Wheat Canada: GIVEAWAY *WINNER ANNOUNCED**

Congratulations Jonnie!

Check your email for details on how to claim your prize.

Last year my dear friend introduced me 

to one of her favourite clothing brands, Wheat Canada.

After browsing their website I fell in love.

Their simple yet whimsical style is exactly what I love.

Their colours are soft and have a feminine touch.
The boys clothes are simple yet boyish in a very sweet way.

Their design is impeccable.

But would they hold up to being worn for play?

Sure they look cute, but will my preschooler who insists on wearing dress up clothes,

actually choose to wear these clothes too? 

Could we actually agree on the same clothes suitable to be in public?

It seemed too good to be true.

Jane wearing the Dots sun hat in mint.

After placing my first order I

waited patiently for my package to arrive.

I was so excited to pour over its contents.

I had chosen matching Powder Tulle skirts for the girls,

matching Aretha dresses,

some basic long sleeve tees for Claire,

among other things for both the girls.

The colours were beautiful.

Now for the test of my preschooler.

After 3 months I am so pleased 

that she wears her Wheat clothes all the time!

The skirts are always the first things she pulls out of her drawer

paired with one of the basic tees.

She is a girly girl that loves to play rough

and the clothes meet both of her needs.

She can be rough and tumble in a skirt or a dress

and we haven't needed to make any repairs.

Claire wearing basic long sleeve tee and trousers. 

Some of my personal favourites are the basic tees 

and cardigans for everyday wear. 

The skirts and dresses are sweet as well.

Their sun hats give good coverage and look absolutely darling.

They also do surprise bundles! 

That was a super fun shop.

All I did was send them my girls' sizes and their gender

and whether I wanted the $50 bundle or the $100 bundle

and they put together items for us out of their Spring/Summer collection.

Make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram for their next bundle.

At the beginning of March we had amazing weather.

It was around 13-17 degrees and we were outside constantly. 

One Saturday after Spencer was done work

we packed a picnic and went to explore a new adventure park near us.

Claire had chosen to wear her Wheat Clothing, so I put on Jane's Wheat Sun Hat and t shirt

and brought my camera along for some fun photos.

They turned out so great.

Claire played so hard and although she got dirty,

the clothes weren't damaged at all.

If you are a mom,

you know that this means business.

Cute, affordable and can handle the wear of a child!

Wheat Canada has so kindly offered 

one of our lucky readers a $30 gift card to put towards 

their clothing and accessories.

Claire wearing the Ice Lolly t-shirt and Tulle Skirt in neon yellow.

To enter to win

 leave a comment on the blog with your email address 

and tell us your favourite item on Wheat Canada! 

For extra entries like Just An Ordinary Family on Facebook

and follow @just.an.ordinary.family on Instagram,

leave a comment tagging friends on the post photo on our Instagram account. 

Good luck!

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Women In Business: Simply Mel & Co

{photo courtesy of Simply Mel & Co's etsy page}


Today we are featuring an Etsy shop 

on Women In Business.

Simply Mel & Co sells great

accessories for the woman and little woman in your life.

She has some great pieces so that Mama and her little princess can coordinate,

or simply make a statement alone.

A couple of months back I ordered some

stand out pieces for my girls and a pair of earrings for myself.

Simply Mel & Co was also gracious enough 

to answer some questions for me about starting up her own business.

The pieces arrived and I was so pleased.

Not only was it packaged so pretty

(I really am a sucker for great packaging!)

but she included a sweet card and an extra pair of earrings!

Thanks Simply Mel & Co! 

{photo courtesy of Simply Mel & Co's Facebook page}

It is hard to pick a favourite,

but I do absolutely love Buffalo plaid and the headband fit both my girls,

so I think it won first place.

It it is so adorable on them!

My darling eldest daughter 

has questionable clothing taste these days.

She often pairs her Adidas track pants with 

a floral blouse and a tiara.

Or her oversized Thompson Rivers hoodie with a floofy skirt

and rubber boots.

She's three, I am sure you get the picture.

I was so thankful when she was willing to 

work her new plaid scarf into the mix! 

She loves it.

and so do I.

 {Cardigan by Wheat Canada and t shirt by SHE IS Clothing }

The earrings are so sweet. I have worn them often

and they don't hurt my ears.

Each time I wear them someone asks me where I got them,

and I happily tell them Simply Mel & Co.

Supporting small businesses is important to me.

I try to buy local and support small businesses whenever I can.

I love that Mel is a stay at home mom and works from her home in Kamloops.

She communicates well, puts her family first and I love that about her. 

Here is a little Q and A with Simply Mel & Co!

Just An Ordinary Family: Did you work before Simply Mel & Co?

Simply Mel & Co: I worked for my mom's company Tracycakes. 

JAOF: What lead you to start Simply Mel & Co?

SMC: I am a major busy body and since I have becoming a SAHM [stay at home mom] I know I needed something to keep me occupied during naps and early bedtimes. Life slows down a lot when you have kids and having this business gives me something to do other than being mom. I love creating and crafting items so I thought I would open a Etsy shop and give it a shot! Having my own business allows me to stay home with my girl. Both my parents own businesses so I've always had a entrepreneurial mindset.

JAOF: Who or what inspires you in your work? 

SMC: I'm inspired by trends, seasons, and making women feel a little extra pretty when they wear something I've created.

JAOF: What is it about Simply Mel & Co that makes you get up in the morning and do it all again?

SMC: Being creative has always been something I've been passionate about.

JAOF: What advice would you give to other women who are hesitant in making that leap to being their own boss and following their passion?

SMC: Just give it a shot! You never will know where your dreams will take you unless you try. My mom is a big inspiration to me. 

JAOF: How do you find working from home?

SMC: Working from home is great during naps and bedtime! Other than that it's a bit of a gong show. It's hard to craft or sew with a busy toddler running around and climbing on you.

JAOF: Balancing being a mom, wife and a job can be tough. What's your secret?

SMC: I take on more than I can handle. If I have too many orders I close my shop so I can catch up. I always put my family first!

JAOF: What would be your top 3 tips about growing a business?

SMC: Make sure to market your product through social media and be consistent and engaging with your followers. Stay passionate and true to yourself.

Thanks so much Mel for sharing with us!

We love your products and we wish you well in your future endeavours!

To purchase Simply Mel & Co visit the Etsy page here.

You can also follow her on Facebook and Pinterest.

All photos are property of Just An Ordinary Family.
Please do not use without permission from JAOF first.