Wow! Care Bears is back at it with another fun loving adventure. I remember back when I was a kid, which I like to think wasn’t that long ago, the Care Bears were my idols! To this day I’m still in love with them and did Cheyenne’s nursery in all Care Bears, which wasn’t a simple task. When I found out a new movie was released [amazon_link id=”B00CUDD0YI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Care Bears: A Belly Badge for Wonderheart[/amazon_link] I just had to get my hands on it! Now I will take you into the land of caring and sharing with a…
Author: Laura Cyra
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I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product. I had to ask myself what Miraval Resort & Spa and a coffee table book had in common, my first thought was this is going to be a big promotional flyer but I was willing to approach it with an open mind. [amazon_link id=”1401942008″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Mindful Living[/amazon_link] is a fascinating book with an open approach to taking care of YOU and I’m happy it is what I’m reading now! Mindful Living…
In my house Doc McStuffins is a favorite and Cheyenne is always looking for a new episode to come on. Hold onto your stethoscopes, the Doc is in! Doc McStuffins and friends will be traveling around the US in a custom-made, 27-foot Airstream trailer to promote health and nutrition. The Doc Mobile tour theme, “So much you can do… to take care of you!” will educate children on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Doc Mobile will be equipped with an area for kids to bring their toys in for free “check-ups.” It will also provide information and…
Have you heard? Shoppers Drug Mart is having a HUGE beauty event!! 30 Days of Beauty is happening throughout Canada and they’re bringing you 30 unique looks that will tell the story of the 30 Days of Beauty through makeover videos and visual plus instructional how-to’s in store and online!! 30 Days of Beauty brought to you by Shoppers Drug Mart! This is the 3rd Annual National Event at Shoppers Drug mart and the BIGGEST BEAUTY EVENT of the year! August 17 – September 15, 2013 What do I like most about this event? You can schedule a free 5-minute…
If you know me you know I LOVE wine, to me love isn’t a strong enough word but I couldn’t think of another word that would describe my relationship with it! I decided to bring you some wine love on Wednesday just because I can! I figure a little wine education is always a bit of fun! For my first pick I thought I would share with you one of my new favorites that has become a staple at home and for giving as a gift to my girlfriends who have an open mind! My husband almost brought this wine…
This is the seventh post in My Top 5 Summer Sanity Tips! Did you catch last week’s post on kids in the kitchen? Camping is a summer tradition for many of us and a very popular outing during the summer months. Camping can be a wonderful family bonding experience and you can even turn it into an educational experience. Just think of all the possibilities – no power, cooking on the campfire, new bugs, plants, water safety and the list goes on. Keep in mind camping can also be a very stressful experience if you are not properly prepared. Make…
Did you catch my tip for leftover rice last week? I’m sharing my Mexican Style Rice recipe this week that is perfect for those leftovers. The recipe is simple and I keep most of these items in my pantry so this dish gets used when I have no other ideas for a side dish and have some rice in the freezer. Just a tip if you’re trying to save money I grab my tomato paste at the dollar store, it is usually 2/$1 which is a lot cheaper than buying at the grocery store. Mexican Style Rice Recipe Type: Side…
The weather has been amazing lately so we decided to take the kids out on a little mini adventure. With the top off the jeep, a small cooler packed with drinks, and a quick spray of sunscreen we were out the door and ready for some family fun! I find the easiest way to have a spur of the moment adventure and be out the door quickly is to have a small cooler pack ready to go with and all you have to do is throw in a couple water bottles, apples, and some kid friendly snacks and you are…
If you know me you probably know I HATE leftover, yep that’s right I dislike them so much I have to use a strong word. So when it comes to cleaning up meals I either make sure Frank can take it in his lunch at work. I let him think that I’m doing it to be nice but I’m really doing it to keep it out of the fridge…our little secret ;). So back to my leftover tip for rice. I have been dabbling in freezer meals lately so I’ve been able to get pretty creative. I actually try to…
This is the sixth post in My Top 5 Summer Sanity Tips! Did you catch last week’s post on affordable crafts? Summertime is in full swing and the kids are home probably getting a little bored by now. It’s very challenging to keep kids entertained every day during summer. It just isn’t financially possible to take the kids somewhere every day. What if you could entertain your kids every day but in the kitchen? Kids love to help in the kitchen and they usually eat better if they have a hand in making the dish. I have put together 5…
