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    Eight Most Useful Gifts for New Parents

    October 14, 2016 - By 

    Useful gifts for new parents can be invaluable. It’s not always the thought that counts alone. Gift giving for new parents needs to be a combination of heartfelt and useful. Brand new Moms and Dads are about to be their busiest ever. BUT, do we give them things that make their lives easier during the transition or do we spring for something whimsical and cute? Useful Gifts for New Parents Make Life Easier I loved my baby shower and it was magical from start to finish. The gifts that arrived were also treasured. At the end of the day though, I…

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    Preparing for Winter – 8 Things to do to Get Your Home in Order

    October 13, 2016 - By 

    Preparing for winter is something we should all start thinking about. After all, it’s already mid-October, and there are only so many good days left! Preparing for winter is about getting your home and your property in order, so it can withstand the rigors of bad weather, especially up here in Ontario. Preparing for Winter and Saving Future Headaches The last thing you want in the winter is to be without heat or to have to deal with a busted pipe. The last thing you want in the spring is a clean up hassle. These tips can help you save…

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    5 Top Haunted Houses in the US

    October 12, 2016 - By 

    Halloween in the United States is the season for all things scary – particularly haunted houses. Most areas have a local haunted house, but for those looking for an extra terrifying thrill, there are many elaborate haunted houses throughout the country. Here are 5 of the best haunted houses in the United States. Terror Behind the Walls. Terror Behind the Walls is an annual haunted house that takes place at the Eastern State Penitentiary located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Can you picture that? The setting itself is enough to terrify me. The Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the most infamous…

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    The Fright Factory Creature Creator Kit #TMMGG16

    October 10, 2016 - By 

    Fright Factory is a fun little opportunity for crafting bugs and experimenting with gooey stuff. Kids who are hands on will enjoy the creepiness and the sensory part of this active toy. This fun toy is a great gift for the holidays or any birthdays you have coming around the corner. Fright Factory lets kids make their own 3D creations with EW GOO and quick cure gel. The gel creatures cure with an ultra safe LED light. Heat is not needed. The Fright Factory takes batteries. The gels are quick to set and they are not toxic. Just load the molds…

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    Fifteen DIY Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids

    October 5, 2016 - By 

    It’s that time of year when crafty people everywhere go nuts. I’m talking Halloween. Halloween can be the best opportunity for crafty DIY types to show their creative side. When I was a child we almost always had DIY Kid’s Homemade Halloween Costumes. One year I remember my brother dressed as a robot entering a competition for kid’s Homemade Halloween Costumes. It was the most elaborate homemade kid’s costume he ever had. I can’t remember what I was that year. I outgrew Halloween a couple years before he did. But I recall that Halloween being really unique and memorable. And that…

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    Launching My Cruise Series #travel

    October 3, 2016 - By 

    Oh Baby, it’s October. Around here that means one thing..or maybe two things, Halloween and time to start planning fall and winter travel. Most years since we started cruising that means I am thinking about cruising and evaluating costs and ports of call and where we want to go. This year I am unveiling my Cruise Series. That’s right all of October I am running cruise stories – one a week until the month is done, because I know you have questions and you want to know if cruising is right for you. I happen to think it is pretty…

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    Halloween Safety for Kids and Adults

    September 30, 2016 - By 

    Halloween safety is one of those topics that makes kids and parents, alike cringe. Kids don’t want to think about it, and parents can’t stop thinking about it. What is meant to be a wholesome night of zombies, ghosts, superheroes, and candy can be a source of danger. Between predators and strangers who put nasty stuff in candy, Halloween safety is something that cannot be over promoted. Halloween safety is an important topic for both kids and adults, because in this day and age every member of the family needs to be careful! In fact I hear so many Moms and Dads saying…

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    Playmobil Pirates Treasure Island #Giveaway

    September 29, 2016 - By 

    There are toys and then there are toys that last and captivate and help your children create their own little worlds. Playmobil is the kind of big experience high quality toy that lasts and generates hour after hour of imaginative play. Playmobil Pirates Treasure Island is a swashbuckling adventure toy. Voyage the pirate sea in search of hidden gems with the PLAYMOBIL Pirates Treasure Island! X marks the spot, but this secret pirate hideout has some tricks up its sleeve to ward off unwanted visitors.Successfully navigate your way through uncharted territory and you may just find yourself singing yo-ho-ho! The…

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    Vow Renewal – A Few Memorable Destinations #travel

    September 27, 2016 - By 

    Vow renewal is a beautiful and romantic thing. It’s a way for couples to reaffirm their commitment to one another in a way that’s more than just the everyday “I love you” and the occasional flower bouquet. I’ve been thinking about this lately and contemplating whether this is something we should do for our 25th wedding anniversary. I like the idea of building a memorable romantic trip together as a couple. Renewing our vows could add a touch of magic to our marriage. It might remind us how we felt that day when we first slipped those rings on our fingers in…

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    It’s a Hallmark Holiday with these Halloween Gifts #LoveHallmarkCA #Giveaways

    September 26, 2016 - By 

    I said it before and I will say it again. Hallmark Halloween gifts, linens and pretty decorations make me feel like a kid at Halloween. Every year. This year is no different. Hallmark’s adorable decorations and pretty linens will make your Halloween and Thanksgiving special. There are so many adorable Halloween gifts to share this Fall. This little guy is one of my favourite Halloween gifts ever. Buy one for your house or give one to someone who loves Halloween as much as you do. This is Boo, The Spooktastic Ghost and he dances and plays music when you press…