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Breville Brings the Magic Again
By now you probably all know how big a Breville fan girl I am. Breville simply makes some of the nicest and most luxurious looking microwaves around. So, when I heard about the new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave I couldn’t wait to learn some more. This Breville Combi Wave post is sponsored by Best Buy which means I received compensation. What Makes This Microwave Different? The new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave is a clever new twist on microwaves, which is what I have come to expect from Breville. So what exactly does it combine? This combination Microwave Air Fries and is a convection oven also. It is available at Best…
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Home Office Printer That Saves Money and Space
A home office printer is a staple in almost everyone’s household. But what’s the least favourite part of your office printer? That’s right – the ink cartridges! I love gadgets, and printers and I feel so accomplished when I set a new one up and it works like a charm. But, what I do not love is replacing cartridges constantly. They are so expensive and the waste! Whether you work from home or not, you probably have some sort of office space, and in that office space, you have a printer. If you’re looking to upgrade your home office printer, well, I have an option for you that saves you…
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Capture Time Now – Easy to Use Nixplay Smart Photo Frame
This post was sponsored by Nixplay. I received product for consideration here. My opinion is my own. Years ago I bought my Mom a digital photo frame. I still remember the novelty of the product and how fun it was having our family photos on display digitally in her condominium. That was at least a decade ago now when digital photo frames were really not what I’d call smart photo frames. Smart Photo Frames are the Smart Way to Display Your Photos But times change and electronics are getting smarter every day. When I had the chance to check out the new Nixplay Seed smart photo frame this week I…
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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Entrepreneurs
I received the Epson 3 in 1 home office all-in-one printer for consideration here. Listen, when you spend as much time in your home office as I do the tools that you have MUST make life easier. I love my home office. It is one of the biggest reasons we bought this house. It was the feature that caught my eye first immediately on viewing our home. And yet…as much as I love my home office I’d rather not spend an extra second more than I have to in it. Because swimming, skiing and travel make me way happier than working inside an office and I’d rather be outdoors any…
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Be Speed Aware When Driving
This post was sponsored by Best Buy which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. We spend a lot of hours on the road together as a family because I write about travel often. So, I’m all about road safety and ways to travel safely, of course. If you knew about something that could keep you safe on the road wouldn’t you want to know more? When I learned about this new device – the Uniden R7 radar detector I was curious to hear more and I wondered how it worked. Let me preface this by saying you should always drive safely.…
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Is Your Wallet Weighing You Down? – Try This…
Ekster Wallet is also a convenient and stylish travel tool for skiers and snowboarders too. It's perfect for après ski and mid day breaks in the lodge. #EksterWallets #SmartWallets #ad #Ekster
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Reducing Anxiety with these 5 Great Apps
Reducing anxiety is one key to overall good health. The mind and body are connected, and when one is out of sync, the other soon follows. I’ve found this to be incredibly true in my life. As many of you know, we have a lot of experience with anxiety. My oldest daughter has social anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. For years, she has struggled with anxiety symptoms that can lead easily to feeling overwhelmed while also chewing up your physical health too. It is not uncommon for stomach pain, nausea, headache and sleeplessness to come with anxiety. Our Anxiety Journey We’ve made every effort to help her keep her anxiety under…
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LG QuadWash Steam Dishwasher is my New Favourite Appliance
This post has been sponsored by LG. The new LG QuadWash Steam dishwasher has a lot going for it. When the LG QuadWash Steam dishwasher arrived I was excited to see the new features, bells and whistles incorporated into the design and function of this heavy duty kitchen appliance. I am a technology loving girl at heart. So, when technology improves something I already use every day, and adds to the performance of an appliance, that gets my heart racing a bit faster and I have to see it in action. This month I have been putting the LG QuadWash Steam dishwasher through its paces to see what it can do. Happy…
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The Best STEM Toys for the Holiday Season
STEM toys are some of my favorite gifts to give children. If you’ve read my blog, you know I love giving STEM gifts as a way to make learning fun. I’ve found great Stem books in the past that got my kids excited about learning and over the years I’ve found all sorts of toys to keep their minds sharp. Right now it’s prime time to get shopping for STEM gifts for the holiday season. Around here it’s never too early. I plan my shopping out all year round actually so that I get the best deals, and on line shopping helps. This year, I am hunting for STEM toys…
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Embracing Innovation with the Manning Awards and Imperial
This post has been sponsored by Imperial. Embracing innovation – welcoming it with open arms – is the key to furthering our technological, scientific, and even artistic advancement. Promoting the idea that we should always be looking for better ways to do things or accomplish goals is one of the best ways to ensure that our society is always moving forward. Some of the biggest advances throughout history have relied on innovation, and a willingness to see a better future. The Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation is committed to that very philosophy, the idea that embracing innovation breeds new ideas and new discoveries and breakthroughs. This year, Imperial is partnering…
