My Raisin Family

Hey Guys! A couple of years ago, my friend had told me about how essential oils had helped her family in regards to their health and their behaviour. She gave me some samples to try and I was convinced! I didn't have the money at the time to buy one of the kits, but I was signed up and ready to start sharing how much those few oils had made an impact with my family. My kids were sleeping better with the help of one of the blends my friend had made for me, my headaches were few and far between and everyone was generally happy. It made sense for me to keep going with it, however, when I ran out of one or two, I didn't bother ordering any more. Fast forward a few years to the present and I finally ordered a starter kit from DoTerra! I got the Family Essentials kit that come with a 15mL bottle of Smart and Sassy (Slim and Sassy in the US). We also ordered a Petal diffuser, Ice Blue Rub, Fractionated Coconut oil and ClaryCalm. With the order we also got a 15mL bottle of Pepp...

Hey guys! Today's movie combines my 2 favourite things... Christmas and food! Christmas with a view! This is such a cute movie! It centres on Clara, a manager of a restaurant in a small ski town, and Shane, the famous reality tv chef who has come to work at the same restaurant as Clara. It doesn't take long for the pair to get close, however, some miscommunication pulls them apart. Shane makes dinner for Clara and they get real close again before Shane tries to warn Clara that an offer from their boss might not be all it's cracked up to be. Clara finally discovers the truth, confronts the boss and with some involvement on Shane's behalf, becomes the new owner of the resort she started her career in.  I did really like the movie, but I wouldn't watch it if there are too many distractions around (kids kept getting out of bed as I was watching, so I had to keep pausing it all the time!).  Thanks for reading and please leave any recommendations yo...

Hey guys! So today's movie was one of those movies where you find yourself yelling at the tv screeen when the main character can't see something that is so blindingly obvious. You know those movies, right? Today's movie is: The Holiday Calendar! This one starts off with a photographer stuck in a job she really doesn't like when her best friend (also a photographer) comes back from backpacking for 18 months. They go to her family's Christmas decorating tradition where her Grandpa gives her a magical advent calendar that belonged to her Grandma. The advent calendar seemingly brought her closer to a handsome doctor (this is where I was yelling at the TV screen). She took her time realising this little fact and by then it seems it's too late. After a little sneaky purchase from her grandpa, she finds her true love. I always find a good movie is one where you get an emotional reaction to the plot, and this one is a winner!  I hope you guys are en...

Hey Guys! Sorry this is late, have been super busy with my kiddos finishing school this week! Today's movie is one I watched last year and LOVED! The Spirit of Christmas! It follows an attorney who is overseeing the sale of an inn in Vermont. But this is no ordinary inn (is it ever?), the inn has a very special visitor every year... the ghost of a previous owner.  The movie follows the very predictable template for these movies, however, the acting is brilliant and the actors have been cast perfectly.  I think it speaks volumes that I watched this one again and could quite possibly watch it a couple more times this Christmas season.  Highly recommend! Thanks for reading! Jacqui xxx

Hey Guys! So here is Day 2! Last night I watched: The Princess Switch I really liked this one! It did remind me of the Parent Trap... only better! (can you tell I like the soppy romantic Hallmark movies?) The movie starts with a baker from Chicago and her suis chef with an invitation to compete in some small European country's annual Christmas baking competition. While setting up for the competition, she comes across a Dutchess who is soon to be married to the handsome Prince. The kicker is that these two are modern day doppelgangers. The dutchess quickly devises a plan that will set them on completely different paths and brings them closer to their happily ever afters.  So I think it is obvious that I do recommend this movie!  Thanks for reading and happy watching!  Jacqui xxx

Hey Guys! Thanks to Netflix, I now have a love for Christmas movies! To get into the Christmas spirit on the blog, I thought I would share with you A Christmas movie every day in December. I will only be able to get to December 19th because the Raisin family are going on holiday over Christmas!  So to get us started, last night (December 1st) I watch the first movie! A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding. I watched A Christmas Prince last year and loved it, so when the second movie popped up on my recommended list on Netflix, I had to watch! I highly recommend watching the first movie before diving into this one or not a lot would make sense in regards to characters, however they do set the scene really well in regards to time elapsed since the last movie. I did really enjoy this movie and would definately recommend it! Thanks for reading and please leave any of your recommendations in the comments section! Jacqui xxx