From the age of two and a half, my son would ask me at least twice a week if we could visit the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) to visit the bat cave and dinosaurs. It amazed me how interested he was at such a young age, and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to foster his love of learning. So, I'd plan a few fun adventures with … [Read more...]
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A Glimpse of My Very Merry Christmas: #NikonMOMents Part 4
Christmas has got to be one of my favorite holidays. From the homemade goodies to the festive decorations, there's not much I don't love about it! (Although I must say, I don't enjoy putting it all away.)It is truly a magical time of year and I make sure we have lots of fun prepping for it. We have traditions like making cut-out cookies, taking … [Read more...]
Birthday Preparations & Celebrations: #NikonMOMents Part 3
Birthdays are a BIG deal in my house. There's nothing I love more than a good excuse to whip up a homemade chocolate cake with cream cheese chocolate frosting. Mmmm! Needless to say, a lot of preparation goes into each party we throw... but we don't mind! We have a lot of fun getting ready, especially the kids. My love of a good party has … [Read more...]
Our 15th Anniversary Wedding: #NikonMOMents Part 2
Fifteen years ago, I married the love of my life. We exchanged vows in front of our favourite lake, under an old, beautiful pine tree. It was perfect. My kids love hearing the story of the day Mommy and Daddy got married. One day a few years ago, after hearing it for the 50th time, my daughter asked, "Can I be your flower girl, … [Read more...]
Canada Day at The Cottage: #NikonMOMents (Part 1)
As part of the #NikonMOMents team, I'll be sharing 5 posts with you over the next twelve months, each highlighting a different event. Since I'm new to the world of DSLR cameras, this has been an amazing learning experience so far. See, I'm 'that Mom' who pulls out her smartphone at *every* occasion. And, while smartphone pictures are fine for quick … [Read more...]
Indulging My Passion for Photography (#NikonMOMents)
There's nothing I love more than indulging in something I'm passionate about, whether that's shopping, having fun with my kids, or one of my latest interests - photography. I've always loved to take pictures (my 10,000+ photo library of the kids is my proof!), but lately I've tried to "up my game" by playing a bit more with light and focus... not … [Read more...]
About / Contact / Disclosure
I'm a Canadian WAHM juggling two kids (and a husband!) while running my own business, where I specialize in social media, marketing and graphic design. I love the challenge of new and interesting projects and enjoy working with a broad range of clients. Why I blog... For as long as I can remember, I've been a bargain hunter. But, I also know that … [Read more...]
Things I’m #ThankFALL For: Decor On A Dime {+ Giveaway & Twitter Party}
When I think of all the wonderful things that have happened so far in 2014, I feel completely grateful and blessed. Not only do I have two healthy kids who are enjoying school and a wonderful husband with whom I just celebrated 15 years of marriage, but I'm also lucky enough to get the mud room I've been dreaming of.Yes... a mud room!! Squee! Of … [Read more...]
