When it comes time to celebrate a birthday do you secretly cringe at the pressure to have the pinterest perfect party? I know I struggle with the battle between making it special and magical vs stressing yourself out over all the planning. But guess what? The kids are pretty excited with cake and ice-cream. They…
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My Amazon Favorite Finds
Its finally convenient for Canadians: I have been late to the game when it comes to online shopping – it isn’t until now that I find it is affordable and easy to one stop shop with Amazon.ca. I will not miss the afternoons spent driving to 3 stores looking for the best deal and selection…
Sneaking is the new Bingeing #momsneak
We have talked about netflix cheating before, but I am told that sneaking is the new bingeing. Before I had kids I always thought moms were joking when they would mention hiding in the pantry to sneak a treat they didn’t want to share, or other sneaky things moms do. But now, especially, I…
DNA Testing For Ancestry #TheGolden23
Have you ever wanted to get your DNA tested? The whole idea seems so high-tech but the inspiring stories of people who have learned so much about themselves are found today. Your DNA can tell you so much about yourself. If you are looking for information about your ancestry and to understand who you are…
10 Ways To Style School Uniforms
Do you feel like school uniforms and fashion can’t coexist? I am here to show you otherwise. Yes, a polo shirt and khakis can have you feeling like a cashier at Target. However, with a few tips to style school uniforms, you can feel confident showing off your stylish side while still maintaining your school’s…
Netflix Interactive Storytelling – choose your own adventure!
Do your kids watch the same show over and over again? How about adding some excitement to the mix with being able to choose what happens next in the show? Netflix just released something called Interactive Storytelling that allows the viewer two options to select from and the characters then continue the story. With multiple…
New Shows To Watch With Your Girlfriends
We are in the final stretch of the school year. The end is in sight. In our house we are all very ready to be finished with the routine. Lessons over, and lake days in our future. Enjoy the last few weeks when you know all your friends will still be in town – it’s the perfect…
Bath Toys With Good Design
What Makes Good Design When I was in design school there was an introduction to design class that taught us about the basic principles and elements of design. These elements can be applied to any interior, but also to products, graphics, signage, and all things in life. Good design in products (in my humble opinion)…