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...]
Spring Clean Your Wardrobe
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...]
Tips to help fight the winter blues
So the holidays after over and now we are just sort of stuck in the middle of winter, anyone else got a case of the winter blues? I actually don't mind winter, I love taking the boys toboganning and skating and playing in the snow with the pup, but right now you can't even do any of that. Our backyard is covered in ice, I fell on my butt this morning on our driveway and the warmer temps is just creating muddy snowsuits to wash. Bleh. Winter can be a little bit bleh, but here are a few tips to … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect Holiday Brunch: Entertaining Made Easy with a Few Simple Tips
The holidays are all about spending quality time with those we love. This year, surprise family and friends by switching things up and hosting a fabulous holiday brunch instead of the traditional turkey dinner. Brunch is one of favourite times of day to host, especially when our kids were little. The boys were rested and happy, loved breakfast food, and when it was over we had the whole rest of the day to clean up. New Year Day is a perfect time to finally catch up with friends over a … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself This Cold and Flu Season
Germs often spread when someone touches a contaminated item and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. When in public spaces, try to avoid touching your face with your hands as much as possible. Always make sure you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water on a regular basis and keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers in your purse and in your children’s backpack for added protection. Disinfect Commonly-Touched Areas Germs can linger on hard surfaces for hours or days … [Read more...]
Road Trippin’ around Canada this Summer
July is the perfect time to take a family road trip – school’s out so the kids are up for an adventure! There are endless possibilities when it comes to the type of road trips you can take from a local destination, to one across the country. Not sure where you want to go? Here are three great adventures to get your mind wandering and maybe inspire your next trip: Quebec City, Haliburton and Tofino. Not sure what each has to offer? Read more below! Tofino, British Columbia. Looking for … [Read more...]