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.-
Woody’s Premium Cabinetry Makes Profit 500 Fastest Growing Businesses List
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 is fast becoming one of the most talked about companies…
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Fall Fashion Revamp #ChurchandDwight #ad
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 of winter whites. Whites are no longer just for summer!…
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Avoid Migraines by Avoiding Foods that May Trigger Them
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 migraines is to avoid foods that can trigger them. Avoid…
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Autumn Word Search
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 course. Do you have a favourite thing about the Fall…
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Money Mistakes – 5 Ways You Could be Sabotaging Your Finances
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 either contribute to our debt, prevent us from making the…
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Alone at Home Overnight – When is it Okay for Teens to Man the Fort
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 is that day? Leaving the Kids Alone at Home…
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Chamilia ID Bangles – A New Twist on a Classic Look
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 modern sensibilities of today’s women. Each bangle sports a different…
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The Victory Lap in Ontario – Why Take the Extra Year?
The victory lap is what we call an extra year of high school in Ontario. It’s also known as grade 13. Today, high school is only four years long, but when I was a kid, it was a five year process. That means that kids today will be entering university at 18 rather than 19. I know how challenging university was for me as a 19 year old, so I can only imagine how hard it must be for an individual just on the cusp of adulthood. In many cases, it’s better for the child to attend that fifth year of high school, which is allowed in Ontario, as a way…
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WillLand Outdoors Backpacks for Back to School #BackToBackpacks
WillLand Outdoor Backpacks make back to school easier and stylish. My high school student is starting the new school year with the Delisioza. Her last one was just a bit too small for the bigger books that come with going into grade 11. We also can’t wait to use Luminosa Forte Freedom for all the traveling, hiking, and skiing that we do. We love WillLand Outdoors backpacks because they’re high-quality and make it easy to carry everything you need. WillLand Outdoors Backpacks From School to the Outdoors WillLand Outdoors backpacks are designed to work hard, and that’s important to me. Whether you’re headed back to school, off to work, or on…
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Common Sight Words Printable – Kindergarten to Grade One
If your children are about to start school, or are working towards entering grade one soon then this post is for you. Sight words are the most frequently printed and written words in the English language. They are generally simple words, ranging from Little to TO, to Down, THE, and of course AND. There are several of these sight words and the sooner children grasp and recognize them the easier it is to read. I think I mentioned this before here once or twice. My younger daughter had some trouble figuring out reading. The decoding didn’t come easy for her and the processing part just made her frustrated. That…