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    WIN BIG! $425 USD Summer Lovin’ Cash Giveaway #SummerLovinCash

    June 5, 2017 - By 

    The summer is one of the most expensive times of year for many parents. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer. It’s my favourite of all the seasons. But, by the time I pay my yearly taxes in the spring, and then fix whatever home related repairs are needed, it’s time to pay for the kid’s summer camps too. That exhausts the budget. However I know I am not alone. Many people are in the same boat. That’s why I am offering a cash giveaway right now! I have partnered with several other bloggers to offer this $425 US Cash…

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    Low Sodium Sweet Potato Fries and Tangy Dip #BornOnTheFarm

    June 5, 2017 - By 

    I am Ontario born and raised. Which means I can handle a challenging snowy winter, and I love to ski and skate, and I enjoy all four of our very pronounced and sometimes short seasons. It also means I have been to a farm many times in my life. Boy, do I know how hard farmers work. Wouldn’t trade places with a farmer for more than a day, ever! My Mom grew up on a farm and I have heard a trillion stories. Her big family, with five brothers, and herself, all had a role to help bring their strawberries…

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    23 Things to Do in Gulf Shores Alabama

    June 2, 2017 - By 

    The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area of Alabama boasts something for every foodie, adventure lover, outdoor enthusiast, or beach lover you know. Basically there are endless fun things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama as I found out recently when I visited this beautiful area of the southern state. Gulf Shores is very family friendly and would be perfect for solo travel, girlfriend’s getaways, family or extended multi-generational travel opportunities. Desirable camp sites are also plentiful in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. There’s so much activity and Gulf Shores Alabama outdoor fun can’t be beat. Where on Earth is…

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    Summer Flights – The Best Times to Travel This Season

    June 2, 2017 - By 

    Summer flights can be affordable if you do your research and plan ahead. Spring is well underway and, on good days, it’s easy to picture sunny summer days on the horizon. That means it’s time to get thinking about booking your summer getaway. If that summer getaway involves summer flights then you should know which times are best or most affordable to fly. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. Recently, my good friend Margarita Ibbott and I booked a flight to Alabama for a travel blogging conference. My organized travel companion was on top of the searches and…

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    Exceptional Gulf Shores Breakfast Restaurants in Alabama

    May 31, 2017 - By 

    The Gulf Shores breakfast scene has me rethinking my simple breakfast style. With so many scrumptious southern options and restaurants that do breakfast well, it’s hard not to become a breakfast junkie here. What kind of breakfast do you eat? Are you a hearty bacon and eggs kind of person? A French Toast kind of girl, or the coffee and cereal type? I’m a coffee and yogurt person. Getting the kids out the door, and starting work early is a high priority here, so my breakfast style is simple. But that simplicity can get a little boring and I’m the first…

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    Svelte Women’s Body Shaping Clothing

    May 29, 2017 - By 

    To be quite honest I rarely give much thought to women’s body shaping clothing. I do give consideration to clothing that looks good and feels good. Price and quality is also important. Everyone occasionally needs or wants a bit more support from their clothing. But you really don’t want to sacrifice style for a little extra lift or support. Right?   Now I am not really a subscriber to the theory that women need to hide their curves or their imperfections at all. But you do what works for you and everyone is different. Terms like muffin top kind of…

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    Father’s Day Trivia – 6 Facts You Didn’t Know

    May 26, 2017 - By 

    Father’s Day is pretty common to almost every household in North America, and has been for as long as most of us can remember. But where did it come from? How did it happen? Who started this Dad love in? Have fathers always been celebrated in June since the beginning of time or a little later than that? Amazingly Father’s Day has been around for a time. But it’s only relatively recently that is has become entrenched and celebrated. Well, I figured you’d like to know some interesting Father’s Day trivia in honor of this June holiday. So here’s a bit…

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    Be Prepared for Summer Road Travel

    May 24, 2017 - By 

    Summer’s almost here and that means summer road travel season is underway. There’s a part of me that’s counting the days until we can load up the van and drive somewhere new. Road trips are a tradition when the kids get out of school and we all take a collective deep breath. Nothing nicer to me than the easier rhythm of summer days. This July one of my girls will be working as a camp counsellor so our family will work around that schedule. Summer road trips are an important part of our family tradition here. In the last couple…

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    active family travel - family - parenting - Travel

    Scared to Fly – 5 Ways to Help Your Nervous Child

    May 23, 2017 - By 

    Scared to fly? Maybe your child has never travelled before. Maybe they are naturally anxious in most things. Fear of flying is not uncommon for any age. Adults – most of them, at least – can simply psyche themselves into preparing for the flight, or they can try exposure, repeatedly flying until they conquer their fears. Children are a bit different that way. You may need to give a child who is scared to fly more help. Helping a Child How is Scared to Fly There are some things that we as parents and guardians can do to help out kiddos…

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    25 Whimsical Unicorn Party Ideas

    May 22, 2017 - By 

    Have a childlike fascinations with unicorns? These Unicorn party ideas are just the thing for you then! Unicorns capture the imaginations of everyone, no matter how old or how young. There’s something whimsical and fun about unicorns and unicorn foods and novelties too. This year unicorns are inspiring all kinds of cheery hairstyles, clothing designs and baked goods. Here is everything you need to pull off a fun little Unicorn party for any age. I know my kids would have loved these unicorn party ideas if we had ever chosen that as a theme for one of their parties. They are…