Hello, summertime sunshine! I can’t tell you how excited I am to see the sun back for good. I love lounging by the pool and taking in some rays, there is just something about sunshine and feeling good all summer long. It is also important to stay hydrated and to stay bathing suit beautiful to cut the sugar out of our summertime drinks. With Pure Via you can indulge in your favorite summer drinks without all the sugar and calories. The option of non-GMO packets or liquid stevia Pure Via has you covered. My favorite so far this summer is…
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I’ll admit it, finding the perfect balance of time as a busy Mom is impossible but with a few time management tricks, we can make our lives a little less stressful. I find that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done and that directly relates to me overcommitting myself. I’ve learned that having a schedule and knowing what time I can give to others helped me set boundaries and led to more productive days and doing the things I love. 3 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms Time management can be a simple concept: plan…
This weekend we decided to hit the road and go visit my parents in Golden, BC. The drive is always nice because we go through the mountains pass a couple hot springs and then we’re in Golden! Not to mention once we’re there the kids are busy playing with their grandparents so we can sit back and relax. We’re always on the lookout for fun things to do in the area and we were lucky enough to go on the opening Summer weekend of Kicking Horse Resort! Family Fun In Golden, BC The weather was beautiful and we were able…
The instant family classic, The LEGO Movie (DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack) arrives on Blu-ray June 17th! And I have an awesome giveaway that ends June 30, 2014!! I know the kids love this movie in the theaters and have been talking about it ever since so we purchased the early release on iTunes. If you haven’t seen it yet here is a quick recap: The Lego Movie The LEGO® Movie, the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller is an original 3D computer-animated story that follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure…
June is a time for reflection especially for the graduates moving on to College, University, entering the workforce or maybe even a year abroad. Whatever your grad has in mind Best Buy has the perfect selection to give the perfect gift. I like to think of what I was like on that last day of high school receiving my diploma and opening my gifts and all I really wanted was for someone to really understand how I felt in that moment. To be honest it is scary to be moving out of your childhood home and into the real world but…
Summertime and wine a couple of my favorite things. When it comes to traveling and trying out new places especially wine bar’s, I thought it would be fun to put a little list of 5 things to look for in a wine bar. I hope this list will give you an idea of how to pick a good one at your destination! I like to search online before I leave home in the area I’m headed, that way I have a better idea of what’s there so the last minute decision is easier to make. 5 Things to Look…
Are you ready for the true life adventure Disneynature: Bears to release on August 12th?! I know after seeing [easyazon_link asin=”B001UV4XW4″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Earth[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link asin=”B007VYQ9G2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Chimpanzee[/easyazon_link] I can’t wait to see the passion that has gone into creating Disneynature: Bears! Disneynature: Bears From Disneynature, the studio that brought you [easyazon_link asin=”B001UV4XW4″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Earth[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link asin=”B007VYQ9G2″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Chimpanzee[/easyazon_link], comes the must-own true life adventure Bears, available Aug. 12, 2014 on: Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) Digital HD Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) On-Demand An epic story of breathtaking scale, this heartwarming…
I’m embarrassed to admit it but I have bladder control issues after having Dustin. Its true I can’t lie I pee my pants when I jump on the trampoline. No matter how many times I try to empty my bladder or “take it easy” while jumping I usually end up with wet pants. How embarrassing right, especially when you’re trying to potty train a three year old or have friends over for a bbq. It has become a normal occurrence in our house for the kids to say “Don’t worry Momma just peed her pants she’ll be right back”. I’m left to wonder…
This post was brought to you by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers via sheblogs. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of CAPP. Living in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia the oil sands industry is a huge part of the community for many reasons including jobs, petroleum products and a sustainable economy. Since the cost of living in our area is so high and there isn’t an abundance of jobs many families have one parent who works out of town in the Oil Sands. Without this…
Traveling with toddlers can be torture. Let’s get real traveling for long distances with a car full can be torture whether it is adults or children. I know at times I get restless and just don’t want to sit anymore. New sights and sounds can be overwhelming to a young child and vacation excitement can quickly turn into temper tantrums if you’re not prepared. 10 Tips to Keeping Your Sanity While Traveling with Toddlers I’ve learned to do my research and plan stops ahead of time. Whether you do a quick search online or simply look at a map you…
