Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers.. Served hot or cold, spiced Chai tea has become quite popular in much of the world. In fact, spiced chai latte is the one drink I enjoy most from Starbucks. It is my go to drink there when I visit. I am a giant tea lover. But, if you know me at all then you also know that I don’t like to waste money. So, we do a lot of things with a frugal eye. That’s why I thought I’d figure out how to make an easy spiced chai tea…
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Outstanding dining options are always on my radar when I travel, whether it be alone or with the family. For me, travel is often also about the food and local, fresh, options always add to any travel experience. One of my favourite parts of any trip is finding the best eats in the area or simply discovering something new. For instance, in 2017 we ended up at MINT just outside Waitsfield Vermont and we were collectively as a family blown away by the flavourful fresh vegetarian options. We are not vegetarians but we were keen to see how Mint had…
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FUJIFILM Printlife sponsored this post, which means I received product or compensation. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bottle time? All parents know that time slips by far too fast. You can’t stop time, so how do you slow it or capture it? The obvious answer is photos of course. But, for the most part our photos live on our phones. Sometimes, lately, I have a near panic thinking what if everything crashed and all my digital photos vanished. FUJIFILM Printlife created by FUJIFILM focuses squarely on inspiration, education, and awareness of the importance of printing digital photos. I’m…
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This post has been sponsored by DK Canada. I received product for consideration here. Educational reads are vital to start and keep a love of learning in kids. Back to school is on everyone’s minds, so the time is right to nurture curiosity and spark interests in many topics outside school too. Remember, the kids will have plenty of textbooks at school. They will want some enjoyable alternatives at home. That’s why I look for educational reads that are fun when I buy books. Also, honestly it’s never too soon to start planning for holiday gifts either. I recently got…
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Missouri Facts kind of captured my imagination when I was in the state with my daughter Ainsley. This midwestern state, ranked 21st largest state in the United States is also nicknamed the “Show Me” state. I didn’t know a lot about Missouri before we arrived in St. Louis and drove to Columbia. But, while there we picked up a lot of Missouri facts and trivia too. Of course, we stayed in Lake of the Ozarks and Fulton Missouri and had a great time too. A Few Famous People From Missouri Missouri boasts a large number of celebrity and famous names who…
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We were guests while visiting Columbia Missouri. What is it about university towns like Columbia Missouri that makes them so vibrant and unique? Maybe it’s the youthful influx of students every year. Or perhaps it’s the energy and creativity. Have you ever noticed how university towns just seem connected and alive? Columbia Missouri is just that kind of space. This Central Missouri city is fun, creative, and flavourful with many reasons to visit and explore this destination. The art alone is worth the trip, as is the food. Art, food, youthful culture, outdoor activity and wineries? Do you really need…
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I am a 2019 Hoover brand ambassador and, as such, I received compensation for this post.My opinion is my own and it is also truthful. In the summer, messes happen. I think we can all agree on that. Kids are home a bit more than usual, so having vacuums and cleaning tools handy and readily available can make all the difference. Luckily, Hoover Canada has a couple of great ideas to help with those end of summer messes. One of those cleaning tools is the handy little Hoover cordless hand vacuum. My one teen actually got extremely excited on seeing…
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Homemade lemon sorbet? Yes, please. I received product for consideration here. Be a Kitchen SuperStar Listen up because I am about to make you feel like a kitchen superstar able to make fresh handcrafted treats, soups, smoothies, savoury sauces and elegant desserts with the Super Q by Breville. True story – The Super Q by Breville is making me feel more competent in the kitchen than I ever have before. I mean, on what planet is this social media consultant and travel writer making homemade lemon sorbet and salad dressings from scratch? Planet Breville. I Need All The Help in…
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I received product for consideration. Post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. Are you SO over the DIY slime phase? Is it all over your house? Is it contained in a dozen old small margarine tubs in your laundry room? OH I feel your pain. So, why not replace it with a new sensory toy? On the one hand sensory toys are useful for so many reasons and so many kids. But slime has had its day. I think we can all agree on that. But, it is also useful in calming and soothing sensory seeking children…
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If your child is starting school soon and they are bused then you need to teach them how to ride the bus safely. Both of my kids rode the bus for years and we know a thing or two about busing. I will never forget how nervous I was that first year my daughter started riding the bus to her French immersion school. Because it was a French immersion school out of our neighbourhood all the kids were bused. I had so many bus safety concerns. Ride the Bus Safely In Junior Kindergarten we walked down the street to the…