To most moms, every day is coffee day—because, y'know, we need it to live. But today is officially National Coffee Day! What's the difference, we hear you cry? Well, instead of handing over your hard earned cash in exchange for mommy fuel, our favourite Canadian institution is caffeinating us … [Read more...]
Why Raising Kids Is Like Being Stuck Inside Zoolander
(Photocredit: filmlinc.org) I was thinking the other day about how we all try our best to be model parents. That got me thinking about my favourite model, Derek Zoolander and all the ways Zoolander is like being a parent. Dealing with gross stuff Whether it's changing diapers, cleaning … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Our Favourite Beverage Machines
Throughout the year we've been introduced to numerous beverage machines. Weird right? I remember when the only beverage machine around was the fountain machine and I didn't know anyone who had their own. We've tested out several and with the holidays in mind, we know that these machines will make … [Read more...]
This is how Coffee Crisp celebrates 75!
Remember that commercial with the two adorable grandmas? They were so cute. I'll never forget their conversation... "So...." "How do you like your coffee?" "Crisp." "You like your coffee crisp?" "I like my Coffee Crisp!" "Oh, I'm suppose to laugh now. You don't know from jokes. You … [Read more...]
Coffee and the Art of Cupping
Are you like me? Can't start the day off without enjoying a cup of coffee? I usually wake up to the aroma of a fresh brew as hubby gets up earlier than I do. It's a comforting smell that is much more effective on me than any alarm clock. I love a full-bodied coffee, or like hubby says, "the one … [Read more...]
Gimme a Break
We've always known how lucky we are, having all four grandparents living no more than a 10 minute drive from us. We've never paid for a babysitter. We get out regular for kid-free nights with friends. We are very fortunate. Last night I blow dried my hair (I never do that), I slapped on some … [Read more...]
Never Drinking Again!
Getting up every day at 3:21am (precise eh?) is fine, but when Saturday rolls around, I’d like to stretch that out ‘til about 6 or 7. My kids on the other hand, have different plans. Toddlers are similar to retirees; to them a Saturday may as well be a Tuesday, and February might as well be June, … [Read more...]
What I Hate – Love about Mother’s Day
With Mothers day fast approaching it just wouldn't be right if I didn't write something about it. Do you mama's out there REALLY enjoy mother's day??HERE IS WHAT I HATE....................Mother's day always seems to be fake to me - like every other holiday it has become a materialistic gold … [Read more...]
viral
I'm happy to report that the diet hasn't been a point of contention for the past few days. Unfortunately that's because Cuyler has only eaten 2 small sausage rounds since last Thursday.He and Eva were hit hard with a virus that brought with it high temperatures and hacking coughs. Eva's temp … [Read more...]
Bean having a dilemma – The Review
Monday was Alla's first day back to work and therefore my first day at home with the kids by myself. The day hadn't quite gone to plan and had been a long one so when I got home after a trip to the shops in the afternoon, I was greeted by a couple of packages of the two single serve coffee machines … [Read more...]