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…
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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…
Easter Bunny Gift Ideas
The Easter Bunny is much anticipated in my house. Not for the Easter candy (we are a no-candy household). Not really for the Easter chocolate (admittedly there is a bit). It’s for the Easter Bunny Gift. Yes, our Easter Bunny has always brought a small gift – he did it throughout my childhood and now…
Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s not a secret (but it used to be – more on that below). My IBS is chronic, unreliable, embarrassing, and at times a detriment to my health. I’ve had IBS for most of my life…and I thought it time to share my Tips For Living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)….
Tips To Get Your Kids To Help Clean
Cleaning can be such a “chore” n’est pas?! I try to make housework a family activity because A) it gets it done faster (mostly) and B) it teaches the kids the life skill of keeping things clean. Here are my 8 Tips To Get Your Kids To Help Clean… 8 Tips To Get Your Kids…
Want the Aveeno Experience?
Sharing a very cool find….Want the Aveeno Experience?? Canadians you can! Aveeno has launched a new campaign in 120 nail bars across Canada where clients can experience Aveeno products, coupons, and even take home a free trial. Awesome n’est pas?! We often forgot that a little bit of pampering is good for the soul. I…