I received product in exchange for my coverage of this sale. As always, all opinions are my own. It is amazing how quickly children can and do grow! I just spent a good part of my day cleaning and organizing my 9 year old’s room. She had so many clothes it was very timeContinue Reading …
Maplelea Girls Make Great Gifts
September 13, 2017 by 29 Comments
When I told my youngest we were getting a Maplelea girl in the mail, she was beyond excited! She has had a few over the years and loves everything about them. She loves the story each girl has, their clothes, accessories and most of all brushing their hair. Each doll is from a different regionContinue Reading …
Girls Develop Lasting Friendships and Skills by Registering for Girl Guides of Canada
June 12, 2017 by 19 Comments
Last week, my daughter wanted to have a fire. We often have fires in the yard, roast marshmallows and hot dogs while enjoying some family time. She and I headed out back to collect twigs and get the fire started. I showed her how to stack up the wood and we talked about making fireContinue Reading …
Something so Natural Needs to be Discussed #OwnTheThrone
October 28, 2016 by 22 Comments
It seems in my house if you want to get everyone’s attention you just head to the bathroom. Having only one washroom for five people, I am guaranteed to have a knock at the door within seconds of closing it behind me. Our next house will have at least two bathrooms, but something tells meContinue Reading …
When a Teacher Weighs your Child in Class
October 28, 2016 by 17 Comments
One of the biggest reasons I keep my blog separate from my personal life is so I can post things like this. My daughter who will soon be turning eight is in a grade 2/3 split class. She is a young grade 3 student. This means most of her friends turned 8 before she willContinue Reading …
Keep Playing #LikeAGirl
September 5, 2016 by 22 Comments
I have four children, two girls and two boys, each very different. Over the years I have seen and heard many parents and their comments when it comes to girls and sports. Some I agree with and some I do not. Bottom line is this, sports are good for all children. Being active helps withContinue Reading …
Party Ideas For Big Groups Of Girls
May 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
When it’s time to throw an awesome party for a girlfriend, there is loads of stuff you could do. So much stuff, in fact, that picking the right thing can be tricky! As can wading through all of these different ideas and finding the right one. This article puts together a few of the mostContinue Reading …
Stock up for Spring with Limeapple & their Easter Sale March 4th
February 25, 2016 by 18 Comments
Every spring my daughter looks through her closet and pulls out the most beautiful dresses and the most colourful outfits. She then gives me a pile of clothes she has outgrown and a list of her needs and wants. I give her a smile and place the list in my purse so when I amContinue Reading …
