Halloween is but days away! Boy, are we excited! Although Halloween has usually been considered a children's holiday, these days increasing numbers of "furry kids" are getting in on the fun. Big Heart Pet Brands (the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo's Kitchen) conducted an original survey of 3,000 dog parents nationwide to find the top 25 states … [Read more...]
Why Empty Threats Do Not Work
I will be the first to tell you that I am a rookie mama. I have one child, so that means I've had no previous children to serve as guinea pigs in parenting. Little One is it. It's trial and error for me. Though I've read countless books on parenting and child-rearing and have done ample research (the two child psychology courses I took in university don't count anymore, … [Read more...]
Family Time with Paddington {Review & Giveaway}
Family time, sadly enough, is something very scarce over here. The farm demands most of our time, so it leaves very little time to just relax and do things as a family (unless we're out on the field or in the barn or bush together). When we received the Paddington Blu-Ray/DVD package, Little One immediately said it was time for "family time". I'm sure glad our six year … [Read more...]
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
I must have been living under a rock since I only recently discovered the series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Friends of mine were writing updates on their Facebook statuses that included phrases like "Hashbrown, no filter" and "Troll the respawn, Jeremy", and I was so curious as to what on earth was going on. My curiosity was piqued. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I … [Read more...]
Put a bird on it
This post could alternately be called "Monday Funnies" because this makes me laugh so hard that I cry every time I think of it. It took me a year to learn what "Put a bird on it" means. A year ago, I posted an Instagram photo of a bento lunch I made for my daughter. This particular lunch had pear and meat cut out with a bird-shaped cookie cutter. I thought it was cute. I … [Read more...]
Open Mouth, Insert Foot
This post could be alternately entitled "How to Teach Kids to Have a Social Filter". Open Mouth, Insert Foot is quite fitting though. Oh, I have tons of Open Mouth, Insert Foot moments that I wish I could double back and erase. My brain and mouth don't often work together and aren't always on the same track. With kids, it's different though. They're just learning social … [Read more...]
On Sleep Deprivation
I was joking with a friend recently that I think all new moms or moms suffering from sleep deprivation should have their driver's licences revoked. It was a joke, but I can see how being a #zombiemom can be hazardous to one's health (and dangerous to those around us). I'm not a "new" mom anymore, but I still suffer from sleep deprivation. Every week is busy, but this past … [Read more...]
Things My Kid Says: On Conception
Little One sat beside me and was quiet for a moment. She looked at me and had that look. It's a look I know all too well. It means one of two things. She either did something she wasn't supposed to do and was feeling like she needed to confess or that she had a question for me. You know...One of those questions. The questions that you know you need to answer as best as you … [Read more...]
What exactly is a #felfie, you ask?
Just recently, the #felfie hashtag made its appearance all over the net. It was actually my boss who told me what a #felfie was! My friend (and fellow rural dweller/farm chick), Julie Nowell best described what a #felfie was in her blog post here. She also mentions on her blog why the #felfie matters. Like Julie, I believe people are losing touch with our food. … [Read more...]
How I Found Bliss #WordlessWednesday
Having to sell my ticket to BlissdDomCA this year had me in tears. It was a much anticipated event, but circumstances prohibited me from making it this year. Family first. Always. Knowing how upsetting this was for me, my friend, @nugglemama devised a plan that would lift my spirits up. She decided to take me to BlissDom with her! Well, the flat version of me! … [Read more...]
Friday Funnies #PGMom
School’s Out For Summer! Not Quite, But A Staycation At @Fallsavenue @FallsWaterpark is Perfect for Family Fun This Summer! #likenowhereelse {GIVEAWAY}
People used to always tell me "Oh, we hate road trips" or "Road trips are so awful" and "You can't go on a road trip with young kids."When we were kids, my parents took us on tons of road trips and we had a blast! We'd drive from Montreal to Florida every year. We'd also make shorter road trips from Montreal to Toronto or Montreal to New York to visit our family. What I loved … [Read more...]
#WordlessWednesday @FoodBloggersCA Kitchen Aid Fun
@MBAMamaMusings @chancesmommy @SoberJulie @MapleLeafMommy I have to admit, I was a little starstruck! Here I am with one of my food blogging idols, @FamilyBites!Just this past weekend, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Food Bloggers of Canada Conference at Hockley Valley Resort. What an amazing conference it was! So inspiring! Detailed blog post to come!Above … [Read more...]
#WordlessWednesday: The Culprit w/ Linky
Look closely at my toothbrush. That is not toothpaste!Someone got into the lotion and smeared it all over the entire bathroom.Link up your Wordless Wednesday posts! We'd love to check them out! … [Read more...]
#WordlessWednesday~ You Know You’re Raising a Farm Kid When… w/ Linky
FYI: Those are chocolate drops. Link up your fab, fun Wordless Wednesday posts! We'd love to check them out! … [Read more...]