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    family - Health

    Happy Anniversary to Ontario’s Fertility Program Twitter Party #IVF4ON

    December 19, 2016 - By 

    Happy One Year Anniversary! This week we celebrate the Ontario Fertility Program anniversary. This past weekend was a glorious reminder that the Ontario Fertility Program works and helps many infertility patients access treatment. This year I have seen many patients find hope as they begin their funded round of in vitro fertilization in Ontario. And this weekend, a longtime member of Conceivable Dreams messaged me to let me know her cycle worked. She is expecting in the summer of 2017. Another longtime member, Cheryl in Barrie, (shown in pink below) posted pictures of her beautiful baby girl born just one week ago. These are…

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    Merry Christmas Snowman Printable

    December 19, 2016 - By 

    Still searching out great colouring pages and printables to keep kids busy over the holidays? This adorable Merry Christmas Snowman Printable might help then. You can use it as a letter to Santa still. Or you could use it as a thank you note template for your child. Thank You Notes are always a nice touch! I am seeing a lot of readers checking out my printable content right now. So I figured it would be a good time to share this one as well. These are simple to download and print out. Don’t forget to visit my FREE Printables page…

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    Don’t Forget to Pack These for Holiday Travel #ChurchandDwight #Giveaways

    December 19, 2016 - By 

    Let’s be honest holidays can be very stressful and overwhelming for many. So it helps to have a plan. This year we are planning a trip again soon. So shortly after we do our family gathering and entertaining here we will head off for some rest and relaxation. I am excited about that. But I know many families find the holidays and travel exhausting.  I have found it helps to prepare. Also it helps to have a few necessities from Church and Dwight on hand during the holidays. First, keep the stain remover at home and handy for when unexpected messes happen.…

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    Cozy Up With Hallmark Holiday Gifts 2016 #Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA

    December 16, 2016 - By 

    Winter is the perfect time for nesting. This time of year almost everyone wants to crawl under a warm blanket, light a candle and curl up with a good book. Once you’ve sent the Hallmark cards and decorated, then wrapped all the presents you can do just that with these sweet Holiday Gifts. This year Hallmark delivered with so many beautiful gifts that I hardly know where to start. As always Hallmark has the cutest stuffed interactive animal gift. This year Frosty Friends Shivering Polar Bear Interactive Stuffed Animal is already giving us cuddles. This sweet guy was going to…

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    Have It All With Food Basics $250 #Giveaway

    December 15, 2016 - By 

    Have It All. That’s the motto of Food Basics. But it’s more than just a motto. At Food Basics, you really can have it all. They have everything you need from food (of course) to beauty products and a great pharmacy. They’re a one-stop-shop for everything you’ll ever need, and all of it is at amazing prices. Have it All and Have it for Less with Food Basics For several years when we were new parents we lived close to a Food Basics. It was my go to spot for saving money on groceries, which was extremely important when the…

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    When it Comes to Fertility – Be a Badger #MyInnerPower

    December 15, 2016 - By 

    Recently someone asked me what my inner power might be…it took a few minutes for me to answer that one. I am hopeful, and I try to be positive, but is that my inner power? What exactly IS an inner power or super power? Is it strength? Is it courage? Yes, but not quite right. Is it faith? Resilience? I think it is a bit of all of that. But, my inner power is also something more than strength, courage, hope, positivity, resilience and faith. Back when I was working in a daily newsroom I had an editor who called me…

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    Explore New York City with these Amazing Travel Guides #TTOT

    December 13, 2016 - By 

    Explore New York and everything it has to offer with two great travel guides. I recently picked up both of these travel guides because my daughter is headed to NYC in 2017 with her theatre group. Planning is half the fun of travel. NYC is an epic trip and I want her to enjoy it while also feeling prepared and independent. I happened across DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New York City and DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New York City. Both books have amazing information that I hope will help make my daughter’s trip wonderful. Explore New York City with All…

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    Long Flights – Staying Healthy on Extended Flights #travel

    December 13, 2016 - By 

    Long flights can be intimidating. For some people, they’re annoying. Still others just adjust the seat back and sleep or take the time to read. Whatever long flights mean to you personally, there’s one thing that they mean to everyone. Possible health concerns. A lot of people don’t think of this, but sitting for such a long period of time can open you up to all kinds of health issues ranging from uncomfortable to deadly. How to Mitigate the Health Effects of Long Flights There are a few things you can do to help stay healthy on extended plane trips.…

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    family - Food

    Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies

    December 12, 2016 - By 

    These Traditional Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies combine some really great and comforting flavours. There’s nothing better than the taste of peppermint during the holidays. It’s one of those tastes you either love or hate, I think. My kids for the longest time would say it’s too spicy, or too hot if I ever gave them peppermint. To this day only one has warmed to the notion of minty tastes and foods and baked goods. Did you know that peppermint actually dates back to the Egyptians?  It’s true. In fact, peppermint was found dried in Egyptian pyramids as early as 1000…

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    Printables

    Printable Christmas Tree Activity for Kids

    December 11, 2016 - By 

    Merry Christmas! Have you got your tree up yet? Is it a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? We honestly got ours up just last weekend. I have a tiny Hallmark tree up in my living room but it’s not even 18 inches tall. And we also have a full tree in the living room now. That’s why I wanted to share this Christmas tree activity and bookmark. Are your kids starting to get excited? This Christmas Tree Activity might help as we get closer to Christmas. Christmas Tree Activity Printable and Other Fun Christmas Printables: Tis the season…