When the weather outside is frightful, it plays a toll on our skin! I tend to have very dry skin and there is not a day go by that I don't lather up my legs, face and hands. Unfortunately my middle son has inherited this same type of skin and since he was a baby he's had trouble spots in the dry winter months. He tends to develop nasty red circles that are troublesome and very difficult to remove, it takes daily lotion applications with a quality product to keep the redness down and prevent … [Read more...]
Winter Skin Needs Eucerin!
Thomas Cook Travel: Kid Reviewed Parent Approved Vacations!
My husband and I love to travel and see the world, but when we had three babies in three years, I thought we would never leave the house again! lol Well little by little we started to get out and about with the boys and by the time Little Buddy was one we were already staying in hotels and just days past his third birthday we made our first adventure across the border. Now that the boys are 6, 4 and 3 we are always on the look out for fun and affordable excursions and this Spring we'll be … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Charminize your Bathroom for the New Year!
So the holidays have come and gone, bittersweet right? While it's so much fun to shop, bake and entertain it can be a little stressful too. Often times we are so busy preparing every family get together down to the last detail we forget one important room, the bathroom! When guests are coming over, old towels and cheap toilet paper just won't do! (save those for the kids! lol) Charminize! Stock your guest washroom with super plush Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper, Puffs facial tissues and kick … [Read more...]
You know you’re a Canadian Mom when….
You know you're a Canadian Mom when.... You've bought toys with Canadian Tire money Your kids beg you for Smarties and Pop You consider whether the kids Halloween costumes will fit over a snowsuit Your car or garage doubles as extra fridge space in the winter You think it’s too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer You grew up on Timbits and so are your kids Your kids can drink legally while still a teen. You talk about the weather with friends and strangers … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: I can’t believe my Cat/Dog did that!
Well there's Cat people and there's Dog people right? Which one are you?? I am definitely a dog person, I wouldn't trade my chocolate lab for any cat in the world, but I know there are a few of you who would argue the other way! No matter! I have three copies of each new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul to giveaway! 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Canine/Feline Friends We all rejoice in the simple absurdities, funny habits, and crazy antics of our dogs. They make us smile … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy
We kicked off our Christmas celebration in a big way this year with a trip to Toronto to see Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at the Rogers Centre! We were at the opening night performance on December 21st and had a blast catching up with a few of our favourite Disney characters like Lightning McQueen, Mater, Arielle, Tink and Woody! I think we were most excited to see the Cars crew, unfortunatly the scene was short and during that time a couple was standing in front of us having a … [Read more...]