This contest is now closed. Thanks for entering and good luck! Party season has arrived, and even though we're only a week into December, we feel like we need a survival guide already! With holiday soirees to appear at, Christmas plays and recitals to attend, and the promise of catching up … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Day Gift: Spending A Day In My Mother’s Shoes
If I could spend a day walking a mile, or ten, in my mother’s shoes what would it be like? I look back at all my mother has accomplished in her life. She spent years caring for my sister and me—tag-teaming with my dad. She worked nights for a bank processing accounts—a time long ago when it was … [Read more...]
The Secret To The Perfect At-Home Pedicure
We’ve been hiding our feet in cozy warm socks over the winter months and unless you had an island vacation, you’ve probably paid little attention to what grounds us. I certainly don’t go to the nail salon for pedicures in the winter unless there’s a trip to look forward to. Not because I don’t want … [Read more...]
Me time
It's been a really busy and stressful past two months. I told Sean that I needed a break. I just need to get away. Even for one night. Just a break from the kids, from the house. From our life. Easier said than done. Between Cam's hockey schedule (Sean is head coach), Sean's work schedule and our … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – (p)inspiration
I finally figured out Pinterest. As most people do, I use it as a time suck source of inspiration for different things...fitness, style, crafting, food. I saw a photo of Mommy and baby feet with matching toe polish and I couldn't wait to do the same with my girl.Has Pinterest sucked you in … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – One for all
A pedi, that is. Eva's favourite big-girl-friend came over to treat her to a mani/pedi.Not one to be left out, Cuy asked for toe polish. He went with a light blue and a subtle red.Do you/would you let your boys wear nail polish? … [Read more...]
Happy Feet
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home. At this point in the season, how are your own piggies faring?By now I'm sure you've all seen the open-toed sandal pledge on one of your favourite blogs. It's been making the rounds every summer season for the past few years. In case … [Read more...]
Sweet Sixteen???
If you read the comment from Ellen on "D is for Driver and Daughter", you will know that we have a sister in need. Ellen's daughter is turning 16 in February and she is looking for ideas to help mark this milestone for both mother and daughter in a more cost effective manner than … [Read more...]