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    family - Food

    Little Turkeys Penne With Cheese #GayleaMom

    May 29, 2015 - By 

    I hate to tell you this. Maybe it’s just my kids. Maybe it’s just my house. But my littles used to eat amazingly well. They were rockstars at vegetables and dinner and lunch. I rarely worried. Then they hit double digits, ten and up, and they developed sudden fussiness. It’s infuriating! I make a great dinner and they say – “Um, could I please just make a peanut butter sandwich?” Or “Too spicy!” My one child exists on peanut butter and pizza. Not together of course. Occasionally I stumble upon a recipe the kids love that keeps us all happy…

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    A Winning Weekend $50 Flash #Giveaway

    May 29, 2015 - By 

    Hello and Happy Friday!! The weekend is here at long last and I am ecstatic even though I am working most of the time. It’s still nice to have options. Maybe I will sleep in instead of waking up to an alarm to race the kids to the bust stop and take my morning walk. I don’t mind the walk part because it’s great exercise. But I would appreciate from time to time having the option to sleep just an hour longer. How about you? This weekend I am giving you the chance to win $50. For THREE Days ONLY…

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    family - Health - infertility - parenting

    MLA Rick Fraser on the Calgary Marathon and Why Infertility Patients and IVF Funding Alberta Captured His Heart #abhc4ivf #abpoli

    May 28, 2015 - By 

    Generations of Hope is a group of amazing, passionate, volunteers and infertility patients who are driven and talented and inspiring. They believe an accessible health care system also includes infertility treatment and funding for in vitro fertilization. They are smart and motivated and they work hard to help people understand why infertility patients and IVF funding Alberta matters. Together they champion better lives for infertility patients, and they envision a better future for their province. This weekend members will be running in the Calgary Marathon to raise funds and awareness to help others needing in vitro fertilization to build healthy families.…

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    family - Food

    Mouth-Watering No Bake Cheesecake Recipe Roundup

    May 28, 2015 - By 

    NO Bake treats are some of my favourite things as a person who craves treats and sweets. When it comes to the best desserts on the planet, cheesecake is definitely right up there ranking highly in my books. SO, when you combine no bake treats with cheesecake recipes well that’s just pure gold in my opinion. Doesn’t matter how you like your cheesecake really, if you can find a no bake variation then you save time and energy and simplify the process. Keep it simple stupid is my basic cooking and baking philosophy so bring on the No Bake Cheesecake…

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    Health - parenting

    Juvenile Arthritis – What it Is and What it Does #health

    May 28, 2015 - By 

      This is the ankle that started it all for us. One of our daughters has had a limp for months and we’ve taken her to the doctor several times. We’ve determined nothing is broken or sprained. So we went to the hospital and had tests run last month. Numerous X-Rays showed nothing broken at all. But she limps and it isn’t getting better. So we are now moving on to more tests. Juvenile arthritis is one diagnosis specialists are looking at. This month we return to see if high doses of anti-inflammatory medicine have made a difference. This is…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    What is a Timeshare? Mini-Series – Part 3 – The Best Properties #travel

    May 27, 2015 - By 

    What is a Timeshare – Where to Look for Properties In previous articles, I answered the question, “What is a timeshare” I’ve also covered the pros and cons of owning a timeshare. I have been interested in timeshare properties as travel options for busy families. This series has let me explore some of the research and details about timeshare travel options and investments. This is my final instalment of the series. Now that you know what a timeshare is and the pros and cons of owning one, let’s look at some of the best places to own a timeshare. Look…

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    Printables

    Father’s Day Word Search Printable

    May 27, 2015 - By 

    When you think of Dad what sort of words come to mind? I think of joking and pranks and barbecues and sports and travel and patience and love. There are a lot of different things good dads give their children. But most important of all these things I think is love and respect and security. A good Dad makes his kids feel safe and happy and loved. My children have a good Dad and on Father’s Day that’s worth celebrating. What are you doing to celebrate Father’s Day? I actually am not too sure here yet. I often do a…

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    family - Food - Giveaways - homes

    My New Fiesta Dinnerware in Slate and a #Giveaway ARV $150

    May 26, 2015 - By 

    Fiesta Dishes are the sexiest dishes I have ever owned. Not exaggerating. Not one little bit. Take a look at that rich colour! Slate is one of the newest shades in the Fiesta Dinnerware lineup this year and I love it. It’s sophisticated and attractive and these dishes are hard working too. Remember when I moved into my new house and I grumbled last year many times over that I couldn’t find the right dinnerware? I shared my frustrating search on Instagram. We hunted high and low. I frequented all kinds of stores looking for something that was safe for…

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    Five Alberta Attractions You Can’t Miss

    May 26, 2015 - By 

    There’s a lot to love about the province of Alberta. I have been a couple of times and would love to go back. If you’re headed to Alberta for any reason, try your best to take in some of the beauty and fun of these great Alberta attractions. 5 Alberta Attractions You Can’t Miss Alberta is a beautiful province, and from the natural beauty of its many national parks, to its ski hills and, to the fun and excitement of its cities, these Alberta attractions are must sees. Best Alberta Attractions Alberta is a province boasting both man made and…

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    family - Health - parenting

    10 Sensory Play Ideas with Gelatin

    May 25, 2015 - By 

    My kids are a curious combination of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding. That’s not uncommon for children with sensory processing difficulties. My older daughter avoids anything that feels scratchy. My younger daughter seeks out deep pressure often and also avoids any fabrics that are not soft and comfortable. Both have some sensory issues. I have written about that often here. Remember this post about 5 easy and free sensory play activities for kids with sensory processing disorder. [tweetthis]Five Easy and Free activities for kids who love sensory play https://www.thriftymommastips.com/easy-and-free-sensory-play-activities-for-kids/[/tweetthis] Both of my girls indulge in and seek out messy play.…