This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. When the weather gets nice, there should be no excuse to miss the outdoors. After a long winter, the first rays of sun feel so glorious and can really fill you with anticipation for the fun months ahead. I’m talking summer BBQs, biking your favourite outdoor path, enjoying a walk through the city or exploring new places you've never been … [Read more...]
Get outside to kick-start your best season yet
June 26, 2017 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Get Your Summer On with Shoppers Drug Mart
May 25, 2017 By 181 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Now that summer is right around the corner, how will you and your family enjoy the season to the fullest? Does your family create a summer bucket list? As parents we often have a list of ideas in our head of fun things we want to do as a family, but it's really neat to get the kids involved as well to see what memories they want to create during their summer break from school. Sometimes kids surprise you and it's not the big expensive vacations that they need but the simple … [Read more...]
Ageless Summer with Olay {Giveaway}
June 20, 2016 By 199 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Yay for the first day of summer!!! To kick summer off and celebrate Father's Day, we headed to the beach this weekend. There's something just super exciting about prepping for the first beach day of the year. I gathered up sand toys, baked some treats to snack on, put loads of beverages in the fridge so they would be icy cold, and of course slathered the kids in sunscreen, it was supposed to be over 30 degrees afterall. I use sunscreen on my body as well, but one area I just can't do is my … [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...]
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...]
Canadian summers are meant to be outdoors!
July 22, 2015 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
This post brought to you by Weber Grills Canada. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mom vs The Boys. Canadians, what does Summer look like to you? Whether it's picnics in park, backyard barbecues with friends, or lazy days at the cottage, one thing we know for sure is - summer is meant for being outdoors! Summer is Canada's little reward for getting through the long, cold winter months. It's a warmth that soothes our souls and a crisp lake to refresh our senses! Summer is … [Read more...]
