Decorating Your Home to Celebrate First-Time Grandma Joy
Celebrate grandparenthood with these practical decorating ideas and personalized touches that make your home a welcoming haven in honor of your new grandchild.
Summer Bucket List for Toddlers
Happy June, friends! If you’re anything like me, you’re already wondering how to fill those long summer days with fun without breaking the bank or losing your mind. Summer with toddlers can be such a joyful season, but it definitely helps to have a few go-to ideas on hand. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures,…
How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can be irritating to have to deal with. I’ve never attracted them as much as some others in my family do (apparently because I have type A blood, I am less likely to attract mosquitoes). Those of you with type O blood, however, are twice as likely as I am. Sorry about that.) But…
DIY Sunburn Relief Remedies
These sunburn relief home remedies are just the thing to rely on if you get caught with a sunburn. The great thing about them is that most of them use items you probably already have on hand! Summertime is one of my favourite times of the year. (Okay, I’ll be honest. I’m not a big…
Family | Family Fun | Summer
Fun Backyard Activities for the Whole Family
The warm weather is finally here – can I get a Hallelujah! Now’s the time for backyard BBQs, lazing about in the hammock, indulging in some fun summery treats, and of course, setting aside work in favour of some fun backyard family activities. These are some of my favorites. 15+ Fun Backyard Family Activities: Build…
How to Keep Your Skin Safe in the Sun
Summer is finally here! The birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. I don’t know about you but I’m loving the warmer weather and the extended daylight! However, there are some safety precautions that need to be taken at this time of year. All of us need to be sure to protect our skin…
Kick Off Summer Right!
For many Canadians, May is the unofficial start of summer and Victoria Day is the first long weekend in a set of several that the summer months bring. So, if we’re going to start summer this weekend, we want to kick off summer right! One of the ways I like to spend my Victoria Day…
4 Tips for Creating a Memorial Video for a Funeral
A memorial video is an excellent way to pay tribute to a loved one at a funeral. We offer tips for creating a meaningful and personal memorial video here.
How to Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post on How to Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer are affiliate links provided for your convenience. This means, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. When the summer weather starts rolling in, it can seem…
How to Prepare for a Road Trip
There’s just something about hitting the open road and exploring areas that are new to us. I love the freedom that comes along with a road trip. You can pretty much choose to do what you want to do when you want to do it. Hungry? Stop and eat. Tired? Pull over for the night….