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    Summer Olympics – How to get the Kids Into the Games

    July 26, 2016 - By 

    The Summer Olympics are almost here, and I am excited! It’s hard not to get hyped over the Olympics, whether winter or summer. It’s so exciting to watch competitors battling it out for the coveted gold. But what I love more than that is a good personal story behind the athlete’s journey to the games. I’m interested in the Summer Olympics. I think the games provide a great learning opportunity, but my kids are on summer break and they don’t really want to hear about learning right now. That’s why I decided to brainstorm some ways to get kids into the upcoming…

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    Pool Party Summer Lesson Pack K – Grade 1

    July 25, 2016 - By 

    If it’s summer it’s time for a pool party! It can also be time for summer slide. Don’t let that happen whether you homeschool or go to public school. This Pool Party Summer Lesson Pack will help you stave off summer slide this year. Or it might help your little one get prepared to start school in September. Summer Lesson Pack There’s a range of activities here to help your little one trace shapes and lines and even practice their cutting skills. All of these fine motor skills can also help your child get ready for school, if this is the…

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    Sunburn Treatment – Soothing A Burn

    July 22, 2016 - By 

    Sunburn treatment is something everyone needs at some point. We’ve all been there and then we’ve all felt the miserable sting of a sunburn afterwards. Many of us are old enough to recall a time when sunburns happened and we didn’t really pay too much heed. Now, we know better. As parents, we try to teach our kids that burning their skin now is setting them up for possible cancer later, but sunburns happen even when trying to be careful. Here are a few ideas for how to maximize relief with sunburn treatment. Sunburn Treatment – A Little Old School. A Little New School There’s…

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    Road Trip Safety On and Off The Road #travel

    July 21, 2016 - By 

    Road trip safety is something that we can all use a refresher course on. It’s so easy to become complacent on the road. Finding a rest stop becomes the paramount objective when exits become sparse, and we tend to forget dangers are literally everywhere. It’s important to remember that road trip safety is as much a part of travel as remembering to be safe abroad. Keys to Road Trip Safety Safety on the road begins with planning, continues with planning, and ends with planning. Seriously, though. Road trip safety requires thought and vigilance, just like any other form of safety or…

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    The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina, Martin County, Florida

    July 19, 2016 - By 

    The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina is one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. The atmosphere is upscale. The location is fantastic and the surroundings are truly gorgeous, but the service here is the star of the show. This June I was invited to do a travel writing gig in Martin County, Florida. I was staying in Indian River County for a couple of days and having a blast trying paddle boarding and kayaking. Quite frankly I lost all track of time and just finished up my activities, when I realized I was expected in Martin County…

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    Six Things We Can’t Wait to Do in Outaouais Region of Quebec #travel #OUTAOUAISFUN

    July 18, 2016 - By 

    This post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. If you make a purchase via one of the links I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. This month we are heading to Outaouais Region of Quebec as a family to explore the area and share some of the fun things we find. I have been looking over our itinerary all week and getting excited. That’s part of the thrill of travel after all, isn’t it? Outaouais Region has a lot to offer for families so I can’t wait to go see for myself soon. Six…

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    Giant Tiger Online Equals Giant Savings and Convenience

    July 15, 2016 - By 

    Giant Tiger has giant savings. It also has giant convenience. With Shop GT Online, you can get your items at a great price and have them delivered right to your door, or you can also have them shipped to store for pickup. Basically there are more options than ever, and more merchandise than ever, all tailored to meet needs of any shopper. That’s the kind of shopping experience that I’m all about, and that’s exactly what I get with Giant Tiger.   Giant Tiger – A Savings Beast If you haven’t heard, Giant Tiger is one of the biggies in Canada…

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    Ontario Pioneer Camp Blogger Weekend #PioneerCamp16

    July 13, 2016 - By 

    My kids have been campers for years. For the past few years I have heard great things about Ontario Pioneer Camp. But until recently we had no experience with the camp ourselves. That changed last month when we drove to Huntsville in the stunning Muskoka area of Ontario and took part in Ontario Pioneer Camp Blogger’s Weekend. What a fun weekend it was! Camp is a big investment. It’s an investment in your child. It’s also an investment in you as a parent. BUT, before you book any camp you need to know what to expect. Camp is one of those…

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    When Feel Free To Share and Free Content Means No Budget

    July 11, 2016 - By 

    (A few weeks ago I posted this on my Facebook page. Sadly, I have had a big reason to post it again today. I can’t believe some people find it okay to repeatedly ask writers and influencers, editors and others, for constant freebies. This is my letter that I have actually cut and pasted a couple of times and sent to absurd requests ever since June 16. Feel Free to share this free content. In fact feel free to send a link to this post next time someone asks you to do a free twitter party, or a free post,…

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    Playmobil Wildlife Adventure Treehouse

    July 8, 2016 - By 

    Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Any purchase made via qualifying links equals a small commission for me. Being an aunt is a kick in the pants. I get to buy the cutest things and spoil my niece and nephews and I keep some super fun toys here always for those times when they visit. This summer I will have them here for at least one visit. Our pool is a huge draw, but this year I also have Playmobil toys like the New Playmobil Wildlife Adventure Treehouse. PLAYMOBIL is known for its imaginative play and iconic figures. Now…