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Adopt-an-Animal | A Meaningful Gift that Keeps On Giving
Hi loves, how’s your Christmas shopping going so far? Last year I had the honour of working with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. I received so many lovely comments on that post. This year I’ve partnered with them again to talk about their Adopt-an-Animal program and their cool WILD and Faunetastique magazines. Keep reading to learn…
Achieving Your Career Goals: Tips For Ambitious Moms
There comes a time when many moms want to go back to work or pursue a new direction. If you’re looking forward to getting back to your old job, or you’re thinking about trying something different, here are some tips to help you achieve your career goals. Achieving Your Career Goals: Tips For Ambitious Moms…
Cold and Flu Season Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy
I will be honest with you, I don’t like winter. There, I said it. Not only does the cold weather gives me the blues and makes me want to eat all the food, but it’s also the time of the year where everyone in the house gets sick. Like clockwork! It always starts with my…
3 Festive Gifts Your Favorite Fitness Guru Will Be Sure to Love
There are those of us who would rather do just about anything than work out. While only 43% of six- to 11-year-olds in the U.S. get their recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise, an even smaller percentage of American adults meet the federal fitness guidelines. But on the other end of the spectrum, you probably…
A Shift In Childhood Sports: Kids And Their Parents Prefer Martial Arts
It’s no secret that soccer (or football) seems to be the world’s most popular sport: over three million people attended the various FIFA World Cup games in 2018, and around 25 million kids across the globe play the sport every year. The fact that it only requires a ball to play makes it universally accepted,…
Tamale Recipes For Dinner And Dessert This Holiday Season
While your grandma’s tried and true casserole recipe is delicious, it can get a bit stale year after year. Mix up your holiday recipes this year by looking for inspirations from our neighbor to the south. In the United States, one out of 10 restaurants sells Mexican food, making it the most popular kind of…
Charming Seasonal Decor That You Can Make Right Away
Everyone loves the look of a pumpkin patch on a clear day or the brilliant colors of leaves before they tumble to the ground — these are just some of the most wholesome and wonderful parts of fall. If you want to bring the spirit of this sensational season directly into your home, fill your…
Warm and Cozy Living Room Decor Ideas
I’ve always loved everything to do with home decor. When I was younger, I would move the furniture around my room at least once a month. Since moving into our house in 2015, we’ve done a few changes in terms of decor. The guest room and bathroom both got a facelift. We recently finished renovating…
Christmas Tree Bells Shadow Box DIY
I’m not sure what it is, but every holiday I get into a crafting frenzy. There’s just something about the holidays that give me feelings of joy. As a matter of fact, my radio station is tuned into the holiday station on my satellite radio. I know I can’t be the only one that just…
Easy Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe
With the freezing temperatures, we’ve been having, all I’m craving is hearty meals. Soups and stews are by far my favorite meals in the winter. Last year I made carrot soup for the very first time, and it was a total hit with the whole family. Since we had a bunch of carrots from the garden, I thought…
5 Important Tasks To Get Your Backyard Winter Ready
Hi loves! Winter is by far my least favorite season! Living in Canada (QC) means we have more than six months of cold and snow ahead of us. This past week we got a pretty significant amount of snow in our area. Lucky for us, Demo was ahead on the winter prep! Today I wanted to share…
Aarke Carbonator II Review: Refined Elegance
It may seem as though household product manufacturers have neglected the design aspect of numerous products. However, this is not the case when mentioning the Aarke Carbonator II soda maker. This new exquisite, elegant machine is the predecessor to the original Aarke Carbonator soda maker, which was released back in late 2016. September of 2018…
3 Tips For Fall Allergen Relief | Philips 2000i Air Purifier
Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons. The leaves are changing colors, and the air is nice and crisp. Both my son and I struggle with seasonal allergens. We usually have a better time breathing outside in the fall, but once inside, we have to deal with all the indoor allergens. Today I’m…
First Listen | The Greatest Showman Reimagined
I’ve been a fan of musicals for as long as I could remember. I was a bit disappointed that neither my son nor his father shared that love of musicals with me. But as the stars would have it, Jazzy LOVES musicals just as much as I do. After watching and falling in love with The Greatest…
Grateful Sunday: Kitchen Renovations Woes
Happy Sunday loves! We are officially on week two of our kitchen renovations. I plan on doing a full before and after post, but today I wanted to share some not so fun things about kitchen renovations. Kitchen Renovations Woes Alright, the title is a bit dramatic. The truth is, the kitchen renovations are going quite…
5 Apps That Make Busy Weeknights Easier
The kids are back in school and the holidays are fast approaching, which means that things are about to get hectic. It often feels like we’re juggling 1,000 tasks and being pulled in several directions at once, but new companies offering services to make our lives easier are popping up all the time. We can…
Creative Ways To Display Succulents
My love for succulents started a little over 4 years ago. My sister bought me my first succulent for my birthday and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Keep in mind that for the longest time, I’d have trouble keeping my plants alive. One of the reasons that I started to like succulents. These succulents are very low…
Pretty In Pink | Before & After Coffee Table Makeover
This month I had the amazing opportunity to partner with Home Hardware again. Until November 13th, they are having a Beauti-Tone Paint Event in store and to celebrate; I was asked to do a fun project featuring some of their paint items. I already shared my diy on Instagram but wanted to share more pictures here…
Tasty Homemade Cheesy Shrimp Patties Recipe
A few months ago I saw a recipe on Facebook that I just HAD to try for myself. The recipe didn’t require too many ingredients and appeared to be very simple! So I made my way to the grocery store, picked up what I needed and went back home to make these tasty AND cheesy…
Grateful Sunday: Easy Like Sunday Morning
This morning I woke up with the lyrics of Lionel Richie “Easy” stuck in my head. It’s been a while since I heard that song. In my high school days, I would play his cd on continues loop. I never got tired of it either. Clocks fall back this Sunday morning so we go an extra…
Tasty Korean Ground Beef And Rice Bowl Recipe
Unless you are a close friend or family, you might not even know that I love the South Korean culture (a LOT). I’ll have to write a post about that soon! But today, I wanted to share this super quick and tasty recipe with you guys. If you’ve tried Korean food before, this will be…
What Is It That You Do? Blogging Questions I Get All The Time
In 2013 I got this wild idea to start a blog. Primarily, I wanted a space where I can talk about Scentsy and my cute kid without feeling like I was bugging my friends and family on Facebook. I had NO idea that what started as a hobby would later become my full-time job. I…
Trick-or-treat | Mandatory Halloween Post
Happy Day After Halloween to you all! This year is the official first year that Jazzy went trick or treat. The first two years she merely sat in her stroller while big brother got all the candies. This year, however, she got to knock on the doors, carry her little pumpkin basket and enjoy a…
How to Avoid the Biggest Post-Halloween Scare: Cavities
Halloween is supposed to be equal parts fun and frightening, but you might have to deal with some tricks if you eat too many treats this October. Fail to guard your fangs and you could end up in the dentist’s chair come November — and that’s a scary thought for just about anyone. But there…
Top Tips For Creating Your Capsule Wardrobe
In 1930, the average American woman owned a total of nine outfits. Today, that number has more than tripled, with the average woman now owning thirty outfits. That’s one for each day of the month. All of these extra clothing pieces can end up causing a cluttered and stressful closet, not to mention the hassle…
Grateful Sunday: Our Very First Baptism!
