it's my girls' world

Hello, lovelies and yay for the Wednesday before American Thanksgiving!! It feels like my very favourite time of the year is finally here though it's looking different this year. Here's what we are up to...

Diwali 2020 was a different one but so special. We usually spend a fun, festive evening with our family in Mississauga. However, because of Covid restrictions, decided to do our own thing at home. We invited our niece, did our own family prayers, invited a few people to view the deeyas outside and then had a lovely family meal, just us five. We also tried our hand at making different Trinidadian/Indian sweets-- 2 out of 4 were near hits, LOL! Oh well! I didn't take nearly enough pictures but here are just a few....

Too long since my last Friday faves.... let's catch up! 

1- Ummm, I didn't post my Halloween pics of the kids yet. A few of our neighbours (who we know well) prepared sealed bags and buckets for the kids. They got so spoilt with so many treats and some fancy ones for the adults too...  People were extra kind with their treats this year. 

C decided to borrow an old costume of mine--- a little sad that this might have been her last trick or treating. A, however, made up for it, hemming and hawing for ages before deciding to be an angel. 

I started the day by giving them some treats from a local chocolatier! Because I wanted a bite and if I'm eating sugar, I want the good stuff :-)

2- We got boo'd from some friends. apparently, the line for Krispy Creme was an hour and a half long. Clearly, we have wonderful people in our lives! 

 

         

3- Our numbers even within our region are climbing.... getting plenty nervous... we are hunkering down!

4- A is obsessed with combing my hair at night and both girls with curling their hair... i.e.braiding their hair in a few braids before they go to bed. Funny that we didn't want our girls D's very wiry curls sincethere are some crazy hair days--- and now all they want is curls!

This kiddo and her selfies.

         

4- Divali is this weekend and this is the first one that we are spending all day at home... we usually head out of town to spend it with family. We will miss them of course and our prayers and meal together but we are going to make this a fun and festive event here as well! Our niece is coming, lots of great food and our neighbours are looking forward to seeing the deeyas being lit outside! 

Starting to decorate... we are excited! These moments mean a lot to us in these covid times!

         

5- This little guy is keeping us busy, entertained, happy and on our toes. Potty training is a little better,  we have some commands on the go, puppy school ends this week and our hearts are full!! But man, he's a handful!!!

Hello and happy Monday, friends! We had awesome sunshine and warm temps-- so unseasonal for this time of year in Canada but we will take it!! Today, on the Not Just a Mom linkup that I cohost with Adrienne, Lauren, Ashley and Dara, we are talking a topic near and dear to my heart- shopping the holidays.

Here are a few of my favourite things I like to do:

1- I love Holiday shopping and I usually start in November... sometimes October if I see a really good deal. There are a couple sales I wait for to begin.... the Chapters-Indigo Friends and Family Sale that I get 30% for and the Sephora VIB Sale that gives me a 20%. This is a good way to start.

2- I've been mostly online these past few years with just a couple quick visits to the mall.  This year, I can't really imagine that I'll be at the mall at all too much. 

3- I love a good local market-- but again COVID. There are a few local businesses that I really want to support so I think I may going at an off-peak time.  These places have the best stocking stuffers. 

4- I rarely buy anything full price unless I really have to. Such good sales at this time of year. Black Friday from my couch is one of my favourite days of the year.

5- I try to wrap things up by early to mid-December that way I can really immerse myself in the magic of the season.

6- D and I usually go "shopping" in the mall for my present. I show him the types of things I like and he chooses from them after we separate... that way it's a bit of a surprise still. We then follow it up with an awesome dinner-- again not happening this year. 

7- After all the cleaning and decluttering this year, Christmas is going to be just a little simpler.... but filled with dog toys LOL. 

What are your tips for happy holiday shopping? Are plans different this year?

                               

Hello!!! Here's a little currently for ya' lately... Sidenote, written on Tuesday before the election results hence, no comment.... though I have LOTS!

Appreciating: Our pup and all the time we have with him. Night times when we watch a family show and he eats his treat and then keeps the stick in his mouth like a cigarette are the best. Usually, there would be travel, more curricular, more socialising etc. No plans to be anywhere is allowing us so much time to love and train this wayward but cute puppy.

Ordering: takeout once a week and soon enough Christmas shopping online. My intention is not to do too much in-store retail. 

Perfecting: air fryer recipes... Air fryer burgers, cauliflower and wings are the best!! What are your favourite air fryer recipes?

Planning: my Peloton life!! It comes today (Wednesday) and I am super excited... My back has been achy so I haven't been doing my F45 workouts. Instead, I've been dabbling in the Peloton app... the outdoor workouts, the strength, stretching and yoga. So much to choose from. 

Wearing: Too many sweats... I won't want to wear real pants when Covid is over... These Alo and these Zella joggers are my faves.