You may have noticed that I'm a bit of a Netflix fan, and was even a StreamTeam Ambassador. Sadly, the StreamTeam is no more, but it won't stop me from binge-watching my favourite shows! So I thought it would be fun to create cute TV-themed stickers for my Happy Planner. And, yes, I'm sharing these free Happy Planner printable stickers with … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Don’t Need Netflix
It seems that everyone has Netflix these days, but do you really need it? Here are 4 reasons why you don’t… 1. When it’s cold outside and you want to snuggle in with a movie, there are LOTS of viewing options. And, they only cost around $6 each to rent on iTunes and other digital services. So, go ahead and have that movie marathon!! Just be sure … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Rule Halloween
Halloween is a holiday I love AND dislike at the same time. I love that it's boat load of fun for kids and there's a ton of candy involved! (Who doesn't love candy, right?) But, as the kids get older, I'm finding that the last-minute costume hustle and prep can be a bummer. So, I did some digging to find out how to de-stress this … [Read more...]
Kids Can Explore The World With Netflix
Ever since they were little, my kids have been consistently exposed to arts and culture. I vividly remember my son, at the age of 2, asking "Go to ROM?" at least twice every week! We've been fortunate to have memberships to both the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario for many years, and love going to see old favourites (the … [Read more...]
Your Summer Movie Playlist
As a work-at-home-mom, the end of the school year is hard, because it's busy right up until the end. It. Is. Exhausting. But there's also something very liberating about knowing there's freedom on the other side. Freedom from having to wake up early every morning. Freedom from schedules (if only for a few weeks, when the kids … [Read more...]
3 TV Shows That Empower Kids
My kids love TV and I've always been consistent about monitoring what shows they watch. When they were little, I'd preview all of the popular children's shows and determine which ones I could tolerate and which I could not. My kids had barely even heard of Caillou, The Wiggles and Barney until they were almost in … [Read more...]
My Favourite Binge-Worthy Shows
Ahhh...Netflix. It has been my family's go-to for family movie night since 2015. My kids love Netflix for all of their favourite animated shows (Danger Mouse, Project MC2, Dragons: Race to the Edge), but for me it was always about the movies. That is, until Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life. You see, Gilmore … [Read more...]