For as long as I can remember, I have loved the picturesque town of Banff. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it’s like a secret passageway into the wild world beyond. As a child, I stopped there with my parents on the way to visit family in B.C. As a teenager, I set […]
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Take a Break from Your Day with Live Clean Foaming Hand Washes-Giveaway
With an almost-one-year-old in the house and my older boys home from school for the summer, moments of relaxation are few and far between. But taking a little time for myself makes me a happier and more effective parent! So, I often try to find ways to sneak in a moment of peace between the […]
Enjoy a Bug-Free Yard with the NuTone Haven Backyard Mosquito Repellent System-Giveaway
I love almost everything about summer. The warmth, the sunshine, the time spent relaxing outside…. But as much as I love summer, I don’t love the bugs that come with it! And living on six acres of open prairie means that there are a lot of them! That’s why I was so excited when NuTone, […]
Creating the Perfect Moroccan Style Bedroom Oasis with Brightech Lamps
One of the best things about moving into our new custom-built house recently was being able to plan the décor for every room that we’d designed so carefully. We gave our family room a fresh and exotic feel with grey furniture, hints of blue and large plants. Our kitchen was more old-world European with granite […]
Best Flowers to Plant in a Cutting Garden
I love gardening, but until I moved onto our current property, I only ever planted practical plants like berries and vegetables. As much as I love the fresh produce, I decided that this year I wanted some long lasting cut flowers as well. And since we often buy bouquets for the dining room table, I […]
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 […]
Reviews
The Best New Summer Products for Babies and Kids
Finding fun new products for my boys that will help make summer more enjoyable is a top priority for me once school ends. That’s why I love to round up all the hottest new products I’ve tested and tried, in case other parents find them handy as well! These are the five products that are […]
Long-Lasting Protection from the Elements with Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport Spray Sunscreen
With all the hot weather we’ve had so far this spring and summer (and with more heat in the forecast, sunscreen is a top priority for me this year. Of course, I always make sure that I have a good children’s sunscreen for my three boys. But I also need a sunscreen for myself and […]
