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    Five Jobs Kids Can Do When Your Family Is Moving

    February 6, 2014 - By 

    Kids can and should help when moving. After all they are part of the family and moving is a massive undertaking. So why not get them involved. We found several easy ways to get our kids involved and invested in the process of moving to our new house.   It’s no big secret that our family is moving. I have been writing about the process for weeks and getting prepared to move for months now. Finally the countdown is on. On Valentine’s Day weekend our family will move out of our first home and into one that will give us…

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    Super Simple Spontaneous Valentine’s Day Card Party

    February 5, 2014 - By 

    Is it time to get your Valentine’s done but the kids are having trouble getting started? Well, here’s an easy Valentine’s Day Card Party that will get them in the mood.     This year life is even busier than usual at Valentine’s Day. We have been scheduling a move for weeks now. We get the keys to our new house on Valentine’s day and we move the day after. That’s a big deal. I was a bit worried our kids would miss Valentine’s Day entirely this year, so we have been working on planning things out. We don’t want…

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    My Two week countdown: Making a Move

    February 3, 2014 - By 

    We are making a move – in just two weeks now! We are excited but also a little overwhelmed. Two Weeks to Go!!   This weekend marked the two week countdown to our moving date. It’s been awhile since I posted about our move here and life has been crazy busy in 2014. So, I thought I would share an update. This was us back in October getting ready for moving day with family. This is what my week looked like last week – warning, it isn’t pretty. The Two Week Countdown   Two weeks left to go and the…

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    Gaiam Tree of Wisdom Yoga Mat and Restore Therapy

    February 1, 2014 - By 

      We are pretty regular here when it comes to yoga. I have been practicing yoga since the kids were toddlers. Yoga gives me a break, helps with fitness, flexibility, balance and strength. Yoga also makes me feel more in charge of whatever crazy challenges life throws in my path. Plus, who doesn’t love relaxation time? My favourite part of the class.   Gaiam Tree of Wisdom Yoga Mat   I started using the regular mats at the YMCA a decade ago and moved onto a dollar store mat which lasted all of maybe two weeks. Those things off gas…

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    You are Never Too Old for #DisneyOnIce

    January 31, 2014 - By 

    Every year at this time we head to Budweiser Gardens in London to experience Disney on Ice. Last night we scheduled a night away from packing for our move and working (very busy month here) and we again went as a family to see Disney On Ice Passport to Adventure, playing through this weekend in London, Ontario. I’ve written about the Disney on Ice show here before and how it used to reduce me to a blubbery mess of tears every time we went – especially those first years right after we adopted. Payton was 2 1/2 the first time…

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    Super Bowl Cooking and the Pyramid Pan

    January 30, 2014 - By 

    Just in time for the Super Bowl cooking season, the Pyramid Pan has arrived to elevate your food game. The Pyramid Pan is unlike anything you’ve ever used before in the oven. It’s a healthy way to cut back on grease and will also help you keep those New Year’s resolutions to eat well and stay fit. I have one Pyramid Pan to give away to a lucky reader. Follow the instructions at the end of this post to win. Elevate Your Cooking Game This year at Super Bowl time when TV and couch potato status reigns supreme at your…

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    Five Tips for Special Needs Success on Valentines Day

    January 30, 2014 - By 

      Most kids love Valentine’s Day, right?   It’s that fun childhood occasion that magically combines treats, with parties, friendship, chocolate and sometimes fun crafts. I used to love making the little Kleenex box Valentine’s Day card holder every year as a kid. I would painstakingly choose the precise Valentine for the precise child according to sentiment and image on said card. I was all kinds of perfectionist at an early age.   So how is Valentine’s Day with Special Needs Any Different than a Usual Day?   But holidays, transitions, occasions that allow for any variation on routine can…

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    Olivieri Ravioli With Garlic Butter Sauce and Kale

    January 29, 2014 - By 

    This post was sponsored by Olivieri, which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. Olivieri Ravioli With Garlic Butter Sauce and Kale is the perfect meal to make this Valentine’s Day.       The Way to Your Heart It’s true what they say  – the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.  We’ve been married twenty years now, and romance is sometimes hard to find. That’s why I love this Ravioli with garlic butter sauce. Good Food is Something You Can Always Make Good food is still something you…