As a mom of 5 and 7-year-old boys, I know firsthand the excitement that Christmas brings and how overwhelming it can be trying to find the perfect toys for Christmas. Over the years, we’ve gone through countless toys, and this Christmas, with the help of the experts over at Toys “R” Us, I’ve curated a …
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Expert tips from Sofa Land: Creating a functional & stylish living room with kids
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I believe that you can have beautiful furniture and young kids. If there’s a store that understands the needs of families, it’s a family-owned store like Sofa Land. I’ve got some amazing insights to share with you about how the experts at Sofa Land can make the process …
Calgary with Kids: Insider Tips for a Memorable Stay at the Delta Calgary Downtown
Everything is more fun when you do it with friends. That includes travelling. My girlfriend Holly and I started a tradition a few years back to take a friend’s trip with our kids every summer. It’s honestly one of the highlights of the summer. Just two moms, four kids, one SUV, a hotel with a …
The best fish tacos with spicy mango salsa
Hands down, fish tacos are one of my favourite meals. If they are on a restaurant menu, nine times out of ten, I’m ordering them. Want to know something though? Mine are always better. I’m not one to brag, but my husband and I nail fish tacos every time we make them. He’s a pro …
4 reasons I love Sarah Flint shoes
I’ve been a huge fan of Sarah Flint shoes since I became a brand ambassador for them nearly two years ago. As someone who loves high heels but has always struggled to wear them, finding this brand was so exciting for me. A bit of background about the brand for you: Sarah Flint shoes are, …
Calgary with Kids: A 3 Day Itinerary
Just got home from our annual friends trip to Calgary with the kids and it was so much fun. Our goal for these getaways is to pack as much fun as we can into a three day trip. Is it easy to travel with four kids, six and under and only two adults? No. Is …
Foam Fighters is the perfect Edmonton birthday party location
I don’t know how it happened, but somehow I have a six-year-old. I know that everyone says it, but the year’s sure do go by fast. Colton just celebrated his birthday last week and it was the first time since the pandemic we’ve been able to throw him a party, and the first time we’ve …
5 Reasons you should use Fortboxx for your move
I’m not going to lie, moving sucks. I don’t know how people do this every couple of years, it’s so much work and so stressful. Thankfully we found a home that we can grow into and enjoy for the next 10 plus years—we just have to actually move now haha. I was researching moving supply …
DIY Dried Orange Garland
It’s the final countdown, only nine more sleeps till the big guy makes his appearance! With the kids as excited (and hyper) as ever, I’ve been looking for all the holiday crafts and activities to keep both myself and them busy. This dried orange garland is an easy DIY as far as Christmas crafts go. …
Your Perfect Halloween Cocktail: The Creepy Lychee Martini
Lift your spirits with this fangtastic, Creepy Lychee Martini. I’m a sucker for a theme, so I couldn’t let Halloween pass without crafting the perfect Halloween martini. My bestie Holly and I love a lychee martini. Ever since I tried it a couple of years ago I’ve been wanted to come up with the perfect …