Give the Gift of Experiencing Nature

With gift-giving season arriving, and the wish lists assembling, now is the perfect time to consider giving the gift of experiences to our family and friends, which will be cherished and bring lots of happiness.

Helly Hansen Outdoor Winter Clothing for Children

My son enjoys wearing his Helly Hansen Junior Progress Jacket. This jacket has Primaloft Insulation that gives the warmth and softness we all look for in winter jackets.

Comfy Cozy Skechers Boots for Women and Girls

Wearing comfortable and cozy boots to keep our feet warm in winter is a must, to avoid getting sick! My daughter and I like Skechers boots that have Warm Tech Memory Foam, which makes them the best to keep our feet warm. The thermal fleece lined insole retains our natural body heat and prevents it from escaping. 

Take a trip back in time at the Halton County Radial Railway

Visiting the Halton County Radial Railway street car museum is like taking a trip back in time. It is a wonderful way for children and adults to experience how life would have been in the early 1900s.

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.  

Tutorial on How to Change Cabin Air and Engine Filters

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Changing the cabin air filter in our vehicle is very important. A clean cabin air filter allows passengers to breath easily, as it improves the air quality inside the vehicle. In the past, the dealership usually changes the filter on our vehicle and it costs us more than if we were to do it ourselves. Recently, when we found out how easy it is to change the air and engine filter in our vehicle ourselves using FRAM products, we realized how it helps maintain the vehicle and saves us money. 

Activities We Do With Our Children to provide Inspiration

As parents, we find it our responsibility to make our children comprehend that everything around them needs to be respected and appreciated. To make them understand that all experiences provide knowledge, we do a variety of activities with them. Making these activities as part of our lifestyle, helps them become savvy. These activities do not cost us financially, and helps build memories.

Adrien Gagnon Health Products

My family and I try to eat healthy to ensure that we get the vitamins we need through our meals. However, sometimes I feel we don't get adequate vitamins and iron naturally and need to take supplements. Recently, we have been trying a few of Adrien Gagnon natural health products.

Our Visit to See Pandas at the Toronto Zoo

We enjoyed learning about the conservation program of a few endangered species during the #KungFuPanda3 event, and a special VIP experience at the Toronto zoo. It was a wonderful experience getting to ask questions about the pandas, rhinos, and tigers from the zoo keepers. 

Win a Church and Dwight Prize Pack

Although, it is still winter in Toronto and snowing I am getting excited that warm weather and summer days will be here soon. If you are planning on staying close to home, going camping, or travelling these products from Church and Dwight will come in handy.

Gataga Helly Hansen Winter Boots for Men

My husband has been enjoying the warm Helly Hansen Gataga winter boots for men, as they are comfortable and provide the perfect protection during all types of winter weather. 

Explore National Parks Snowshoeing With Children

Exploring winter scenery is lots of fun when it is done in snowshoes. Since snowshoes provide flotation, we can walk on top of snow easily and not sink. I think having proper snowshoes for children makes it a fun experience for them, so everyone in the family can go on fun excursions. My children have been using the MSR Tyker and Shift Youth snowshoes, which are especially designed for children because of its lightweight, durable, and safety features. 

Spending a Night In With Netflix munching on Vegetable Fritters

On a cold winter evening, spending a night in with Netflix is easy! During our routine of Netflix nights, bundling up with blankets on the couch with pjs, and munching on homemade goodies is how we spend our night in. Our favourite go to shows on Netflix are classics, family movies, and new Netflix original shows. 

Foxglove Flowers Quilled Wall Display

In winter when we don't see much colour in the garden, I like to remember the beautiful and unique flowers. I think projects like this quilled Foxglove flowers make beautiful art work when it is mounted on canvas and displayed on the wall.

Disney On Ice Dare to Dream

We love going to watch Disney On Ice during the winter holidays. We first watched Disney on Ice Dare to Dream in 2012, when my children were younger. We were excited to watch the show again, as much as we were 4 years ago. 

Eating Balanced Meals Can Help Maintain Good Health

A recent Shoppers Drug Mart Flu Poll found that 51% of Canadians believe the best way to protect our self from flu is by eating well. I believe having balanced meals helps us maintain immune function, and good health so I try to make a variety of healthier dishes for my family and I. I love to make our dishes colourful and especially make it a point to do this in the winter.

Prepare Yourself with Winter Boots

Having the proper winter boots is very important! When I buy winter boots for my family and myself I look at three things: how warm the boots will keep our feet, the grip on the boots so we can avoid mishaps, and the style. I love the quality of Columbia brand winter boots because of my prior experiences with them. They not only last long, but also keep me warm, and it is footwear I can rely on. 

Use a Variety of Scotch Tape to Add Festive Flare

These four tips and techniques by design and lifestyle expert Amanda Forrest and Scotch Canada helps us add festive flare to our home décor, gift styling, and DIY holiday projects. 

Cozy Sleepwear and Ugly Sweater Kit

Do you want to feel cozy on a crispy winter morning? Then you will love the colourful knit sleepwear collection at Marks. I love the detail on these pyjamas. This soft sleepwear set for women has bright contrasting buttons, with detailed collar, and small lace on the trim add charm.