Category Archives: Lifestyle
The Importance of play with Fisher-Price® || #AD #Sponsor
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m proud to partner with Fisher-Price this year as a Play Partner. As my children grow, I recognize the value of free play and letting them use their imaginations to make new discoveries.
However, as cooler weather rolls around and lazy-summer days are no more, I know that many parents (myself included) can feel pressure to start scheduling kids in activities that we feel will help them grow and reach milestones. But, did you know that cognitive, physical and emotional development can be managed in your home’s play space?
Free play is so important and toys like the Fisher-Price® Think & Learn Smart Scan Color Chameleon make it so easy for Alastair to work on colour recognition, numbers, counting, and following directions. Press the button on the Chameleon’s tail to scan one of the 10 paint splats and Chameleon will identify that colour! Or, spread the paint splats on the floor, pick a play mode and be prompted to follow directions, sing, count, play games and more. He loves playing with his Color Chameleon.
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Home Decor || A Modern Dining Update || How To Make A Stylish Transition With @TheBrick #AD
As you’ve seen my from Instagram Stories lately, we’ve been working on a dining room decor update. I wanted to transition the space into a modern airy spot that would be both welcoming to guests and be functional for our little family on a daily basis. When I saw this Bari set from The Brick it set the style transition, I LOVE these chairs! They are leather so they are wipeable for little people fingers but also padded for the comfort of our guests for longer seated dinner parties. We went in store and found also all of the accessories pictured to style the room and complete the transformation. These wooden geometric diamond scones were the perfect addition to our wall. And easy to install! I’ve linked up the room below, happy shopping friends!
Dining Set || Rug 
Tall Cabinet || Server 
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Local Love || Why you should try The Rec Room || #YEG @TheRecRoomCa #partner
As you guys saw from my first ever youtube video in September, we hosted Alastair’s 4th birthday at The Rec Room in Edmonton. If you haven’t heard of The Rec Room yet, it’s over 60,000 sq. feet of games, amazing eateries and multiply forms of entertainment all packed under one roof! After my first visit I was hooked! And I’d only had the fast food take away, axe throwing and bowling to try. There are so many options in this massive complex.
For Alastair’s birthday we opted for family share pizzas, salads and drinks at The Loft. We reserved a private area where we brought in a few decorations, gifts and homemade dessert. Here’s the menu we enjoyed from one of my favourite restaurants in The Rec Room:
MARGARITA: fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil
SUMMER IN CALABRIA: salami calabrese, roasted tomato, calabrian chili, castelvetrano olives, fior di latte mozzarella, baby arugula
LITTLE ITALY: roasted garlic, ricotta cheese, parmesan sauce, arugula, lemon zest, sea salt
BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER: pepperoni, red onion, house ground fennel sausage, parmigiano reggiano, chili flakes
PEPPERONI: fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, tomato sauce
THE BOUNTY: roasted wild mushrooms, grilled potato, spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan sauce, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil
They also offer “Family Servings” to eat 4-6 per type of pizza ordered.
After pizza and cake, we let the kids run wild in The Yard where they had arcade wristbands. They loved it! So many games to try and varying skill levels, perfect for the kids attending and the adults too. 
Thinking of booking an event? Ask their party planner here for a quote and option ideas.
Disclaimer: This post WAS NOT paid by The Rec Room. But promotional services were provided for review.
What Are You Watching? || The Fall Netflix Binge List With @TheBrick #ad
It’s feeling a little bit creepy around here as we transform our Man Cave by The Brick into the perfect Halloween themed viewing space. I love everything October, so of course scary movies and tv shows are no exception. See room details, family friendly halloween picks and scary adult Netflix binge suggestions for this seasonal blog post favourite: The Fall List is finally here.
Family Friendly Fall Favourites:
1) Super Monsters: (Series) New Netflix Original Series
2) Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2
3) DreamWorks Spooky Stories 2
4) Wallace & Gromit “The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”
5) Coraline
6) Casper: Teen Classic
7) Are You Afraid of the Dark: (Series) Throw Back to 1991
Non Seasonal Accessories: The Brick (Instore Finds) || Circle Book Case: The Brick 
Fire Place: The Brick || Coffee Table: The Brick || Tray and Skull Accent: The Brick (Instore Finds) || TV: The Brick 
Scary Adult Netflix Stream Team Picks:
1) Stranger Things: (Series) Netflix Original series and season 2 will be coming out soon!
2) Santa Clarita Diet: (Series) Funny Zombie Twist
3) The Walking Dead: (Series) Tales of survival and there are so many seasons!
4) Black Mirror: (Series) This show is insanely creepy and addicting. Every episode is a completely different concept. So start wherever you please!
5) The Sixth Sense: Classic
6) The Others: Must see for the creepy goosebump factor.
7) The Grudge: Japanese Horror genre at it’s best.
8) Scream Queens: (Series) Funny and Scary! Yes please. Captures elements of all epic horror movies mashed into one show mocking the genre.
Accent Table:The Brick || Greenery: The Brick (In Store Purchase)