When Mama Doesn’t Feel well
Today I was under the weather. Not serious. It started with a headache that I couldn’t shake, then the chills. But in the end I suspect I’m just run down and fighting whatever…
Happy Valentine’s Day
Everyday is a day to tell our loved ones how special they are and how much we love them. Today has extra chocolate. I am surrounded by the people I love most and…
Welcoming New Advertiser: Tag Along Toys!
I feel like a kid in a, well, toy store, when I visit Tag Along Toys. Located in the west end of Ottawa, Tag Along is a locally run neighbourhood toy store that…
Activity: Valentine’s Day Fill in the Blank Printable
A little printable for you and your school aged child to practice their writing (something we are doing a lot of in this house with my 5 year old) Help the younger ones…
All Things Pretty: Serving Dish (and Downton Abbey)
I collect a lot of antiques. It wasn’t always on purpose, some items I’ve been given by family over the years, others I’ve found at shops in my travels. But I am drawn…
3 of our Favourite Boardgames to play with Preschoolers
When my children reached the age where they could finally start to play board games, it was a wonderful new activity that we could do together. But some games are simply too complicated…
Having a Fair Trade Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and it’s a great time to reflect on how we say “I love you” each and every day (not just on February 14! For us is…
Turning Winter Blahs into Winter Hoorahs With the Kids
I am so over Winter. Am I alone? Because seriously, I’m not sure what it is this year but I am done. Sadly, we still have many weeks left of winter and the…
Friday Favourites: Pinterest Round up
Here’s a round up of some of my favourite pins from Pinterest this week. Enjoy! Source: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com via Rebecca on Pinterest Source: tumblr.com via Rebecca on Pinterest Source: lifeinpleasantville.com via Rebecca on…
In and Around Ottawa – February Dates to Remember
Wow, it’s hard to believe we are staring at the end of January. But, here we go again – onto another month of great stuff happening in Ottawa! Have an event you want…

