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    Cheery June Coloring Page Printable

    June 25, 2018 - By 

    So far this year I have been sharing a coloring page printable each month. BUT, I almost forgot June entirely. That’s right so here I am making up for it late with my June Coloring Page printable just for you. OH my goodness how did this month get away from me? Well, that’s a rhetorical one I guess. I know fully how this crazy month of June sped fast. It’s a wicked month when your kids are in school, isn’t it? Those last few weeks are a mad rush of assignments, tests, exams and field trips. Not to mention all…

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    Health

    Melatonin Facts – What You Need to Know About This Common Sleep Aid

    June 25, 2018 - By 

    Melatonin is one of the most common sleep aids to be found. It is readily available as an over-the-counter supplement in almost every pharmacy and big box store that has a pharmacy section. It’s generally considered to be a safe drug since it is actually a pill-form of a naturally occurring hormone produced by the brain. These melatonin facts will help you to understand a bit more about this common sleep aid. Is melatonin safe for children, for you? Is it even necessary? If it’s not necessary don’t use it and always consult a doctor if you have questions. But,…

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    Health

    Heavy Periods are More than Just Inconvenient

    June 22, 2018 - By 

    Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Hologic and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.  Heavy periods are more than just an inconvenience that some women suffer with. I had heavy periods for much of my life. My mom had them. And one of my daughters seems to be heading there as well. Of course, there are the concessions you learn to make when your period comes. You don’t wear white, you make peace with the fact that you might have to dash to the bathroom at any moment. You NEVER wear your favorite pants,…

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    Giveaways

    Making STEM Fun This Summer

    June 20, 2018 - By 

    Making STEM fun for kids pays off in the longterm. With our ever-changing world focusing heavily on technology, it’s important for children to learn to love Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). It’s the future for them, and they need to be on the forefront. That’s why I’m always trying to find new ways to keep my kids excited about STEM. I found three cool books from DK Canada that are making STEM fun for kids, and I think your kids will love them, too. A couple of these are going straight to my second youngest nephew for his birthday.…

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    Travel

    All the Best Things to Do in Saguenay Lac Saint Jean

    June 19, 2018 - By 

    Saguenay Lac Saint Jean was a complete mystery to me when we arrived there after touring Quebec Maritime and Quebec City this spring. I didn’t really know what to expect and I had never been before. Sometimes those adventures are the best. Having no preconceived notion of what to expect allowed me to let my imagination run wild. I’d say the sky is the limit when you take that kind of trip but it’s only half true in Saguenay Lac Saint Jean. The sky, the lake, the mountains and fjord are really the only limits. Boasting some stunning natural vistas,…

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    Health

    Bring on The Sun, Summer Fun Awaits!

    June 18, 2018 - By 

    Summer fun is right around the corner. The sun is out, the temperatures are finally where they should be. It’s time to get out and enjoy the warmer months. I am a July baby. So is my oldest daughter. We seem to come by our love of summer naturally. It’s a happy, calm sort of season that breeds a feeling of contentment. We love to take road trips and hit the beach when the weather turns warm. And we have a pool, so as soon as the pool opens we are in summer fun mode. Pool parties, beaches and family…

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    10 Great Gifts to Delight Dads and Grads

    June 16, 2018 - By 

    It’s all about dads and grads today. Father’s Day weekend is here, AND my daughter is graduating from junior high to high school. Those are two really big events that I’ll be celebrating with my family. You know what that means – shopping. I’ve been searching for the best gifts I can find for dads and grads, and of course, as always I found a seclection of adorable keepsake gifts at Hallmark. They have a ton of great gifts for the dad or grad in your life. I know I’ve found exactly what I need for both of mine. Here’s…

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    How My Word of The Year Became a Matter of Life or Death

    June 13, 2018 - By 

    “I wish Dad was younger,” my daughter said driving home from a play rehearsal the other night. “If you think about it he could be 70 when I am in my 20s.” Math is not usually our conversation on the drive home. Neither is life or death. But here we are. Often I have to wonder how their minds work. “I wish you were younger too. I mean if you think about it you could both be dead before I’m 40.” Oh my god my head hurts some days keeping up with this kid. But I get it. It’s a…

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    Travel

    Whale Watching in Tadoussac For the First Time

    June 12, 2018 - By 

    I am on a 3-hour Tadoussac whale watching tour on a cold Monday in May. For years I have imagined going whale watching. Didn’t know where or when, simply that it had to happen. So here I am searching for whales breaching, whales dotting the horizon, whale tails…anything and everything whale. “I’m not leaving until I see whales,” I have told my travel companions on a Tadoussac whale watching tour. At the start of the day after a home cooked breakfast in Auberge La Sainte Paix, a bed and breakfast where we stayed overnight, I warned the three travel bloggers…

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    Special Challenges With a Special Child – Angelman Syndrome

    June 11, 2018 - By 

    THIS IS A GUEST POST about Angelman Syndrome and part of what I hope will be a series here for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. Have an idea for a guest post that might help another parent? Please email inkscrblr7@gmail.com I used to think my family was among the less-than-lucky few gifted with big challenges. We have Anna, a 17-year-old toddler with Angelman Syndrome, who was “disruptive” long before the term became popular.   Special Challenges With a Special Child and How We Survive Them However, as I listen carefully to everyone around me I find that the…