One of my fellow blogging buddies is giving away 3 NEW boy t-shirts that she found during her #40bags40days decluttering process! I wanted to be sure that you all heard about it! Prize: Valentine’s Boy T-Shirt Giveaway: 2 size 2T and 1 size 4T shirts – 3 winners in total Open to: Canada and US Giveaway ends: January 31, 2015 11:59pm EST a Rafflecopter giveaway Do you have kids? Do you typically give them something on Valentine’s Day?
Everyone has a secret to tell! You must have a secret, a disaster or a hilarious experience that has happened during holidays in the past. Let’s hear them….your Holiday Secrets Exposed! Ok, ok, I’ll start….. When my husband and I were not yet married and living in our first basement apartment, I was super excited to entertain all of my friends. I had never entertained before, so I was a tad nervous how all of the food would turn out, so I would often do a “trial” meal to ensure that I knew what I was doing. Go ahead, call … Continue reading
Many people enjoy baking during the holidays. In fact, holiday baking is often party of a family’s tradition. It is NO secret that children love to bake! However, many parents are often overwhelmed with the extra amount of work that comes along with baking with children. Here are some helpful tips when baking with kids: Get ingredients out and organized ahead of time. – It is amazing what kind of “trouble” children can get into when you are busy trying to locate ingredients and tools. Measure out the trickier ingredients. – Depending on the age of the children, you may … Continue reading
While the holidays bring traditions and holiday baking is definitely a huge part of my holidays, I am also always on the hunt for new recipes to try out. I am a huge fan of coconut and cherries, so when I came across this recipe from Nature’s Path, it was a MUST try this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Nature’s Path Coconut Cherry Macaroons (Gluten Free, Egg Free) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes: 16 serving Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp coconut oil … Continue reading
Why not give a Gift Card because even if you choose the wrong place……. What if I told you that there was a way to SWAP GIFT CARDS?! The good news is there IS a way and you can purchase Gift Cards at this one stop shop too! I have used this service and the process is SO simple to follow… To Purchase a New Gift Card: OR To Sell Your Gift Cards: See?! How easy is that? After the holidays are over, if you received gift cards that you will not use OR if you would rather have a … Continue reading
I have always been a girl who chooses practical wear over being dressed up. I’m all about comfort. If I can look good and be comfortable all at once, I feel confident and I consider it a success! It is very important to me that my daughter becomes her own person and to express herself freely. Naturally, I would like to influence who she becomes, but it is also very important for her to make her own decisions and choices. Fashion is one of them. My daughter loves bling and glitter, but she also LOVES comfort too! She gets equally … Continue reading
This weekend, we will begin decorating our home for Christmas! I can’t wait to pull out all of our holiday bins and go through all of the decorations to put all over the house. It will be like Christmas exploded when we are finished, but that is what makes it so much fun! Personalized decor is always the best, isn’t it? Recently, I have been introduced to Knock Knock Banners, an online store that creates personalized name banners for all occasions. Knock Knock banners has an adorable selection of Holiday Themed Name Banners! Santa’s Furry Friends and Winter Wonderland are … Continue reading
The Healthy Shopper’s goal is to put LESS artificial ingredients and MORE organic and healthy food options into your basket when you are shopping! The Healthy Shopper™ Coupon Book as well as their online E-coupons enable you to buy high quality natural and organic products in Canada at more affordable prices allowing you to enjoy a wider range of healthy alternatives for you and your family. The Fall Healthy Shopper Picks including organic and healthy options are: Olympic Dairy’s new Chia yogurt I typically add chia seeds to my yogurt every morning, now with this first ever yogurt on the … Continue reading
I’ve got a very exciting announcement to make…. You are invited to a Summer Fresh Twitter Party! We are rapidly approaching the holiday entertaining time of year and many of us frantically search for fun, EASY and unique appetizer ideas. Well, search no longer! Summer Fresh has many fantastic ideas! The APPYS Entertaining Guide is now available in the LCBO Food & Drink Magazine and in the refrigerated deli of your local grocery store. Also, while supplies last if fans email Summer Fresh with their mailing address, they will send you your own copy to your doorstep! The APPYS guide … Continue reading
Do you struggle with Gift Ideas for everyone on your list during the holiday season? I kid you not, you could literally cover everyone on your list by visiting a Shoppers Drug Mart location! Each location has in-store sales, promotions & exclusive holiday gifts sets available from November 12th to December 25th (for those last minute folks). Not only does Shoppers Drug Mart carry a large variety of gifts for everyone on your list, but you can also earn Shoppers Optimum Points on almost every purchase AND most stores are open late for your shopping convenience. I know I often … Continue reading
