January 4, 2018

DIY Stencil Wall Art

decoart stencil wall art
We changed a wall space in our home using the Moroccan Tile Stencil from DecoArt. These washable and reusable 18" x 18" stencils are a fun way to add colour to any surface from walls to rugs and furniture. The stencils are available in different sizes, so we can use it on different surfaces for both small and large projects.

Learning new skills from books and Giveaway

embroidery pillow
Books  are a wonderful way to learn new crafts and skills. During the holiday season, we learned many skills from a variety of DK Canada books. We explored the following books Embroider Your LifeHelp Your Kids with Study SkillsHow Not to Kill Your Houseplantand Crafty Gifts

December 21, 2017

Counting Down the Year in Streaming

As a member of the Netflix StreamTeam, my family and I are looking back and reflecting on our Netflix moments of this year. We have used Netflix shows to start conversationspersuade family and friends to watch what we like, and streamed smarter using Google.

December 20, 2017

Learning Needle Tatting

needle tatting amazon
I have been waiting to learn the craft of tatting, however I couldn't find the tools at any of the stores in Ontario. I searched it up on Amazon.ca and was super excited that it was available to purchase.

December 17, 2017

Walking with Confidence on Slippery Surfaces

mark's well worn slip resistant boots
I was able to see how safe and reliable it was to walk on the icy surfaces wearing slip-resistant boots that has Vibram Arctic Grip at the Mark's Well Worn ice runway pop-up event at CF Eaton Centre. Did you know 20,000 people in Ontario go to Emergency Rooms yearly due to slips related to ice and snow? This makes, it utmost important for us to pay more attention to the boots we wear. 

December 16, 2017

Hands on origami kits

origami kits dover craft
Origami kits are a fun way to start folding creative models right away as the kits include the instructions and material we need to get started. We have been trying to use the below activity packed kits to get creative. We found that the instructions could be a little clearer, so beginners can follow it easily to make the beautiful nature inspired origami. 

December 10, 2017

Gift of Lights and so much more at Bingemans

bingemans gift of lights
We enjoyed spending a day at Bingemans. It is a fabulous place for everyone in the family to enjoy indoor activities from bowling to arcades and play structures. There are several stocking stuffer packages we can purchase at Bingemans that would make wonderful gifts for anyone you know. 

December 6, 2017

Professional Cleaning using the Home Right Steam Machine

surface cleaner steamer
We love using the Home Right Steam Machine model O53 to clean a variety of surfaces in our home. We found this to be a natural, green way to clean and sanitize our home. 

December 4, 2017

Hallmark Gifts for the Holiday and Giveaway

hallmark gifts holidays
It's the season of giving! The feeling of joy when giving presents always brings more satisfaction than getting. The assortment of keepsake presents available at Hallmark will inspire us to find the gifts we want to give to everyone we know. 

December 2, 2017

Ideas on Incorporating Chocolate into the Holiday Season

lindt the season
Holiday entertaining season is rushing upon us this year! No matter how organized we want to be, there is always that last minute rush. At the #LindtTheSeason event, I was able to learn a few awesome ideas on how we can use Lindt chocolate to decorate our home, use it as gifts, and incorporate it into our holiday cooking and baking.