Let’s face it. Going on a diet and eating healthy is not the easiest thing to do. This is especially true if you’re the only one trying to eat healthy. When everyone around you is splurging and eating unhealthy food, it can be very tempting to join in. However, if you want to …
This post has been sponsored by Save on Energy. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. Monkey Business Images || Shutterstock.com There are plenty of good reasons why your family should be more energy efficient at home. Not only can using less electricity help the environment, it also helps cut down the …
InesBazdar || Shutterstock.com When it comes to deep cleaning your house you might think of all the usual spots to clean from baseboards to your oven. Let’s face it though, there are a myriad of spots to tackle in a home and you are bound to miss a few. Check out these ten places …
Sopelkin || Shutterstock.com Having extra storage space can be a blessing, but it can also be a curse. When you have a walk-in closet, you get more space for all of your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unfortunately, closets tend to get messy; and the more space you have, the messier it can get. If …
Source: Shutterstock.com You might be celebrating the fact that your Christmas turkey turned out perfectly (not too dry, I hope) and that you survived the family antics and drama that come with the Holiday season. If you’re like me though, hosting holiday get togethers are only the beginning. Now begins a whole new …
AlenKadr || Shutterstock.com Is your closet messy? Do you need to know how to organize your closet? Organizing a closet can be tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. Fortunately, it is possible, especially if you purge unused items and use what you have to get it organized. If this sounds like something you’d be …
If you’re looking for something one of a kind and custom-made, peruse the new Handmade at Amazon.ca storefront and discover unique, handcrafted items from local Artisans from around the globe. This is a great way to support small businesses and entrepreneurs this holiday. Check out some of the artisanal items you can find that are …
Unicorns are a huge thing right now from unicorn inspired frappuccinos to hair colour and beyond. We all know someone who is obsessed with Unicorns. Amazon.ca has a great selection of gift ideas and these unicorn gifts are great for Birthdays, Christmas, and housewarming gifts. We’ve got the perfect roundup of gift ideas for the …
Everyone who knows me well knows that I love pineapples. I mean not just to eat, but pineapple everything. I came across a set of pineapple lamps the other day for my bedroom and knew I just had to put together a collection of gift ideas for pineapple lovers. I know I am …
LightField Studios | Shutterstock.com Sweater weather, sore throats and runny noses can only mean one thing – the start of cold and flu season! Luckily, there are easy ways to protect you and your family, and with the proper care and a lot of TLC you can say goodbye to cold and flu symptoms in …
I’m so excited to share with you that I will be partnering up with Amazon.ca & the Amazon Associates Program for the rest of the year. Amazon is one of my favourite online shopping spots – they have everything you could possibly be looking for at great prices and with super fast shipping. Last …
Lemonade stands are a quintessential summer experience – an experience for kids that is not only fun but can teach them valuable life skills and give them their first taste at entrepreneurship. This week my family partnered with Sunlight® dish detergent to set up and run a “Lemon Aid by Sunlight®” stand to collect …
I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box in your fridge, freezer or baking cupboard. Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades. Over the years, the team at Arm & Hammer – with the help of their loyal fans – have come …
ARENA Creative | Shutterstock.com Emergencies can happen at any time, many times without much (or any!) warning. Whether your community is hit by a winter storm, an earthquake, flooding, forest fire, or a tornado, being prepared will help keep you and your family comfortable and safe. Should a natural disaster or other emergency hit your …
Easy ways to get to 10,000 Steps Every Day to live a healthier lifestyle. Ten thousand steps is a great daily fitness goal that can help you burn an extra 500 calories a day! A phenomenon has swept through our nation and the name of this sensation is counting steps. There are many …
April is Earth month, and so you may be thinking a little more than usual about how to run a more environmentally friendly household. Going green doesn’t need to be complicated! In fact, there are plenty of small changes you can make that will have a huge impact on your ecological footprint. Here are …
This post is brought to you by Interac Association. If anyone understands a need for convenience and speed at the cash register, it’s a busy mom. Standing there trying to pay at the cash register can be hectic at the best of times, and even more so when you have little ones in tow. …
Lettuce wraps are a great idea when you want to cut back on carbs. You can make lettuce wraps with an incredible variety of fillings. Since lettuce is very low in calories, lettuce wraps can work for so many different types of diets, depending on the rest of the ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, clean …
I’m not an overly picky guest when it comes to accommodations but I still appreciate it when the host takes me to a pretty guest room. Obviously, we should all have a beautifully decorated guest room but we often tend to ignore it. Probably because it’s the least used room in the house. If …
I love to spend time with my family in our living room after a busy work-week and enjoy quiet time together. This is why I always look for new ways to transform it into a cozy and aesthetically pleasing space. A couple of days ago I was looking for some inspiration online and I …
Disclosure: Although this post has been generously sponsored by Garnier Whole Blends, the opinions and language are my own. As moms, we often let our own health and wellness go in favour of putting our families first. Ideally, our own health and wellness should be one of our top priorities but life often …