My boys love love love Minecraft and they also love creating with perler beads, so when I discovered this new toy called Qixels from Imports Dragon, I knew it was going to be a holiday winner at our house! The problem with perler beads is that I have to haul out my iron every time the boys are finished with a project and more times than not, it sits on our shelf unfinished because mommy hates getting her iron out! So this is not only a win for the kids but for mom too because these … [Read more...]
Gifts for Creative Kids with Qixels
November 19, 2015 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
If the Dyson DC77 can tackle our mess, it can tackle yours
November 16, 2015 By 82 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
So here's the thing, I don't normally tell people how dirty our house is, but with 3 boys and a dog, well, we know what a dirty house looks like. Yes, like it or not, boys are beasts when it comes to dirt and our puppy is not exactly innocent either. From muddy boots to sandy fur (he loves to dig in the sand box) our floors can take a beating year round. This time of year, when we are between seasons, can be particularily brutal as we have tons of leaves still on the ground and plenty of wet … [Read more...]
Celebrate the holidays with your pet!
October 14, 2015 By 22 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Last week I introduced you to the newest member of our family, a 5 month old Australian Shepherd boy! Oakley came into our lives quite suddenly, I chatted with the owner after the kids had gone to bed one friday night and by 9am the next morning we were cuddling the the little ball of fluff. Needless to say, we were slightly unprepared! No worries though, PetSmart has everything a pup could need and more and with Halloween right around the corner, we weren't about to let him miss out … [Read more...]
Preserve, serve, create and decorate with Trudeau
October 13, 2015 By 183 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
The global movement towards getting back to basics and eating locally and in season has made the time-honoured ritual of canning and preserving a treasured craft that is once again having its moment. Buying or even growing fresh fruits and vegetables in season yields the rewards long after if they are properly treated and lovingly prepared. Whether it is a few jars of jam or a family-sized batch of tomato sauce, no one can dispute the satisfaction and heightened enjoyment of … [Read more...]
Vehicles have come to Skylanders!
October 8, 2015 By 22 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
If you have a young boy, you know Skylanders, you just do. On the lips of every boy in town is the world of Skylands even if you don't own the game - yet! We had Skylanders paraphernalia in the house well before we ever owned Trap Team. But now Activision has taken the Toys to Life concept to a whole new level by introducing 'vehicles to life' with the brand new Superchargers! Skylands is in peril! Kaos (he's the bad guy!) has unleashed his most evil weapon yet — … [Read more...]
Fresh Pasta Lasagna
September 25, 2015 By 17 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Earlier this month I introduced you to the Philips Pasta Maker and gave you a chance to win one yourself, because I'm kind like that! You're welcome! lol If you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for????? Seriously, go now, to this post, and come right back to find out all the yummy things we've been making with ours! Spaghetti seemed like a simple place to start and it was a success so we moved on from there. Next, I decided to try a whole wheat … [Read more...]
