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    Next Issue Canada – Get Your Magazine Fix #NextIssueCA

    June 30, 2015 - By 

    I love magazines. I love to read magazines. I love to write for magazines. It’s a love/love relationship. That’s why I’m excited about Next Issue Canada. Next Issue Canada lets me get my magazine fix without lugging around a massive stack of heavy magazines. I love that, because, frankly, my shoulder gets tired! Next Issue Canada – Magazine Magic I’ve always been a big reader, but magazines have always been the most fun for me. I love everything about them. From the stories, to the pictures, to the ads, magazines make me happy. What doesn’t do it for me is…

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    Canada Day Fill Ins Printable

    June 30, 2015 - By 

    Happy Canada Day!! Hope you have a moment to enjoy this day in this beautiful country. It was a soggy weekend here so I am hoping that Canada Day offers us something a bit more seasonal. Some hot sunny weather would be in order right about now. Do you have plans to celebrate? Are you off work? Are you working through the day like me? If your kids are searching for something to do, or if it’s a rainy day, or even if they are just complaining about being bored, you can download this and print it out for them.…

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    Celebrate With Banana Splits And Gay Lea Whipped Cream #GayLeaMom

    June 30, 2015 - By 

    It’s summer time and there are so many reasons to celebrate. In fact, I counted ten. Ten Reasons to Celebrate Summer: First, school is out. WOOT! Woot!! That makes this Mom happy. Second, summer weather, HELLO! Yes, please, bring it on. Barbecue season is number three on my list of awesome reasons to celebrate! Fourth, my daughter graduated from grade eight. Fifth, my daughter has a birthday. Sixth, my anniversary, which just passed. There was also Father’s Day which is seventh and eighth is my birthday!! Ninth was my husband’s birthday. OH and wait…it’s almost Canada Day too!! That’s ten.…

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    Canada Day Maze Printable Solution

    June 29, 2015 - By 

    Yesterday I posted a Canada Day Maze Printable. I mentioned then that I would follow that up with a solution page so that you could figure out the route to the Canadian flag in the event that anyone has difficulty solving the puzzle. The solution is at top and also in the PDF link below to the Canada Day Maze. Have a great Canada Day! For those of you who don’t know, Canada Day is July 1st! Canada Day Maze Solution

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    Canada Day Maze Printable

    June 28, 2015 - By 

    This Canada Day Maze is just simple fun for a summer day. Canada Day is one of my favourite summer events to celebrate. It falls right before my daughter’s birthday and it heralds summer too. So bring on the pool parties and the lazy long fun summer days for everybody. This year I don’t really plan to do much out of the ordinary. I will be working mostly, but I will also take the time to dive into the pool and enjoy the beautiful month of July. I  love July. It’s my favourite month of all and also the month…

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    Summer Weekend Flash Giveaway

    June 26, 2015 - By 

    This summer is shaping up to be a very busy one. So far I have had several huge giveaways here that each started around Father’s Day. So happy to share one more Flash Giveaway! My other giveaways are live here: Yak Communications $200 Visa Card Plus $200 Yak Credit!! Posterjack ARV $50 Win a Jord Watch $139 ARV [tweetthis]Still time to win a new Jord Watch!! https://www.thriftymommastips.com/win-a-jordwatch-for-someone-special-arv-139-giveaway/[/tweetthis] For THREE Days ONLY we are offering this Flash Giveaway! One lucky reader will receive $50 USD Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card!!  Enter Now! [tweetthis]Time for a summer weekend flash giveaway! Enter now![/tweetthis]…

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    Canada Day Word Search

    June 25, 2015 - By 

    It’s almost Canada Day again my friends! Which means it’s time for a Canada Day word search and maybe a few other Canada Day word puzzles and games here. Canada Day makes me happy because it is close to my daughter’s birthday and also it’s clear summer is in full swing by July 1st. If it’s not ski season then bring on the summer days and pool parties. Summer in Canada is short so seize the moment. This summer I know you will need some easy and fun activities to keep the kids occupied. I have a huge list of…

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    8 Facts About Canada Day You Might Not Know

    June 24, 2015 - By 

    Canada Day is a day of national pride for Canadians. It’s the day we celebrate our sovereignty and the official birth of our country. Although we’re right next door to America, most Americans won’t know these facts about Canada Day that I’ve put together. These little tidbits are quite interesting and give non-Canadians an insight into one of our biggest (most fun) national holidays. Interesting Facts About Canada Day These facts about Canada Day are probably only known to Canadians or world history buffs, but I think they’re kind of interesting, so I thought I’d put them together for your…

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    5 Reasons For Travelling in June and July #travel

    June 24, 2015 - By 

    It seems a little bit kooky to want to travel in June or July, especially to a resort, and most especially if you are a Canadian. I mean, aren’t we supposed to simply stay put for the short summer season and then flee the snow, icy roads and mayhem somewhere just before or after Christmas? Didn’t we invent the term snowbirds? Maybe so, but I have travelled a few times now off season to resorts in June, July and even August, and the results have been surprising. Travelling in June and July can be worth it for many reasons. [tweetthis]Sometimes resort…

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    Refreshing Peach Lemonade Recipe

    June 23, 2015 - By 

    This is the perfect drink for summer. Right now, peaches are ripe and in season so stock up and you can easily make this for your next event or family gathering. Everybody knows how to make lemonade and it is pretty easy to find. But this Peach Lemonade Recipe will steal the show next time you entertain. Enjoy!   [tweetthis]This Peach Lemonade is a yummy variation on a traditional drink. [/tweetthis] [tweetthis]Have you ever tried homemade peach lemonade?[/tweetthis] This is the picture to pin by the way if you want to save the peach lemonade recipe for later. This one…