It's the first day of soccer practice and there's a fair amount of butterflies in the tummy. We eat an early dinner, scurry around the house looking for shin pads and soccer socks and rush out the door. My son chatters on and on during the drive to the field wondering who will be on his team this year. He's not the only one with a bit of first day nerves, as a soccer mom, I'm a bit excited and anxious myself to see who our new "soccer family" is going to be for the … [Read more...]
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Spring Clean Your Wardrobe
The weather is finally starting to take a turn for the better, can I get a hallelujah!!! Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your home and your wardrobe, so open those windows, let the Spring sunshine pour through and have the sounds of the chirping birds be your playlist! First tip, pick an actual sunny day, the gloomy weather is putting me to sleep today. Spring Clean Your Wardrobe Tips Hallway Closets This is always a … [Read more...]
How to Recover Quickly from a Fun-Filled March Break
March Break always feels like a whirlwind. Whether we go somewhere sunny, or have a staycation doing activities with the family, everyone is always a little exhausted when the week is over! Since we don’t always have time to recover before the next week starts and we have to be back in action at school and work, I make sure I have a couple of revival tricks up my sleeve for us to feel our best. Other than helping kids to get as much rest as possible, GRAVOL Kids™ Dye Free Quick … [Read more...]
What’s on your checklist for a relaxing March Break?
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. It’s been a long winter and you deserve a break. Fortunately, it’s coming up in March! If you have a vacation planned, I'm super jealous 'cause this mama is stuck at home. We had planned on going somewhere warm this spring and then noticed that 4 out of the 5 members of our family needed their passports renewed and well, there goes … [Read more...]
Treats for Toys is back!
We try to make a point of donating regularily throughout the year but even more so during the holiday. We always make sure to bring a toy to the local toy drive, drop a few items in the food bank bin on the way out of the grocery store but by far our favourite way to give during the holidays is taking part in #TreatsForToys! Back again this year, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies is partnering with The Salvation Army for the #TreatsforToys program and we are so happy to join in! Taking … [Read more...]
#stopCOMPAREnting real life vs. the highlight reel
Let's face it, this parenting gig is hard and not one of us has it down to perfection all of the time, so let's get real with each other here. StopCOMPAREnting! To celebrate the real side of parenting – the one we don’t always see through our social media feeds – the Quaker brand is calling on Canadian families, like yours and mine, to join the #stopCOMPAREnting movement and embrace life outside of the square. Those picture perfect images we see on instagram or facebook are … [Read more...]