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    St Augustine – History, Adventure, Food and Fun

    November 7, 2017 - By 

    St Augustine is a city of history, adventure, stunning Spanish colonial architecture, great food, and fun too. The nation’s oldest city is spectacular and educational. Brimming with history and no end of things to see and do both in the city and the surrounding area, St Augustine offers travelers the best of city life, as well as easy access to nature, and a rich history that rivals any city in the country. In fact, this city is the oldest continuously occupied European established settlement within the United States, hence it’s incredibly rich history and many historical sites. We took a…

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    Embracing Art with DK Canada #Giveaway #ad

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Embracing art is a great way to expand our children’s horizons. The arts are an important part of mental stimulation. Participating in the arts or just appreciating them activates different parts of the brain from other forms of education interaction, and it’s really quite beautiful. My oldest daughter is an artist, and she’s always buried in either her sketch pad or an art book. She’s been taking a lot of art courses, so I thought a few books from DK Canada would encourage her love of art and make embracing art a continued part of her daily life. Embracing Art…

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    Winter Word Search Printable for Kids

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Now I happen to love winter, but only when there’s enough snow on the ground to ski, toboggan, and skate. But there are many cold blustery months that are kind of a downer before the snow hits making things fun again. So what’s your solution to getting through those days with kids? This year I have several free printables and this Winter Word Search for you to enjoy when you are in need of an easy indoor activity. Winter Word Search This Winter Word Search is great for December or even over the Christmas holidays. Click on the image above and save it…

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    Nine Things You Never Knew About Jacksonville Florida

    November 2, 2017 - By 

    A week ago I headed off on a Girl’s Only Vacation. After a much too quick stop in St Petersburg, we drove up to Jax FL – Jacksonville, Florida. None of us had ever been there and we were looking forward to seeing it for the first time. From fine dining, shopping, and theatre to the beauty of Florida’s east coast, Jacksonville promised to be an entertaining place for a short getaway. Nine Things You Never Knew About Jacksonville, Florida How Big is Jacksonville? Jacksonville, Florida is the largest city by population in the state of Florida, AND it’s the…

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    A Dingle Dolphin Tour and a Distillery

    October 31, 2017 - By 

    A Dingle Dolphin Tour is how I spend my first full day in Ireland. If wanderlusting was a verb it would be exactly this. Waking early to explore a place new to me, with a curious mind and a full heart, ready for adventure. Early that first morning when I still feel a need to pinch myself because I am indeed here, I set out to explore Dingle with a group of about 12 travel bloggers from around the world. The itinerary for the day describes starting in Dingle, boarding a boat for a dolphin tour to find a famous…

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    Halloween Kawaii Pumpkins Colouring Book

    October 26, 2017 - By 

    Are your kids anime lovers? Mine are huge fans of anime and Japanese culture. My oldest reads Fan fiction and she collects Japanese phrases quickly. It’s bizarre how her memory works sometimes. My sister-in-law is Japanese and she speaks Japanese often when we are around so my daughter has fallen in love with all things Japanese. Kawaii is a word I hear often here. So this cute little Halloween Kawaii Pumpkins Colouring Book will be a hit with at least one my kids. My kids still love Halloween even though they are teens. And my youngest still enjoys word searches and…

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    Health

    Common Foot Problems and How to Treat Them

    October 25, 2017 - By 

    Many common foot problems can cause discomfort and pain. If you are like many people you probably ignore your feet until you have an issue or injury. But your feet are important to overall health and activity. From athlete’s foot to plantar’s warts – there are many issues that can crop up with your feet. I know thinking about foot problems can be a bit gross, but it’s good to know how to treat these issues when they arise. So here are a few common foot problems and some proven treatments you can count on should you come down with any of these.…

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    The Magic of Killarney, Ireland

    October 24, 2017 - By 

    The flight from Toronto is a blink. So fast I am astonished we are descending into Dublin Airport. An uneventful landing is always good. I am solo. There are three ways to get to Killarney. By train, by bus and if you happen to rent a car you can get there too of course. I ask someone at the ground transportation desk what makes sense and opt for the bus. After finally locating the correct bus and asking at least twice to be sure I am heading in the right direction, I load my luggage and board. There’s a transfer…

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    Getting Sick – Make it Bearable With Boogie Wipes #ad

    October 23, 2017 - By 

    Getting sick is the worst. Nobody enjoys cold and flu season, or even allergy season for that matter. I should know, my daughter and I get sick far too often. Ever since my children started preschool, they have been exceptional, maybe even gifted – at sharing germs. If there is a bug or flu circulating, my daughters and I WILL get it. We’re sickness magnets especially at this time of the year. Getting Sick is Just Part of Life For our family, getting sick during the fall and winter season is sort of inevitable. If you have kids you feel my…

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    Easy Frosted Brownies and Family Game Night #BornOnTheFarm

    October 21, 2017 - By 

    Fun, Family and Food. What could be better than that? Family game night is something that can really bring a family together. It’s a time when everyone is encouraged to engage in family bonding time with a little friendly, familial competition. It’s a time when laughter fills the house and mostly friendly jabs fly around the table. As kids get older we have to work a bit harder to keep them engaged. That’s why Hasbro’s Pie Face game was a hilarious addition to our games and puzzles collection. Add food to the family and the fun and you have a…