• cat_adoption
    family

    Adopting a Senior Cat – #ChurchandDwight #ad

    October 7, 2017 - By 

    Adopting a senior cat can be a win/win situation for both you and the cat you choose. While many of us think of cute, rambunctious kittens when we think of adopting a cat, there are tons of senior cats our there who desperately need homes. Everyone wants a kitten, and don’t get me wrong, adopting a kitten is still a great option. However, adopting a senior cat helps rescue an animal that could be stuck in the shelter until they run out of room for it, AND it makes your life easier because all of their house training is already…

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    family - Health - parenting - Parenting

    Special Needs Families in Ontario Need to Know This Now

    September 27, 2017 - By 

    Special needs families in Ontario struggle. If you are a special needs parent in Ontario, regardless of the diagnosis, you are struggling in some way. The emotional and physical burdens of parenting a child or youth with special needs, are draining. FULL STOP. Now add financial stress to that. Extra programs, time off work, specialty therapies – all of these cost a lot of money. Sometimes that is literally your grocery money. Other times it is your retirement plan. Financial costs are a huge strain to Ontario special needs families. There are some programs that help. Not everyone knows about…

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    Halloween Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

    September 27, 2017 - By 

    Halloween facts you probably didn’t know are the focus today. We all know that Halloween is a night of dressing up and tromping around the neighborhood for sugary treats that will cause our children to become raving lunatics. But do we know any more than that? Well, you will after you read this! Get ready from some Halloween facts that will blow your mind! Halloween Facts – Fun and Interesting All Hallow’s Eve Trivia So let’s get into it. Halloween hasn’t always been about candy. Well, it has, but it hasn’t always been about JUST candy. It actually has a…

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    family - homes

    Woody’s Premium Cabinetry Makes Profit 500 Fastest Growing Businesses List

    September 22, 2017 - By 

    This post has been sponsored. Want a kitchen that will make you swoon? Look no further than the local London success story – Woody’s. Woody’s Premium Cabinetry today made the Profit 500 List of Fastest-Growing businesses in the nation. Woody’s is a hometown success story with an expansion happening in Strathroy area now as well. More jobs, gorgeous designs, plus a ranking as one of Canada’s fastest-growing businesses is worth noting and celebrating. Woody’s Premium Cabinetry is a Local Success Story Woody’s Premium Cabinetry is a fixture in the London business community. A family-owned Canadian business, operating since 2005, Woody’s…

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    Fall Fashion Revamp #ChurchandDwight #ad

    September 22, 2017 - By 

    This Fall Fashion post is sponsored by Church and Dwight.  Fall’s arrival always makes me a bit sad. Summer is my favourite season, with winter following close behind. Ski season is worth celebrating. There are a few lovely things to look forward to during the Fall. Autumn fruits and vegetables are fabulous. And sometimes Fall Fashion is inspired. How does your Fall wardrobe look this year? Longing for a closet overhaul? Follow these easy style tips and tricks to add flare and keep your classics looking like new. My Fall Fashion Favourites: My favourite seasonal trend here is the use…

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    family - Food - Health

    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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    family

    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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    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…

  • family - parenting

    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…

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    family

    Chamilia ID Bangles – A New Twist on a Classic Look

    September 4, 2017 - By 

    Chamilia ID Bangles are storming the jewelry scene with their modern twist on an old favorite – ID bangles. Their new Spoken by Chamilia collection is an effort by Chamilia, a Swarovski Company, to bring it’s charm-based jewelry to a wider audience. The new Chamilia ID Bangles are hand-crafted in 100% sterling silver, and some styles are also available in 14 karat yellow gold or 14 karat rose gold electroplating.   New Chamilia ID Bangles – Modern Sensibilities in a Classic Look Chamilia has released one new traditional silhouette ID bangle, and six new ID bangles to help match the…