• crafts for tween girls
    family - parenting

    5 Summer Crafts for Tween Girls

    June 21, 2015 - By 

    Well, school is soon to be out and you know what that means, right? It means chaos, unless you have something planned for the kids several days in a row. I have a tween and a teen and they are super crafty little things. In fact, I have told this story before but the oldest when she was three started preschool almost entirely because of the crafts. It’s true. She wanted to craft all the time and I had run right out of ideas. That was before Pinterest, obviously. So, that and the fact that she was super talkative and…

  • Spinach Recipes
    family - Food - Health

    5 Healthy and Awesome Spinach Recipes

    June 19, 2015 - By 

    As a child we had spinach at least twice a month. It was affordable and so good for you too. We grew up on simple spinach boiled and served with butter. But there’s no end to what you can use this amazing health vegetable in at meal time. From dips to salads and pastries too, spinach is more versatile than you might think. These 5 spinach recipes prove that. If you ask me spinach gets a bit of a bad wrap. It’s not nearly as sexy as kale has become. Instead, it’s that thing caught between your teeth after lunch…

  • high school freshman
    Back To School - family - Health - Parenting - parenting - special needs

    7 Steps – Preparing Your Child to be a High School Freshman

    June 18, 2015 - By 

    So it;s time to prepare your child to become a high school freshman!! Wait, what. How did that happen? Oh believe me I know all too well how slippery time is. Wasn’t she just literally hopping on the bus for that first day of kindergarten. Is it possible that kids can grow this fast? How on earth can my older daughter be ready for high school? Well, she isn’t quite yet. But she’s going to be with these 7 Steps to Preparing Your Child to be a High School Freshman.  Okay so just yesterday you walked your son or daughter…

  • personalized desk art for dad
    family - Giveaways - parenting

    Posterjack Acrylic Blocks Personalized Desk Art For Dad #Giveaway

    June 18, 2015 - By 

    Full disclosure. This is a case where I want you to do as I say, not as I do. Posterjack’s new acrylic blocks would make the loveliest desk art ever for your Dad. They really would. If you can give them away. Wait, what? See, I am not using mine as Dad’s desk art. Bad Paula. I know. I intended to make this and have it given to my husband as a gift, but we have several things bought and wrapped already for Father’s Day. I had this piece made by Posterjack, and as soon as I placed it on…

  • Free Gifts for Dads
    Printables

    Free Father’s Day Coupons to Give to Dad

    June 17, 2015 - By 

    Father’s Day is approaching fast! Just in case you weren’t already aware of that. I know. I know. It sometimes gets so busy this time of year that it’s easy to lose track of some things. That’s why I thought you might enjoy these easy free Father’s day coupons. Don’t Forget Dad This Year! Dads, good Dads, are super important. So don’t forget to show them some love and appreciation this weekend. Oh I know they are coy and often don’t ask for much, but the thought counts every year. This year, more than ever free and creative gifts are…

  • peach desserts
    family - Food

    Delicious Peach Desserts

    June 16, 2015 - By 

    Peach recipes can be so light and refreshing this time of year. And what’s great about that in Ontario is that peaches are available in abundance in the summer months. They are affordable too. So, when summer arrives it’s time to take advantage of all the fresh local fruit and produce like peaches to build peach desserts that win everyone over. There are so many great recipes to try in the spring and summer months. And there are so many fun family occasions that lend themselves to experimenting with a new recipe. This time of year so many ingredients like…

  • swig cookies
    family - Food

    Swig Cookies Recipe

    June 16, 2015 - By 

    I have a weakness for sweets but more than that cookies. Cookies are my soft spot. Iced cookies? Well, those are a little bit of sunshine in a perfect little bundle. Don’t you agree? What’s your favourite type of cookie? Mine are similar to these right here – iced and sweet and soft cookies. Yum! Swig cookies are pretty famous but you can make your own now with this copycat variation on a traditional cookie. You can tell with these ones that they will be soft and delicious as soon as you read the list of ingredients. Sour cream makes…

  • jord watches
    family - Giveaways

    Win a #JordWatch for Someone Special ARV $139 #Giveaway

    June 15, 2015 - By 

    This past weekend I shared our review of the Delmar Jord Wood Watch we received. If you aren’t familiar with Jord Wood Watches, you should take a peek at their site. There are dozens of beautiful Jord Wood Watches for women and men. Jord is incredibly unique and high quality. There’s a Jord Watch for pretty much everyone. Follow them on twitter to see more styles and colours. The Delmar is the one we got for my husband. I personally also love the women’s Cora in either rose gold or purple. The turquoise is lovely too. So many options and…

  • Caregiver kick start
    adoption and tweens - family - Health - parenting - Parenting - special needs

    YOU NEED this – Caregiver Kick Start #specialneeds

    June 15, 2015 - By 

    There is nothing quite like attending a conference or a workshop and leaving feeling energized, validated and understood. You know that feeling, right? It’s like a giant sigh of relief and a reminder that this unique parenting is doable. But, then you leave that space and you return to your home. Maybe you maintain that zen approach for 3 days, or a week at most and something happens and you slide right back into that overwhelmed, exhausted state you were in before. How can you get back to that space where you are in control of your feelings and reactions?…

  • fathers day gadgets
    family - parenting

    Father’s Day Gadgets for the Man Who Has Everything #ad #SoloatBestBuy

    June 14, 2015 - By 

      What do you get the man who has everything for Father’s Day? What do you get your favourite gadget guy? How about a Solo Drone from Best Buy? Best Buy is the destination for drones including the new Solo Smart Drone from 3DR. Solo, the Smart Drone arrives in over 400 Best Buy stores on June 8, just in time for Father’s Day!  It’s the first-ever drone powered by two integrated Linux computers, making capturing the perfect shot easy for anyone.   The Solo works beautifully with a Go Pro (not included). The travel blogger in me is scheming a way…