Plato. Socrates. Aristotle. Confucius. Hundreds, even thousands of years later, the names of the great philosophers remain legendary, their ideas continuing to captivate minds, stimulate thought, and shape the course of human history. How can they help YOU to live a happier, better, more fulfilling life today? Philosopher Quote of the Week! I am honestly in awe of what the past has to teach us if we are just willing to learn and have an open mind. There are many quotes, books and diaries that are coming to surface now after thousands of years that we can all learn so…
Where has this month gone. As I sit down to type this post it is almost the middle of the month and I can’t tell you where the time has gone, just crazy. Sometimes you need to just pull up your socks and keep on truckin’. So if you haven’t been following along lately we’ve had a ton of fun! For Cheyenne’s birthday we attended LEGO KidsFest in Calgary! We’ve gone camping…and got our old smaller trailer back and are planning a remodel, how fun 🙂 Snack time! #river #mountains #fitfam pic.twitter.com/mHGAPGwqeF — Laura Cyra (@lcyra) May 29, 2014 This weekend…
Everyone’s favorite Toys are back in Disney•Pixar’s frightfully fun adventure Toy Story of Terror! available for the first time ever on Blu-ray + Digital Copy, DVD, Digital HD on August 19th. Reuniting after the events of the blockbuster smash Toy Story 3, Buzz, Woody, and the gang join new friend Combat Carl for a spooky tale full of mystery and humor that’s a must-own for “Toy Story” and Disney•Pixar fans this summer! Toy Story Of TERROR comes to Blu-ray 8/19 Toy Story of Terror! makes its in-home debut loaded with never-before-seen bonus features, including: Additional in-home special features include three Toy…
Like all of you I have a lot of time constraints when it comes to traveling, pair that with travel expenses and lodging costs on the rise sometimes a big summer vacation isn’t possible. There are many ways you can still have a vacation right at home. Yes, in your backyard. Many of us live near museums, campgrounds, historic sites, and beautiful state parks. You might be surprised at what you find in your local area. Budget Backyard Family Vacations Do some research in your area to find free or low-cost activities and sites to visit. Schedule something for each…
The wait is over the customizable Reebok CrossFit Nano is now available! Built through a CrossFit lens this shoe will have you ready for any workout! Customizable Reebok CrossFit Nano 4.0 Now Available The wait is over! The customizable Reebok CrossFit Nano 4.0 is now available for pre-order! This is the latest generation of the shoe that the CrossFit community can’t get enough of, now upgraded with better technology, better breathability, and is ready to take on your personal design. Be sure to order your custom pair and show the CrossFit world what WODing in style really looks like! [adsenseyu2]…
Remember how I was talking about the secret to being happy? I had a lot of questions about it so I thought why not keep writing about the same thing because it really make me happy sharing it with all of you. I hope that in some way this can help you feel better and happier each and every day, life is too short to not enjoy it. Stop, breathe, and enjoy the read on change your mind an the rest will follow! Change Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow! Change has a very negative feeling for most people. On a…
Waking up to a quiet house and enjoying a cup of coffee in peace and quiet is the perfect way for me to start the day. There truly is nothing better for a busy Mom, well maybe more sleep but I’ll take what I can get. Recently I’ve been enjoying the New Kraft Keurig ® * Compatible Pods, they’ve combined my love of coffee and Europe in one easy to use package! My Perfect Cup of Coffee with Kraft I’m a dark roast, black coffee drinker who likes my coffee a little on the cold side. The Gevalia Keuirg ®…
I love sipping my coffee in the morning, gathering my thoughts and making my to do list for the day. Nothing beats a quiet cup of coffee alone to start the day before the kids wake up and craziness takes over. I’m not going to lie though I don’t just stick to drinking coffee in the morning I’m an all day coffee drinker and if someone leaves a pot out I’ll probably drink the whole thing. I just can’t get enough! So for those of you wonder all about coffee here is a little boot camp for the coffee drinkers…
For the kids in our house pizza is a staple. I don’t know what it is about pepperoni pizza but they seem to have a craving for it every day and ordering it can get expensive. I never realized how easy pizza was to actually make until we did it a few times and with a few simple ingredients we usually have on hand they can have delicious homemade pizza in about 30 minutes (if the sauce is pre made)! Can’t go wrong with that. Grab our pizza dough recipe and this quick and easy homemade pizza sauce and you’re halfway done already!…
Are you ready? The release of Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier is almost here! Prepare yourself for an action-packed thriller that will leave you wanting more. Pre-order your copy today so when August 19th rolls around you won’t have to stand in line. I know after having my photo taken with Captain America at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas I want to watch the movie now! If you’re a Marvel lover you’ll want to visit the wax museum too, the new Marvel feature is AMAZING! Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier From the studio that brought you the biggest…