I never go crazy with back-to-school shopping. Maybe a few new outfits for myself, of course, since I also go back to school, but I don’t go nuts for the kids. This year, I was determined to be very practical, and buy only what the girls really need. I was excited to be again part […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canada and US. Preface: I am loath to refer to “back to school” the first week of July, but for this, I will do it. The mail lady showed up at our door yesterday with a package containing two brand new backpacks for my girls from Stuck On You…and they were pumped! (Why else […] Read more…
Okay, sure, one might argue that the two purchases I am discussing today are clearly unrelated. If I were not just finishing EQAO with my brain a little bit fried, I might even try to argue back and somehow make the two connect (save money reusing containers, have more money to put in wallet? Or better […] Read more…
Stuck On You wants to help get your family ready for camp (or anywhere the kids may be venturing this summer!) With their extensive line of labels, tags and personalized items, Stuck On You can help to make sure that your kids can easily find all of their belongings, and that you don’t have to […] Read more…
As the weather heats up (at least let’s hope the mercury continues to move in the right direction) it’s time to take entertaining outside. We were lucky enough to do a huge backyard reno last year (pool, deck, hot tub) and I intend to take advantage of it. I plan on stocking up on books, […] Read more…
You know how I love my magazines, and last month Walmart launched a brand-new (and free) publication. Walmart Live Better, a multi-platform lifestyle magazine, is now available at Walmart Supercentres across Canada, and online through mobile devices and an iPad app. I haven’t picked up a hard copy yet, but I’ve spent lots of time checking it […] Read more…
Lord knows that while I see the importance of making environmentally-friendly decisions, often convenience wins out for me. Enter Caroline from Eco Baby Boom, who answered my call for guest bloggers, and is sharing here all sorts of quick and easy changes we (okay, I) can make to do our part to preserve our world […] Read more…
When I was asked to be part of the Walmart Frugal Heroes Challenge, I couldn’t resist! Bloggers were provided with $100 challenges to choose from, or given the option to come up with our own. Some of the suggestions: Feed your family of four for 4 days on $100 Dress two children for summer on […] Read more…
Spring is prime gift-giving season (Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation) and Hallmark is one-stop shopping for both useful and keepsake gifts. When my latest Hallmark Ambassador box arrived on the doorstep (Maggie was very proud of herself for spotting the delivery truck and dragging the box in herself) I found tons of great goodies, […] Read more…
This past Friday, we took the girls and headed to Buffalo, NY with my parents and my brother’s family for some Family Day weekend fun! We stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn Buffalo Cheektowaga, and it was fantastic! We had a suite just for the four of us, with fireplace, kitchenette/living room and two separate bedrooms […] Read more…