tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68583716580252063672024-03-13T16:13:45.083-04:00Tales of MommyhoodA day in the life of a Canadian stay at home mom; offering a glimpse into the insanity of motherhood; product reviews and giveaways and the odd recipeAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.comBlogger2124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-82682075472971630642023-09-07T15:58:00.001-04:002023-09-07T15:58:53.718-04:00Improving Kids Skills In The Kitchen Are you interested in improving your kid’s cooking skills? This is a great idea and will ensure they are well prepared for later life challenges. Here are some ways to do this. Pexels CCO LicenseChoose Delicious Choices When it comes to getting your children involved in the kitchen, it is all about enticing them with delicious food choices. If you are cooking things they won’t Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-25436965819504211412023-09-04T15:04:00.002-04:002023-09-04T15:04:49.537-04:00They Grow Up Since I was young, I have loved reading. It was always something I made time for. Amelia Bedelia when I was a little girl, Nancy Drew, the babysitters club, R.L Stine, Christopher Pike, Stephen King, romance novels and mysteries. When my kids were small, I didn’t have a lot of time to read, but when I did have some moments to myself, that’s what I was doing. Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-37358281768802905782023-08-22T10:50:00.005-04:002023-08-22T10:53:40.121-04:005 Enchanting Ways To a help Your Kids Embrace Magic & MysteryCredit - Pixabay CC0Magic and mystery often don’t get the love that they deserve. However, they have the ability to provide enchanting experiences that can blow a child’s mind. As a parent, the sight of their stunned faces will live long in the memory too.Knowing that you want to tap into the magic is one thing, but actively doing it is another. With the right strategy in place, it’ll cast a Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-45635048764495626362023-06-29T08:05:00.003-04:002023-06-29T08:12:31.804-04:00Cirque Du Soleil - #CorteoSchool ended this week, and we decided that a family outing would be a great way to celebrate. When I was contacted by Cirque du Soleil and offered tickets to opening night in Ottawa, it seemed like the perfect fit.A photo of the stage from our seats!Hubby and the kids had never been to a Cirque performance before. I have seen one, although it was many years ago. When we arrivedAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-75490574018675731522023-02-14T08:34:00.003-05:002023-02-14T08:36:14.327-05:00Happy Valentine’s Day 2023Hello there everyone. I can’t believe how long it has been since I have made a post on my little piece of the internet. It’s Valentine’s Day, so a perfect time to pop in and say hello.The kids have grown so much (physically and emotionally!). They are 12 and 15 now. They are both officially taller than me now - which makes me the shortest human in our household. Mr.K is in 7th grade Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-80963991826264042722022-08-16T08:56:00.001-04:002022-08-16T08:56:35.280-04:00{giveaway} Ferngully: The Last RainforestWhen I recently received an email asking if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ferngully:The Last Rainforest, it took me back to my childhood. I distinctly remember when the movie was released originally.I’m excited to tell you that my readers have the opportunity to win one of THREE copies! The giveaway will run on Facebook, soAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-48980817979789057082022-08-02T15:07:00.002-04:002022-09-26T12:17:17.806-04:00Downton Abbey: A New Era {giveaway} Downton Abbey: A New Era now available for digital download, and coming up August 9th for purchase on Blu-ray.I am a big fan of Downton Abbey. I was late to start watching it, but quickly became hooked. When the series ended, I wanted more. Luckily, “more” came a few years later with a film, and now a second one! I’m excited to watch it.“The much-anticipated cinematicAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-37045396716092675732022-06-12T11:11:00.002-04:002022-06-12T11:11:10.209-04:00Life With CerberusCerberus has now been with us for two full weeks. His personality has really started to come through in the last few days. He isn’t really a super playful dog, but he LOVES pets and snuggles. He even likes to curl up with Mr.J during class time.He has met a few of the other neighbourhood dogs, and the introductions went pretty well. On our walks (which are short because of his pulling) he Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-78819525276832446802022-06-04T07:07:00.004-04:002022-06-04T07:11:01.495-04:00Cerberus is settling inIt’s now been a week since we adopted our pup, Cerberus. He is talking a bit more, and loves to be around people. He has met a couple of our friends/family and greetings are always the same - he noses around them for a bit, then sits and expects to be pet. He will follow the new friend around to make sure they don’t forget he likes to be pet. No jumping, growling or barking.We discovered Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-28425713725822389872022-05-30T08:31:00.002-04:002022-05-30T08:31:43.572-04:00Welcome