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The Ultimate List of Toddler Gift Ideas

Have a toddler in the house? I thought I'd round up some of our most-favourite toddler-aged toys in case you're looking for some ideas for the holiday season. These are all either things that we already use and love, or stuff that I have purchased and hidden away for Maya for this Christmas. The ultimate list of toddler gift ideas! *Affiliate links have been used. Please see our policies ... View the Post

The 10 Best Etsy Shops for Affordable Art under $100

Art is one of those things that gives a home or a room personality. I love having a mixture of photographs, prints, and paintings throughout my own house. If you're stumped about where to go to find art pieces that are affordable but look amazing, then you're in the right spot. I have rounded up 10 of my favourite artists who sell their art online through Etsy. All of these pieces can be ... View the Post

The Easiest DIY Advent Calendar Tutorial

Now that my 3-year old daughter Maya is totally getting the idea of Christmas (we have had jingle bells on repeat in the car since November 1st), I figured it was time that I make a DIY advent calendar for her to enjoy. I wanted one that was reusable and that I could fill up with a mixture of treats, little gifts, and also messages with activities to do together ("go see the neighbourhood xmas ... View the Post

Laundry Room Design Dilemma: Front Loader versus Top Loader

Let's chat laundry rooms today. After we did the big renovation/addition to our house, we knew that we wouldn't be able to finish all the spaces right away for budget reasons. We were cool with the "wait and see how we live in the space" approach and didn't want to rush into any decisions. Well, Dan and I sat down the other night to plan out what we are going to tackle this winter, and we ... View the Post

Some BIG news (!)

So I have a pretty major announcement today. I have officially launched a second website! I'm not leaving THE SWEETEST DIGS behind... but I have done a re-organization that I hope is going to streamline everyone's experience (including my own!). Here's the scoop: When I started dabbling in the "business of blogging" stuff after giving a talk at Canada's blogging conference, BlogPodium, ... View the Post

11 Best Gifts For Her: The 2016 Edition

For all you ladies who are doing your thing: building your businesses, parenting kiddos, in school, working the 9-5, being leaders, inspiring others, helping in your community, being kind, and just doing YOU. You are amazing. So... it's time to treat yo self. Or at least send this to your partner/friend/parent/whoever as your holiday wish list. Without further ado, my Gifts For Her 2016 ... View the Post