Where to see Santa in Regina #YQR 2016
It’s that time of year. That’s right, time to drag little Becky down to the mall, set her on a strangers lap and scar her for like. Good times! Ok I kid. They get over it I promise. The memories…
Icing Christmas Trees
Putting together and decorating a gingerbread house is one of our favorite holiday traditions. I generally leave the construction parts in the capable hands of my talented carpenter husband or I guarantee our house would not still be standing by…
The hot gift of the year for 5-12 year olds is Osmo
We aren’t big gamers in this house, unless you count board games because we love those. But even though we own both a PS3 and a Wii we very rarely play video games. But then we found Osmo and I…
Candy free and loads of fun Playmobil Advent Calendars
Guys I can’t believe it but it’s true – the holiday season is just around the corner again. How did it sneak up on us like that? I actually feel a little behind this year and haven’t picked up one…
My birth story. 90% natural. What do I win?
May of 2010. My daughter (although I didn’t yet know she was a she) was due on the 22nd. Apparently she wasn’t quite ready to vacate the premises just yet. I had taken my leave from work about 5 days…
Stocking Stuffers for 6 year olds
I love stockings! I love getting them and I really love stuffing them for other people. It’s so much fun. My daughter is six now and she’s at a really great age that gives me – ummm Santa – lots…
Something new from Live Clean. You’re going to love it. (Giveaway)
If you have dry and/or sensitive skin there’s a good chance you already know how awesome oatmeal can be for your skin. It’s so soothing for dry, irritated skin. And if you are already a fan of Live Clean products you…
Score Big this Hockey Season with Church and Dwight (Giveaway)
I’m not a hockey mom myself (I’m a cheer mom) but this time of year my Facebook feed is full of posts from my other mom and dad friends about early morning practices, tournaments and all things hockey. Although my little…
Science, Spies and Style With Project Mc2
A few months ago Molly and I brought you a review of the Project Mc2 Dolls and now we’re back to showcase some more Project Mc2 products. If you aren’t familiar with Project Mc2 here’s what you need to know. Project…
Dear keyboard psychiatrist – Pills can help. Words can hurt.
Two years ago when my then four year old daughter was quite sick and in the hospital we were getting ready to leave, without a diagnosis or any sort of real plan to help her, but with an offer for…
Gifts that New Parents and Baby Really Need
When my daughter was born my close friends and family were excited to throw us a baby shower. I had made the decision to wait until after she was born to have the shower for a couple of reasons. First,…
Five Things Friday – Homemade School Lunches/Snacks
So last week’s Five Things Friday highlighted some of our current favorite store bought lunch and snack helpers so I thought this week I thought would feature some of Molly’s homemade favorites. 1. Banana Muffins Packed full of bananas, oatmeal…
October 9th is PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day. Share and be Aware.
It seems like every other day is an awareness day for some cause or an other. Some times you wonder do we really need an awareness day for that? Do people not know donuts are a thing? But if there…
Italian Sausage Wedding Soup with Barley
Oh my word is it ugly outside. It’s the first week of October and fall has decided it’s coming in with a vengeance. A cold, wet vengeance. It hasn’t stopped raining for 24 hours and they say when it does…
Nine Fabulous No Carve Pumpkins
We love carving pumpkins at our house and each year we each do at least one so our front step is adorned with three or more awesome jackolanterns. But I thought this year it might be fun (and so much…