Cerberus!It has been quite a long time since the blog has been active. As the kids got older, they wanted less and less to do with it. I wasn’t really sure where to go with the blog, after all, the title is “Tales of Mommyhood”.This weekend, we welcomed a new member to our family. This one is furry and likes to chase chipmunks. So, now I am mom to two human kids and one fur baby!We adopted a 6 year Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-31454718144322574972021-08-20T15:41:00.002-04:002021-08-20T19:48:40.946-04:00Dreambuilders GIVEAWAYOne of the latest family movies, Dreambuilders, is being released on August 24th on Blu Ray/DVD. Minna enjoys her life with her dad, but when his fiancée and her daughter move in, she isn’t too happy and hopes that things can change. She tried to interfere in her step-sisters dreams in hopes of making things better. You can watch the trailer below and enter to win your own Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-37129556105547324132020-10-26T08:42:00.007-04:002020-10-26T09:28:11.143-04:00All Aboard the BRIO Train - Choo Choo! {review}The set we were sent for review #Sponsored My kids loved playing with trains when they were young. We had a few different sets, and they saw a lot of use over the years. Trains are the type of toy that is classic. Most kids enjoy playing with them at some point, and they never really go out of style. When I was offered the chance to review the BRIO line of Smart Tech trains, I couldn't turn Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-45221022033666255992020-09-29T08:49:00.000-04:002020-09-29T08:49:19.977-04:00Hamilton Beach Sure CrispTM Toaster Oven {review} We recently completed a kitchen renovation, and are planning on changing out our appliances slowly to match. Most of ours had been white, and we are now wanting to go with stainless steel. The dishwasher was the first one to replace, as it broke before we started the reno. Just after the kitchen was complete, I was contacted to see if I was interested in trying out Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-77923370212092175162020-09-04T07:59:00.005-04:002020-09-04T07:59:52.132-04:00Happy (early) 40th Birthday To ME!!!!!This month, I will be turning 40. Hubby and I discussed it last year, and he was going to plan a big pool party to celebrate. Then, covid happened. It messed with all those plans, the big shindig will be for my 41st instead. We will just be having 1 or 2 friends over for a socially distant bbq and swim.I wasn't really sure what we would do to mark this big birthday, and then in early June, Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-20194062309238609812020-08-17T13:18:00.001-04:002020-08-17T13:18:34.049-04:00Sunshine and Summertime I am a little in shock how fast this summer has gone by. I think I say that every year, but I expected this one to really drag out, since the kids have been home for 5 months.My kids start back to school on September 3rd, and they will be going in person. There was a lot of discussion between my hubby and I on whether to send them or keep them home. In the end, this Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-60888074376876166222020-07-26T07:04:00.002-04:002020-07-26T07:08:43.226-04:00Backyard CampoutMr.K joined Beavers a few years ago, and discovered a love for camping. It shouldn’t surprise me, as he has always loved being outdoors. I had never been camping before, but last year joined some of the Cubs and Beavers and their families for a family camp.I had quite a nice time. I told him we would go camping again this year. With Covid, his group hasn’t met since March,Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-40581111896314080582020-07-23T07:38:00.001-04:002020-07-23T07:38:36.117-04:00Backyard Transformation - Creating Our Oasis #ThePiccoOasisWe have lived in our home for almost 16 years. Originally, it was going to be a short term place. 5-10 years, and then we were hoping to build a custom home on land just outside the city. Time went on, we had 2 kids and realized that the likelihood of building our "dream" home was pretty slim.We had some ideas of how we could make this home into our forever home. Some of those ideas Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-46340146882184441002020-07-08T19:43:00.000-04:002020-07-08T19:43:54.209-04:00Trolls World Tour - Now AvailableTrolls World Tour "Dance Party Edition" was released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu ray and DVD on July 7th. You can now see what Poppy, Branch and the rest of the Trolls gang have gotten up to now. This latest edition allows viewers to learn the dance moves, as well as the song lyrics, while they watch along.We are in the middle of a big heat wave in Ottawa, and looking for things to keep us cool. An Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-28021285772083750652020-05-14T10:41:00.001-04:002020-05-14T10:41:11.311-04:00Dolittle {review}
Dolittle has been available on Blu ray and digital download for a few weeks. We decided to have a movie night last Friday. We ordered takeout from a local restaurant (trying to help support smaller restaurants during this time, and it gives me a break from cooking once in a while), then sat down to enjoy our meal and have some laughs.
