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    active family travel - Quebec - Travel

    Ski Trips – 5 Areas for Your Next Epic Ski Vacation

    January 31, 2017 - By 

    Ski trips are a ton of fun. My family takes at least one every year. There’s nothing more fun than hitting the slopes with family. One of the best things about ski trips is that there are so many great areas you can go to have an awesome skiing adventure. And ski trips make brilliant family travel opportunities, especially if you have tweens or teens. If you’re looking for an amazing ski destination, here are 5 areas that are perfect for families who love to hit the powder. 5 Places that Make Great Ski Trips These 5 provinces and states have great…

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    family - Health

    Healthy Habits to Get You Through the Winter #ChurchandDwight

    January 30, 2017 - By 

    Healthy habits are important all year long, but I have to say, they’re even more important during the winter. Winter is when all the worst germs come out to play. By now everyone I know has had the colds, the flu bugs and even pink eye (TWICE in my case). However, if you practice healthy habits, you can help stave off the onslaught of all those nasty bugs and feel as good as possible all season long. Simple Healthy Habits You can Start Today These healthy habits can be started immediately and can help you feel better now and later. When…

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    Amazing Chocolate Pecan Turtle Rice Krispie Bars

    January 27, 2017 - By 

    These amazing Chocolate Pecan Turtle Rice Krispie Bars will have you wanting a second batch. Rice Krispies plus caramel – well, that’s a grand slam in the treat hall of fame, if I say so myself. You will love these scrumptious treats from the very first bite. There’s not much I love more than Rice Krispie Treats. I used to make them about once a month or maybe even more often in university. Lately we’ve been baking less than we used to in general, because I think I got my fill at Christmas. Well and with the cruise too. Desserts were plentiful…

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    family - Food

    25 Healthy Homemade Granola Recipes

    January 26, 2017 - By 

    I am not a crunchy granola Mom, but I do like to have options. And I really love having different healthy homemade breakfast and lunch recipes available to my family. Each of the members of my family love granola. So, I occasionally try to add it to their meals, or create something new for them with this great ingredient. These are 25 of my favourite healthy homemade granola recipes. The top of this list os Peanut Butter Granola from Bunny’s Warm Oven. My youngest daughter is the world’s biggest peanut butter fan. Combining peanut butter and granola will make her…

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    Printables

    Australia Map Worksheet Printable – Grade 3 to 5

    January 25, 2017 - By 

    Are you studying geography? Are you a homeschooler or a parent searching for more ways to supplement your child’s education? Maybe you are a mom or dad simply wanting to supplement your child’s education with geography work at home. This Australia Map Worksheet Printable and Australia Fact Sheet that will help any learner really. Australia is one place we have not yet made it to. I look forward to getting there one day. Have you ever been to Australia? I have not made it to this world’s sixth largest Continent yet. But, I look forward to getting there one day…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    6 Cruise Wreckers – Things That Can Ruin Travel Plans

    January 24, 2017 - By 

    This post may contain affiliate links as a service to my readers. If you make a purchase as a result I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.   Cruise wreckers can jeopardize your entire trip. Don’t let that happen. There are numerous things you should know before you cruise, and I have written about many tips and tricks. But cruise wreckers can make or break a cruise for you. For instance, if you do this one thing wrong then you might miss your sailing entirely and that would be the worst possible way to begin a vacation.…

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    Empower Kids with These Two Great Books

    January 23, 2017 - By 

    It’s important to empower kids. As parents and adults in general, it’s our job to help today’s youth grow up to be confident, well-adjusted members of society. One of the ways we do that is to empower kids by nurturing creativity and self esteem. I’m a big believer in this, and recently a couple of books that do just that caught my eye. Empower Kids with Learning and Creativity Although these books are quite different, their outcome is the same. They empower kids to use their minds and teach them that any goal that they set for themselves is achievable.…

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    active family travel - family - Quebec - Travel

    Quebec City – A Mix of Old and New #travel

    January 20, 2017 - By 

    Quebec City is one of the most beautiful metropolitan areas of Canada. Steeped in history and beauty, Quebec City has something for everyone, and it has it all in a beautiful city located in a stunning spot. It’s truly one of the best vacation destinations in Canada. Quebec City – A Mix of Old and New Quebec City has a long history, and it can be seen everywhere. From the old world architecture and atmosphere of Old Quebec, to the modern architecture of the rest of the city, all of Quebec City is a feast for the eyes. There’s also no…

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    Technology

    Bezalel’s Futura X – A Wireless Charging Pad to Make Life Easier #TakeCharge

    January 18, 2017 - By 

    Bezalel’s Futura X is an ultra thin wireless charging pad that’s also sexy. That’s right. It’s got a drop dead gorgeous sleek design combined with great performance. This wireless charging pad is ideal for those of us who never seem to have charging cords or chargers, and isn’t that pretty much all of us? Don’t try to deny it. You know they are never handy when you want them. Bezalel’s Futura X resolves that problem while looking good. Futura X – Making Charging Sexy I’ve been eyeing up charging pads forever, so when I found Bezalel’s products on line a couple of…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Cruise Checklist – 5 Things to do Before The Cruise

    January 17, 2017 - By 

    A cruise checklist like this one is essential to starting your cruise out on the right foot. You look forward to that holiday and you’ve saved for months. Don’t let a lack of preparation ruin it. Before you cruise, you should have all of your ducks in a nice, tidy row to ensure that your time is spent relaxing and having fun and not trying to work out unnecessary kinks in the trip. Successful cruises, like many amazing trips, often are the result of weeks of planning. I mean that’s often a huge part of the fun. Having a cruise checklist…