Free Crochet Patterns for Boys

  Free listing of where to find crochet patterns for boys, a great resource for parents and grandparents who love to crochet!     Looking for crochet patterns for the little boys in your life? I've rounded up some great ideas for you from winter hats, to dress up costumes, to sure to be favourite stuffies and toys! Check them out!   Free Crochet Patterns for Boys Baby Bear Hat and Shoes Giraffe Hat and Diaper Cover Baby Bunting Convertible … [Read more...]

Santa’s (Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right!) Night Before Christmas Book Review

We received a copy of this book for reviewing purposes, all opinions are our own.   One of my favourite things about the Christmas season is sharing holiday movies and books with the boys. Because they only come out a few weeks out of every year, we love to soak up the holiday stories, cuddled together in bed or on the couch. Each year, I'm on the lookout for new stories to add to our collection and this year it's Santa's Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right! Night Before … [Read more...]

Shift a Shade with Clairol this Fall!

I love to shift a shade with the seasons, so come Spring I am ready to lighten up my locks with blonde highlights. But for the Fall, I shift back into warm chocolate shades of brown for the cold weather months. At the beginning of October I headed to my salon to rid my hair of the blonde and asked to return to my natural brown roots with some cinnamon highlights for variation. I was at the salon for over 3 hours and let's just say it didn't turn out quite how I'd planned. I'm not entirely sure … [Read more...]

Tips for Planning a Construction Truck Themed Party Guests Will Dig

  If you’re digging around for ideas for a construction themed party, you’re in luck!  Construction truck parties are a solid choice. Jennifer Carver from the blog Spaceships and Laser Beams is sharing tips you can build on for your own celebration.  Caution:  You are entering the party construction zone.  Hard hats optional.  Ideas for invitations, party decorations, refreshments, activities and favors are coming at you!   Construction … [Read more...]

Wait, Milk Chocolate Boobies?

  Last night just after dinner, a knock came to the door. It was the neighbours who had planned to be out of town on Halloween night and didn't want our kids to miss out on a treat. Sweet right? She gave each of our boys a small bag of candy and headed on her way. The boys eagerly took their bags to the table and we let them choose two pieces of candy to have for dessert.  My middle guy chooses a Halloween snack size Areo bar, the kind with just two bubbles. He opens it up and … [Read more...]

Road trip tips from Gravol

  Whether it’s a trip to the grandparents, the big city or someplace new to explore, you’re likely going to be piling the whole family into the car to get there. The long drive ahead can be daunting, but it’s easy to make it fun and enjoyable for the whole family. When we think of planning a road trip, it usually starts and ends with activities to do once you get to your destination, but we tend to forget to plan for the road trip itself and the extended hours of travel while crowded … [Read more...]

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