• sports_gear
    family - Giveaways - parenting

    Say Good Bye to Stinky Sports Gear #ChurchandDwight #Giveaway

    October 21, 2016 - By 

    I am a Mom to extremely active girls, who do martial arts, and theatre and horseback riding, track and field and swimming and well, honestly the list seems endless some weeks. Soon we add skating and skiing to the mix. Hallelujah for snow sports. I love them. But what I don’t love is stinky sports gear. The sports gear that comes with each activity can get extremely unpleasant smelling. When we ski we sweat profusely. That’s the sign of a great workout. When Ainsley rides her horse at SARI therapy riding, those nights are stop, drop the clothing in the laundry…

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    Technology

    Do You Need a Twitter Account to Use Periscope?

    October 20, 2016 - By 

    Periscope makes it easy to broadcast and watch videos, all from your cell phone. It’s a fun way to connect with your friends and even people you’ve never met before. If you’ve recent found out about it, you may have questions. What is this new platform? How is it used? Do you need a Twitter account to use Periscope?   Do You Need a Twitter Account to Use Periscope?   What is Periscope? Periscope is a cell phone app that lets you easily livestream videos. Since it is in real time, you can interact directly with your friends and viewers,…

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    active family travel - Travel

    What to Pack for a Cruise – 5 Must Haves #Travel

    October 18, 2016 - By 

    What to pack for a cruise. It’s something you’ll be thinking about for some time once you decide to take a vacation on the sea. Of course there’s the standard swimsuits, shorts, etc., but there are a few things you don’t want to be without. Every diehard cruise lover knows there are a few cruise hacks and products that simply make the sailing smoother. Not really essentials but cruise hacks for packing. A few of these are oddball things you might not think of, but trust me they can make your cruise so much sweeter. So if you need to know…

  • better_sleep
    Health

    5 Tips to Get Better Sleep at Night

    October 17, 2016 - By 

    Are you having a hard time falling asleep at night? Do you toss and turn and still barely get any shut eye? Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to help improve this problem. Better sleep is pretty simple with a few changes of habit.   Here are 5 tips to get better sleep at night: Turn off electronics an hour before bedtime. Using your TV, computer, e-reader, or cell phone may be making it more difficult for you to fall asleep. Shutting down all of your electronics an hour before bedtime may help you fall asleep…

  • useful_gifts
    family

    Eight Most Useful Gifts for New Parents

    October 14, 2016 - By 

    Useful gifts for new parents can be invaluable. It’s not always the thought that counts alone. Gift giving for new parents needs to be a combination of heartfelt and useful. Brand new Moms and Dads are about to be their busiest ever. BUT, do we give them things that make their lives easier during the transition or do we spring for something whimsical and cute? Useful Gifts for New Parents Make Life Easier I loved my baby shower and it was magical from start to finish. The gifts that arrived were also treasured. At the end of the day though, I…

  • winter_prep
    family - homes

    Preparing for Winter – 8 Things to do to Get Your Home in Order

    October 13, 2016 - By 

    Preparing for winter is something we should all start thinking about. After all, it’s already mid-October, and there are only so many good days left! Preparing for winter is about getting your home and your property in order, so it can withstand the rigors of bad weather, especially up here in Ontario. Preparing for Winter and Saving Future Headaches The last thing you want in the winter is to be without heat or to have to deal with a busted pipe. The last thing you want in the spring is a clean up hassle. These tips can help you save…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    5 Top Haunted Houses in the US

    October 12, 2016 - By 

    Halloween in the United States is the season for all things scary – particularly haunted houses. Most areas have a local haunted house, but for those looking for an extra terrifying thrill, there are many elaborate haunted houses throughout the country. Here are 5 of the best haunted houses in the United States. Terror Behind the Walls. Terror Behind the Walls is an annual haunted house that takes place at the Eastern State Penitentiary located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Can you picture that? The setting itself is enough to terrify me. The Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the most infamous…

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    active family travel - Food - Travel

    Cruise Dining Packages Are They Worth It?

    October 11, 2016 - By 

    Cruise food can be amazing. The buffets and regular dining rooms are superb and as fancy as you wish to make them. But, if you want a richer experience then you can opt in to the specialty dining rooms, so long as you book and pay in advance. Cruise food packages are an expense that people are always up in the air over. Is it worth the extra cost? Aren’t meals included, anyway? I just paid for an entire all-inclusive cruise, why would I pay even more for a cruise dining package? These are all the questions that people –…

  • fright_factory
    family

    The Fright Factory Creature Creator Kit #TMMGG16

    October 10, 2016 - By 

    Fright Factory is a fun little opportunity for crafting bugs and experimenting with gooey stuff. Kids who are hands on will enjoy the creepiness and the sensory part of this active toy. This fun toy is a great gift for the holidays or any birthdays you have coming around the corner. Fright Factory lets kids make their own 3D creations with EW GOO and quick cure gel. The gel creatures cure with an ultra safe LED light. Heat is not needed. The Fright Factory takes batteries. The gels are quick to set and they are not toxic. Just load the molds…

  • pokemon_halloween
    Technology

    50 Pokemon Halloween Items and Gifts

    October 7, 2016 - By 

    Is there anything hotter than Pokemon GO right now? Maybe Pokemon Halloween! This Halloween there are bound to be dozens of tiny Pikachus and Squirtles walking the streets. I can hardly wait to see who we have at our door. Of course if you are in need of a Pokemon Halloween costume then you might want to start here. 50 Pokemon Halloween Gifts Need a Halloween Pokemon Costume this year? Here are several ideas that will make everyone happy. With one of these costumes you can spot the Pokemon in your neighbourhood all night long. 1. Rubie’s Costume Pokemon Ash…