It started with a simple idea to create a way for Canadian women to show their support for other Canadian Women. Women who are suffering the emotional fallout from cancer and its treatment - the Cancer blues. it's a simple gesture with a powerful message. All it requires is a bit of blue eye shadow and the desire to help. Chances are that cancer has affected the life … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Chat! #CDNbeefchat
As a city girl who married a beef farmer, I've made it my duty to immerse myself in all things beef farming. Yes, for those of you who knew me in my former life as a world traveler and literary egghead, you are likely shocked at the life I now live. On our family farm, everyone has a job. Even our six year old daughter helps feeding the cattle. Though Hubby does the bulk of … [Read more...]
#OneWalkShoeSelfie Twitter Party ~ One Walk to Conquer Cancer
It's safe to say that pretty much all of us have been affected by cancer at some point and in some way. Whether it be a friend, mother, daughter or aunt who have had breast cancer or a father, husband, grandfather, uncle or friend who had prostate cancer...Cancer affects us all. Perhaps you've had a cancer scare and have had to have a procedure done to remove pre-cancerous … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh #FreshBBQ Twitter Party!
I know I'm not the only one who is excited about BBQ season! The sun is setting later in the evening, the days are warmer, the birds are chirping, the grass is green...and the aroma of food cooked on the BBQ just permeates the air! What's not to love, right? I've been a devoted Summer Fresh fan for years. Their hummus and dips are perfect for … [Read more...]
BBQ Season & the #CuisinartBBQs Twitter Party!
My friends and family think I'm crazy because I LOVE hosting dinner parties at our farm. I know that doesn't sound crazy. The crazy part is that these parties usually include anywhere from 60 to 80+ dinner guests! Most dinner parties we host have about 20 people, but the big events like our annual Chinese New Year party and our annual McNaughton Friends & Family BBQ at … [Read more...]
Celebrate Great Love Stories with the Tim Hortons #SpreadTheLove Twitter Party
I'm a bit of a sentimental person and when it comes to celebrating love and romance, I love sharing and hearing the love stories of others. Great love stories always make people feel warm and fuzzy, right? When I think love stories, I immediately think of Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, Maria and Tony (from West Side Story), Romeo and Juliet, and my own parents. Everyone's … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Party! #CanadianBeefApp
Many of you know I've been a longtime supporter of Canadian Beef. My husband comes from generations of beef farmers, so it's a given! We raise cattle on Manitoulin Island. Canadian Beef represents the many Canadian Beef farmers and ranchers (and their families) across our nation. When Canadian Beef launched their #CanadianBeefApp, I made sure to get the app on my phone. … [Read more...]
#SodaStreamChallenge Twitter Party!
I like bubbly water. If there's one thing I love, it's some sparkling water with a hint of lemon or lime. There was a time in my life when I just had to have my sparkling water every dinnertime. That got expensive fast! I'd buy at least a case of sparkling water a week. Not cases of the cans. Cases of BOTTLES of sparkling water! My friends joke around that my … [Read more...]
Healthy Lunches Twitter Party with @GoodInGrain! #MyKidsLunch
As parents, our kids are our priority. We want to make sure they're happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Part of this is ensuring that our children eat a healthy, balanced diet. One thing we did with Little One was that we taught her to "eat a rainbow" at every meal. I've found that packing her healthy lunches in a bento box has helped keep lunches from being boring. Every … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons #BalancedLife Twitter Party
It's the new year, but I'm not a fan of "New Year's Resolutions". I'm more of the belief that lifestyle changes and personal goals are the way to go -- for me, at least. Balance is an important part of living well – which means that eating well and sometimes treating yourself can, and should, go together. This year, my six year old daughter told me that she … [Read more...]
Celebrating Black Friday with Target Canada! #BlackFridayCA
I love Thanksgiving. I love it so much that I have been known to celebrate both Canadian Thanksgiving AND American Thanksgiving! It's not uncommon for me to visit friends in the U.S. so I can celebrate Thanksgiving: Part Deux! Our neighbours to the south get to celebrate Thanksgiving in November, and you know what comes after American Thanksgiving, right? BLACK FRIDAY! You … [Read more...]
The Stork Canada Twitter Chat #TheStorkCanada
There was a time when I was young and had life all planned out. You went to school, graduated from university, started your career, met the love of your life, got married, bought a house, and started a family. Life has so many twists and turns and doesn't turn out the way you plan it sometimes. Did you know? One in six Canadians struggles with infertility, yet many feel … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Time #Appys2014 Twitter Party
With Thanksgiving and Halloween just behind us, we're now almost in Holiday entertaining mode again! For me, nothing says "holidays" better than loved ones gathering and sharing an amazing meal together. That's what the holidays really mean to me. Whatever religion or whatever your cultural background, the holidays involve spending time with friends and family and there's … [Read more...]
Talking About All Things Rice! #USARiceCan Twitter Party
Coming from a Filipino and Chinese household, rice has always been a part of our meals. Filipinos love their rice. Rice with Chicken Adobo. Rice with Sinigang. Rice with everything! When I moved to Japan to work for two years, rice was once again a staple. Though rice has always been a staple in my family's diet, I never really thought much about where rice was grown or how it … [Read more...]
Lots of Halloween Fun with Target #TargetTrickorTWEET
Those who know me know just how much I love Halloween! I love prepping for parties, whipping up spooktacular treats, and decorating our home. I love cooking and throwing parties, and Halloween is no exception. This year, I found lots of fun items for Halloween at Target! For all your Halloween party planning needs, Target has it all. From cute Halloween-themed napkins, … [Read more...]