November 3, 2019

Learning to appreciate what is around us and Giveaway

dk book ice
It is important we take the time to educate ourselves and teach our children about the beautiful things that surrounds us. When we forget to appreciate nature, things like Climate Change will not feel like a big deal. In recent years, we have seen major concern for climate change, but have we taken the time to reflect on how we can help reduce it?

These books from DK Canada such as Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds; The Wonders of Nature; Manmade Wonders of the World; and Ice takes a closer look at the beauty of nature and man-made things around us.

October 27, 2019

Welcome a Cure Mat with a Globally Inspired Design and Giveaway

This holiday season, decorate in style and support breast cancer research with Carpet One Floor and Home's globally-inspired US-made, washable, 2x3 feet rubber-backed welcome mats. The new globally inspired micro-collections debuted in October and it is available to purchase online or at Carpet One stores all-year. These mats would be a welcoming holiday hostess gift.

October 10, 2019

Think Turkey Everyday During Canadian Turkey Month

turkey bowl
October is Canadian Turkey Month and we are so excited to get Canadians thinking about turkey all month long! Think turkey every day, whether you're planning for weeknight dinners, weekend family nights, or gatherings with special friends. Remember that Canadian turkey can be the cornerstone of every meal. Think turkey and try swapping it for the usual protein in any of your favourite recipes and get ready to be surprised at how delicious and tasty it will be. There are so many ways to get cooking with turkey and Canadian Turkey Month is a great time to treat your family to some new and exciting turkey recipes!

October 7, 2019

William Ashley Warehouse Sale Invitation and Giveaway

We are super excited that it is time for the annual William Ashley Warehouse Sale! We will be collaborating with William Ashley again for our readers to join their 44th Annual William Ashley Warehouse Sale VIP Preview event on Sunday, October 20 any time between 10 to 6 PM to preview and shop the sale at 111 Creditview Road, Vaughan, ON, L4L 9T1 (conveniently located at Hwy. 400 and Langstaff Road with free parking) before it opens to the public. Simply register here through eventbrite for free and join the exclusive VIP preview event!

September 29, 2019

Go Back in Time with these DK Canada Books

dk canada books life stories series
We have been learning a lot of facts about influential people from the past that still impact our lives from a variety of DK books: The 100 women who made history, Explorers, and books from the DK Life Stories series. These books deliver the facts in a fun manner using colourful images to keep the readers engaged.

September 21, 2019

Little Leaves body care line from Attitude and Giveaway

attitude little leaves body care
Little Leaves body care line from Attitude is a natural and fun collection dedicated to children from 2 to 12 years old. This new range of products specially designed for the delicate skin and hair of children and adults. To satisfy its "young clientele", Attitude offers colourful and amusing products with fruity aromas that feature funny character designs to entertain the whole family!

September 20, 2019

Painted Bird House

hand painted bird house diy
We find that it is fun to add our unique touches to home decor pieces. The process and the final results of these conversational pieces always excite us, and give a feeling of satisfaction. This summer we decided to add a couple of bird houses that we made to the garden, as we had a variety of different birds that come to the bird feeder

September 14, 2019

End of Summer Reads

mosquitos
We have been reading the pioneering and groundbreaking work of the narrative nonfiction The Mosquito by Timothy C. Winegard that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity's fate.

September 11, 2019

Ontario Parks we explored this summer

ontario parks
We enjoy spending most of our time outdoors in the summer, visiting different Ontario Parks during our road trips have become a tradition. Having an annual park pass helps to stop by at different parks! Here are a few of the Ontario Parks we explored this summer in the Kawartha, Ottawa Valley, and Sudbury regions: Bon Echo, Petroglyphs, Silent Lake, Frontenac, Windy Lake, French River, and Samuel de Champlain provincial parks.  

September 10, 2019

DecoArt Pouring Medium on Ceramic Tiles

DecoArt Pouring Medium coasters
Recently, we experimented using DecoArt Pouring Medium. We tried the pouring medium method in different ways on a variety of surfaces such as canvas, ceramic tiles, and rocks. This pouring medium increases the fluidity of acrylic paint, making it easy and fun for pouring art.