Hi, Loves and happy Sunday! Today we had a fabulous day as a family. We got to witness my nephew‘s baptism! I’ve never been to a baby baptism before, so I thought I’d share the experience with you guys. Keep in mind, the last time I was in a Catholic church was about 6 or 7…
Cold and Flu Season: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Thanks to today’s medical knowledge and technology, it seems like there are tools and treatments for almost every ailment — like cardiac catheterization, which helps diagnose and treat heart disease. But when it comes to cold and flu season, it sometimes feels like everyone is sick all the time. And when it comes to you…
Breathe Easy: Clean Air Thanks To The NEW Philips 2000i Air Purifier
I don’t know about you, but this year, the high amount of allergens in the air have been kicking our butts! I can’t tell you how many times my son has woken up in the middle of the night completely congested and having difficulty breathing. As for me, I would often get pressure on my…
3 Everyday Ways to Save Money
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been following my Instagram, then you probably heard the good news! We are finally going through with a few renovations in our home, starting with the kitchen. This is something that I’ve wanted for a long…
2019 Guinness World Records: Fastest Balloon Blower?
When I was younger, I was always so fascinated with the people that made it into the Guinness World Records books. Some of the record-breaking titles were simply mind-blowing. From the biggest burger to the most massive rubber band ball, the Guinness World Records books were always filled with exciting feats. Funny story, I used…
3 Tips For Getting The Best Sleep | Leesa Mattress
Sleep? What is that? That’s usually my answer when someone asks me how much sleep I’m getting at night. For the last 2+ years, I’ve been getting under 4 hours of sleep. I had so many reasons as to why this was happening. I had a newborn; she was breastfeeding, I can only work during…
Grateful Sunday: Bunny Dress And Pumpkins
Happy Sunday loves! It’s been a minute since I did a grateful Sunday post here. I miss them since it’s usually the time that I take to talk about things that happened during the week and the things that I’m of course grateful for. Today, one of the things that I’m super thankful for is…
Sweet Child Of Mine | 3rd Birthday Recap
I’ve been a bit MIA on the blog lately. So many things have been happening, and more often than not, I’m too preoccupied. However, I wanted to take a few minutes to share some birthday recap with you. On September 29th, we celebrate our sweet child’s 3rd birthday! It’s crazy how time flies. She received some pretty…
Comforting Crockpot Recipes You’ve Got To Try This Fall
Although the weather hasn’t turned chilly and damp quite yet, it’s only a matter of time. But before you crank up the furnace, remember that heating and cooling accounts for 48% of your home’s energy use. There may be a more cost-efficient — and delicious — way to get warm once the temperatures start to…
Super Easy Moana Inspired Cupcakes
I still remember the first time the Moana movie came out on Netflix. I had heard so many amazing reviews but had yet to see it for myself. Last year, however, we watched it as a family and completely fell in love with it! It’s still one of my favorite Disney movie that I enjoy watching even when…
Send Summer on Her Way With These Grilled Fruit Recipes
September may be here, but the hot days are far from over. Autumn-lovers may be a bit miserable while they await the falling leaves. However, those who revel in the heat and sunshine are probably pretty happy right about now. Whether you aren’t quite ready to bid farewell to the summer season or you simply…
Grateful Sunday: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
Hello, my loves! And Hello fall! It’s been weeks since I last shared a grateful Sunday post on the blog. Things have been super busy lately. Seems like only a week ago we had the AC blasting to conquer the heat. Now, it’s already sweater weather! Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! We’ve been getting busy both…
Going Back to Work as Moms: The Ups, Downs and Everything in Between
That wave of guilt runs through you as you contemplate going back to work. Having a child was all you ever wanted in life, and now that you’re a mom you couldn’t be happier. Your kids are starting a new school year, and you feel the need to make a change in your life. You’re…
Planning a Halloween Party? Consider These 3 Festive DIY Decor Ideas
It’s no secret that Americans love Halloween. In fact, annual Halloween expenditure in the United States amounts to approximately $9.1 billion. And while it’s always fun to adventure through your favorite department store as soon as they roll out the year’s new Halloween decor offerings, it’s often even more fun to create your very own…