deemed best for my child.Then she arrived early.Twelve weeks early.In the NICU, Pampers was the diaper of choice. Pampers offered not only newborn sized diapers, but preemie sized diapers! They were the … [Read more...]
Another Round of What’s in Your Bag? {Skip*Hop Studio Bag Review + GIVEAWAY}
I don't claim to be a "girly girl", but if one thing is true, it's that I am obsessed with purses, handbags, clutches...and shoes, sandals and boots! My husband could never comprehend my love of accessories.Then along came Little One.After the birth of our daughter, my need for function won over fashion. I resorted to using Little One's diaper bag as a purse. I know, I know. … [Read more...]
Win a $5000 Family Vacation with Kellogg’s Rice Krispies!
As a kid, I remember one of the most exciting things to do was to be able to bake cookies or create edible goodies in the kitchen with my Mom. I don't recall this happening too often, but every once in a while we were able to do fun stuff in the kitchen with Mom.I even remember the very first time we made Rice Krispies treats! That ooey-gooey all-time favourite for kids was so … [Read more...]
Celebrate Spring & Save Big with Fisher-Price
Spring is in the air! The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, the deer are grazing in our fields, and the coyotes and wolves are making a lot of noise in the bush on our farm. You were expecting me to say that the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining, right?Another reason I know it's Spring is that we've got a lot of babies about to make their grand entrance into … [Read more...]
PTPA’s Spring Latest & Greatest Winners!
As a parent, when it comes to choosing the right products for my little one (be it anything from an infant carrier, stroller, or even her first sippy cup), I research company websites, check out reviews, and rely heavily on what other parents have to say about the products.Parents who have tried and tested said products are a valuable resource to me. This is why I love PTPA! … [Read more...]
We LOVE #IronKids & a Flash Giveaway for You!
When it comes to administering vitamins or meds to my child, I check the labels carefully, do my research online, ask her doctor beforehand.When I discovered IronKids, I was really excited because I really liked what I read. The ingredients were ones I was happy with. I really like to know exactly what I'm giving to my child. Plus, the best part was that she absolutely loves … [Read more...]
Thank You, Fisher-Price! Keeping Your Child Occupied in the Cold Winter Months
I won't lie. When it's really cold out, I don't feel like leaving our cozy, toasty warm house. Because we live in the countryside, it's quite a trek to get to Early Learning Play Groups sometimes. While I'm on a break from teaching for a few months (for family reasons), I need to keep my 3-year old occupied.Little One's friends come over twice a week to play and socialize.In … [Read more...]
Pampers Prize Pack Winner!
Thank you to everyone who entered our Pampers Prize Pack Giveaway! Thank you for also hanging in there and being incredibly patient with us while our beloved Rafflecopter was down. Good news is that the amazing folks at Rafflecopter have fixed the problem with my Rafflecopter form. If that wasn't good enough, I've got more news. We have a winner for our Pampers Prize Pack … [Read more...]
Today is NOT My Day
It's the new year. We ushered in 2012 in bed with headaches, aches and pains, fevers, and coughs. All three of us were sick. First it was Hubby, and then the next day, Little One and I felt ill. Fortunately for us, it only lasted 24 hours. The farm is not going to look after itself if we're sick. Farmers don't have "sick days", holidays, days off, or "weekends".I know I … [Read more...]
2011: A Year in Review
2011 has been an eventful one. We've experienced some amazing highs, some moments of frustration, and moments of sadness. Like my father always says, "You can't appreciate the good if you don't experience the bad".JanuaryBalancing family, the farm, freelance jobs and teaching ESL proved to be more difficult than I thought. Thankfully, I have some very supportive family … [Read more...]