Have you tried smoothie bowls yet? They are a nutritious and brightly flavoured way to enjoy breakfast in the form of a smoothie topped and your favourite toppings. Read on for a great Smoothie Bowl recipe from Nature’s Path as well as a chance t win a fantastic prize pack! Coconut Chia …
It’s become the norm that when someone asks how you’re doing or how you’ve been the honest answer is always “busy.” These days, it seems as though you’re expected to be in five places at once and juggle the weight of the world – and there just simply aren’t enough hours in a day. As …
Coffee Lover | Shutterstock If you’ve ever wanted to know how to start a blog but just didn’t know, well, how to get started, this post is for you. While some people will just jump right in and start a blog using the first name that pops into their heads, I want you …
If you are wondering what I use to get it all done, I am laying it all out here! These are great tools for all types of bloggers, whether you are a “Mommy blogger”, a food blogger, a lifestyle blogger or even something even more niche specific. I’ll be updating this post as things …
Blogging is a great way for many people to make money, and a large majority of the Internet is made up of such money-making blogs. If you want to make money blogging, you’re in luck! It’s not as easy as you may think, and it does take some time and dedication. It can be …
The About Page on a blog is one of the hardest things a blogger will ever write. Why is that? Well, the number one reason given is that people don’t know what to say. Do you know how to write your About Page so that it reflects you, your purpose with your site, and so …
You have a blog- Great! You probably have all the things in place to track the number of visitors you get each day, and what they like to view most, but are you getting comments on your blog? Comments show you what your readers think, how they perceive your writing, if you need to make …
When people start blogging, they think that it will be easy and won’t take a lot of time. This isn’t true, as any seasoned blogger can tell you. It requires a lot of time, and a lot of work to become a successful blogger. If you work smart though, you can make the most of …
Getting a few readers to visit you every and now and then on your blog is great, but do you know how to keep them coming back? After reading these tips, you will! Give them something to read When people begin reading you, they want to know that you will be posting often …
A goal of many bloggers is to get more comments on their blogs. If this is your goal, too, and you are wondering how you can make it happen, take a look at these very simple, yet very effective tips, on gaining more blog comments. Make your point known Too often, bloggers play it safe …
If you are new to blogging, you have probably heard a number of terms that don’t really make much sense to you, but many of them are words you definitely need to know. A “bounce rate” is one of those words, and it can have a huge impact on your page analytics. What is a …
If you ask any blogger where they get their images, they will tell you one or two free places they visit, or they will say they took the photo themselves. Unless you are a great photographer or have a little extra money to pay someone for unique images, you are probably in the market for …
Pinterest has many great functions, and one of those is helping you to grow your blog. Pinterest is one of the most powerful social media platforms for driving traffic. Take a look at these simple steps to utilize to use Pinterest as a tool to help your blog grow in ways you never thought about …
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Whether you are searching for your wife, mother, or another special someone for Christmas don’t forget the wonder of Christmas stockings- pulling out treasures one by one is not just for children. Spoil her by creating a stocking surprise with a luxury item that will delight and impress her with your good taste and …
When you are looking to play Santa and put together a stocking that wows- opt for quality over quantity every time. Include alongside all the usual stocking stuffer gifts a luxurious gift that show him how much you care at the holidays and year round. These 10 items will leave no doubt in his …
Can you believe we are already at the beginning of the holiday season? I love the holiday spirit, even if I am not a fan of the cold weather. Hot chocolate, warm blankets, spending time with family and great food are some of my favourite things about this time of year. It just wouldn’t …
Shakshouka is a North Africa spicy dish of eggs poached in tomatoes that is often served with flatbread for breakfast. Egg Farmers of Canada are proudly kicking off #CrackingHunger, a fundraising initiative to support the Heart of Africa farm in Swaziland. It is expanding with the addition of a new egg barn that will …
“The Pie Face Game” is the newest creation from Hasbro that my family has been enjoying playing. It’s not often that I can get the girls to focus on playing a game together as a family but this is one game they didn’t want to stop playing! Gay Lea Whipped Cream, made with real …
These Toffee Caramel Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes are an incredibly easy dessert to whip up any time! The base is Nairns Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits topped with a no-bake cheesecake filling and topped decadently with toffee, caramel and chocolate. These will really wow guests and they will never know how little time you actually spent on …
We live in the Information Age and that is pretty exciting, isn’t it? It’s brought on a massive change in our society. Careers are built around technology and the average person is the new media. Many of us spend hours and hours in front of a computer screen working. Have you ever finished …