*This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsGototheBeach #CollectiveBias* Summer time. My favourite season. Hot days, sunshine and plenty of time spent outside. One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go to the beach. I could spend days upon days at the… [Read More]
Summer Solstice Lanterns
Summer is nearly upon us! Summer time is by far my favourite time of the year. I still have wonderful memories of those endless summer days spent riding my bike with friends around the neighbourhood, swimming at a pool until our feet were wrinkled, getting popsicles from the corner store, hanging out on the beach,… [Read More]
DIY Art and Craft Center for Kids
This craft wall has been on the to-do list for quite some time. I found inspiration on Pinterest and with the help of my super handy hubby, we put this art and craft center together fairly quickly and at a minimal cost, thanks to Ikea and my hubby’s skills. K just loves creating art in all sorts… [Read More]
Kids’ Music that Won’t Drive Parents Nuts
Oh, kids’ music. Much of it is enough to make parents go bonkers. Often, you can really only listen to so many kids songs before you start to feel your head getting dizzy. We are BIG music lovers in this house and since we’ve had to ratify our listening tastes since becoming parents, we’ve really sought out… [Read More]
Planning a Low-Key Kids Birthday Party
Planning a low-key kids birthday party can take a lot of the stress out of this special occasion. A quick search of kids birthday parties brings up so many results, including instructions on how to plan the perfect party. When I was little, my mom threw some epic birthday parties. But not because they were… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Gift Guide for Kids
With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite eco-friendly, great quality toy companies, along with a few other ideas. The first couple years for a child are really just about learning about and experiencing the magic that is Christmas. They don’t need much, really. My son was way more impressed… [Read More]