This might come as a surprise to some but I have never had an advent calendar and neither have my boys. While we do have a number of fun holiday traditions some of the classics never really took with our family like advents or even gingerbread houses. This year, that's all going to change and if you are going to introduce the kids to an advent calendar you might as well go big or go home right? Hopefully breaking out the very cool [easyazon_link identifier="B01F932SDO" locale="CA" … [Read more...]
Playmobil NHL Rivalry On The Pond Advent Calendar to Kick Off the Holidays!
October 21, 2016 By 27 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I See Me! 12 Days of Christmas Family Edition
October 20, 2016 By 93 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I do realize that it's not even Halloween yet, but I am sharing with you my first Christmas Holiday post today! I know, I know, I don't like to rush the holidays either but I DO like being prepared and I've already started a little bit of my Christmas shopping, have you? I See Me! Personalized Books have many Christmas titles for little ones that are all amazing but I wanted to share with you something a little bit different this time, it's a FAMILY book! Our boys are used to receiving … [Read more...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Halloween Ideas
October 19, 2016 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Halloween is right around the corner, do your kiddos have their costumes in check? This year we will be sure to have a number of green shelled beasts at the door because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are STILL a hit! I say still because I do recall watching this foursome when I was growing up and it's really cool that my boys are fans too! If you are a mom like me, you may not like your kids wearing masks on Halloween night. Not only are they a safety hazard but I just find them extremely … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Cleaning More Enjoyable
October 18, 2016 By 14 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Let's face it, chores are just not fun, especially mom chores! Somedays I'd like to go back to only being responsible for cleaning my own bedroom lol But alas, I'm stuck cleaning the whole house and you probably are too, so we might as well try to make it a little less....boring. 1. Crank the Music When I'm working at home I keep the house pretty quite, for some reason I can't keep focused with background noise. So when I'm cleaning I love to crank the music up loud and sing along … [Read more...]
Playing Wildlife Photographer
October 14, 2016 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
It was a warm September afternoon, shortly after the boys had returned to school, when I was sitting out on my back lawn playing with our puppy. He was used to lots of attention and a much busier house over the summer holidays and now that it was just him and me for the day he was a bit bored and restless. So there we were sitting on the grass playing a little tug of war and enjoying the warm day when I spotted a snake by the sand box. Truth is, I saw it a couple of times while we played but … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Prepare for Hockey Season
October 13, 2016 By 151 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Skates, helmets and tournaments – oh my, it must hockey season! Whether your kiddos are full fledged hockey players or just learning the basics at skating lessons seeing your little one’s determination on the ice is priceless and a joy to watch! Here are some ways to prepare for hockey season’s worst, to ensure it’s the best: 5 Tips to Prepare for Hockey Season 1) Develop a routine: Because the hockey season is so busy, establishing a scheduled routine is key. This includes … [Read more...]
