Sheri is an Edmonton blogger, sharing personal stories as well as features, reviews and giveaways available to Canadians.
Before you toss (read recycle) the books your kids have ‘loved to death’, consider salvaging the pages for keepsakes that will be enjoyed for years to come.These magnets can be used as: shower and thank you gifts: taking the time to make something to say thanks goes a long way gifts for friends: say thanks Continue reading →
As I write this, I am on a flight home from Las Vegas. It has been a long day with delayed, and then changed flights due to weather in Denver (my connecting flight). In this moment, I feel many things, but concern for my small problems, is not one of them. I am not concerned Continue reading →
A little background music can help children sing along, build and play while they learn simple things like colors, stacking, letters and role play. A 2011 study of parents with children age 1‐5 Years reveals that among children that listen to music during playtime: 55% of children are happier when music is coupled with play; Continue reading →
Happy Monday everyone. I was craving Quinoa today and didn’t have everything I needed to make my go-to recipe, so with some (read ‘many’) substitutions, I came up with this new recipe. It is basically a whole new recipe, and it turned out, so it gets its own recipe page right here. Ta-da! Cucumber Nut Continue reading →
We all know we need to eat better, exercise more, get enough sleep and (insert thing you should be doing here, but are not), but knowing and doing are two completely different things. For me, I know I need to do all of the above, but right now, my brain is programmed and stuck on Continue reading →
My husband tells me that I describe my trips in food lingo. Some people will tell you about the music they heard, the fashion they wore or the sights they saw. Me, I talk about the food. In both my single and married life, I’ve been to many places and I can tell you what Continue reading →
This post is part of YummyMummyClub.ca’s and Becel’s “Encourage a Mom” program. In its role as founding sponsor of The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s The Heart Truth™ campaign, Becel wants to empower moms and encourage them to prioritize their own health and well-‐being as much as they do others. I received compensation for my participation. Continue reading →
There are some new items in the salad dressing aisle that you will want to check out on your next trip to the grocery store. Just in time for the warm weather, Kraft Pourables has a selection of vinaigrettes that are made with fruits and veggies and offer a fresh taste. Not only do these Continue reading →
We decided to do something fun for breakfast this morning and have two smoothies in one because one is awesome, but two? Two is just epic. Like most of my crazy recipe ideas, it was a lot of fun. Unlike most of my crazy recipe ideas, this one tasted amazing. Score. Not only that, but Continue reading →
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Lay’s is looking for the next great flavour to introduce to Canada and they want you to help them find it. From February 3 to April 15, 2013, you can enter your own flavour suggestions in to be considered in the Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavour’ Contest. To enter, just head over to the Lay’s Continue reading →
Just released on March 12, 2013, Rise of the Guardians from DreamWorks is a whirlwind of adventure, humour and imagination. When the boogeyman (named Pitch) threatens to take over the world, it is up to the guardians to stand together and protect the children of the world. Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Continue reading →
My name is Sheri and I am the proud owner and author of This Bird's Day. I live in Edmonton, Alberta with my husband and two daughters (born July 2008 and May 2011) and I write about my favorite things, new products and companies that are accessible to Canadian residents.
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