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    How to Save on Water Bills Now

    March 7, 2018 - By 

    Wouldn’t it be great to save on water bills? Depending on where you live, paying for water can be quite costly. The good news is that it’s possible to save on water bills, simply by making a few changes in your daily routine. Better yet, it’s probably easier than you anticipate ways to save money on water bills. And of course that also helps conserve water which should be everybody’s job. Use Your Dishwasher Efficiently If you own a dishwasher, you’ve already taken the first step toward saving money on what you pay for water. Despite what many people believe,…

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    Teach Your Child How to Be a Friend

    March 2, 2018 - By 

    This morning I have already connected with 3 of the parents I know who have kids with special needs. I am beyond grateful for their support. My kids are both having a rough week. Some part of that is life as a teenage girl. Another part of that is special needs. And yet a final piece of that is other people’s kids. Can’t control how other people parent, even though I wish I could. But I can reach out to my support network. And I can write. Sometimes that’s my therapy. Girl friendships are hard. I get it. I was…

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    Secrets to Success Now – Best Digital Business Tools

    February 21, 2018 - By 

    Digital business tools are crucial to succeed as an on line entrepreneur. You can have the best content and the best product, but if you’re totally disorganized or have no online presence, it doesn’t matter. Many a blog and business has died due to not leveraging the power of digital business tools to help them be seen and get organized. Here are five of the amazing digital business tools I love to help me get my hustle on every day.   5 Digital Business Tools to Take You to the Next Level When I first started blogging, I had a…

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    Registered for High School and New Adventures #ad #CatholicTeachers

    February 12, 2018 - By 

    This post is part of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers #catholicteachers sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors.  It’s high school registration time. That’s right, this month, I registered my youngest daughter for high school. That’s huge. Any parent of a school aged child knows, we agonize over where to send our children and often we also wonder if they are ready. When your child has special needs you worry even more. As hard as these huge decisions are, I feel pretty…

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    How to Make a Pretty Flower Basket Card

    February 5, 2018 - By 

    I am a Mom of girls. Crafty girls. My girls love to create things and draw and one has been pretty good ay making adorable handmade cards for years. This is the kind of thing she makes. She loves quilling paper and origami as well. So this cute little handmade Flower Basket Card is just her speed. You could make this easy and pretty Flower Basket Card for Valentine’s Day or for Mother’s Day too. Just change the little saying and it works for moms too. Flower Basket Card Valentine’s Day Kids Paper Craft   Follow the easy instructions and…

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    Stupid Tears and Being a Special Needs Parent

    January 31, 2018 - By 

    I’ve become a spectacle. The crazy Mom sitting in the grocery store parking lot crying stupid tears in a minivan. You don’t want to know her. She’s pathetic and cliche. But too many times lately she’s me crying in the parking lot at Sobey’s, No Frills or Food Basics. Look away. I am not a Weeper Perhaps you are new here and you don’t know me, but I am not a cryer. In fact crying is something I typically do once or twice a year maybe. Like a thing I allow myself very rarely in controlled situations at home. Nobody…

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    Valentine’s Day Joke Cards – Breakfast Theme Printable

    January 26, 2018 - By 

    Will you be my Valentine? There are so many sweet and funny ways to say Will You Be My Valentine. I couldn’t resist sharing these adorable Valentine’s Day Joke Cards. They are super sweet and if you are hunting for a fun note to stick in your child’s lunch, or an inexpensive printable Valentine’s Card then you’ve found it.   Easy to print these cute Valentine’s Day Joke Cards out. Just click on the Funny Valentines PDF link below and print. Please do not reprint on a web site. These are protected by copyright. But you can print them out…

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    9 Easy Ways to Live a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

    January 22, 2018 - By 

    Let’s face it with the cost of electricity, the news about climate change, and the impact on our environment, most of us need to find ways to conserve. Greening your home is not as hard as it sounds. Start with a few small changes and make them habits, then build on that. It’s not really an option anymore to avoid conserving or recycling. Everyone needs to do their part in achieving a more eco-friendly lifestyle. There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint and be green within your home, and today I am going to share a few easy…

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    Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Snow Tires – My Go-To for Safety and Security #ad

    January 18, 2018 - By 

    Michelin X-Ice Xi3 snow tires are my new go-to for safety and security on the road. My family and I love winter. While other people are hiding from the cold weather, we’re out thoroughly enjoying the cold in our layers and puffy coats hunting for ski hills to tackle. Listen, I figure if you live in Canada you better get comfortable with snowy weather and winter sports. In winter months we ski often. Sometimes that’s a long drive to Collingwood ski hills in northern Ontario, or a longer drive to Quebec and Vermont. Ski road trips can be treacherous. Driving…

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    Prettiest Pink Unicorn Valentines Cards Printable

    January 8, 2018 - By 

    Unicorn Valentines Cards are just the thing for your unicorn loving guy or gal. Okay so secretly we know everyone has a tiny bit of curiosity and mysticism left when it comes to unicorns. Did they exist? Are they simply the cutest idea ever? I fell in love with these pretty pink Unicorn Valentines Cards and had to share them with readers. Unicorns Unicorn Valentines Cards These cute and pretty pink Valentine’s cards can be downloaded right here. (see above link). Unicorn foods and treats are also super hot right now in case you didn’t already know that or never spend…