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    Travel

    9 Ways to Save the Most on Lift Tickets Now at Holiday Valley Ellicottville

    January 15, 2019 - By 

    Our first trip of the new year was to Holiday Valley Ellicottville and I can now see what all the buzz is about for skiers. Upstate New York is a pretty quick drive from several areas of Ontario and for us it was about 4 hours door to door. The ski runs were lovely, wide and long, and several of the blues won my heart fast. Despite a not very snowy early January, we took our chances and drove down at the tail end of Christmas break. Luckily the snow was decent and we enjoyed about 30 of the runs.…

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    Self-Improvement for the New Year with DK Canada

    January 14, 2019 - By 

    This post was sponsored by DK Canada.  Self-improvement is always on the top of everyone’s list when the new year rolls around. Whether we’re trying to lead a more healthy lifestyle, balance work and home life, or just broaden our horizons, self-improvement always takes the front spot in our minds this time of year. It’s no different for me and my family. This year, we’re improving ourselves with my favourite publisher, DK Canada. Three Self-Improvement Books for My Family Travel and learning always top my family’s list of ways to improve ourselves, and the books I recently received from DK…

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    What’s My New Word of the Year?

    January 13, 2019 - By 

    Setting goals this year took a bit longer than usual. Admittedly it is now half way through January already, so I am late. But anyone who knows me personally knows time is something I strive to bend at will. LOL. Typically every year I do an exercise where I challenge myself to pick a word of the year or a phrase that guides my personal and business philosophy for the year ahead. This year, I honestly couldn’t think of one until about a week ago and then I was simply way too busy working on numerous jobs to actually write it…

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    Printables

    Grab This Easy I Spy Valentine Game Now

    January 11, 2019 - By 

    Are you hunting for Valentine Games? Maybe something fun to give the kids that’s not chocolate or candy…Remember I spy? It’s pretty timeless actually and a classic travel game. Now, can you also remember those gigantic I Spy game books. Yes, those ones. They can be so much fun actually, not unlike Where’s Waldo? An I Spy book or game can be hours of entertainment. So this year for Valentine’s Day I thought it would be fun to add to the Valentine’s games and craft an I Spy game to add to my long list of fun word games here…

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    Health

    Health Benefits of Potassium – What You Need to Know

    January 9, 2019 - By 

    Lately I have been reading a lot about the health benefits of potassium. Potassium plays an incredibly important role in our bodies, with its primary function being fluid balance regulation and the control of electrical activity in the heart and other muscles of the body. A high intake of potassium has been shown to reduce the overall mortality rate of a person by 20% so it’s worth making sure that you have plenty of this mineral in your diet or supplement regimen. Here’s why potassium helps you maintain good health and how it helps you live a healthier life. Health…

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    Florida Rental By Owners – A Better Vacation Experience

    January 8, 2019 - By 

    This post is sponsored, which means I received compensation.  This time of year I start dreaming up all sorts of ways to get away and travel. Might not be any big shock to all of you that my wanderlust is strong. Like a lot of Canadians, I enjoy planning trips to southern states and Florida is always near the top of that list. Whether you drive or fly it’s typically good value for your family vacation dollar. For a couple of years now I have been plotting a trip to the Keys. It’s never quite worked out, except for the…

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    Parenting

    Do These Things Now If You Have a Child With Special Needs Starting School

    January 7, 2019 - By 

    Is your child with special needs starting school in September? Then you need to do a few things now. I wrote this a few years ago, but it’s still extremely relevant, especially as we start to prepare for a new school year. Right now is the time to register your child. If you have a child with special needs starting school in September then you need to run, not walk, to the school right now. Do not wait. It is vital that schools know who is coming and when. And if your child, or children, have special needs, even more…

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    My Top 5 Travel Posts of the Year

    December 31, 2018 - By 

    Looking back at my travel stories 2018 helps me with inspiration. I hope it has the same effect on you. Travel Resolutions this time of year are strong with my network of family members and friends. There’s something about that blank slate again. Time to unleash those travel dreams and let them breathe a bit, so they take shape and become travel realities too. This is exactly what I’ve been thinking about this year and I have several ideas rattling around in my head and on my list. Where will I go? What will we do as a family, and…

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    Don’t Miss The Final Pintastic Party of 2018

    December 28, 2018 - By 

    It’s time for the final Pintastic Party of the year! This month we have Divinity Fudge and some amazing other crafts and recipes too. Plus these Peppermint Crunch Cookies are simply delicious. Link up at the end of our final Pintastic Pin Party of the year. Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone! It’s one of the hottest pinterest parties around. First, let’s meet the hosts:   Once Again the Hosts of this Final Pintastic Party of 2018 Shelly from Lynchburg Mama Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy…

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    Printables

    Happy New Year Printable Colouring Pages

    December 27, 2018 - By 

    Here’s to a Happy New Year for everyone. Hoping this Happy New Year Printable Colouring Page and New Year doodle bring some cheer to your life. This past year has been a tough one for a lot of people. I’ve seen too many struggling with divorce and illness this year to feel like I have any right at all to complain about anything.   Here’s to New Beginnings A new calendar year is a chance to throw open the blinds and let all the positivity and light and happiness into your home and your heart. That’s my philosophy, right now.…