I never had to deal with skin sensitivity at all until one of my twins starting showing signs of it. She suffered from eczema as a baby and suddenly I was thrust into a whole new world. So, with newborn twins at my side, I gathered all the information I could on what aggravates skin sensitivities, doing…
When thinking of a possible gift to give, I try to either think of a practical item, or something that they never would have expected but will ‘wow’ them. You know, like kids tearing off the wrapping and yelling, “cool!“. Here’s a tech item that you may not have heard about yet one that definitely…
For years we got away with mismatched, low quality cookware for our new home. In the beginning, changes were aplenty and I just needed something to cook with. Yet, experience and time in the kitchen has taught me that cooking does require some steadfast and dependable tools – to get the job done correctly and…
What comes to mind when you think of the term ‘Thanksgiving Day’? Here are my immediate thoughts: Turkey, Stuffing, Pie – FOOD! Family Leaves, Fall, Decor Dishes. More Dishes. Cleaning Messes while feeling Stuffed, Literally. Thanksgiving, like other holidays, come with more than just sitting back and feeling gratitude for the loved ones in your life. There’s…
A couple weeks ago we went from hot summer weather one day and then the next it snowed for 3 days straight. From 30 above to freezing temps in just a matter of hours! So, I actually wasn’t sure if we’d see the fall season this year, it appeared to have bypassed us completely. Yet,…
In August I published my Dyson Cinetic DC78 Vacuum video of the unboxing, assembly and my first use impressions. I also highlighted the Benefits of the New Dyson Cinetic Cyclone Technology. In that article I explained what exactly this technology was and what that means to the average consumer. Bottom line, with this new technology, the filters never…
Last month I introduced the new Dyson Cinetic™ DC78 vacuum, on the day it was released. This model is the first Dyson vacuum to use Dyson Cinetic™ cyclone technology, all previous models use Cyclone Technology. In that post {really, backstep and read and watch my Dyson DC78 video if you aren’t familiar, since it’s pretty cool}, I told you…
Huge news coming at you from Dyson! It’s been 6 years and 9,000 testing hours in the making. 2,000 prototypes and testing 10 years worth of dust. It’s time for the all new Dyson Cinetic™ cyclone technology. Actually, I’ve been keeping a very special secret for weeks, and I’m excited to finally share the news. I’ve had the pleasure…
In a previous post, I showed you our cabin accommodations, during our stay at the Pine Lake Leisure Club with thanks to Parkbridge. Yet, a #glamping experience isn’t complete, without all the great amenities that this resort has to offer. Pine Lake Leisure Club has some great amenities for their guests, ones that really up…
Earlier this month the kids and I stayed at one of the Pine Lake Leisure Club Cabins, by Parkbridge. Just before our stay, my husband was called to work, so I invited a friend and her two kids to stay with us for the weekend. A multi-family summer trip to the lake? Sounds fun, right?…
I love the look of my tile kitchen floors, but at the same time, they are a pain to clean. Most floor cleaners do a bang-up job but don’t get into the indented grout. Which means that my floors don’t actually get a good clean, unless you were to get on your hands and knees and scrub….
I think most people dream about having a second home in the form of a cottage or recreational property. I know we sure do and it’s something my husband and I have discussed at great lengths! Yet, this also comes with quite the pricetag, so it’s a dream not achievable for a lot of people….
We are home after a lovely 2 week vacation in the beautiful Turks & Caicos Islands. While I’ll be talking more about the trip in other posts {can’t wait}, right now I am neck-high in the reality of home life, cleaning, end of school year stuff, activities etc etc etc. Literally thrust back into reality…
One applicable word to describe the holidays that passed, is ‘stuffed’. Our days were jam-packed with holiday activities and entertaining. Each room of the house seemed to be bursting with extra items {tree, presents, decorations}. Active days meant a lot more laundry, my washer and dryer and laundry piles were always overflowing. The fridge…
Truth: I simply was not made for Winter. This Canadian will never be used to our Alberta Winters, and will always long for the heat of the Summer sun. Despite hoping, praying and begging Mother Nature to be kind – I just have to tolerate when comes and lasts for the majority of the…
Recently my kitchen welcomed a new appliance, the newly released Frigidaire Gallery Free-Standing Induction Range. I have to admit, at first it was daunting. Before then, I had only had ‘basic’ stoves. Nothing fancy at all. This ‘new tech’ item was certainly one which I was SO not used to. Plus I had the…
As we transition from Summer to Fall, it’s a time to re-evaluate our indoor space and maximize it’s potential for the next season. After all, we do spend a great deal of time inside the home during our Canadian Winters! I find it of upmost importance to organize the indoor chaos, so that the…
Guess where I’m sitting this very minute? It’s been a long 3 weeks since deck demolition and the start of our backyard renovation. Actually, it’s been almost torturous thanks to contractor ‘issues’. I found it tough to have 3 kids, and no backyard to play in when they are entirely used to spending so much time…