Everyday I Dream about her Someday
Someday I will take the bus and go to school like my big brother. Someday I will learn to drive a car. Someday I will go on a date and hold hands with a boy. Someday I will go to…
12 Reasons Why Peanut Free Schools are Not Ok? I Only Need 1 to Say They Are.
I don’t know what his name is. Maybe it’s Peter or Jake or Brandon. It’s his first day of school. And the excitement is radiating out of him. He has been waiting for this day for as long as he…
When Little Bugs are a Big Deal. Tips for Keeping all of Our Kids Healthy.
In two days my daughter starts school. Even when I type it and read it back I have a hard time wrapping my head around this fact. My little girl is going to school. Is she ready for it? Yes…
Classic Baked Mac & Cheese with Coconut Milk
Ok let’s just get this out of the way right now – Mac & Cheese WITH Coconut Milk? Yes! I know your skeptical. It doesn’t really sound like it would work. But it does. Wonderfully. It’s rich and creamy and…
Samosa Potato Salad Recipe
I have been thinking about creating an Indian inspired potato salad for some time now. Potatoes are such an important part of Indian cuisine that it just seemed like a natural fit. So when I learned my challenge this month…
If you aren’t using Twitter Lists you should be! Here’s why and how.
I love Twitter. I think it may be my favorite social platform. Twitter is quick, easy and to the point. Sometimes it can be a challenge getting your point across in 140 characters (or less if you include an image)…
Summer Essentials Giveaway (CAN 09/03)
I can’t believe that we are more than half way through summer already. It’s been an amazing summer though. Last year it was cold and rainy and so short. This year we’ve had some really nice weather and although the…
Donate4Good with GLAD – Challenge Accepted!
I dream of one day having a giant walk in closet. A closet that will help me stay organized and making getting ready for work in the morning a breeze instead of a chore. Of course that will never happen….
Back to School With Crayola With A Giveaway (CAN 09/04)
In less than two short weeks my little girl will be climbing into the school bus for the very first time and heading off to kindergarten! I’m still trying to wrap my head around this. Where did those five years…
How to be a Mommy Blogger. 11 Essential Questions Answered.
The other day a blogging friend posted a picture of a book he found at at thrift store called Mom Blogging for Dummies. Now in all fairness I haven’t read the book and the truth is I actually have used and enjoyed…
#makeitCDNBeef Twitter Party Aug 18 & Giveaway
We barbecue a lot in the summer. The truth is we use the grill all year long but it’s a lot more fun when it’s not -40 outside. We are a family of foodies and always enjoy trying different things…
Fuel Your Summer With Kellogg’s Vector – Giveaway (CAN 08/24)
How is your summer going? Have you been making the most of the warm weather by getting out and getting moving? Summer always seems so short here in Canada that I think most of us try our best to make…
Get Up. Get Out. Fill Your Summer Bucket List (and enter to win)
Well July is almost over which means we are smack dab in the middle of summer. I don’t know about you but our family has already managed to make some pretty great summer memories. But we aren’t done! When you…
#TheRiseRelease Twitter Party August 6 9pm EST
I use to read a lot. Settling back and getting into a good book was my “me time”. And then I had a kid. And now, well I still read, but my reading now is more for my daughter’s pleasure…
Family Planning with FIRST RESPONSE™
I can remember six years ago, right around the time we got married and started trying to start a family, like it was yesterday. Making the decision to start a family is a huge one. I happened to be 37…