Choosing the right photographer has a lot to do with your own aesthetic. How you want your photos to look. We've had many photoshoots as a family but the one I regret the most is our wedding photos. Our photographer was a friend of the family and I never looked at his portfolio. We ended … Continue reading How to choose the right photographer… For you.
Hasbro’s Great Gifts 2020 List
It's one of my favourite times of the year. Christmas! It's the time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create precious memories that will last forever. It's a time for giving, without the thought of receiving. A time to forgive and remember that life is short and to value our relationships. … Continue reading Hasbro’s Great Gifts 2020 List
My Christmas Wishlist
Every year, I tell myself I'm going to work on my Christmas wishlist from the beginning of the new year. To make a note and save items I like. Then I get to November and I can't remember what those websites were or where I saved the items I liked. I made a list of … Continue reading My Christmas Wishlist
Building Bloks for Blokfest *sponsored*
We love Fisher Price By now I'm sure you all know how much we love and incorporate Fisher Price toys in our home. Such a great staple, durable and long lasting. We were gifted this bag of Mega Bloks and the kids went crazy. Even though it says from 1+ and was originally for Harper, … Continue reading Building Bloks for Blokfest *sponsored*
Mega Bite Shark – Fisherprice Toy Review
We received the Imaginext Mega Bite Shark to review. This is a Fisher Price product and you all know how much I love Fisher Price. It's durable, long-lasting and fun for kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkCH49p_fs First Impressions Ethan went absolutely gaga over this shark. I mean it's a shark! It comes with a diver, his gear and … Continue reading Mega Bite Shark – Fisherprice Toy Review
Rummikub is 70! **plus a giveaway**
I remember playing Rummikub as a family more than 16 years ago. I bought my family’s first set when I used to work as a casual at CNA. We had hours of fun and loads of arguments over what was allowed and what we deemed acceptable plays. Can you believe that Rummikub has been entertaining … Continue reading Rummikub is 70! **plus a giveaway**
Orthodontic issues and the way forward
It's taken me so long to write this post. This is something we've been dealing with since July this year and will continue to endure for many more months. The Problem Matthew has what is commonly known as a cross bite/under bite. This means his upper teeth sit behind his lower teeth when his mouth … Continue reading Orthodontic issues and the way forward
Birthday Gift Ideas for a 6 year old
Well, it looks like I have to plan a lockdown birthday. It's Ethan's birthday soon and like any other soon to be 6 year old (wait, nope. I don't think there's another like him) he knows exactly what he wants. The first thing to sort out are his gifts, as we need these couriered and … Continue reading Birthday Gift Ideas for a 6 year old
Fisher-Price Smartwatch – Review
I grew up with Fisher-Price toys. I'm sure most of us did. I remember playing on one of those old school tv's when I was younger. Matthew used an activity table that we still own, 9 years later and Harper has a chatter telephone (one similar to one my sister had more than 30 years … Continue reading Fisher-Price Smartwatch – Review
100 Days
Sigh, it's been 4 months since my last blog post. I just haven't had the mental capacity to find the right words. Even this post is a stretch for me. Today marks 100 days since we’ve been socially distancing. 100 days since the kids were last at school and had any interaction with other children … Continue reading 100 Days