Does anyone else just loath when their kids come home from school and announce they need to prepare a speech? Even though I graduated from school many moons ago, I can still feel that anxiety start to creep back just at the thought of my boys standing in front of their classroom sharing thoughts, stories and information with their peers. The good news is, I think I am more nervous for them than they are! Last year, my oldest decided he even wanted to try sharing his speech with the brave few who … [Read more...]
DK Find Out + Factivity Books
March 8, 2016 By 92 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Bathroom Cleaning Hacks
March 7, 2016 By 23 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When we first purchased our house, I was really excited to have an ensuite bathroom. After growing up in a house with only one washroom, I was just really excited to have the privacy I guess, but little did I know the future held three boys in store and now I couldn't be more grateful for that small sanctuary. The "boys bathroom' can be a bit of a nightmare, I try not to even go in there unless I'm cleaning it, but cleaning their bathroom is like trying to brush your teeth while … [Read more...]
Winter colds and a great
March 4, 2016 By 228 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I still remember what sick days looked like when I was a little girl. My mom would have the humidifier running in my bedroom billowing out steam and she always pulled out the Vicks VapoRub for our chests. Our family managed to get through most of the winter without too much sickness, but as the warmer weather approaches, and then leaves, and then comes and then goes, I find the boys are picking up more and more germs. Tips from Vicks Vicks has these helpful tips to get through the last of … [Read more...]
Travelling for March Break and need foreign cash?
March 3, 2016 By 28 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Sponsored by CIBC Passport? check Sunscreen? check Camera? check Foreign Currency? uh oh.... Packing is stressful and, as moms, let's face it; the packing mostly falls on our shoulders. Getting ready for any family vacation means I have a thousand thoughts and scenarios playing through my mind, from whether or not we have enough clothes packed to where the dog will be staying while we're gone. Do the boys have their favourite stuffies? Did I grab DVD's for the van? Should … [Read more...]
Fish Songs and Props for Toddlers
February 29, 2016 By 20 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Fish songs for toddlers and preschoolers with free printable template to make your own little fishies! Perfect for circle time at the daycare or at home in your living room. Toddlers are a busy bunch, especially when they are cooped up in the winter. One way I found to pass the time and have a lot of fun in the process is to have 'circle time' right in our living room! Before I was a mom I was an Early Childhood Educator, so my boys were born into a house full of … [Read more...]
Banana Muffins with a Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
February 19, 2016 By 29 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
One of our very favourite muffin recipes is Banana Oatmeal with Chocolate Chips of course, because my muffin monsters love all things chocolate. Recently I decided to update our tried and true recipe for a bit of fun with some Reese's Spreads. You can't go wrong with Reese's! Reese's Monkey Muffins Reese's Monkey Muffins are banana muffins with a chocolate and peanut butter swirl! Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons … [Read more...]
