rbc blue water project: protecting a clean water future
It's always interesting to hear my children's answers to big questions. Their innocence shines through and their answers usually leave me with a smile on my face confirming that they're mostly oblivious to the world's "big" problems. Just the way they should be. I sat down with my little boys to ask them how they would protect water and my 5 year old immediately chimed in (wide eyed and thrilled with his amazing plan): "I would put enormous blocks stacked on top of each other in the water to keep the water in the ocean." After that I asked him how we could save our water he said: "turn … Read more...
disney junior canada celebrates father’s day with Nemo + win an eco-friendly 2013 toyota prius v hybrid! #disneyjuniormom
To celebrate Father's Day, Disney Junior Canada is giving away a brand-new family-sized 2013 Toyota Prius v! This incredible prize (and one of my eco-friendly green dream cars!!) is valued at $33,000! You can enter at DisneyJunior.ca and then increase your … Read more...
simple morning stretches: wake up + feel good all day with 3 simple moves
You were up late pinning images of your dream modern day farmhouse, sipping on a glass of wine, got to bed late, and woke up feeling anything but refreshed and fabulous for the busy day ahead. To bring you back to balance and add a little skip in your step, … Read more...
the homemade farm: before pictures of the little farmhouse!
So if you're following me on Instagram you've been watching me share (overshare?) pictures of our huge undertaking - that is...the homemade farm. Or 20 acres of land with an old farmhouse on it that needs a whole lotta love. This little farmhouse was far from … Read more...
modern mom beauty series: from brass to class blondme private event at ivory noir salon!
Ever since my first visit to Edmonton's first color correction salon, Ivory Noir, I've been hooked on the salon's amazing blonding system called Blondme from Schwartzkopf. The new blonde formula allows even the darkest brunette to have soft, shimmery blonde … Read more...
in the kitchen: homemade frozen sour strawberry lemonade
Everytime we drive past "timportance" as my children call it, they beg and plead for the frozen lemonade they see on the sign. I've bought them a few times without thinking much about the ingredients since it's just frozen lemonade but come to find out (and I … Read more...
7 tips to live a more toxin-free life
1. Once a week, open all the windows in your house for five minutes. Like you, your house needs to breathe. No matter the season, open all the windows in your house for at least five minutes once a week to release the vapors and bring in the fresh air. 2. … Read more...
the homemade farm: the farmhouse kitchen vision & the plans
Other than seeing the final project done, picking out the elements for a renovation job is my favorite part. There are so many different ideas floating around (um, hello, pinterest and houzz obsession!) but staying true to what you love and the look you're … Read more...
in the kitchen: homemade granola bars: all you need is this as your base + whatever’s in your pantry + 5 minutes.
When I first started making my own granola bars in place of purchasing them for $1 (or more!!) each, I was over-thinking it. I worried about having everything measured just so and got all worked up about how to make things perfect. I scoured pinterest for … Read more...
in the kitchen: brown sugar chocolate chip cookies | the best i’ve ever made!
Seems like I'm always on a mission to find the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. I find ones I like and yea, they're good..great maybe, but it wasn't until I made these that I knew this was it. This..THIS (!!!) is the one. If you love a thin bakery style … Read more...
this is water : the work of choosing & living a compassionate life.
Judging by the amount of people I see over the run of the day with scowly faces (you especially notice this when you have children in tow, am I right?)...is staggering. Angry, bitter, impatient, entitled, just plain GRUMPY, rushed people. This past year or … Read more...
disney junior canada celebrates mother’s day | #disneyjuniormom
A simple, quiet, fun weekend with my favorite guys is all I want this mother's day. Well, and maybe the chance to sleep in and this or this. I wouldn't mind either or those pretties AT ALL :) As far as enjoying the day though - nothing fancy. A family bike … Read more...
modern organic cotton apparel for infants | axl brand + a giveaway
With my littlest baby being 3.5 years old already I suppose now I'm considered a been there, done that mama with the under two crew! Going through the itty bitty baby stage all the way through to now school aged has taught me a lot about what my personal … Read more...
