Adoption and Family
Parenting by adoption is bigger, louder, and often harder to start with. From the assessment and waiting process to the adoption probation period, it can seem endless and like it will never happen. Then you get the call and your life changes forever in a miraculous way. But what next? Sure there is often a honeymoon and parenting is a blessing no matter how you get there. It is a new adventure every single day. AND also adoption comes with numerous other ups and downs.
Find Your Supports Early and Stick With Them
Very often there's minimal support for adoptive parents and families after they leave the courthouse finalizing their adoptions. Consider this your supportive honest space where we share what's worked, what doesn't work, and all the challenges in between. Share your stories, learn and grow together.-
Valentine’s Day Joke Cards – Breakfast Theme Printable
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 and use them for your family or just for fun…
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9 Easy Ways to Live a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
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 ways to get there. Nine Easy Ways Your Family Can…
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Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Snow Tires – My Go-To for Safety and Security #ad
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 through the mountain roads during the winter months is no…
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Prettiest Pink Unicorn Valentines Cards Printable
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 time on Pinterest. I have a great 25 Whimsical Unicorn party…
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Getting a Car is Easy with Canada Drives
Getting a car can be challenging for anyone, but if you have less than perfect credit, it can be almost impossible. Until now. Sometimes things happen that negatively impact our credit. Whether it’s foolish decisions when we’re young, or circumstances beyond our control, we live and learn, but our credit sometimes suffers. Sometimes finance companies don’t understand or care about that. Canada Drives does. They make getting a car so much easier for everyone. Getting a Car with a Company That Understands Life Happens Canada Drives is a unique financing company. Founded in 2010, they’ve been helping consumers get access to all types of loans as well as offering credit…
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Happy New Year January Colouring Page
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that 2018 is kind to you and that there are many positive things that happen for you and your family. This year has been a tough one for some I know. But the beauty of a new year is that it brings with it a clean slate so to speak. A chance to open the blinds and let all the positivity and light and happiness into your home and your heart. That’s my philosophy anyways. With that in mind, I wanted to share this cute cheery Happy New Year January Colouring Page printable. If you like it and enjoy these free printables here…
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Colour by Numbers Christmas Wreath Printable
OMG the countdown is on. This month flies by way too fast. Soon the kids are done school and we have no grand plans yet. Feeling kind of disorganized this year actually. I can’t decide how we are spending the week or two after Christmas and New Year’s. Regardless of what we do after the big event I know we will take some time together as a family to relax. It is so needed this year. What are your big plans this season? I know the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be crazy with kids all hyped about being off school. That’s partly why I always share…
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Silver and Gold Christmas Gift Tags
Merry Christmas! With the snow on the ground, its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas finally. There are several pretty gift tag printables here on the site, and on Pinterest too, should you need any to decorate your gifts this season. These silver and gold Christmas gift tags are bound to look gorgeous on any of the presents you have to give this season. Are you a theme decorator at Christmas? Blue and white? Red and Green? Monochromatic perhaps? That’s my default. Off white and gold monochromatic shades are where I typically go with Christmas. I just prefer that scheme to the other shades. Plus it’s simple and…
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Pretty Parchment Paper Style Vintage Christmas Gift Tags
Are you wrapping your gifts already? Then it’s time for the embellishments like these vintage old Christmas gift tags and bookmarks. You know what makes a gift really pop underneath the tree? The tags, bookmarks, ribbons, bows and cute little notes that make the gifts look so much cheerier. Those are my favourites, especially because it’s easy to find great examples of cute Christmas tags and bookmarks all over some of my favourite blogs. I know my Vintage Gift Tags from years ago do well this time of year. Everyone downloads and prints these ones out. So I figured you might like a few more options. Here are some pretty…
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Hallmark Holiday Gifts – All the Classic Feels #Giveaway #LoveHallmarkCA
Hallmark holiday gifts are one of my big go to’s when the holiday season rolls around. Whether I’m shopping for my husband, a friend, the neighbour or anyone else, for that matter, I always find adorable gifts from Hallmark that are always treasured by their recipients. This year, you can give your loved ones super cute Hallmark holiday gifts that deliver all the classic feels we have come to expect from Hallmark. Hallmark Holiday Gifts Capture the Spirit of the Season One of my favorite things about Hallmark is how they always seem to capture the spirit of the season. I know that when the Hallmark seasonal singing or dancing…