The Importance of Dress Up and Pretend Play {Giveaway}
We’ve had our crowns, princess shoes, swords and shields for a few years now. Our dress up bin hasn’t always been the most organized, but it’s always been well used and loved. Pretend…
Easy BBQ Potatoes
Growing up, my dad always BBQed. And he’s probably the best at it. End of story. One of my favourite dishes he did was actually a side dish – easy potatoes cooked in…
Wordless Wednesday – PEI Edition
Sigh. We are leaving this in a couple of days. I’m in complete denial. I love PEI.
Litterless Lunches: Help from terra20 and {Enter to Win)
I have to accept that in a couple weeks the summer will end and school will begin again. I will miss the summer terribly, as I always do, but also know that the…
Jokes for Kids
My kids (especially my 7 year old) are at the age when jokes are everything. They are HILARIOUS to them. What’s not hilarious? When kids try to make up jokes on the fly.…
Tag Along Toys Opens Second Location in Ottawa PLUS a {Giveaway}
I am so excited to tell you that Tag Along Toys (long time blog advertiser and friend) has opened a second location in Ottawa! And better yet, it’s closer to the East End!…
This and That – Summer Vacation Edition
If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you’ll know I’m on vacation. And I can’t help but share pictures along the way. I am still working here and there, writing…
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches: Recipe
Forget store bought ice cream sandwiches – make homemade ice cream sandwiches with the kids! Bake your own cookies and use your ice cream maker to make your favourite vanilla ice cream. OR,…
Activities with Kids: Painting old T-Shirts
I wish I could take credit for this activity, but it was completely the kids’ idea. Randomly, they asked to paint t-shirts. Did they see it on a craft show? Maybe, but they…
Recipe: Chicken Salad Sandwich with Strawberry-Rhubarb Mayo
I think the sandwich is underrated. A really well-crafted sandwich is a thing of beauty and can be extremely tasty. Especially in the summer, when the temperatures are (usually) warmer, I don’t always…
