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    Is Every Step of the Way the Hardest Stage?

    December 3, 2018 - By 

    Is every step of the way the hardest stage when parenting? Lately, I ask myself a lot of questions related to parenting teenagers. Like how is this stage even harder than when they were infants? How am I losing more sleep than ever over my kids? Why did I think parenting would be a good idea? How is it possible this is the hardest stage yet? Are you a parent of teenagers? Do you know what I mean? Do you ever ask yourself why did I have kids? Be honest. Of course we love our kids, who are now teenagers.…

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    End of the Year December Colouring Sheet

    December 1, 2018 - By 

    Happy December 1st!! Here is the December colouring sheet. That marks 12 colouring sheets in total here now so you should have a full year if you want to sit down and pull all the months of the calendar year together. How is it possible that it is December already? This year flew by on the one hand, but it was a challenging one for so many people I know. That’s been true here too for sure. Too many things to stress over and too much negativity and uncertainty too in the world right now. If that stresses you out too, then…

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    Food

    103 Best BBQ Gifts for Grill Masters

    November 29, 2018 - By 

    Looking for the biggest list of BBQ gifts around? Well, lucky for you I have everything you need right here. Do you have a Barbecue crazy guy or gal to buy for this year? Me too! That’s why I pulled together this kickbutt list of everything imaginable for barbecue enthusiasts and people who just love to grill. You know that guy who stands out there in the dead of winter with snow coming down and still fires up the Barbecue. I love a good barbecue so I am not complaining. My Father-in-law was like that. He would barbecue any time…

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    How to Recognize and Handle Children’s Holiday Anxiety Now

    November 28, 2018 - By 

    Kids love Christmas, but they too feel stress and holiday anxiety at this time of year, especially if parents are stressed. If parents are stressed at Christmas, their children will most certainly pick up those feelings of holiday anxiety. So how do you make sure they are not overwhelmed by the season? These holiday stress management tips will help both parents and children recognize holiday anxiety and feel less stress, because helping kids cope is the best way to enjoy Christmas! How Do You Recognize Holiday Anxiety? Holiday Stress Management Tips for Kids and Parents Kid’s behaviours sometimes seem to…

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    31 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners to Make This Month

    November 27, 2018 - By 

    Sheet Pan Dinners are super popular. Who knew they’d be a thing. I’ve been making these for as long as I can remember actually. What if you had an entire month of simple sheet plan meals ready to go? That could be super helpful, right? Food preparation and planning is definitely something I really appreciate around here. It’s rare that I map out an entire week of meals, much less a month in advance. But, I am simply too busy to get super creative in the kitchen all the time. Easy meals that use one pan are my favourites. Where…

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    Travel

    Pack These 6 Holiday Travel Essentials Now

    November 26, 2018 - By 

    This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Your Holiday Travel Essentials List Having a successful trip often starts with the planning. In fact the planning can be a big part of the fun. It helps to smooth the journey and set the stage for a memorable adventure. Whether you are travelling to escape the cold or to visit family during the holidays, the first step to a successful journey is a well-packed bag. Forgetting something important can put a damper on your holiday fun. That’s why…

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    20 + Harry Potter Gifts for Kids and Fans

    November 24, 2018 - By 

    Are you Potterheads? Know anyone who is? Then this is the post for you. My entire family are Harry Potter nuts actually. We have seen every single Potter movie multiple times and can’t get enough. Same can be said of the books and merchandise. Can’t get enough of Harry Potter, so Harry Potter gifts are definitely on our lists this year and every year. 20 + Harry Potter Gifts for Kids There’s a Harry Potter gift here for every budget. The Niffler bank is my favourite of all the gifts here and yes I know it’s not technically in the…

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    Giveaways

    Emergency Preparedness – What’s in Your Emergency Kit?

    November 23, 2018 - By 

    This post is sponsored which means I received product or compensation. Emergency preparedness is something every family should give some thought to periodically. From severe thunderstorms in the spring to heavy snowstorms in the winter, we’re all at risk for emergency situations. To be honest I didn’t really ever worry much about being prepared for natural disasters or weather incidents until recently. The tornado we had in Ottawa this year really hit home for me. As I watched and worried about several good friends in the Ottawa region, I realized my family isn’t prepared enough for emergencies in general. That…

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    homes

    What are the Advantages of LED Christmas Lights?

    November 22, 2018 - By 

    Post may contain affiliate links. LED Christmas lights are filling the shelves at local stores and that’s a good thing. In the last several years, the LED light has become easy to find for holiday decorating. Available in a variety of shapes and colors, people unfamiliar with the benefits of LED lights may have difficulty choosing what to buy. The first year we shopped for LED lights I was overwhelmed, especially by the price. But, over the last couple of years I have replaced quite a few of our lights both in my office and around the house. Our Christmas…

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    30 + Christmas Gifts for Tweens

    November 21, 2018 - By 

    Ah Tweens. That comical challenging stage between childhood and the teen years. When you can almost see what’s about to come, but still there are many days when they happily slip back into their childish pursuits. One moment moody teenager wannabe and the next minute playing with Barbies again. Kids are comical. But they are often easy to please when it comes to Christmas presents. So, this year as part of my Christmas holidays content I wanted to share all sorts of gift ideas.   30 + Christmas Gifts for Tweens   Under $5 Gifts for Tweens Uno Eos Lip…