Imagine getting the best surprise of your life, at 91 years old? For Catherine, that's exactly what happened. At 85 years old, she invented a new product and started to sell it, but she needed a little help. That's when BMO stepped in to help make her dreams come true. Take a look! I love this story; Catherine proves that we never stop having goals and dreams, no matter where we are in our life's journey. And Eden shows me that help can come from the most surprising places, never give … [Read more...]
You are never too old to make your dreams come true
December 15, 2015 By 22 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies
November 17, 2015 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: This Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies recipe is a paid partnership with Becel®, all opinions belong to Mom vs the Boys. Have you started your holiday baking yet? Ever wished for the ultimate holiday hack for all your baking needs? Anything Goes Cookie Dough from Becel® is an expert-tested recipe that can create endless custom cookie options using merry mix-ins. Soft and chewy cookies guaranteed, every time! Genius right? One time tested recipe, your choice … [Read more...]
The weather is getting colder and I’m starting my Bahama Islands Bucket List!
November 9, 2015 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
They say life is better at the beach, and I couldn't agree more. With Canadian temperatures dropping as we gear up for winter, I would much rather be waking up with sand between my toes than frost! Did you know that The Bahamas are just a three hour non-stop flight away from Toronto? So, I could leave my boots at home and in just a few hours be walking barefoot on one of the world's best white (or pink!) sand beaches. This required some deeper investigation and I've come up with my Bahama … [Read more...]
Play All Day Elmo!
October 15, 2015 By 18 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I grew up with the Sesame Street crew, Elmo hadn't moved into the neighbourhood yet (yes, I'm that old), but I have the fondest memories of Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie and Big Bird and longed to sit on that famous stoop. I got my chance too! I couldn't keep my love for Sesame Street all to myself, so when the boys were young we took a road trip to visit all of the characters including the big red guy himself, Elmo! We had so much fun playing all day with Elmo that we've made many visits … [Read more...]
Make Eye Exams Part of Back-to-School
September 21, 2015 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Did you know that 80% of a child’s learning is vision based? Before my oldest started Junior Kindergarten, I brought him into the family doctor for a check up to make sure we were all up to date on needles and that he was healthy as could be. During that visit, our family doctor decided to test his eyes. I was surprised, he had never tested the boys' vision before and both my husband and I had great eye sight. I guess, an eye test just wasn't on my radar. Turns out, during that little test, … [Read more...]
Fresh From the Farm: Healthy Fundraising Opportunity for Schools in Ontario
September 19, 2015 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing and the local fair preparations are in full swing. It must be Fall! The warm days and cool nights are just one of the reasons why Autumn is my favourite season, fresh apples and farm stands overlflowing with bounty are another. This is the perfect time to introduce Fresh From the Farm to your school! Fresh From the Farm is a school fundraiser that is beneficial to the school, kids and local community, so it's a win-win-win all around. … [Read more...]
