Spring has sprung and we feel the need to start opening windows and throwing out junk. That’s the way most people start thinking when it’s time for a good spring cleaning but we always seem to get stuck. We lose focus or lack motivation once we look at that spare room, the basement or the playroom. We become overwhelmed or we just don’t know where to start. So we start to … [Read more...]
I gave my mom a toothbrush for Mother’s Day and she’s still speaking to me…
My mom just turned sixty-five last month, which pretty much makes her officially un-shoppable for. Truth be told, I've had a hard time for almost a decade now. Gone are the days when a box of Corelle dishes, a new toaster, or a gaudy knickknack would cut it as a gift. She has moved twice since my Dad passed away, paring down her belonging each time. I know, because she … [Read more...]
Comfort and Convenience with Douglas Mattress {Plus Mattress GIVEAWAY!!}
There is definitely something to be said for the convenience of ordering a mattress online and having it show up at your house. Poof. Magic. It arrived on our front porch in a box which was both somehow smaller and larger than I thought it would be. As I stood there eyeing it my 10 year old came up next to me,"Wow, that's a big box." she said. "It's bigger than Gigi. Both of … [Read more...]
Saving Sweaters with Science, or When Kids, Laundry and Experiments Mix
I washed my daughter's favourite sweater dress twelve times in the past two weeks. I did it for you guys. I did it to test a theory. I did it for SCIENCE! You see, knitwear is the bane of my existence. Oh don't get me wrong, I love a cozy sweater as much as the next gal. But, as a general rule, knitted things don't wash up well. They ball up, wrinkle up, stretch out, and … [Read more...]
Dyson’s NEW BIG BALL Canister Vacuums, This Changes Everything
I have a Dyson upright vacuum. It was a gift from my awesome mother-in-law. With the exception of Fred, it's probably the best present I've ever received. If you had told a younger version of myself that I would be excited about getting a vacuum as a gift I would have laughed at you, long and loud. But I love that darn vacuum. Except... I live in a two story house with a … [Read more...]
Gain control over your indoor air quality with the Dyson Pure Cool Link air purifier
Dyson sent me a Dyson Pure Cool air purifier, to test out and I have to say, this thing is pretty darn cool, no pun intended. The Dyson Pure Cool Link is an air purifier that duos as an air circulating fan. The "Link" in it's name stands for the fact that it's linked via wifi to an app, which means you can control it remotely from your tablet or phone. Disclosure: This … [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...]
My Unlikely Trio of Favourites… #PGmom Review
Today I want to take you guys back and revisit three of my "five star" favourite household products. The first is the Swiffer Sweep and Trap. This is the magical tool that had my kids begging me to let them sweep the floors. I'm a fan of Swiffer in general, and to me this feels like an improvement on the original classic, without overly complicating things -- aka no cords, … [Read more...]
Kicking My Invisible Pet Dog to the Curb with Finish Dishwasher Cleaner {Plus HUGE Contest Alert}
I have an invisible dog that lives in my kitchen. His name is Fido and he lives in my dishwasher. Or at least that's what it smells like. Seriously, my dishwasher smells like a wet dog. At first I didn't find the wet smell concerning, I mean my dishwasher is a big box that gets filled with hot water on a semi-daily basis, of course it smells wet. Then one day I realized the … [Read more...]
Every Who Down in Whoville
I've got a soft spot for these over priced Grinch Who Stole Christmas knick-knacks from Department 56. I didn't give in to the urge to but, but I did snap a few photos of the large and cool display they had set up at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan. … [Read more...]
Getting a #CleanSleep with the Dyson V6 Mattress Vacuum
How often do you vacuum your mattresses? For me the answer to that question was, "Wait, what? I'm supposed to vacuum the mattress??" But apparently I'm in good company -- Dyson recently surveyed Canadians and found 61% of us neglect to vacuum our mattresses. Seriously, vacuuming beds was something I've never even thought about until I got an email from Dyson talking about … [Read more...]
New Roll & Stow Makes Painting WAAAAYYY Easier
My mom has always been a handy sort who is very DIY when it comes to home renovations. Over the years whenever she wanted to repaint a room she'd just do it herself. Back in the summer she moved into a new place. The walls were a dark brown colour. She wanted to change them to a sunny creamy tone. But she did something crazy and decided to hire someone else to paint. I was a … [Read more...]
How My Husband Broke the Bathroom and My Home Renovation Epiphany
My husband broke the bathroom. I went out of town overnight, and when I got back I came home to a mess. Our bathroom has double sinks, but for whatever reason we usually only use the one sink the one which is closest to the toilet. The other sink, which has been in a dinged up state since we first moved in, usually has my make-up bag laying in it, maybe a used towel, a stray … [Read more...]
I Admit It, My Husband is Right, I’ve Gone #NoseBlind {Giveaway}
noseblind [nohz-blihnd], noun; Definition: The gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them (even though their guests do). I've heard that your sense of smell deteriorates with age, but mine has never been the best to begin with. Certain smells cut through and hit me hard, while most other things that everyone … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Hoarder: What do you keep?
It's garage sale season, and my mom is downsizing in a serious way. She's been in the process of moving from a four bedroom house to a two bedroom condo. It's been a bit crazy. We've had four garage sales in five weeks. Each time we think we're done she finds more stuff to purge. It's been a bit strange. Sorting through all the parts of my childhood that she's held on to for … [Read more...]
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