The Hallmark Get Carded Challenge ~ I really love technology, just ask my husband or kids! When I think back twenty or thirty years I am astounded by the changes modern technology has made to our lives. Mostly good changes...and arguably, some maybe not so good! Many of us now seem to spend our waking lives glued to our laptops and iPhones; we're checking our "virtual" mail, Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ and the list continues. The only things that seem to come in … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Bye Summer! {w/LINKY}
August 27, 2013 by · 22 Comments
Sadly, the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are quickly drawing to a close. Even though it is still August, I feel we have already started on the long and winding road to winter! Bye summer, I'll miss you! … [Read more...]
Resolve® Your Stains with the #ResolveTip Exchange!
August 26, 2013 by · 14 Comments
These past few weeks our family has been working on a few renovations and outside projects. These include some landscaping, cleaning all the siding, painting the shutters, painting the garage door, refinishing and staining some outdoor furniture, replacing two decks and the list goes on! … [Read more...]
Canada Rocks Giveaways ~ Linky for August 25th – September 1st
August 25, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Welcome to Canada Rocks Giveaways linky! This is the place where you can link up all of your Canadian friendly giveaways and/or enter some awesome giveaways too! … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Hallmark Pics ‘N’ Props ~ Review & Giveaway
August 22, 2013 by · 44 Comments
The first day of school is always a special occasion, filled with excitement and anticipation! We've spent hours shopping with our children for that special first day of school outfit, the perfect backpack, the right lunchbox and all those necessary school supplies. Because that first day of school only happens once, we want to capture and remember it forever. Photos are the perfect way and the Hallmark Pics 'N' Props My First Day Of School Kit is a wonderful way to make a memory and tell … [Read more...]
Purex plus Oxi Review & $500 Bid Adieu to Stains Sweepstakes
August 21, 2013 by · 2 Comments
There are only myself, my husband and my daughter living at home; could someone please tell me how we can possibly have so much laundry? Honestly, I think those towels are breeding in the hamper at night. By mid afternoon, the laundry is all caught up and I swear, by morning it is overflowing again! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Backyard Visitors {w/LINKY}
August 20, 2013 by · 33 Comments
This little family of mom, dad (not in this photo) and twins have been hanging out in our neighbourhood lately. For some reason I always thought fawns were born in the spring; but I just took this photo on August 17th?? … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mousse Squares {Recipe}
August 19, 2013 by · 16 Comments
The first time I had these deliciously decadent, Chocolate Mousse Squares was several years ago. A fellow nurse and I were working the week-end shift in the Operating Room and she brought in a pan of these squares as a little dinnertime treat! It was love at first bite! These squares are a silky, smooth, creamy delight; once you have one, you will definitely be hooked. … [Read more...]
Canada Rocks Giveaways ~ Linky for August 19th – August 25th
August 18, 2013 by · 1 Comment
Welcome to Canada Rocks Giveaways linky! This is the place where you can link up all of your Canadian friendly giveaways and/or enter some awesome giveaways too! … [Read more...]