Archives for August 2014

Back to School with Kellogg’s Canada #BTS Giveaway #KelloggCAInnovations

The day has arrived that many have been looking forward to, Back to School.  I know some have been back for a while and sadly a few have been postponed. But most are heading back this week. I love having my children home for the summer and spending time together. I also love back to school, routine andContinue Reading …

Minted Stationary for Fall

Fall may mean back to school for the children. But for me as a blogger, it means conference season. I like to try and attend at least one conference every Fall. A few times I was lucky enough to make it to a few. This year I am headed cross the border to meet someContinue Reading …

Things to do & see in Niagara Falls New York #TasteNiagara

Earlier this month Amy had the chance to explore Niagara Falls New York. You can see her first post here Next up on our day of intrepid exploring of the Niagara region was a trip to the 2014 Sweet Chalk Festival @sweetlockport in Lockport, New York. A gem of a spot, I knew the name,Continue Reading …

Crock Pot Apple Butter

Fall is sneaking up on us. Before you know it we will all have so many apples we will be lost. What do you do with all your apples? I always end up running out of recipes to make with all the apples we have. This one is great for so many reasons! You canContinue Reading …

Hosting a BOOMco blaster tournament #BOOMcoBLAST

What do you do when the summer is not as hot as it normally would be? Host a BOOMco Blaster tournament of course!  Mattel has a new line of cutting-edge blaster technology, BOOMco. They have blasters, darts and targets as well as cool safety glasses, sweatbands and tats! Surely your kids will be able to keep busyContinue Reading …

Children in crisis in South Sudan

When South Sudan gained independence in July 2011 it gave the people of the country what they had voted for in the referendum earlier that year. But the new country was fragile having been at the centre of unrest for many years; this was to cause major problems. In December 2013 internal conflict broke out during whichContinue Reading …

The Grilled Breakfast of Champions

Some people may think that cereal is not a hearty breakfast. But what are you going to use as an alternative? Toast? Oatmeal? No way! Set your inner carnivore free, grab some gear from www.zieglerandbrown.com.au and unleash your inner grill chef! But what constitutes this Holy Grail, this grilled meal of perfection? Well, that’s where we comeContinue Reading …

Shell’s Formula for Driving Excitement Contest with Giveaway

My daughter likes the music loud and windows down. Me on the other hand, I like the AC on and to have it quiet, most days. Even though if I am a passenger and the trip is long, I usually fall asleep. My teens however, they like to bring their headphones and listen to theirContinue Reading …