What is it that happens to dudes when they become dads? One minute, they’ve got a completely normal sense of humour, and the next, it’s groaners all around. Kid: Daddy, I’m thirsty! Dad: Hi Thirsty, I’m Dad! Nice to meet you! ******* Kid: Daddy, wait, I’ve got something in my shoe! Dad: I’m pretty sure that’s your foot, son! “Why don’t crabs give to ... Read More »
You can not know how thrilled I am that the #MonsterJam trucks are on their way back to Hamilton for another show. Didn’t peg me as a Monster Jam fan? I’m not. I’m really not. However, the newly minted 5 year old in our house very much IS, and he’s been talking about this year’s Monster Jam show since last April. I’m just ... Read More »
Hey friends! Happy March Break! If you log in to Facebook today, your news feed might just look a little like mine – everyone else seems to be arriving in sunny Florida for a week of warmth & relaxation. I admit, I’m a wee bit jealous of them, but it’s not a trip that we can make this year. Maybe ... Read More »
Tomorrow is the last day of school before March Break. How did that happen already?! I’ll be honest: I meant to have this post up an entire week ago….but then we got that wonderful snow storm, and then the weather magically turned to spring, and, well, we’ve pretty much been enjoying as much of the Great Outdoors as we can ... Read More »
It’s that magical time of year again – the sun is getting warmer, the days are getting longer AND brighter, and the promise of hot summer days is hovering on the not-quite-as-bracing winds. But the REAL spring magic is this: Disney on Ice is making its way back to Hamilton from March 17-20 at the FirstOntario Centre! Last year was ... Read More »
Alright, ladies: I have the PERFECT Christmas Baking Treat for you – it’s no bake, no dishes, no prep! Too good to be true? Nope. Let me introduce you to Girls’ Night Out’s newest flavour, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. It’s a Christmas treat in a glass. Heading to a dessert potluck? No-problem-o: grab a bottle of Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Didn’t have ... Read More »
Two of my favourite parts about Christmas have to be: baking delicious treats, and watching amazing Christmas movies! I’m so happy that Netflix has so many great Christmas titles this year for family movie watching! There’s nothing better than pulling a batch of freshly-baked cookies out of the oven and settling down with some hot chocolate for a Christmas movie! ... Read More »
Have you been in a Hallmark store lately? Anneke and I stopped by one last week, and I have to say, they pretty much got ALL of their Christmas stuff right this year. I kind of want it all. The folks from Hallmark asked if we’d be interested in featuring any of their things in our holiday gift guide, but ... Read More »
Take a deep breath, everyone: life’s about to get crazy. Places, everyone! Cue the present shopping, Christmas baking, work parties, family gatherings, Santa pictures, turkey cooking, wine drinking, chocolate eating, late nights, early mornings, strung-out children, messy houses, Christmas concerts, and so on… It’s hard to get a good night’s sleep, let alone take care of yourself when so many ... Read More »
Have you ever wanted to get a pie in the face? Maybe throw one at someone else? Or just watch it happen? Well, Hasbro has a FUN new game called Pie Face, and it’s a great way to participate in that slapstick humour with your family (without making TOO much of a mess…) The game has everything you need, all ... Read More »
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