Too hot to cook and too much fun to want to leave the back yard to spend even an hour in the kitchen..I had an idea to bbq dinner with a twist…this Steak, tomato, and lettuce wrap. It was easy, healthy, and oh so yum! They are so good…you will want to eat at least two! Oh…
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Party Planning Tips
From kids’ birthday parties to formal get together (think holidays!) I am a planner. Yes, I admit to writing notes and making a party checklist to ensure I don’t forget a thing. And this is where I share my Party Planning Tips. Tried. True. And shared here with you to make life a little easier……
How To Kool Aid Dye Hair
This is a fun and inexpensive “treat” activity for the big kids in your life. How To Kool Aid Dye Hair was a mega-hit with my big kids (and I must admit…it looks pretty darn cool). And it will just wash out so no worries about it being permanent. So for some streaks under your…
Habitat For Humanity GTA #WB2014 Twitter Chat
You are invited to the Habitat For Humanity GTA #WB2014 Twitter Chat this Thursday June 19th! We are going to be chatting homes, families, Habitat For Humanity GTA, and a chance to win a $250 P & G home care bundle (wouldn’t that make house cleaning easier!)… As you know, I’m a Habitat For Humanity Toronto…
Dyson Cool Fan Review
I have always been curious about Dyson’s fans – the blade-less feature really attracts me (as a parent of a small child – fans with blades are a safety worry) – but blades are what makes the air blow right?! Would a fan without blades really cool? This is my Dyson Cool Fan Review… Out…
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids
We just did an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids for a birthday party and it was a HUGE hit. It was a great way to keep kids active, outdoors, and working in teams. And in this post I share a FREE Printable Template PDF so you can do your own Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids… Outdoor…
Screen Free Travel Activities
Planning a trip en famille? I’m sharing some of my favourite Screen Free Travel Activities. Why? Because sometimes the screens on the airplane don’t work. Or you run out of batteries. Or you hit a travel glitch and you need to fill in activity time. These 20 Screen Free Travel Activities just might make your…
Spring Cleaning Checklist
The only bad thing about the sun finally shining is that you see how much dust has settled in your house over the winter. Thought it timely to share a Spring Cleaning Checklist to do some deep cleaning (and take care of those dust bunnies!)… Spring Cleaning Checklist I think one of the most important…
Endless by Diane Kroe Review
When I saw Diane Kroe at the One of A Kind Show in Toronto I knew I had to share her designs…seriously, this will make your life easier when it comes to packing! Her philosophy is “Have Fun and Travel Light” – how more perfect can that be for busy Moms travelling with families?! Planning…
Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips
Just back from dress shopping with my 13 year old for her “graduation” outfit thus I thought it timely to share some Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips. Check out these cost-saving tips… Semi-Formal, Prom, Grad Fashion Tips Sleek Cutout Maxi Dress CAD $23.80, Forever 21 Power Brunch Flounce Dress CAD $23.80, Forever 21 Pleated dress $19.95, H & M…
Hand Print Heart Craft
This Hand Print Heart Craft is perfect for Mother’s Day. It’s super simple. Uses stuff you already have around the house. And decorates a homemade card quite nicely. Oh, did I mention it is easy?!… Hand Print Heart Craft You will need: computer paper (or coloured paper if you prefer scissors (I used my fav….
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From Kobo
Is Mother’s Day sneaking up on you?! (yeah, me too!). Ok, here are some awesome Last Mimute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From Kobo – easy, one-size-fits-all, and a little something every mother would love…I’m obviously including myself in that…nudge nudge family members!… Kobo Arc 10HD: For the techy mom KoboArc 10HD offers the highest resolution screen on the…