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    23 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates

    September 21, 2017 - By 

    It’s that time of year again! Time to dust off your creativity and give that pumpkin a treatment that nobody will ever forget! So what if you are rusty. These 23 Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates make the process super simple and so much fun. Pumpkin carving patterns are such a great tool this time of year. We hunt for different ones every Halloween and so I figured it would be worthwhile to share these free simple pumpkin carving stencils with readers too. This year I have so much Halloween content!! I hope you find something for everyone here. There’s…

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    17 Gluten Free Instant Pot Recipes

    September 20, 2017 - By 

    In the event that you haven’t heard, Instant Pots are a massive hit. They’ve taken the kitchen by storm. Nothing quite like them for flavour. And I know many of you have Instant Pots. I also know many of you love and need gluten free recipes. So gluten free instant pot recipes make sense, don’t they? This post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. From time to time we have been gluten free here and I know many of my readers need gluten free recipes also. So here are some gluten free instant pot recipes to help…

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    Avoid Migraines by Avoiding Foods that May Trigger Them

    September 18, 2017 - By 

    Avoid migraines by avoiding triggers. Because prevention really is worth a pound of cure when it comes to these debilitating headaches. Many people get migraines, but some might not know diet can play a role in these excruciatingly painful headaches – the kind of headaches that leave you locked in a dark quiet room, praying that the headache will go away. While the diet and migraine link is not a precise science, there is a lot of discussion and study around the fact that certain foods can worsen a pending migraine. I’ve found that one of the best ways to avoid…

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    Autumn Word Search

    September 15, 2017 - By 

    Well, so long summer. Hard for me to say that as you know. This summer was a bit of a dud in the weather department. Here’s hoping the fall months bring some lovely sunny days for a few more weeks. Here’s a quick autumn word search that will have you, or your kids enjoying a few minutes of fun. Autumn days can be fun for hikes and walks and even camping too. What’s your favourite month? For me autumn is apple picking and squash and delicious warm crockpot meals. It’s a busy time too though with back to school of…

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    The Food Basics I Want It All Winners May Surprise You

    September 14, 2017 - By 

    Food Basics I Want It All was a giveaway I first told you about back in June. The I Want It All event was set to coincide with the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Customers had a chance to win 150% off their receipt to spend on that extra something that they all really want. As a special bonus, Facebook fans who answered the question “How would you Have it All?” on the Food Basics Facebook page would have their wishes fulfilled. Well, the Food Basics I Want It All event has closed, and winners have been announced. You will…

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    Preventing Head Lice – 3 Easy Ways to Keep Them Away

    September 13, 2017 - By 

    Preventing head lice is key when you have kids attending summer camps or heading back to school. Head lice are nasty. Once they take hold on your child’s head, they are tough to get rid of. They start to lay eggs almost immediately, and they multiply quickly. Children can contract head lice almost anywhere, since they spread fast, so it’s important for your child to know what not to do to avoid head lice. Prevention is the name of the game with head lice. Preventing Head Lice – Stopping an Infestation Before it Starts Here’s the thing that’s so important to…

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    Money Mistakes – 5 Ways You Could be Sabotaging Your Finances

    September 11, 2017 - By 

    Money mistakes are common. Whether we’re just starting out on our own or trying to manage your finances as we get older, making the most of our money is tricky. It’s not just making the most of our money, either. It’s also protecting that money. It seems crazy, but most of us don’t know enough about one of the most important things to daily life – money. To that end, here are 5 money mistakes that you could be making right now. Money Mistakes that Hurt Your Finances These mistakes are some of the most common and most detrimental. They…

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    Cute Free Halloween Cats Colouring Book – 9 Page

    September 10, 2017 - By 

    Doesn’t Halloween bring out the child in all of us? When I was younger, I never really got super excited about hanging a few Halloween decorations up. But having children delight in seeing the decorations and even watching them get spooked for a second, is a hoot! Not all Halloween fun though has to be related to candy or spooky costumes and decorations. This year I have a super sweet Halloween cats colouring book just for you. Happy Halloween This time of year I enjoy decorating the house and making it look a little bit like a haunted house. I don’t…

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    Apple Pandowdy – Farm Fresh Favourites #BornOnTheFarm

    September 7, 2017 - By 

    Truth be told, there’s very little I like about Fall. I am a summer gal. Summer is my happy space. Swimming and road tripping and beaches and sunny afternoons working in my outdoor office bring me JOY. Fall means back to routine and sweaters and colder temperatures. Brrr. But there are a few small pleasures even I can find in the Fall months. Apple picking. Pumpkin anything. Corn mazes, Squash. Oh and maybe Fall Boots. Fall means it’s time to get the slow cooker fired up again, because it will be on constant rotation here. It’s also time to bake…

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    Alone at Home Overnight – When is it Okay for Teens to Man the Fort

    September 6, 2017 - By 

    Alone at home. The ultimate test for a teenager. Mom and dad are gone overnight. The house is theirs. How will they handle it? Will mom and dad come back to a home just as they left it. Will they discover a beer bottle under the couch from the wild party that 16 year old Jessie had. Or will they simply return to discover too many dishes in the sink from too many hours on the PS4? These questions and more go through all of our minds when the day finally comes to leave the kids alone at home. But when…