Fragrant Rice and Loblaws Thanksgiving contest

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws and Zehrs. All opinions are 100% mine.

I plan to serve a fragrant rice dish during this year's Thanksgiving meal. This recipe is simple to make and will go well with all the dishes you plan to serve. It will also go well with the sweet and spicy pineapple side dish I plan to make. Although, we can prepare the rice on the stove top I like to use the rice cooker, as it will be ready within a few minutes while we prepare the rest of the meal. 

Catalyst Case for the iPad Mini

When making an investment in tech products for the family to use, it is best to ensure that we prevent the device from getting damaged. In the case of tablets such as the iPad, putting a case that allows us to use it carefree gives us a peace of mind. We tested a Catalyst Case on our iPad Mini 4, and found it to have both pros and cons.

How to Build a Step Stool #DIY

We made this cute step stool with only a few pieces of wood. This step stool is sturdy and strong. It is very convenient, and useful for us.

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Side Dish and Loblaws Thanksgiving contest

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws and Zehrs. All opinions are 100% mine.

During this year's Thanksgiving meal, I plan to serve a sweet and spicy side dish made using fresh, golden pineapple. I like that during this time of the year, I can use fresh pineapples to make this side dish, which makes the holiday even more special. We enjoy the spicy and sweet flavours in this dish that compliment the meal. 

Win your own PLAYMOBIL NHL Prize Pack

Young NHL fans over five years will feel excited to celebrate the 2016 World Cup of Hockey that happened in Toronto this year with these new PLAYMOBIL NHL® products. My son enjoyed playing with the PLAYMOBIL figures, and imagining the games as his customized the athletes to compete.

Making a Change This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, I am making a change and taking part in the #FastTurkey Challenge. Good Shepherd Ministries, a charity that promotes human dignity, is asking people to really give thanks this Thanksgiving by participating in the #FastTurkey Challenge.

We Enjoyed Priority Allergens Free Enjoy Life Products

We have been enjoying a variety of Enjoy Life Foods such as cookies, snack bars, chocolate bars, baking chocolate, baking mixes, seed and fruit mixes, and lentil-based chips called Plentils. These gluten free products are also milk, all nuts, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, crustaceans, wheat, sulfites, and soy free. I like that these snacks are school friendly, and perfect to take on-the-go to give us the energy boost we need to get through the day without compromising taste.  

The Fall Collection at Hallmark and Giveaway

During Fall I like to change the interior of our home to make it a little cozier for cool evenings, as we get ready for winter. The orange, green, brown shades of fall colours are beautifully incorporated in the new line of Hallmark Décor Essentials. The wood and glass candle holders, copper glass vases to trays with metal trim are beautiful entertaining pieces. 

Toronto Inspired Fashion and Home Décor Collection

My family and I really like the Toronto inspired fashion and home décor collection by Nadia Lloyd. The stylish pieces include beanies, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more for babies, children, and adults. The colourful abstract art cushions make a colourful, bright statement in any room.  

How to Decorate a Notebook with Duct Tape and Giveaway

Richela Fabian Morgan has shared this tutorial on how we can decorate notebooks using duct tape. Fabian Morgan is the author of the Duct Tape Series Books: Tape It and Make It, Tape It and Make More, Tape It and Wear It, and Duct Tape Bags. The photographs and instructions below are courtesy of Fabian Morgan author of the Duct Tape Series Books.