Picture this: you wake up and crack a smile before you even open your eyes, because the sun is streaming through your open bedroom window. Then you realize your nose actually woke up first and took off running in protest of the ragweed carried in from the breeze. You don’t let that get you down though—summer has begun and there are many bright hours of sunshine waiting to be enjoyed! You hop out of bed and throw on your favourite shorts, comfy tee, and sneakers (even though they … [Read more...]
Let Bayer® Help You Seize the Summer
June 28, 2016 By 214 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Choosing the Best Summer Vacation for Your Family
June 16, 2016 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
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
June 13, 2016 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
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...]
Go Ask Dad
June 8, 2016 By 8 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
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...]
Farewell to stinky clothes
May 16, 2016 By 281 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The end of May/beginning of June is a busy, busy time of year at our house. The school year is winding down with fundraisers and field trips, we have more birthdays to celebrate than I can keep up with and it's the beginning of soccer season for the boys. This generally means we are on the soccer field four nights a week and that friends, equals a ton of sweaty laundry. The thing with raising boys is they aren't too fussed with smells. Creating stinking smells is actually funny to them so … [Read more...]
May Long Weekend – The Unofficial Start of Summer
May 6, 2016 By 26 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Although the kids are still in school and warm sweaters are still in the back of our minds – for many Canadians, May is the unofficial start of summer and Victoria Day is the first long weekend in a set of many that the summer months bring. Often, the May long weekend is left for tedious household tasks. This year instead of prepping the gardens, opening up the cottage or doing your annual spring cleaning, try doing something new and start the summer off right! Have your kids turn off the … [Read more...]
