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    Health

    Part 1: Seven Facts About Egg Freezing

    November 30, 2014 - By 

    This past month several technology companies made significant announcements about egg freezing and fertility treatments. Apple and Facebook policies have created a lot of buzz in the fertility and infertility world. In this day and age when 1 in 6 face infertility, egg freezing facts should be part of your conversation with a doctor. First Modern Family star Sophia Vergara disclosed her intention to freeze her eggs. Then massive high tech companies like Apple and Facebook said they would chip in to help cover the cost of egg freezing, a procedure that provides a means of preserving a woman’s fertility. Technology Companies Driving Fertility…

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    We Day Waterloo 2014 Highlights: Inspiring Change

    November 29, 2014 - By 

    Last week we attended our first ever We Day. We were two of the 7000 people attending We Day Waterloo 2014. There were 315 schools in attendance also, one of which came all the way from Nova Scotia. I took my oldest daughter Payton with me because I knew she really wanted to go. She is my helper girl and we often say that she is destined to be a teacher or a therapist. She has a big heart. The route to WE Day isn’t easy. You have to be a class, or a child, that gives back to your community and…

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    Giveaways

    Savvy Shopping With RBC Rewards

    November 28, 2014 - By 

      I like to think I am a savvy shopper. That’s why I have an RBC Rewards credit card. I think it’s the best Rewards credit card. I use my card often and I rack up reward points quickly, which makes shopping a rewarding experience. That’s really what savvy shopping is all about for me. As we head into the holiday season, this Christmas almost everyone has a reason to shop, so why not be rewarded for your purchases? Every month I use my RBC Rewards card [www.rbcrewards.com] for all major purchases, prescriptions, family travel, gadgets, even a new closet…

  • Food

    New Traditions and a Simple Shortbread Cookie Recipe #GayleaMom

    November 27, 2014 - By 

      I have been baking for much of my life. As a child I loved to help bake with my Mom and my Grandma too. And, as a teenager I really enjoyed crafting and sewing, reading and cooking up something random. Betty Crocker’s cookbook and I were well acquainted. In fact, I still make a scrumptious jelly roll. Oddly though, I can’t recall ever having made shortbread cookies. Not once, until now. I recall having this perception that shortbread was hard to make, so we didn’t make it. This year is all about new traditions.We moved to a new house…

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    The Best Christmas Pokemon Gifts Roundup

    November 27, 2014 - By 

    Pokemon Gifts Roundup I have two girls who love this little guy named Pikachu. In my house the gender specific toys don’t really ever fly. My kids make up their own rules of play and they both love Pokemon. Oh they still love Barbie and Monster High, but they know what they like and they won’t be told by anyone what is cool, or girly. My junior black belt ten year old daughter has been collecting Pokemon cards for the last year or more. She has more than I can count and her interest shows no real indication of tapering…

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    adoption and tweens - Parenting

    We Stay: Five Things I Never Told You About Special Needs Adoption

    November 26, 2014 - By 

    I am not unlike you. I love my kids more than anything on the planet. They are my heart. They are my life. They are my first glorious sight in the morning. (One of them bursts into my room every day at crack of dawn, but that’s another story) and one of the last things I see at night. There is nothing that can bring out the mama bear in me like someone wronging my child. My family is not perfect, but it is mine. Everything I do is to build a future for them. Most of you know by now that…

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    AnPanMan Colouring Page Printable

    November 26, 2014 - By 

      This little guy is a Japanese cartoon character that my kids are crazy for. He’s also someone decorating most of my nephew’s toys from Japan. I think that he is quirky, but my opinion doesn’t really matter on this one. Anyways,  today I am offering a free colouring page printable because apparently people like them. So here you go. Right click and save and then print it out and let the kids colour. Have fun! I have some free printables and colouring sheets offered each week here right now.

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    Wordless Wednesday Winter Wonderland

    November 25, 2014 - By 

    Winter was here  last week and it was quite beautiful despite the big snowfall. The kids welcomed the snowy weather, as kids do, and they built snowmen and snow serpents and they even tobogganed on the weekend. My morning walks were freezing, but nonetheless gorgeous. All the neighbourhood dogs were out in their snappy little sweaters. I snapped this picture just down the street from us and it reminded me of those old fashioned Currier and Ives pictures my Mom used to love so much. I don’t mind the snow when it creates a pretty sort of landscape that has…

  • Giveaways

    Young Star Wars Fans Will Love – Clone Wars The Lost Missions DVD #Giveaway X 3

    November 24, 2014 - By 

    Star Wars Clone Wars The Lost Missions DVD is a Disney new release all young Star Wars fans will love. This Clone Wars The Lost Missions DVD holds two DVDs and hours of entertainment. The cartoon series was a cult favourite and this marks the winding down of that series. My daughter has been asking a lot about Star Wars and she reads Star Wars books whenever she can, so I thought this would be of interest to her. I was right. We watched together and she was so enthralled she almost skipped dinner that first night. Unravelling all of…

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    Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron #TMMGG2014

    November 23, 2014 - By 

    This is a house favourite for hair. I received a Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron this past month for consideration. I tested it out this past week with my daughters and I love it. Please note my kids are 10 and 13. I supervise their use of hair gadgets, especially those that could catch fire or damage something if not used with caution. I think the Voloom makes a brilliant Christmas gift for the teenage girl on your list, or for any women you have to buy presents for this year. The Voloom hair volumizing iron is something that worked on my one…