Surprise & Shine Collection is a new subscription box for kids. It's aimed at girls ages 5 to 12, and if my daughters' reactions are any indication the goodies inside are right on target. Disclosure: I was given a Surprise & Shine Collection box to review. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. As always my words and opinions are my own (or that of my … [Read more...]
A Netflix Holiday Episode Guide, 39 Christmas or Holiday Season Themed Episodes from My Kids Fav TV Shows
My girls and I have been in a holly jolly mood, streaming Christmas shows on Netflix pretty much non-stop over the past few weeks. We are already nearing the end of the list which I'd created of holiday shows with French audio as an option. I was momentarily stumped as to what to watch next. But then it occurred to me that many of their favourite cartoons and kids shows … [Read more...]
Going Where My Banjo Girl Takes Me…
I spent last weekend in Michigan at a Banjo convention. Now you may be thinking, "Hey I didn't know you were a banjo fanatic!" Yeah, well the thing is I'm not. I am not the teeniest tiniest bit into banjos. However, my nine year old daughter, who all evidence points towards having been swapped at birth, is. She is banjo obsessed and has been for years. Banjo is her … [Read more...]
DIY Business Card Valentines (For Kids)
My kids and I did a fun project for Valentine's Day, we created DIY Valentine's Day cards using our scanner, printer, and some business card stock. I took my daughters drawings and turned them into pre-printed Valentines that they could colour in and address to their friends. It was a super simple project that turned out pretty fantastic looking, and had my girls proud to hand … [Read more...]
Life, According to Einstein…
Fight against the current, swim upstream…
"Remember, a dead fish can float down a stream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream." ~ W.C. Fields … [Read more...]
Super Easy Quiche
Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner? Here is a Super Easy Quiche recipe from my friends at Mommy is Weird: Super Easy Quiche I am a busy person. I don’t have a ton of time to spend making dinner. Nor do I want to. This is all you need. And yes, I am on a budget so notice that most things are store brand or no name. Oh, I forgot the cream and milk for … [Read more...]
Planning a Family Getaway During Winter Break
Winter break is one of the best times of the year for families to travel and experience different places around the world. Since many people feel the same way, it can be a little tricky to plan the perfect vacation in a short amount of time. However, people can plan a successful vacation if they take a little extra time and plan accordingly. The first thing that a family … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles
It's that time of year when we start making our holiday treats for the big day! Truffles are a great addition to cookie trays, and also to wrap up and gift. Tales of a Ranting Ginger shared this easy recipe for making Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles! They look so tasty, and so easy to make. Follow the link to her blog to make sure you get the full … [Read more...]
9 Favourite Quotes
I think we all have our favourite quotes that we love to share and use for to keep our selves motivated and pick ourselves up when we are down. Here are 9 favourite quotes from My So Called Mommy Life that she really loves Every Friday for the last month, I spend 1.5 hours in a mindfulness meditation class. I had heard so many fabulous things about it … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Birdy Nests
Lives are so busy these days that fast and easy dinners are really needed. The next consideration is it also has to be something that the kids will actually eat! I found this Spaghetti Birdy Nests recipe from Mommy's Weird. It is basically pasta with cheese, which seems to be a winning combo with most kids. Spaghetti Birdy Nests I’ve been trying to update my supper … [Read more...]
Easy Lazy Perogi Casserole
One of my favourite blogs to check out is Mommy is Weird! I think we all are in some ways, and she just puts out there what we are all doing in secret! So I love her and love reading her antics! Plus she has absolutely no fear! I hate cooking, and I since I am pretty terrible at it, I need super easy recipes! Most of the items in this recipe I already have at home, and it is … [Read more...]
The Best Shortbread Recipe
Shortbread is one of those simple and classic Christmas cookie recipes that I think we all have had and probably have made from time to time. I happen to use my Mother-in-laws recipe that she passed on to me, and it is a family favourite and must arrive on the cookie plate each year. Hers are a rolled out one that you can technically cut into any shape. I am not permitted to … [Read more...]
The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
Halloween is a few short days away and everyone is getting their pumpkins out and using up all the pumpkin recipes they can think of. They start needing to think of something other than pumpkins, so it's time to go apple picking! Apple pies, and apple crisp are the top of my list for desserts, and so fall is the perfect time for me! Ashley from Tales of Mommyhood shared … [Read more...]
Save Mommy Minutes, Save Mommy’s Sanity & Save Money with Loblaws Click & Collect
Disclosure: I am a P&G Mom ambassador. As part of my affiliation with this group I have been compensated to test the Loblaws Click & Collect service. As always my words and opinions are my own. P&G challenged me to change my grocery shopping habits for four weeks. They asked me to do all of my grocery shopping online with Loblaws Click & Collect service for a … [Read more...]