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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Glam Camping For Those Who Love Camping In Comfort

    August 16, 2016 - By 

    Glam camping, better known as glamping, has become a big thing. It’s a type of camping for people who want to get out and enjoy nature but who do not want to be uncomfortable in any way. Glam camping can be anything from taking along a few extra creature comforts with you to actually booking a glamping “tent” at a resort. Glam Camping – 5 Way to Help Anyone Enjoy the Great Outdoors So you want to go camping, but you don’t want to be uncomfortable. Fear not! The days of hearing the phrase, “Suck it up, buttercup” are over! These…

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    family - Giveaways - Health

    GI Upset – Buscopan Calms Cramps #Giveaway ARV $170

    August 16, 2016 - By 

    GI upset is something I’ve had trouble with for almost as long as I can recall. Most of my readers know by now that I suffer from terrible stomach cramps if I’m not extra careful about what I eat. Although I’ve learned to live with it and I have a huge toolkit of strategies to help after 30 years, GI upset can still be a huge drain on energy and it can turn a good day upside down. While everyone else in the family can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, I have to worry about what goes into my…

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    active family travel - family - family travel - Travel

    How to Enjoy Ontario Beaches When You Totally Dropped the Ball

    August 15, 2016 - By 

    Disclosure: This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Ontario’s Southwest Tourism #BeachInOSW sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors.  Ontario’s Southwestern beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in North America. As a child, we visited the beaches every year. Ontario’s beaches have the most beautiful sunsets, my mom would say, and I played on many of these beaches as a child. At some point as a teen, I began to think she was exaggerating, but now, as an adult I’ve travelled a lot of beaches…

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    family

    Limeapple Back to School Girl’s Clothing Gift Packages #BTS

    August 15, 2016 - By 

    I have a super sporty 12-year-old, so when I heard about Limeapple Back to School Girl’s Clothing Gift Packages I knew that we’d found a winning combination of style and function. My daughter Ainsley is always on the run, and she’s often on the go with us traveling too. I love that she is more athletic than I have ever have been and she challenges me to strive to be stronger and more fit every day. Because she is always on the go, I need girl’s clothing that keeps up with this fast paced active child and I need it to be…

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    family - Giveaways

    Furnace Maintenance – 5 Reasons to Have Your Furnace Checked Today #RelianceHomeComfort

    August 12, 2016 - By 

    Furnace maintenance is a big deal. We all know the role that our furnace plays in the winter. It keeps us warm! However, did you know that your furnace plays a major role in your summer comfort as well? Your furnace is what drives all the wonderfully cold air through your home on a hot, summer day. Furnace maintenance is important because it ensures that both your heat and AC function properly year round. Furnace Maintenance is More Than Fixing Problems This month I took a morning to let the people from Reliance Home Comfort to check my furnace, my…

  • family - Health

    Natural Itch Relief for Bug Bites and Stings

    August 11, 2016 - By 

    Natural itch relief is something that’s always in high demand this time of year. Summer is prime season for flying beasts that bite and sting. They’re out there, waiting to feast on your blood or give you a painful sting if you accidentally make them feel threatened. You can try to avoid this uncomfortable part of summer, but chances are, you’re going to get tagged. So with that in mind, here are some natural itch relief methods that really work. Natural Itch Relief – 6 Ways to Ease the Itching and Burning Recently I returned from a travel writer trip, followed…

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    Travel

    First Impressions of Gatineau Quebec

    August 11, 2016 - By 

    This summer we took our family on the road to Gatineau Quebec in the Outaouais Region. I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. Quebec never disappoints me and I often wish we lived closer to the province. It’s truly La Belle Province for so many reasons and the perfect choice for a family vacation. So How Big is Gatineau Park? We started our visit early on a Sunday morning after driving for roughly 7 hours from our home in London, Ontario. First on the agenda was Gatineau Park. I knew Gatineau Park was massive, but I didn’t know if it was…

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    family - Food - Giveaways

    Subway Sandwiches Get Spicy #BBQSeoulFood #Giveaway

    August 10, 2016 - By 

    Subway sandwiches have become a road trip tradition with my family. It’s true. The running joke is that my kids can spot a Subway in any city we go to, and so far, we’ve tested this Subway superpower quite a bit this year! The girls can be half asleep staring at an IPOD when suddenly we hear – “SUBWAY!” Every time we take a road trip, my daughter asks to stop at Subway! Sometimes we barely start out on the road when she begins asking for Subway. Our most recent trip to Quebec was no exception. After we spent our…

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    Travel

    Five Zip lining Lessons to Live By #Travel

    August 9, 2016 - By 

    On a high flying family adventure at Arbraska Lafleche in Quebec two short weeks ago I had the chance to face one of my biggest fears. My fear of heights. When I turned 45 I told myself that was long enough to be afraid of anything. Zip lining is one of those big adventures that’s been on my travel bucket list for awhile now. So when we had the chance to try it together, I jumped. Literally. Zip lining with my family was one of the best, most challenging experiences we’ve had. It was fulfilling and fun and memorable and…

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    Back To School

    School Routine – Getting Back into the Habit for Back to School

    August 8, 2016 - By 

    A school routine is so important for children when they’re up at at ’em every day to learn. It’s hard for a child to fully absorb anything if they’re tired, and we all know how much children need structure. Chances are, structure has been in short supply over the summer, and that’s okay. It’s the summer, after all. However, as school approaches, it’s best to start getting the kids – even the older ones – back into a school routine, so they’re prepared when school starts. School Routine – Ways to Get Back Into the Groove As school approaches, getting…