Disclosure: We received complimentary passes to visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, all opinions and experiences are my own. Preparing for our trip to Tropical North Queensland, Australia we knew that the boys would get a real kick out of seeing the big saltwater crocodiles and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures looked like the best place for it. Located in a World Heritage area between Cairns and Port Douglas Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is an award winning eco-adventure and the … [Read more...]
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Kit Kat Basketball Cake
I'm a long time fan of kit kat cakes, I've made a few for birthdays for friends and my own boys and just find that they not only look amazing but they are soooo easy to make! I love that you can just slap that icing on any old way because the whole cake is going to be covered in candy anyway. No crumb coats or smooth finishes to worry about! I also love that you can mix it up with different colours each time depending on who you are creating the cake for. Tiffany from Naturally Cracked … [Read more...]
A guide to being prepared for you and your loved ones
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. As we get older, our health and wellness needs change. After all, we all know there’s no substitute for good preparation. No matter how old you or your loved ones are, planning now can help you stay prepared for what’s to come. - Keep active: Staying active is one of the best things you can do for both your body and mind. I love completing a daily Sudoku and weekly … [Read more...]
Brother Tees for Big and Little Bros
You'll swoon over how cute these matching Brother Tees are for Big and Little Bros Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero ~Marc Brown There's no doubt about it, brothers have a special bond. They giggle and sweat, wrestle and cuddle, play and compete, tease and defend each other, all before lunch. They have a relationship that is unique and amazing and it's certainly one to celebrate! With 3 boys of my own, we've had our … [Read more...]
Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Float
This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Float recipe was sponsored by Nestlé. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. As the summer season comes to a close I'm equal parts eager for a crisp, colourful fall and wanting to hold on to the lazy warm summer days. It can be a little bit bittersweet to see the last of summer vacation go. We relish in the time with family, beach days, forest hikes, travelling as much as possible, but we also know how good it feels to get organized … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Motivate Kids to Clean
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by SC Johnson. In exchange for this post, I have received perks in the form of products and/or compensation. All opinions are my own. Dishes in the sink, footprints on the floor, blankets all over the basement, and don't even get me started on the bathroom! Should I just light a match and burn it to the ground or put a hazmat suit on and attempt to clean it? This summer the boys and I were super excited to have their 6 year old twin cousins come … [Read more...]