Is there anyone that doesn’t love the spicy flavour of classic Tabasco sauce? In our family, the answer is definitely a resounding, “No!” And so on our recent vacation to Louisiana, when the city of Lafayette gave us the opportunity to check out the nearby Tabasco Factory Tour on Avery Island, we couldn’t have been […]
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Is Your Child Nearsighted? Here Are 4 Reasons To Consider CooperVision MiSight Contact Lenses!
It can be a pretty big shock to suddenly learn that your child has a vision problem. When my husband was diagnosed in his tween years, he told me that he had no idea how poor his vision was. It wasn’t until he put on his first pair of glasses that he knew just how […]
Control Your Pet’s Barking with the New PetSafe Canada Spray Bark Collar-Giveaway
Almost a year ago, we surprised our boys with something they’d been wanting for years…a puppy of their own! Hades was a rescue dog, so we didn’t know much about his lineage or history. But luckily for us, he grew to be an intelligent and good-natured dog with a lot of energy. He does still […]
Easy Mango Bread Recipe is a Taste of Summer
Even though they don’t grow here in Canada, nothing says summer to me like mangos. I find they’re at their best when bought in the early summer, and having a piece of perfectly ripe mango always makes me feel like I’m on a tropical beach. I was in my late teens when I first fell […]
Monetize with Microtransactions – How QUID Can Help Your Blog Earn More
When you run a website, there are all kinds of ways to make money doing what you love. From paid product features to working with ad networks to selling custom-made products, the sky is the limit when it comes to putting a little extra money in your pocket! One of the lesser used money-making options, […]
Recipes
Sima – Easy Finnish Homemade Soda
When I was a child, I used to love it when my mom made traditional Finnish recipes for the family. And one of my favourites in the summertime was Sima, an easy Finnish homemade soda made with lemons, sugar and hops. So, when I stumbled on the recipe for Sima in my beloved handwritten cookbook […]
Easy Instant Pot (or Crockpot) Ground Pork Casserole
In our search for the best weekday meals, my husband and I find ourselves craving new and different dishes that break us out of the routine of chicken, fish and beef. That’s why we’ve recently become big fans of an unsung hero of weekday dinners…ground pork! Affordable, versatile and delicious, there are so many ways […]
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Travel the World with the Diono Traverze Compact Stroller
When our family recently decided to spend a week in Southern Louisiana, I knew there would be some challenges. Heading on a family vacation with three kids is something we’ve done before, but we’ve always been visiting family that can help us once we arrive. Also, on our earlier trips, our youngest was just starting […]
Surprise Dad With These 4 Unique Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something a little more original for the special man in your life, look no further! These four unique Father’s Day gifts include something for every dad, from the traveller to the budgeter! For the Money-Saving Dad – Sense Home Energy Monitor If Dad is the […]