I am the first to admit it, I have low patience combine that with a three year old and my new stay at home Mom gig and there is bound to be a disaster in the cards. I have probably said it before that when Frank is on night shift Dustin likes to think he is too and stay up into the early morning hours, literally 2 am he will eventually pass out. I was lucky enough to have the best day and a half of my new stay at home Mom lifestyle when Cheyenne had a sleepover. If you…
This is the fifth post in My Top 5 Summer Sanity Tips! Did you catch last week’s post on affordable summer activities? Coming up with creative ways to entertain the children isn’t always an easy task. You can spend hours on the internet searching for kid-friendly crafts, only to find that they are very expensive! Today’s post will give you 5 affordable crafts you can do with your kids this summer. 5 Affordable Crafts 1. Garden Rocks You don’t have to go out and buy expensive rocks for this craft! Find rocks in your yard or at your local park.…
A great way to express yourself and to express your individuality is to make a fashion statement. Through your clothes, hair, shoes, purses, and accessories, you can let people know who you were and set your entire mood for the day. That’s why I had to share this easy DIY urban tote! With all of the great fashion pieces available, the costs of looking great and remaining you can easily start to add up. Luckily, there are some great ways you can reuse items, add some sparkle to others, and make a piece your very own without having to spend…
Delish! My mouth is watering already. It was so hard to take the photo of this meal and not dig right in. The pork tenderloin paired with the tomato and mushroom sauce on polenta is a delicious flavor combination. Another good thing about this dish is it made two leftover lunches for Frank to take to work! We’ve been attempting to eat clean and inexpensive which means trying a lot of new dishes and getting a little out of our food comfort zone. Well not really but I’m not a huge fan of pork so for me this meal was…
This is the fourth post in My Top 5 Summer Sanity Tips! Did you catch last week’s post on road trip tips? Now that summer is well underway the kids seem to be getting a little bored and I need to start thinking of some fun outings we can do that are fun and won’t break the bank. My mission was to find places that are affordable and fun that all parents can go to! There is nothing worse than the kids bugging you all day to do something fun and not be boring and normal. 5 Affordable Summer Activities…
Nothing makes me happier than getting my Christmas shopping out of the way as soon as possible and getting gifts that people on my list will LOVE! When I saw the Christmas in July sale at California Wine Club I had to share! Not only can buy now and have it delivered later but you can save at the same time! The deal won’t last long so grab it NOW! California Wine Club – Christmas in July To get a head start on Christmas while saving on awesome Wine clubs. Buy now, deliver later. Grab the special by visiting California…
Many of you may or may not know about Epicure Selections! They are a 100% Canadian owned and operated company based in Victoria that is women led! Not many companies around these days are lead by strong, independent women. They offer the finest quality food products, using the best ingredients available in today’s world market that are perfect for healthy, delicious and easy mealtime solutions. Products are primarily delivered through the home party system but online orders are becoming more popular every day. With Epicure Selections I am able to cut the sodium in my diet to almost 1/4 of what I…
Summer for me means fun with the kids and part of that for me is baking! Yes I am one of those people who run their air conditioner in the summer just so I can use my oven, wasteful I know but baking with the kids is just uhtoo much fun. It is the only time that I let go and don’t care that the kitchen is a complete disaster. If the kids are laughing and having fun that’s what it is all about! One of the favorite recipes of both the kids and the adults in the house is…
This is the second post in My Top 5 Summer Sanity Tips, did you catch my how to survive summer play dates post last week? Summer time is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy nature, but let’s face it we can’t be outside all day! The kids however want to be entertained all day. For those moments when you don’t want to be outdoors have indoor activities planned! You never know when there will be a sudden thunderstorm, the temperature gets too high, or the kids are feeling a little sick or lazy. I always like to…
Let’s face it summer vacation isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be! That’s right I said it. We all look forward to the warm weather and kids to be out of school so we can do whatever we want and have some down time. But bored kids, heat waves and summer play dates can get on all our nerves. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my children having summer play dates but there are times when these play dates are a little more stressful than they need to be. It could be because I just need to pick…
