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    Embracing Innovation with the Manning Awards and Imperial

    October 26, 2018 - By 

    This post has been sponsored by Imperial.  Embracing innovation – welcoming it with open arms – is the key to furthering our technological, scientific, and even artistic advancement. Promoting the idea that we should always be looking for better ways to do things or accomplish goals is one of the best ways to ensure that our society is always moving forward. Some of the biggest advances throughout history have relied on innovation, and a willingness to see a better future. The Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation is committed to that very philosophy, the idea that embracing innovation breeds new ideas…

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    You are Invited to the Pretty Pintastic Party!

    October 26, 2018 - By 

    Hello! It’s my first ever week as one of the cohosts of the Pretty Pintastic Party! I am in fact a Pinterest lover and can’t get enough so I can’t wait to see what’s on the menu this week. Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone! First, let’s meet the hosts:   Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3 Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter Paris from My Big Fat Happy Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter Heather from Divas Run for Bling Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter…

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    Preventing Cold Sores with lipivir

    October 25, 2018 - By 

    This post has been sponsored by lipivir which means I received compensation. Preventing cold sores is my new game plan for cold and flu season. I do my best to stay healthy. I exercise and I drink plenty of water. I eat healthy food and of course I wash my hands. I even enforce a strict hand-washing policy on everyone in the house, as well. I’m all over keeping the germs at bay. Still, none of us get out of cold season unscathed, and I will get sick a few times. Unfortunately, when I get sick, I also often get…

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    7 Reasons We Love Vermont Skiing

    October 23, 2018 - By 

    Vermont skiing is our happy place. As you can probably tell from the many posts I’ve done on the subject, we are a family of skiers. My entire family came to this game late. I only learned how to ski in my 40s!! But ever since that first season when we strapped ski boots on and took lessons at Mont Tremblant, we were hooked. We love to get out on the slopes for the day and then return to a cozy, warm room to relax and unwind. We’ve skied in several places but one of our favorite places to ski…

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    When Is It Time to Treat Those Pesky Symptoms?

    October 22, 2018 - By 

    This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Is it time to treat? With Halloween around the corner, you may have trick-or-treating on the brain. But if a nasty fall cold, upset stomach or ragweed allergy has you stuck inside, the time to treat that may be now. Fall is cold, flu and allergy season. For some of us that is a seasonal trifecta of miserable cold symptoms. Many of us like to think we’re pretty tough (especially if we’ve lived through a couple Canadian winters!), but knowing…

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    Easy Sweet and Salty Halloween Party Mix

    October 18, 2018 - By 

    Are you a Halloween party fanatic? How can you tell? Well, do you make your own Halloween party mix? Do you string the shrubs with fake cobwebs as soon as October 1st rolls around or do you wait until after Thanksgiving? Is your pantry well stocked with Halloween treats weeks in advance of the event itself? Costumes picked and ready to go by October 25th, one week early or more? Are you an adult who dresses up and goes out to a costume party just for the evening? Have you been planning your own costume for months and will it…

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    Halloween and Fall with Hallmark Style

    October 17, 2018 - By 

    This post has been sponsored by Hallmark and it may contain affiliate links too. I received product for consideration and my opinion is my own. It’s almost time to get decorating for Halloween and that makes me happy. When it comes to Halloween I am a bit of a kid again. Halloween and fall go together so well. I’ve made it no secret that summer is my favourite season so when fall comes I sometimes find it hard to transition and I need something to look forward to. Halloween, Thanksgiving and my new love for Fall Camping helps me feel a bit…

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    Nine of the Best Reasons To Love Fall Camping in Ontario

    October 16, 2018 - By 

    The golden leaves lit by sleepy sunrises, the rhythm of an afternoon canoe ride, followed by a brisk evening walk through lush wide open forests, and plumes of smoke swirling together as you watch the crackling campfire. Relieved of their crowds after Labour Day, a fall RV Camping experience in Ontario’s Provincial Parks will help you slow down and listen, romanced by Fall camping in Ontario. As a summer lover, I’ve never considered fall in Ontario an ideal time to travel, camp, or explore. With its long sprawling sun drenched days full of swimming, fishing, hiking and cottages, summer naturally lends…

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    See it, Stream it with Google Chromecast

    October 15, 2018 - By 

    I am a member of the Best Buy Blogger Network and as such I receive compensation.  “Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV.”   I can’t wait to be able to direct my TV to start streaming just with my voice. I mean this is the dream for me here actually when it comes to technology and my home. No more fumbling for 3 or 4 different remotes to connect all the devices. Google Chromecast can simplify that and make your streaming experience fun.   Are you with me? All together now: “Okay, Google bring…

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    Cozy Camping with Sneaky Snuggler Puffy Camping Blanket

    October 14, 2018 - By 

    I received product for consideration here. This post also contains affiliate links.  Cozy camping is the best. I don’t need to always be in a hotel or resort. In fact I have learned that I love camping and glamping too. But no matter where we are staying and what we are doing this gal needs to be warm. End of story. I just need to be comfortable. Roughing it doesn’t have to mean shivering through the night with a rock grinding into your lower back. That’s just plain masochistic! Instead, my family and I like to either camp in a cabin,…