Anyone else thinking travel outfit inspiration these days? Think road trip, airplane voyage, cruise, or that cross-Canada train trip you’ve been planning. For me a travel outfit has to come with layers (I’m a chilly type) and multi-wear options (because I have to pack light for myself – because the suitcase is filled with the…
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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…
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…
Habitat For Humanity Toronto Ambassador!
I am so THRILLED to announce that I am a Habitat for Humanity Toronto Ambassador! Why? Because I know, being a Mom, the importance of a home (it’s really the foundation of a family). I am so honoured to be partnered with P & G and Habitat for Humanity to build support, promotion, and homes…
Breakfast Wrap Ideas
Some mornings breakfast wraps just make life easier. Grab-n-go, we are late, I’m hungry, weekday morning solution! One of my daughters actually has a wrap practically every morning (her choice). This is the post where I share my easy Breakfast Wrap Ideas… Breakfast Wrap Ideas The #1 pick chez moi is our chocolate hazelnut breakfast wrap…
My Smudge-Proof Kitchen
Once in a blue moon, when we have a no-rush-weekend-morning, I surprise the kids with pancakes. It creates such BLISS. Kids are happy. I am happy. The day is happy. And with my smudge-proof kitchen…I don’t have to worry about a mess. Surprise The Kids With Pancakes Tips… Don’t announce pancake-making. Just start making. As…
Travel Tips For Families
I have travelled to over seven countries, including Canada, the United States and Europe, with my kids on family trips. I have become an expert in making family travel easier, from how to entertain kids on long car rides to travelling with a baby on a plane. This is the post where I share my…
Juice Box Wallet
I had been wanting to try to make this Juice Box Wallet boredom buster for a while now. It just looked like a great way to upcycle something meant for the recycling box. So do you want to know how to make a Juice Box Wallet… Juice Box Wallet You will need: A large juice…
Homemade Garlic Croutons
This week I decided to be a bit daring and create my own Homemade Garlic Croutons. See, my kids LOVE the garlic goodness but I wanted to see if I could make a healthy version. The result: an easy, inexpensive, delicious Homemade Garlic Croutons recipe. You gotta try this… What made my Homemade Garlic Croutons…