Yay for the first day of summer!!! To kick summer off and celebrate Father's Day, we headed to the beach this weekend. There's something just super exciting about prepping for the first beach day of the year. I gathered up sand toys, baked some treats to snack on, put loads of beverages in the fridge so they would be icy cold, and of course slathered the kids in sunscreen, it was supposed to be over 30 degrees afterall. I use sunscreen on my body as well, but one area I just can't do is my … [Read more...]
Ageless Summer with Olay {Giveaway}
Choosing the Best Summer Vacation for Your Family
No matter how old your kids are, summer means schools out and it’s time for a fun family adventure! There are so many getaways to choose from, and with so many options, it can be a challenge to pick the right spot. Lucky for you, no matter where you go, Bayer® has got you covered with products that help you keep up with the kids and enjoy the day. Bayer® wants you to #GetSetForSummer with a special summer promotion, giving Canadian families the chance to win 1 of 3 top prizes of $10,000. All … [Read more...]
Managing Summer Chaos
While kids long for the freedom of summer, it doesn’t always bring about the same feelings for parents. Don't get me wrong, I love the extra time I get with the kids, mid week movie nights, cuddling in bed in the morning and not having to make school lunches, but, Juggling children, carpooling to camp and doing household chores with little ones under foot can be overwhelming and lead to a chaotic couple of months. Below are some great tips to help … [Read more...]
Soccer Cupcakes
Easy soccer cupcakes for sports fans! My boys birthdays fall in line with the start of soccer season so it's pretty awesome that it also happens to be their favourite sport to play. It's a pretty exciting but busy time of year for us. As with any outdoor sport you never quite know what you are going to get weather wise, some nights we sit out and watch them play in shorts and tanks and some nights, like this week, I literally had on a heavy coat and winter hat! … [Read more...]
Go Ask Dad
My husband and I were having a conversation about dads the other day, when I shared with him that growing up we never had to hire help for jobs around the house. My dad being a bit of a jack-of-all-trades was skilled enough to complete almost any fix or renovation our family was working on and if he couldn't do it alone for a big job like roofing the house, for example, his buddies pitched in to help. Men of my dad's age seemed to have the knowledge and skills that many young men today just … [Read more...]
The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave
Five best friends set out on a courageous rescue packed with laughter, thrills and music in the all-new animated movie, The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave available now on Digital HD and on DVD. Synopsis Littlefoot, a young Apatosaurus living in the verdant Great Valley, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of his father Bron, who returns to the valley with his herd once a year. However, he soon learns from a Nothronychus[1]member of his dad's troupe named Wild Arms that … [Read more...]