• 10 All-Natural Home Pest Control Solutions
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    10 All-Natural Home Pest Control Solutions

    September 7, 2015 - By 

    Home pest control doesn’t always mean calling a service. If you’re not fond of the idea of chemicals, or you don’t like the idea of those little mice being killed, all-natural home pest control solutions might be an avenue to try. Using these all-natural home pest control solutions, you can be pest free without fear of harming your family, your pets, or the environment. All-Natural Home Pest Control Solutions That Work Insect Repellents There are several options for all-natural insect control to repel insects. All of these options are completely natural, safe, and non-toxic to anything except insects. Simply mix them…

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    What Would You Do With a Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin? #Giveaway

    September 4, 2015 - By 

    For years I have oogled and envied my friend’s Dyson vacuum cleaners. But the price tag has just seemed a bit out of reach for a thrifty shopper like me. At least, until very recently. This summer Dyson emailed to let me know they had a new version of their well known beautiful workhorse of a vacuum. This version, the Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin, sells for a very manageable price, just under $400. It’s also available at Walmart. So, I had to see it for myself. The Walmart Dyson DC33 Origin is a gorgeous looking vacuum cleaner. Hard to say…

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    Fun Family Leaf Crafts and Activities

    September 3, 2015 - By 

    Fall is approaching, which means the leaves are changing colours and soon will be falling everywhere. Why not use some to make fun leaf crafts? As lovely as it is when the leaves change colours, it can be a bit of a mess when they fall all over roads and lawns. In our old neighbourhood, at our old house, we had so many leaves. We bagged them for days on end. It was so much work. We had some huge trees in our yard. In the newer area where we live now the trees are just a little bit younger…

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    Tweet Up a Storm With Little Live Pets #Giveaways

    September 2, 2015 - By 

    I’ve had my eye on these Little Live Pets for quite a long time now. When I heard they had owls available I was hoping to get one for the girls. Their old school mascot was an owl. And really who doesn’t love owls? They are quirky and fun. These talking pets are hours of awesome. Just place them in your palm and listen to the adorable songs. We received Nightstar Owl mother and Baby and Little Live Pets Tweet Talking Birds. I also have one Tweet Talking Cockatoo Bird to gift to one lucky reader too, so pay attention…

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    IVF Math in Alberta – How Does IVF Funding in Alberta Save Money? #abhc4ivf #abpoli

    September 1, 2015 - By 

    IVF Math really isn’t that complicated. Areas of the world that fund in vitro fertilization, with a stipulation of single embryo transfer, save money. The above IVF funding in Alberta infographic breaks it down. In 2013 the Government of Alberta commissioned a report done by the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health to review the province’s approach to IVF. That report indicated the province could save as much as $179 million over the course of 18 years if single embryo transfer were publicly funded and IVF regulated. Alberta, like much of the rest of the country, is forced to…

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    5 Tips to Help with Homework

    September 1, 2015 - By 

    Sometimes, all a child needs for help with homework are clear expectations and an area conducive to studying. If you want to give your child help with homework, I have some tips that can help ensure that homework time is a productive time for your child. Help with Homework – Easy Steps for a Better Outcome There are a few things you can do to help your child maximize his or her homework and/or studying experience. With these tips, you’ll have a space all set for productive study, and you’ll have clear expectations for your child and their academic performance.…

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    Gluten Free Biscuits #GayLeaMom #GlutenFree

    September 1, 2015 - By 

    I really couldn’t tell you where this gluten free journey would go when I started it at the outset of the summer. It could have gone either way. Last week we went to a cottage with a crowd of family members and although my daughter quit her gluten free diet (it’s impossible to convince a 14-year-old of anything much sometimes) I maintained mine. We gave up on hers for a bit and that’s okay, I think. I wish she had stuck it out, but maybe another time. Anyways I am super stoked to share this gluten free biscuit recipe with…

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    Roaring Fun Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas

    August 26, 2015 - By 

    Tips for Throwing a Roaring Dinosaur Party Are you hoping to throw a roaring party for your dinosaur-loving child?  Great news!  Jen Carver, party expert for Spaceships and Laser Beams, is sharing some terrific prehistoric party ideas for planning a dinosaur party your T-Rex lover will not soon forget!  Keep reading for great dinosaur party planning tips, including ideas for invitations, decorating and party food—including cool cake ideas! Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas: Sending out a creative invitation can help build up excitement. While buying a printable dinosaur themed invitation is totally cool, if time allows, you can make your own too.  How about printing party information on green construction paper and cutting it…

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    5 Easy Packing Tips for Summer Road Trips and Business Trips #travel #giveaways

    August 23, 2015 - By 

    Summer road trips and business trips go hand in hand here. My summer has been filled with business trips. But the positive side of that is that my business is doing well. So I can’t complain about that. And I am able to combine my business trips with pleasure. So just last week I was able to do a quick business trip while also visiting my sweet niece and nephews in Toronto. That’s pretty fantastic, the best of both worlds, really. And there was New York City this summer, also always a treat! This coming week I am finally able…

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    Five Essentials for Conference Season

    August 19, 2015 - By 

    Every May conference season kicks off with flare. For the last two years I have been attending Mom 2. o summit. It’s always a great start to conference season. After that, a string of social media and digital media conferences pop up across North America. There’s Travel Bloggers Expo (TBEX), which takes place several different locations each year, Blogher and Bloggy Bash, VidCon, Food Bloggers Conference, Blog Podium, Type A Parent, and eventually Blissdom Canada which is usually October. It is possible for bloggers to find themselves racing from one conference to the next, from May to October. Organized bloggers, photographers…