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    Family Travel Experts Weigh in on Their Favourite Chicago Attractions

    October 17, 2017 - By 

    I don’t think it’s possible to be disappointed when you visit Chicago. One of the largest cities in the US., Chicago is rich in culture, cuisine, music, and shopping too! Whether that’s a romantic weekend adventure or a fun family getaway, there are many Chicago attractions that make it a worthy travel destination for your next trip. While I adore Chicago I know many travel bloggers have been more frequently than I have. And several call Chicago home, so I thought I’d ask the experts to share their thoughts and picks for Chicago attractions you cannot miss! The Insider’s Guide to…

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    Giveaways - Health

    Battling Cold and Flu Season $85 Get Well Kit Giveaway #ad

    October 16, 2017 - By 

    This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Well, cold and flu season is here. Every year, it’s the same story. Despite our best efforts, most of us will be forced to admit defeat and retreat to our sofas with a healthy supply of tissues and hot liquids. Trust me I am more than familiar with this. My youngest daughter started in with coughing almost immediately when she returned to school. She battled bronchitis for weeks, and a cold as well. Naturally we all ended up with…

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    CUTEST Halloween Zombies Colouring Book

    October 13, 2017 - By 

    We are closing in on Halloween fast. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but once school goes back then the days go pretty fast between now and then. Thanksgiving in Canada has already passed by and is rapidly approaching in the US. Halloween happens quickly in there too. So, this year I am sharing some of the cutest ever kid’s Halloween colouring books. This is the cutest Halloween Zombies Colouring Book EVER. Well, I think so anyways. Pin this one for later – > You can easily print it out now and clip it together and share with someone…

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    Giveaways

    Me Time in a Box – Sweet Reads Canadian Subscription Box and Giveaway

    October 12, 2017 - By 

    Sweet Reads Canadian Subscription Box is a little bit of magic by mail every month. Everybody loves getting something special in the mail. There’s something fun and charming about that. A gift just for you. Not an invoice, or an ad. A treat. That’s one of the reasons I was so thrilled when I got my first ever Sweet Reads Box in the mail this week. This new Canadian subscription box is ideal for book lovers. Sweet Reads Box is a brand new Canadian subscription box for book-lovers. It’s a sweet treat, something special to read and a few other…

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    Disaster Preparedness – 5 Urgent Things Teens Need to Know Now

    October 9, 2017 - By 

    Because natural disasters and emergencies can happen at any time without warning, the best we can do is be prepared. Disasters don’t just affect the adults but children as well. Unlike toddlers, teenagers can actually be a great resource during an emergency. Whenever possible, they should  be involved in disaster preparedness to better equip them on how to behave and respond to such unfortunate events.   Here’s what every teen should know about emergency preparedness. How to Handle Different Weather-Related Emergencies Every teenager should be aware of the various weather disasters and how they should act during each:   Tornado…

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    Adopting a Senior Cat – #ChurchandDwight #ad

    October 7, 2017 - By 

    Adopting a senior cat can be a win/win situation for both you and the cat you choose. While many of us think of cute, rambunctious kittens when we think of adopting a cat, there are tons of senior cats our there who desperately need homes. Everyone wants a kitten, and don’t get me wrong, adopting a kitten is still a great option. However, adopting a senior cat helps rescue an animal that could be stuck in the shelter until they run out of room for it, AND it makes your life easier because all of their house training is already…

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    Printables

    Spooky Halloween Pumpkins Coloring Book – Practice Fine Motor Skills And Visual Spatial Skills Activity

    October 5, 2017 - By 

    Halloween word search and printable activities as well as recipes and crafts are in full swing here right now. We are all back into the fall school schedule looking forward to Thanksgiving. So we have been sharing some great printables and activities for readers this month. Here’s another one to pin and print out and enjoy with your kids – This Halloween Pumpkins Coloring Book is a cute activity for them to do as well. There are nine pages to this one, if you include the cover, so make sure to print them all out and have some fun. I am…

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    Launching an Affordable Retirement Lifestyle at the Beach – #ParkbridgeLife ad

    October 4, 2017 - By 

    Ever wonder if an affordable retirement lifestyle is a myth? Might be closer than you think actually. I like to think we know Wasaga Beach and Parkbridge properties pretty well. My family and I stay there every single year. In fact, sometimes twice a year. Lakes of Wasaga Cottage and RV Resort is one of our personal favourites. We stay in one of the heated chalets every February. After a long day of brisk air over on scenic Blue Mountain, their chalets are perfection. A couple of weeks ago my daughters and I, along with my good friend Margarita and her son,…

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    Printables

    Fun Halloween Word Search Printable

    October 2, 2017 - By 

    It’s almost time for Halloween – one of the most enjoyable events of the entire Fall season. That means it’s time for more fun Halloween word searches. October word searches and printable activities as well as recipes and crafts are the rule here right now. We are spending all of our time gearing up for Halloween now that we are all clearly back into the swing of the fall school schedule. Don’t forget to check back throughout the month for more fun word searches like this Monster Halloween Word Search printable. There’s nothing like Halloween to bring out the kid…

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    Giveaways - Health

    How to Stay Regular with a Routine and Trust Your Gut #Giveaway

    September 29, 2017 - By 

    How to stay regular is something that a lot of people want to know, especially at this time of year. Back to school means back to routines that we may have fallen out of over the summer break. The kids have to be up and ready for the school day, which means no more sleeping in. And that means parents have to plan their mornings around the hustle and bustle of back to school. For many Canadians, that means the already annoying and uncomfortable problem of constipation becomes even more of an issue as they rush to get the kids…