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    Games Night and Families

    January 14, 2012 - By 

    Our family has always been into playing games together. My kids love to play Rush Hour and Road Block and other Think Fun games on their own. Together we often get Jenga out and enjoy challenging each other and connecting with each other one on one. I know a lot of friends and family members have dedicated Game Nights for that very reason. Connecting without the need to check a TV, a Nintendo, or a cell phone. There’s a lot to be said for that. My youngest child has always loved this time, especially. She asks all the time to…

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    Friday Finds and Events Jan. 13th Weekend

    January 13, 2012 - By 

    Well here is the headliner today – if you love Monster Jam race over to the John Labatt Centre any time after 12 pm today to get a select number of tickets remaining for $1. Yes. $1. We got ours free because my daughter won some from the London Public Library reading contest we do every year at this time. See you there!  Also Cats is on by OKTC at the Spriet Family Theatre in Covent Garden Market. Oh and The Food and Wine Show at the Western Fair. So much to do, so little time! Now for the deals…

  • family - Parenting

    Schools of Thought On OverCrowding and Education #ldnont

    January 11, 2012 - By 

    Schoolhouse image from creative commons, copyright Caitlyn Willows There’s a school of thought out there that goes something like this: well, you make do with what you’ve got. And that should be good enough, right? Wrong. I don’t buy it. This is not a picture of our school, but it is a symbol of what that phrase stands for to me. If we all made do with what we’ve got there would never be any progress and our kids would all still be sitting in one room schoolhouses with no heating and doing math on tiny handheld slates. Guess what?…

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    Totsy

    January 10, 2012 - By 

    Kids can be extremely expensive, so when I come across a deal that helps you save money, I like to share. I`m nice that way. Totsy offers busy Moms and Dads access to brands at great prices. The market is geared to children upto age seven and you can save upto 80 % off regular prices. But there`s more than clothing. Prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, toys, DVDs, and educational materials are just a sampling of a selection that promises only the best in quality and designer brands. Totsy is 100% eco-friendly: Totsy is the…

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    London Lightning Fan Appreciation Night

    January 9, 2012 - By 

    It`s outrageous how many great events there are in London, Ontario this week. And the first week of school too. Well this London Lightning Fan Appreciation Event is Thursday and for a limited time all tickets are $10 with the code in this post. So if you like basketball and want something to do Thursday night then use the code and save a bunch. Show your support for London`s newest treasure. Promo code is GSTEN for the home game against the Moncton Miracles at the John Labatt Centre Thursday, January 12th. Tickets can be booked on line or by calling…

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    Kelloggers Network and New Flavours

    January 7, 2012 - By 

    It seems like Kelloggs cereals have been a part of our lives forever here. When I was a kid we ate Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes,  while Frosted Flakes were a special treat. Because Kelloggs is such a timeless, family friendly and nutritious brand, I feel good about letting my own children eat the same great cereals I used to. Talk about brands that were also ahead of their times really. Kelloggs is one of those. Trusted. With low sugar content. No added stuff I can’t pronounce. I couldn’t be happier to be a blogger chosen to be part of…

  • FASD - special needs

    Special Needs and Finding a Babysitter_Part 2

    January 6, 2012 - By 

    Remember back in November when I was giddy, or optimistic,with the possibility that I found a new sitter? Well, a respite worker really, because that is what it takes to handle children with special needs.Optimistic turned to giddy and then naturally because I had something in place and the world looked to be manageable again, well the universe laughed and my excellent masters student in neurology, well she got Mono and I think she also headed home to Calgary. Dammit! Now, don’t get me wrong, I feel bad for her and hope she gets better because she was all sorts…

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    One Word New Year’s

    January 4, 2012 - By 

    Productivity is a goal here every day. Writing can be a solitary activity. It is indeed a craft and vocation that only works if you are super self disciplined. I am actually mostly that person. I can focus hard when necessary and get jobs done. But, it is with renewed intent that I am choosing this as a word to guide the next year. Productivity. Here’s why. People have been asking me repeatedly this week about New Year’s resolutions and really, they aren’t a thing I do. Instead, I choose goals and try to meet them and strive to improve…

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    Crafts and Compassion: Nurturing Compassionate Little People

    January 3, 2012 - By 

    We started our day today with crafts – and compassion. It’s a strange combination perhaps, but it works for us. Because I am a Mom, I spend hours thinking about things like the future and how will my kids make a difference. And what are the values I want to leave them with, because if we are all being real, then let’s state it as it is: our children are tiny slingshots, arrows, we shoot forward into the world someday to land a target without us. Sad, but true, and also magical and wonderful and life. I want for my kids…