As a mom of three kids (one three year old boy, one 7 year old girl and one 10 year old one) and as blogger I get to test and see a lot of toys being played with by my kids – or thrown on the floor and left there to collect dust! Sometimes I... The post 2021 best toys gift guide appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Over a decade ago when I first met my husband I had a very vocal position about video games- and it was a negative one. I used to believe they’re either silly, ugly or violent, and that there’s nothing in them that an intelligent person could like. Oh and if you’d ask me about video […] Read more... The post Benefits of video games for a positive family dynamics appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Halloween is only a couple of days away and we still don’t know how we will celebrate. Will the city call it off? If not should we go trick or treating if we can? Should we hand over the candy or not? So many questions and not one right answer. But even though it’s such […] Read more... The post 10 things to do with kids at home for Halloween appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Before I began on these cupcake toppers and fall baking hacks that I want to share with you today, let me just say that WE HAVE MOVED AND WE’RE ALMOST UNPACKED AND SETTLED! I will share with you our home and all the projects in the future weeks, so stay tuned for that! Today though, […] Read more... The post Printable halloween cupcake toppers and my tried & tested fall baking hacks appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Here in Quebec all kids going to primary classes are coming back to school in person, and to be honest I’m really excited and hopeful about it! After months of spending time together I can see how much […] Read more... The post DIY personalized back to school gear with Cricut appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

This past weekend we have celebrated Julien’s second birthday- and I still can’t believe that my baby is officially a toddler now! It’s so bittersweet to see them change and grow and lose their babyness in what seems to be a blink of an eye! And while I’m so proud of the little boy he’s […] Read more... The post Ice Cream Truck Birthday Party appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Ever since me and my girls watched Trolls a while back we where instantly enchanted with the life philosophy of Poppy, all the songs and the imaginary world of Trolls. Playroom Printable Our favorite quote from the first one was definitely this one here, so much that I decoded to make a printable for my […] Read more... The post Poppy’s popcorn & a printable quote for celebrating Trolls World Tour appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

After months of quarantine at home with kids I’m pretty much out of ideas for cooking healthy meals and preparing healthy snacks. And when our days all look the same it’s hard to find new special ways to motivate kids to eat their veggies more than ever, am I right?  I’m sure we all feel […] Read more... The post Simple hack to serve kids more veggies and fruits in one serving appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Every year we do something fun with my girls for Valentine’s day- because why for many this is another made-up holiday, for me it’s a great opportunity to celebrate love and family in the midst of our cold canadian winter! Now, if you prefer making gifts for your loved ones, or simply watch romantic movies […] Read more... The post Valentines day tablescape appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more

Christmas is only a month away and in my books it means that it’s about time to start the preparations! I know there’s still time for the cooking and baking, but when you’re an usually busy adult then during the holiday season ( full of activities, obligations, parties and extra magic- and much more parenting […] Read more... The post Printable Christmas gift tags & wrapping paper set appeared first on Joanna Anastasia ..read more