Giveaway open to Canadians. Have you checked out Shell’s Favourite Road Trip Contest yet? If you submit your Favourite Road Trip story (in 250 words or less) to the Shell Facebook Page, you get a chance at one of three $1000 prizes of Shell Nitrogen Rich Gasolines…enough to fuel your next road trip! This contest […] Read more…
When I first heard that Mag Ruffman (you may remember her as Olivia King from Road To Avonlea, but she is also quite the home improvement expert) was teaming up with Lowe’s for a series of Family Fun Projects videos, my interest was piqued and I had lots of questions. Who better to seek answers from than the […] Read more…
Well, a lot has happened since I last updated you on our backyard situation. Just to recap, in Phase One we prepped the backyard and installed a 15 x 30 aboveground pool. Here’s a quick tour of the Phase Two results: We extended our existing deck (you can see the two different tones of wood) […] Read more…
A few months ago, I filled you in on KIDZ BOP 21, a CD with today’s biggest hits cleaned up and sung by kids, for kids. I used it in my classroom (during art, snack, gym) and in the car with my daughters. Now KIDZ BOP is back with number 22, featuring some of […] Read more…
During the school year, I tend to make a lengthy summer “to do” list…and this year, “Update Laundry Room” was pretty high up there. In addition to its laundry purpose, the room also functions as a mudroom, and is the entrance we use on a daily basis. I wasn’t looking to replace the washer and dryer, which fit […] Read more…
As you may recall, I’ve been eagerly anticipating my personal stylist house call from Lisa McLatchie, Practical Fashionista. Well, dear readers, that day finally arrived! I’m sure you’re wondering why I, small-town Ontario fashion plate that I am (yes, I’m kidding), would seek the assistance of a personal stylist. I mean, I dress pretty well. I live and […] Read more…
For today’s edition of Wednesday Words, I’d like to share some tidbits from a book I recently read: “How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon. As a special treat to you, I will even spare you my own analysis. You’re welcome. Your Strategy Is Not What […] Read more…
You can help support the world’s most vulnerable children by purchasing one of Hallmark’s new UNICEF everyday greeting cards. A portion of every card will support UNICEF’s work ensuring child survival wherever children’s lives are at risk. On the back of each card (there are 116 designs, for occasions ranging from birthdays to weddings to […] Read more…
Giveaway open to US and Canada! When I was contacted by Stuck On You and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their personalized Artist Series Activity Pack, my response was a resounding YES! Frannie, my six year old, is quite a budding artist, and I knew she would absolutely love to experiment with some […] Read more…
Allow me to introduce you to my personal stylist: Lisa McLatchie, Practical Fashionista! (You may have noticed her link at the top of my sidebar.) I found her through a simple web search (looking for a personal stylist in or near the GTA) and was very impressed by what I found. So, what makes her […] Read more…