No family is perfect. We've all got our quirks and our good days and bad days. Family is what you make it though. Everyone's got at least one colourful family member. You've got to have at least one family member who makes life interesting. Whether you have a black sheep in the family (or perhaps you're the black sheep in the family), the bottom line is that family is … [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...]
Everybody Lies #StreamTeam
I pride myself on being honest with my child. When she was a toddler, she learned the proper words for parts of the anatomy. There was none of that "little girls have cupcakes and little boys have turtles". Very early on, it was "girls have a vagina and boys have a penis". I was so happy that we were being honest with our child. The truth is...everybody lies at some … [Read more...]
Life Lessons…and Netflix #StreamTeam
I have a sensitive child. I mean an extremely sensitive child. She's thoughtful and smart. She's funny and empathetic. She's generous and kind. She's also very, very sensitive. Oh, and she's got a dash of feisty and a healthy serving of stubborn in the mix too. I noticed that even the tiniest things get her stressed out and weepy, like when I ask her to get her … [Read more...]
March Break Madness & DIY Volcanoes
March Break is here and it is B-U-S-Y! A trip to Science North kicked off March Break, and it's been science, science, science ever since! Little One is obsessed with all things science and nature related. Another thing Little One has been keen on during March Break has been wanting to watch documentaries. Yes. The six year old is all about … [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...]
Treehouse Fun for the Family this Easter! {Giveaway}
Little One is a big Treehouse fan. She loves Max and Ruby, Franklin, and all her other favourite Treehouse friends. I also enjoy snuggling with her and watching some shows together. Quality kids' TV shows are a good thing! I'm very particular of what she watches and I absolutely love the shows Treehouse has for kids. The brand new Treehouse Ultimate … [Read more...]
Creating Your Own Destiny #StreamTeam
"Mommy, do you know that we are responsible for creating our own destiny?" That was a statement my six year old daughter casually made as we were doing crafts together after school last week. "Creating your own destiny?", I asked. What did a six year old know about destiny? I was surprised at her statement. It was pretty profound. At this point, I was not prepared to … [Read more...]
Toopy and Binoo Valentine’s Giveaway
What's better than celebrating Valentine's Day with your best friend? Little One loves Toopy and Binoo. Even though she's now six years old, she is still drawn to the inseparable duo. To be honest, Little One learned of Toopy and Binoo on one of our visits at her cousins' house in Kingston. Little One's cousins are big Toopy and Binoo fans. They even saw Toopy and … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Puss in Boots #StreamTeam
Shrek has always been a favourite in this household. Who doesn't love that hilarious ogre? I wasn't surprised that Little One's absolute favourite character is Puss in Boots! Who can resist him? He's the world's greatest fighter, lover and milk connoisseur! This month, The Adventures of Puss in Boots arrives on Netflix January 16th, starring one of the most celebrated … [Read more...]
#TOMSforTarget Helping Canadians in Need
Years ago, friends introduced me to TOMS shoes. In fact, the student who has been boarding with us for the past four years owns several pairs of TOMS shoes. I love the #OneforOne philosophy. For every pair of shoes sold, a new pair is given to a child in need. The #TOMSforTarget partnership (in collaboration with Foodbanks of Canada and Canadian Red Cross) … [Read more...]
Laughter is the Best Medicine! #StreamTeam
It's November and it's COLD outside! I'm not usually a wuss when it comes to the cold, but for some reason it just feels colder and like there's more snow than we usually have at this time of the year. I've also been feeling under the weather. Sniffles, cough, scratchy throat...not fun at all. Soup and a movie night are the perfect combo for keeping warm when it's cold … [Read more...]
Big Block SingSong ~ Big Hit with Little One & Friends {+ a giveaway}
One thing about Little One is that she loves music. Saying that she loves music is an understatement. The kid lives her life in song. She plays in song, she makes up her own tunes, and she even speaks to me in song. Okay, that last part is my doing. I like to make up words to songs with her and everything is a song during playtime. It was no surprise to me that Big … [Read more...]
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas from Netflix! #StreamSomeScreams
We're just days away from Halloween! Have you got your Halloween costume picked out already? Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year! I love every part of it. I love decorating the house, dressing up in costume, making treats, seeing all the neighbourhood kids all excited and decked out for trick or treating, and I love that our community puts on a party for the … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales
Little One is obsessed with My Little Pony. Obsessed! She has quite the extensive collection of My Little Pony items. At the moment, she's all about Rainbow Dash. If I were able to find a Rainbow Dash costume, she probably would have gone as Rainbow Dash for Halloween! Speaking of My Little Pony, just in time for Halloween: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: … [Read more...]