Last fall my husband and I took on the huge project of renovating our attached living room and dining room. It was a huge task that took weeks as we removed all the old popcorn ceiling from both rooms, added a built in fireplace, painted, and then shopped, shopped, shopped for all new curtains and accessories. We had a bit of a deadline looming overhead as the holidays approached, but it all came together perfectly. When the last trace of drywall dust and scent of paint had disappeared, our tree … [Read more...]
Personalize your home with custom canvas prints
January 16, 2017 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Boys and Public Bathrooms
January 13, 2017 By 39 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Any parent of the opposite sex of their offspring knows how frustrating it can be when you are out on the town and one of them needs to use the washroom. When they were young it I would just haul them all into the ladies room with me, but it didn't take too long for them to start complaining and ask to use the men's room instead. Look, I get it, no male wants to hang out in a ladies washroom and they've got some pretty rude looks from little girls who were in there and didn't understand why … [Read more...]
Embrace Winter with Skechers Boots
January 12, 2017 By 242 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
It's become a bit of a tradition for our family to kick off the new year with a winter hike. On new years day we like to pick a trail and set out together to enjoy the snow and ring in a new year with some fresh air and exercise. I haven't always liked winter, there were plenty of years I preferred to stay inside bundled up under blankets, but come on, being Canadian we would miss a lot of living if we hibernated through the cold months right? The key to enjoying the outdoors is to make sure you … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
December 31, 2016 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2017! … [Read more...]
LEGO STAR WARS: The Freemaker Adventures Complete Season One
December 20, 2016 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Just in case you are looking for one last stocking stuffer for the kids! LEGO STAR WARS: The Freemaker Adventures Complete Season One Available on Blu-ray Now! Taking place between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, these new adventures follow a family of scavengers who build and sell starships from battle debris strewn throughout the galaxy. When their youngest discovers a natural connection with the Force through an ancient artifact – the Kyber Saber –he and his … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect Holiday Brunch: Entertaining Made Easy with a Few Simple Tips
December 19, 2016 By 108 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The holidays are all about spending quality time with those we love. This year, surprise family and friends by switching things up and hosting a fabulous holiday brunch instead of the traditional turkey dinner. Brunch is one of favourite times of day to host, especially when our kids were little. The boys were rested and happy, loved breakfast food, and when it was over we had the whole rest of the day to clean up. New Year Day is a perfect time to finally catch up with friends over a … [Read more...]
