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    Giving Assistant – On Line Shopping Is Fun Again

    February 12, 2016 - By 

    Giving Assistant makes online shopping fun again. Remember when online shopping was exciting? Remember finding awesome deals and great coupon codes and thinking, “I am a shopping master!” These days, online shopping can be more of a hassle than anything else. With Giving Assistant, online shopping is back in all its glory. Giving Assistant – How It’s Bringing the Fun Back One of the most frustrating parts of online shopping is finding promo codes. Well, that’s not exactly true. You can find promo codes all day long, but will those codes work? That’s the big question. The answer is: who knows?…

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    I Like You Beary Much – Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day Coloring Page Printable

    February 11, 2016 - By 

    Happy Valentine’s Day! Such a frenzied time again here. Sometimes it feels like we race from one holiday or season to the next. In my line of business that’s life. This weekend Family Day and Valentine’s Day are both happening, so it’s extra chaotic from the work side of things. But that said, of all the holidays around I enjoy a chance to celebrate my family. It often seems like we don’t get enough time to do that. I will be celebrating with my kids again this year on Family Day! Last year we opted to toboggan for a chunk of the…

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    Riding The Cat Trax Express Up Madonna Mountain at Smugglers’ Notch

    February 10, 2016 - By 

    We are climbing up the side of Madonna Mountain. It feels like we are hanging pretty much vertically inside the cabin of a decommissioned trail groomer, defying gravity. My brain tells me this is impossible, but I am willing to give it a try. The kids are vibrating with anticipation. Fingers crossed, I am hoping that this ride rewards me with the most spectacular view at the top of the mountain. I plan to try to capture some of the Cat Trax evening Upper Mountain Tour experience in pictures that will last me long after we have left Smugglers’ Notch family ski resort,…

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    active family travel - family - parenting - Travel

    One of the Best Family Ski Resorts You Could Find – Smugglers’ Notch #Smuggs #travel

    February 9, 2016 - By 

    I am a Smuggler. Actually the Schuck family are all Smugglers. This winter, we fell head over heels for Smugglers’ Notch, America’s Family Resort, Vermont, and are craving a return visit as soon as possible. Because winter is so much better when you are at Smugglers’ Notch doing ALL THE Fun Things Together as a Family. This past month we had the pleasure of visiting Smugglers’ Notch in north Vermont. It’s so easy to see why Smugglers’ Notch (Smuggs) has been named Ski Magazine’s Number #1 Kid-Friendly Resort in the Eastern US and Canada. Smugglers’ Notch might get you there with…

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    Five Ski Gear Tips for Beginners

    February 8, 2016 - By 

    It’s ski season and if you are just starting out I thought I would share these five ski gear tips I learned from the children’s instructors at Smugglers’ Notch. I hope they help you and your family to feel more comfortable on the slopes. Stay tuned this week for all the stories I have to share about our amazing trip to Vermont and all the fun we had together at one of the most family friendly resorts we have ever been to – Smugglers’ Notch. We are new to the sport of skiing and on a learning curve as steep…

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    The Very Best Gifts for Tea Lovers

    February 7, 2016 - By 

    I might be the world’s biggest tea lover. In fact as I write this post I am brewing myself a cup of tea. There’s something so wonderful about tea, especially in the winter. These days as February looms long and damp and chilly, I find tea is often my beverage of choice. In fact it is often the only thing that keeps me warm. Plus I like that caffeine free or low caffeine tea is a simple way for me to stay hydrated.   Recently I read a book that had a good number of different morning teas recommended for detox.…

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    Packing Light – Five Tips for Saving Space in the Suitcase #travel

    February 5, 2016 - By 

    Packing light is the way to go whenever possible. Travel can sometimes feel like a big Catch 22 – do you drag around a ton of luggage, or do you fit as much as you can in the overhead compartment on a flight? Find some strategies for packing light and travel can be so much simpler. I’d love to say that I am great at this, but I am a work in progress. We travel a fair bit and always have room for improvement. Here are a few ways to help you pack light for your next trip. Packing Light is…

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    Weekend Flash PayPal Giveaway

    February 5, 2016 - By 

    Happy Weekend! Or Happy soon to be Weekend! Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and that means it’s time to buy something special for the one you love! Enter now to win $50 and that could go a long way towards helping defray the cost of those Valentine’s Roses or other beautiful gifts. This Paypal Giveaway is open world-wide and could make you $50!   For THREE Days ONLY we are offering this Flash Paypal Giveaway! One lucky reader will receive $50 USD Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card!! This giveaway is for THREE Days Only! Enter Now! We are…

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    What to Say – Let Teleflora Help this Valentine’s Day 2 $100 Gift Codes #Giveaway #WhatisLove #Teleflora

    February 4, 2016 - By 

    What to say. Let’s face it many of us struggle with words. What’s the right word? How can we get what’s in our hearts out onto paper? How can you find the words to tell someone special exactly how much they mean to you? It’s a tough thing sometimes. Right now, this Valentine’s Day, Teleflora is taking the challenge out of fumbling for words with Love Note Concierge. What to Say is Tough A lot of times, it’s not that you don’t know how to express how you feel. It’s that you don’t know how to adequately express how you feel.…

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    Valentine’s Day printable coupon book

    February 4, 2016 - By 

    Looking for ways to save on the gift giving this Valentine’s Day? Why not print out this free Valentine’s Day printable coupon book and give it along with a heartfelt meal you planned and made?  Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s almost Valentine’s Day again! Seems like it was only yesterday when we were celebrating Valentine’s Day 2015! Anyways I have several Valentine’s Day printables to share with my friends here. Some are brand new and very simple to download and share. Others are from 2015 and live on my Pinterest board. Here’s a super popular Valentine’s Day word search for you…