Make Christmas Magical – Free Personalized Email Video from Santa

Personalized video email from Santa

A co-worker told me about this video service last year (thanks Mel!)  Sympatico has this amazing service where you can upload a picture of your child, input a few personal details like their age and what they want for Christmas and then it sends you an email from Santa.  Little H is absolutely enchanted by [...]

It’s on Sale! 1154 Lill Diaper Bag

super cute diaper bags

Remember that super cute diaper bag I posted about in my Christmas Gift roundup?  It’s on sale!  25% off.  So if you liked it…go buy it!  Hurry, deal ends Dec 19th.

Gingerbread Happiness

Sobeys Easy Gingerbread House Kit Our Compliments Brand

Little H and I put this Gingerbread House together the other day. I had no idea how much joy some pre-fab cookie pieces, icing and candies could bring to a little girl. She enjoyed this activity immensely and I think we created a new family tradition! This is an Our Compliments Gingerbread House kit from [...]

Inside Santa’s Bag

Lill Diaper Bag

I’m not doing a full on ‘gift guide’ this year because, well, who has the time between burping the newborn and feeding the bottomless pit that is little H.  So in the spirit of half-assed-ness, one which I embrace with all my soul, here’s a quick post highlighting a few things that are on this [...]

Preserving Mini Piggies

Baby N's piggies 11-14-2010

Yes, we bought a new camera.  Yes, I love it.  We went with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and while it was a touch over budget the results are so worth it.  Don’t you think?  Click the image to view at full size.

Samsung Galaxy Android Smart Phone Review

Samsung Galaxy Android

I’ve spent several weeks toting this Samsung Galaxy Android phone (model GT-I7500L)  around with me and I’ve been comparing it to my old trusty iPhone 3G. I’m not going to list a bunch of techy specs and all that jazz.  You can find that info at the Samsung site.    Instead, I thought I’d talk about [...]

Sell your Handmade Goods and Crafts Online

As my long time readers know, I have quite the interest in creativity.  I’ve featured many Etsy artists in the past and while I no longer focus on that,  I wanted to share a few resources I’ve come across for those who wish to sell your handmade crafts online. While Etsy is a wonderful community [...]

Dinner Simple – Avocado Shrimp (or Scallop!) Summer Salad

dinner simple salad

Two recipes in one week?  I know you must be shocked and awed to know that I can actually cook from time to time.  This recipe is the perfect example of how to make your dinner simple and not sweat the details.  You know how sometimes, despite your best efforts, planning and skills, a project [...]

Cedar Salmon Recipe – Easy Maple glazed Salmon bbq’d on Cedar Plank

cedar plank bbq salmon

While my foodie photo skills leave much to be desired, this easy Cedar Salmon Recipe was so good I wanted to share it with you.   We used real Canadian Maple Syrup (don’t bother using the fake stuff) and while I thought the slaw was alright taste wise, you could fore-go it if you wanted.  We [...]

Weekly Inspiration – Dec 7th – Best mom blog designs

I thought I’d do something different this week and focus on visuals.  I tend to think of myself as a writer, however, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate something beautiful to look at.  This week I’m inspired by mom blogs that go above and beyond when it comes to design, layout and photography.  I know [...]