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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond, BC

    April 4, 2017 - By 

    That’s right you read the title correctly. The Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel is in Richmond, BC. It’s a quirky thing that several Richmond hotels are not identified as hotels in Richmond, BC. Such is the case here with this lovely hotel stationed about a 10 minute drive from the Vancouver Airport. The Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel in Richmond is the best of both worlds. How is the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel the best of both worlds? Well, let me explain. It is close enough to the Vancouver Airport to make travel simple and convenient. A complimentary airport shuttle will take you…

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    Health

    Frank Talk About Women’s Health Issues #NoShame #ad

    April 3, 2017 - By 

    This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. If you ever visit this space then you know I am nothing if not frank and honest regarding women’s health issues. Whether it’s infertility or menopause, menstruation, or digestive issues, I have no qualms sharing personal stories. Sometimes telling your story helps someone else understand they are not alone.   Many women’s health issues and symptoms are swept under the carpet, even still in 2017. Women and men can often be reluctant, even embarrassed, to discuss health issues, especially intimate health.…

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    family - Giveaways - parenting

    Share Photos of Your Daughter’s Old Gear to Win #PlayOnWinGear

    April 2, 2017 - By 

    I am a spokesperson for Playtex Sport and as such I have been compensated. This is my opinion and my story and it is truthful.  Is your daughter’s basketball jersey junk? Is that wrestling singlet sunk? Volleyball uniform vanish? Don’t sweat it. You can still save the day. Right now you could win a new uniform for your daughter, or grand-daughter. You might even win uniforms for the entire team with the Playtex Sport Gear Giveaways. This is one contest you will want to share. The Playtex Sport Gear Giveaways are happening right now on Instagram. It’s easy to enter. All you have to do is…

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    family

    Earth Day Crack The Code Printable for Kids Age 5 and Up

    March 31, 2017 - By 

    What’s right around the corner and a great opportunity for education? Earth Day! There are so many great opportunities to share lessons about the environment this time of year. As soon as the ground thaws start a garden with your child and give them a hands on appreciation for how things grow. And don’t forget to print out some of my Earth Day puzzles, like this Earth Day Crack The Code printable.   This Earth Day Crack the Code Printable is intended for anyone over the age of 5. Older kids can have just as much fun as the little…

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    family - Food

    20 Adorable and Fun Easter Cookies

    March 30, 2017 - By 

    Nothing says Easter like baking! This is one of my favourite times of the year. When the snow clears and paves the way for family getting together again. Easter is one of those opportunities to get everyone together again. Easter also brings out the kid in all of us. These 20 fun Easter cookies are a special treat for guests. 20 Adorable and Fun Easter Cookies Stencil Cookies http://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/blog/party-food/easy-easter-stencil-cookies Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies http://www.happinessishomemade.net/recipe/gluten-free-vanilla-bean-sugar-cookies/ Bunny Love: Bunny Paws http://www.easypeasyandfun.com/easter-cookies-bunny-paws/ Bunny Bottoms http://www.yourmodernfamily.com/eater-bunny-bottom-cookies/ Chocolate bunny Jelly bean Cookies https://www.frugalmomeh.com/2015/03/chocolate-bunny-jelly-bean-cookies.html Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Easter Cracker cookies http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/84199/easter-cracker-cookies-nutella Malted Macaroons…

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    Giveaways - Technology

    Keep it Together with Tile #Tileit

    March 29, 2017 - By 

    Keep it together! That’s something I tell myself quite often. As a mom of two, wife, blogger, social media consultant and avid traveler, I’m often on the go. I’m also occasionally frazzled. I can’t count how many times I’ve lost my keys – both in the house and out in the world – or misplaced my phone. It’s a frantic dash to find those things that I need in a day and yet somehow manage to lose. These days, life is a little easier on me, though. I’ve started using Tile to help me keep it together. Keep it Together…

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    Travel

    Visit Richmond, BC and Your Taste Buds Will Thank You #IFWTWA #RichmondMoments

    March 28, 2017 - By 

    Visit Richmond, BC, and your taste buds will thank you. This bustling city has so much going for it. Richmond is known for its beautiful waterfront, gorgeous sunsets, and vibrant city. It is the fourth largest city in British Columbia. It’s bustling with people enjoying everything from the arts to shipyards, but for me the biggest asset here is the memorable Asian culture, and food experience. Whether you are planning a trip near Vancouver, in BC, Canada, or visiting Richmond on its own, you will remember this city. Visit Richmond, BC and Find Something for Everyone Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, pop culture…

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    Technology

    Spring Cleaning for Your Blog – Dust off the Cobwebs

    March 27, 2017 - By 

    Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. If you’re a blogger, it’s also for your blog and your posts. Much like our homes, blogs need a yearly “deep clean” to be sure the dust is gone and any small cracks in the facade are fixed. These tips on spring cleaning your blog can help you breathe new life into your blog and get you on track for the rest of the year. Spring Cleaning – A Deep Clean Your Blog Needs The following tips serve double duty and are invaluable tools to help you keep your blog rolling along. Not…

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    active family travel - Travel

    Teen Travel – When Are They Ready To Go Solo?

    March 26, 2017 - By 

    Solo Teen travel is something that most parents will have to deal with at some point. In this day and age of spread out families, international job opportunities, and easy long distance travel, solo teen travel is becoming more common. The question becomes this: How do you know when they’re ready to travel on their own? Maybe your teen has taken the bus around town or the train to an Aunt or Uncle’s Home a few cities away. They have most definitely done a bit of family travel with you their parents. But as for flying on their own, well that’s…

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    Parenting

    Play Away – Discover London’s Newest Indoor Play Space

    March 24, 2017 - By 

    Play Away is London’s newest indoor play space for families. Imagine a huge, safe, indoor Canadian-made play structure with numerous slides. Now add a toddler area and a giant jumping pillow that’s one of only three in the country. Plus wifi and a cafe. Play Away is hours of fun for all and it’s the solution to Rainy Day, or PA Day Blues.   Fun is the Name of the Game at Play Away Play Away is exciting to me because it focuses on everything that I’ve been instilling in my kids since they were little. It’s an indoor gym devoted to…