We're mid-way through our summer break, which means the kids schedule looks something like this: Wake up, breakfast, ask for devices, ask for snack, whine they are bored, have lunch, ask for a snack, complain of boredom again, ask for a snack, beg for devices, request a snack, eat dinner, say they're bored to death, demand a snack, bedtime but not before they ask for a snack again. Never mind that our summer has ... read more
Homegrown Produce to your Table #SubwayHarvest
As you might have noticed on social media, my oldest daughter and I recently took a trip to Windset Farms in beautiful British Columbia. We were invited by Subway® to check out the farming practices and procedures in growing, harvesting and delivering some of the fresh produce that so many people in Western Canada consume when eating at Subway Canada Restaurants. Immediately I thought this was a fantastic experience, ... read more
Summer Footwear from Skechers
It wasn't long after that last school bell rang that I was digging deep into our bins of footwear, sorting out mine and my children's shoes. A quick inventory and having them try on so many that it would make Cinderella jealous, proved that we all needed summer footwear. Sure some were outgrown since we wore them last, but we actually wear summer footwear all year long - with any vacations and special events that come ... read more
Douglas by Novosbed
We were in the middle of some home TLC when I was approached by NOVOSBED to review their Douglas Mattress. I had just re-arranged and re-decorated many rooms in our house, which also included giving the twins their own rooms. The switch meant that my oldest also moved her bedroom to another, with enough room for a bigger bed. Needless to say it was a chaotic yet excited time in our household, and it was the perfect time ... read more
Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Carpet Cleaner
Having carpet in the home is so warm and comforting, yet the off-white carpeting throughout my home not only gets filthy-looking fast {thanks to accident prone me, three kids and two pets} - yet carpeting is also a great harbour of germs and bacteria. I think we've all read about the health benefits in regularly cleaning the carpets in the home, so there's no need to reiterate the obvious. This is why I've always hired ... read more
A Cleaner Cleaner – Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
I recently tried the Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner in my home thanks to Hoover, and have decided that it's the cleaner cleaner. Because, when it comes down to it, we don't need nor want a dirty cleaner. That sure defeats the purpose, right? Let me explain ... I'm not new to portable carpet & upholstery cleaners, in fact, it's one of my top must-haves when it comes to household ... read more
SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Prize Pack Giveaway
As a parent who collected little Smurf figurines when I was young, it makes me smile when my own kids develop the same interest. Better yet, the surprise and impressment that results when they find out that I know exactly what they are talking about. It only goes to show, that we were all very interested in watching SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE. In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, Smurfette and her friends ... read more
Uses for Baking Soda in the Home {with Giveaway}
I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box that is mostly used in your fridge for sucking in odours and keeping that fridge fresh. It's the one constant in my fridge at all times! Yet many also have one in their freezer or baking cupboard too. Fact is, Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades. Previously, I shared a post on '55 Uses for ... read more
Get your Copy of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is, in fact, my all-time animated Disney favourite - ever since I was gifted a VHS copy on Christmas morning so many years ago. My first introduction led to re-watching it so many times that I still know the movie word for word. Fast-forward to 2010, I then got to meet Paige O’Hara, the original voice of Belle - and even sang 'Little Town' with her during a dinner. That moment will always be ... read more
5 Simple Ways to Treat Yourself
I'm sure we've all been found in the pantry after the kids have gone to bed, looking for that sweet treat to end the day. I can't even count the amount of times I've done this. Yet this common act is not just about needing that treat, it's mainly a way to celebrate with a small reward for a day survived. Moments like this are life's simple pleasures that counter-effect the chaos that fills our days. Long gone are the ... read more
Introducing the New HERSHEY Pudding Cups
When my cravings hit, I reach for the chocolate. Always the chocolate. Which is why this chocoholic is excited to introduce to you - new HERSHEY’s Pudding cups! I recently received some of these new refrigerated ready-to-eat chocolate pudding cups to try for myself, and I wasted no time in digging right into one. The smooth and creamy texture much like a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar - is complete heaven! So ... read more
How to Survive the Summer Itch
As much as we are all impatiently itching for the summer season, that's not actually where I'm going with this. I'm talking about the act of literally itching your skin. Yet, I know what you're thinking - is 'summer itching' really a thing, Tammi? Yes! If you really think about all the itching that goes on during the summer months, you'll agree with me. For instance: insect bites, minor skin irritations {gardening ... read more
Subway® Canada introduces new Paninis
There's a new addition at Subway Canada - they are now serving up gourmet Paninis on fresh-baked ciabatta bread! They are available in four varieties: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Italian B.M.T., Chipotle Steak and Cheese, and Triple Cheese. The girls and I stopped for a first taste of the new Subway Paninis before a cheer practice one day, my oldest daughter and I quickly decided on the Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini which ... read more
Summer Express Workbooks from Scholastic
Did you know that at the beginning of each school year teachers have to spend weeks {to months} of review to re-teach students the information from the previous year? That's exactly the educational toll that summer break has on education and learning. Seems like a bit of a waste no? Knowing this, each year at the time I start collecting practice sheets and books, so that here and there my kids can keep up on the ... read more
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