Giveaways, Etc.

Four Superheroes and a Pretty Princess

So being the only girl in our house (not counting the dog), it tends to be a loud, busy house.  Four boys wrestling, running, jumping, and being superheroes.  Somewhere along the line, though, these wonderful superheroes have taken to calling me a “Pretty Princess.”  I often get “Thank you, Your Majesty,” or “This supper is delicious, You Royal Highness.”  Anytime ... Read More »

Fast Facebook Giveaway for a Dreary Monday, October 7

Good Monday Morning, everyone! I had an exhausting but almost entirely enjoyable weekend at a blogging / social media conference called BlissDom Canada.  I urge you to check it out if you’ve never heard of it before and you’re in the Canadian blogging world! We were treated and spoiled all weekend long by sponsors like Coldstone Creamery, Tetley Tea, PureVia, ... Read More »

Heading (Back) to School!

So after a few years of homeschooling, our older boys are going to school this fall.  Homeschooling was a nice way to spend a little extra time with our boys, but was never going to be long-term for us.  We’ve had a lot of fun, learned a lot, and are ready for the next phase in our lives.  So now ... Read More »

Giant News! Green Giant Veggie Chips GIVEAWAY!

Big news on the home front.  No, no, NO – we’re not pregnant again!  (Seriously – we all know that’s where everyone goes first!) But I am finishing up my maternity leave, and believe me, I am so thankful for every day of this year-long leave that I have the privilege to take here in Canada.  And, as I’ve been ... Read More »

Healthy Snacking & Freebies!

In the midst of my campaign to become my ‘healthier’ me, I will admit that there are days when I don’t get enough of my fibrous veggies in – and let’s face it, even though us moms are on the move all the time, it’s important that we make sure that our systems keep ‘moving’, too!  I was lucky enough ... Read More »

Recipe Review No. 1: “Easy Banana Bread”

 I have tried  a lot of recipes, crafts, and products from Pinterest.  Up until now, I have only blogged about things that turned out exceptionally well.  I have decided to change that.  I haven’t had many spectacular failures, but there are many that just don’t have remarkable results.  If I can help someone else avoid a mistake, shouldn’t I? Earlier ... Read More »