Don’t Sweat It. Handle It with Lady Speed Stick! #DontSweatIt

May 20, 2013 by

When is the last time you sweat?  I mean really sweat?  A job interview?  A great workout?  Hot Yoga?  Going to see your in-laws?  We all have situations that can make us break out a sweat in no time.  My most recent one?  Going to traffic court over a ticket I got last Fall.  You see I received my very first traffic ticket EVER 2 weeks before Little Bears arrival – disobeying a...

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Summer Entertaining with a little help from Target {Giveaway}

May 20, 2013 by

The May 2-4 long weekend, the unofficial start of summer is finally here!!!  We have been blessed with a beautiful weekend in Southern Ontario… the weather is perfect for a BBQ and some fun in the sun.  The long weekend also means our calendar starts getting filled up quickly with many different events from bridal showers and summer vacations to getting together with with friends and...

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Breakfast in Bed with Philly Chocolate Cream Cheese #PhillyChocolate

May 17, 2013 by

So ladies, how was your Mother’s Day???  Were you spoiled? Pampered?  Get everything you wanted (even if it was just a shower… by yourself!)?  What about breakfast in bed? No?!?  Me neither.  Yes I did get to sleep in, but then we made the ill-fated decision to try to go to our favorite local breakfast place, on Mother’s Day.  what.were.we.thinking…  After ditching...

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ABC – S is for… Splash in the Sun

May 16, 2013 by

I am taking part in ABC Friday – a fun photo sharing meme Each week is a new letter theme, starting with A of course, we will work our way through the alphabet. S is for… Splash in the Sun! The first weekend of May was absolutely beautiful.  A perfect weekend for getting outside doing some yard work and enjoying the sun, and that is exactly what we did.  After being out for only a...

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Homemade Peanut Butter Raisin Granola Bar Recipe

May 16, 2013 by

I will be the first to admit I was a little skeptical when I first heard about the new flavours of Kraft Peanut Butter.  I mean, who messes with peanut butter it is so perfect just all on its own!  Smooth, Crunchy, that is all I need.  And to mix stuff into your Peanut Butter, how good is that going to taste?!?  Telling Hubs about the new flavours he started laughing at me.  You see I grew...

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WW – My Little Toronto Maple Leaf Fans

May 15, 2013 by

We may be out of the playoffs for this year. but these guys will be waiting to cheer them on again in the...

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Clearing Up my Counters with Rubbermaid’s Hidden Recycler {GIveaway}

May 14, 2013 by

Just after Hubs and I got married and moved into our house we completely renovated our kitchen.  From top to bottom new floors, cabinets, counters and light fixtures.  Although it is not huge, it is beautiful and just the way we want it.  Which is why drives Hubs CRAZY when I do this: Do you see it??? The pile of recycling sitting on the counter.  Yup, it drive Hubs nuts.  Why??? Because...

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Making my Lawn beautiful for $100 #WalmartFrugalHeroes

May 13, 2013 by

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Spring.  I love the warm weather, getting rid of the coats, boots and snow shovels.  However it also means it is time for lawn and garden care.  While I like having a lavish green lawn free of weeds with beautiful garden, I don’t like planting, watering or weeding.  See the problem here?!?  Well this year I know we will be playing outside...

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Locals Lounge – The High Tea Soiree Toronto

May 12, 2013 by

As a little girl I loved a good tea party.  I will never forget my cousin’s  “Tea Party” Birthday where we all decorated hats and enjoyed our tea in china cups.  I love that the High Tea Soiree has bought back tea time with a twist!  A lavish affair that includes shopping, a mama beauty bar, delicious treats & more!  Have a fun afternoon out with a few girlfriends, some...

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Did you #Smallenfreuden today?

May 9, 2013 by

You may have seen the billboards, ads or the videos… #Smallenfreuden seems to be everywhere these days.  I first heard of #Smallenfreuden earlier this week on a billboard in Toronto.   No idea what I am talking about… well lets start here with this short video: So now do you know what it means?  No?  Well me neither, but it has me interested!  Lets see what did we learn…...

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