I wasn't sure exactly what to expect from Dolittle. The Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-26416759026118725862020-05-14T10:33:00.002-04:002020-05-14T10:42:47.567-04:00Factors in Considering a Reverse Mortgage
Retirement home loans, also known as reverse
mortgages, are a great solution for people 62 years of age and older. But before
you bid yourself to any new financial commitments, you need to know what’s in
it for you. If you don’t know the difference between a normal loan and a
reverse mortgage, let me break it down for you.
Money is a concern – isn’t another
commitment risky?
Repayments Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-14818773754705033822020-04-17T21:35:00.000-04:002020-04-17T21:35:44.879-04:00Life During Covid-19 Update.....and cancer sucksThings have been very quiet in my little place on the internet for the last while. The kids are older, and aren't super interested in being a focus on here anymore. It's been a couple of years trying to decide where to go.
Today seems like a good time for an update, and to check in and see how you are all doing with the wildness of Covid-19.
I will start by saying that I don't know anyoneAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-53740923780552790332020-03-25T10:23:00.002-04:002020-03-25T10:23:46.688-04:00Dolittle Now Available! {giveaway}
The last few weeks have seen so many changes in our day to day lives because of the Covid-19 virus, and have been quite challenging. It's not easy to adapt to our new way of life. Having the kids at home, and not being able to go on outings and see their friends in person, is difficult. It is definitely taking some time to adjust.
Screen time, while we are trying to not spend all Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-31239966686021945332019-12-16T21:22:00.002-05:002019-12-16T21:25:20.919-05:00Abominable Now Available on Digital Download and Blu ray
Available on Digital download, and on December 17th for home purchase on blu ray. This film comes out just in time for the Christmas break - a great movie to cuddle up as a family and watch over the holidays. Maybe it will even find it's way under the tree for your loved ones this year.
"From the studio that brought you How to Train Your Dragon, this heartwarming and humorous story Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-51693833089718965942019-12-04T11:30:00.000-05:002019-12-06T21:07:05.276-05:00Christmas Gift Ideas For The Family
Christmas will be here before we know it. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have happened, and there are 21 shopping days left until Christmas Day.
I don't know what you are like, but I try and avoid the malls and stores as Christmas gets closer. I like to have everything out of the way and focus on my home and family as it draws near.
If you are still wondering what to buy for people onAshley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858371658025206367.post-18947145579202469592019-11-12T13:01:00.002-05:002019-11-14T08:12:22.740-05:00Have a Little Fun "Raising Hell"
The snow has arrived, which has us starting our hibernation mode. I am not one for cold, outdoor activities. I forced myself to enjoy snow play when my children were little, but now that they are older - I don't like to participate anymore. I prefer the warmth inside my home.
It's the perfect time to invite some friends over, pour some drinks (alcoholic or non) and gather round the Ashley P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09025542342920593028noreply@blogger.com0