I have to admit that I’ve never actually seen Cirque du Soleil. I had the chance to see a show when I was in high school but didn’t know what it was and went to see a rather forgettable play instead. Grrr! When I received Cirque du Soleil: World’s Away on Blu Ray I immediately …
Since I’ve transitioned back to work and driving daily again I’ve noticed something that bothers me – A LOT! I drive a very pretty silver Ford Mustang. It was my dream car and I bought it in cash while I still lived with my parents. I am still very much in love with my car …
Baby Ddrops® is a natural-sourced liquid vitamin D supplement produced to meet the needs of breastfed babies and infants and to help fight Vitamin D deficiency. Unlike other vitamin D supplements, only 1 drop of Baby Ddrops is required to provide the full daily dose as recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society. Keira was given …
Being a student makes it difficult to afford nice, expensive furniture, so I have learned to be frugal and creative throughout my university career. Ever bought one of those Ikea coffee tables that everyone has? They’re cheap and simple to put together. I bought one for around $20, but soon got sick of the …
I was given the opportunity to try out the Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Collection. The Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Collection is a 3 step system including Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Treatment. This collections is designed to help strengthen hair against damage to alleviate breakage and split ends caused by routine styling and every day …
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Adventures in the Crystal Empire My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Adventures in the Crystal Empire is coming to DVD in Canada on April 2nd. A magical empire has suddenly appeared in the arctic north of Equestria and Princess Celestia needs Twilight and her friends …
I haven’t had a chance to review a new cloth diaper in awhile so I was excited when I came across Country Cloth Bottoms. Country Cloth Bottoms was founded by Petra, a WAHM, and is located in rural Alberta, but serves customers Canada wide. As I’ve said before, I love to support Canadians and especially …
Growing up I had a large set of LEGO® to play with but I had no idea the history behind this fun toy. I was surprised at some of the information I found regarding both the history of the LEGO group as well as fun facts about LEGO. How LEGO came to Canada 1) LEGO …
When it comes to applying for credit cards UK consumers can be very wary and even paranoid about things like credit ratings. This is hardly surprising, cons idering the number of exaggerated and misconceptions spread around about things like ‘credit blacklisting’. One of the most feared rumours relates to cancelling old credit cards, with many …
My Union Jack trunk has to be one of my most prized possessions, as a lot of work went into its creation, and from start to finish was a huge transformation. I came across this old, beat up trunk at a place called waste-wise, where people can just drop off their old junk they …
Marlow and the Monster is about a monster who wants to play with a little boy named Marlow. Marlow is not afraid of the monster but rather finds him annoying as he gets him in trouble with his parents who insist monsters aren’t real. Marlow tries to rid himself of the monster by …
When I was pregnant with Keira I suffered from horrible morning sickness until part way through my second trimester. I ended up losing about 10 lbs during that period because all I could keep down was water and a few crackers a day. I was taking a prenatal vitamin but being roughly the size of …
When it comes to decorating Easter eggs you can let your creativity go wild. Unique Easter eggs are not all that difficult to come up with once you’ve got the basics down. How to make Easter eggs To prepare the eggs for dying you can either hard-boil the eggs (they won’t last very long) or …
Disney Junior is pretty much a staple in our house – Keira squeals with pure joy when her favourite shows come on – current favourites are Handy Manny and Special Agent Oso. (I don’t sit her in front of the television all the time either, but it’s usually on in the background while she plays …
If you are on a tight budget, but still want to own fabulous and unique furniture, DIY projects are definitely the way to go. This DIY Distressed Table was cheap and relatively easy, but required a lot of my time and hard work. The best part about this DIY in particular is that it cost me …
In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. The movie opens with a botched mission to Istanbul that leaves the names of undercover M16 spies in the hands …
When I experienced Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) at 28 weeks gestation, which is the amniotic sac breaking before 37 weeks of gestation, I spent the next 5 days in the High Risk Obstetrical Unit. Since I was on bed-rest and in a semi-private room, I had lots of opportunity to get to …
Introducing a collection of Canadian made, all natural Baby products from Boo Bamboo containing certified organic bamboo extracts that soothe and moisturize even the most sensitive of skin. Eco-conscious moms with “green babies” will love this line for utilising not only all natural ingredients but for being Eco-friendly and cruelty free. For those with a …