I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but it’s starting to feel like fall here! Matter of fact, I’m typing this while decked with a very thick sweater, some of the hubs socks (they are comfy, ok!), and my favorite tuque. We have a no heating policy until November, so a girl gotta…
Tips for Getting Kids To Clean Their Rooms
Coming back from work to a cluttered home is something nobody wants. Imagine you get home and your kids cleaned up their own mess. Sounds like a dream, right? Getting your children actually to clean their rooms can be a very difficult task. Kids love to leave their toys everywhere, and let’s be honest; they don’t…
How To Help Your Child Start School Out Right
Fall is here, and plenty of people are excited. Autumn is the most popular season overall, with 29% of Americans preferring autumn over the other three seasons. Fall also means school is back in session for the 2019-2020 school year. As nice as is it can be to have a bit more time to yourself…
7 Things To Consider When Relocating Long-distance
Thinking of moving to a new town, a new state, or even a new country? Relocating is a big step and there are several things that you should consider first. Here are just 7 significant considerations you should make. 7 Things To Consider When Relocating Long-distance Researching the location Before you move to a new…
DIY 80’s Inspired Toddler Costume
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of eBay. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year I ask my kids to choose their own Halloween costumes. Last year, my toddler wanted to be a pirate, and my son went as a giant banana (don’t ask lol). This year my sweet girl said…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate Recipe
Can you believe that in all my hot chocolate drinking years, I have NEVER once had white hot chocolate? Crazy right!? So, of course, we got to change that! With summer quickly biding us farewell, I can’t help but want all the warm fall drinks! And hot chocolate is always a good idea if you…
3 Small Changes To Breathe Life Into A Tired Garden
The garden is a great space to spend some quality time with the family and enjoy the good weather while it lasts. But they need a lot of care and attention and if you neglect your garden for a while, it can quickly start to look a bit tired. When your garden is overgrown and…
No Waste, Will Travel: How to Make Your Next Trip More Sustainable
All across the U.S., people are making attempts to prioritize green practices. At home or at work, for example, you can use LED lightbulbs, install a smart thermostat, or even use more eco-friendly building materials — such as metal used in roofs and agricultural buildings (which have a span of up to 60 feet) or…
3 Back To School Tips That Will Make Your Tween More Independent
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sistema. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s that wonderful time of the year again! Back to routine. Back to early bedtimes. Back to video games on the weekend only. My son might not be overly excited about that one, but I am! My baby…
Why You Should Make A Habit Of Cooking Together As A Family
The number of things that get in the way of cooking together as a family is quite extraordinary. For starters, it’s rare to actually have the time to cook. Most people arrive home after a busy day and just want something quick and easy. The next is not having a kitchen that allows you to cook…
Getting Your Kids Moving This Summer
As parents, our lives are filled with worry and concern. We worry that our babies aren’t getting enough sleep or that they’re not hitting milestones as fast as others. We worry that toddlers aren’t eating enough and that older children are struggling to fit in a school. We worry about teens getting in with a…
Morning Pick-Me-Up! | Apple Mint Iced Tea Recipe
Want to know what I don’t miss during summer break? Early mornings! Yep! I’m a night owl and waking up early to make sure my son gets ready is not something I’m super excited about, to be honest. He’s going to the 6th grade now, so I only plan on waking up the first month…
Toddler Wedding Survival Kit
There are so many reasons to love weddings and be able to share a couple’s big day filled with love and laughter is a special time for everyone. While weddings are about friends and family, there are many couples who stick with just allowing children in the immediate family and ask guests to leave their…
Toddler Approved Recipes | Refreshing Strawberry Lemon Sorbet
A few weeks ago, we visited a local farm and picked fresh strawberries for the first time. The kids LOVED it, and so did I. We came home with five baskets of fresh farm strawberries. Demo used some to make pies, and I made strawberry lemon sorbet! What I love about this recipe is that…
Picking Strawberries A. Belisle & Fils | Life In The Laurentides
Happy day to you all! Summer break is in full swing here! With the beautiful weather we’ve had, we decided to take a trip to A. Belisle & Fils for a fun afternoon picking strawberries. This is the first of many posts where I will share some local-ish activities that you can do here in…