• pregnancy
    family - Health - infertility - parenting

    What’s Next for Infertility Patients in Ontario? #ohip4ivf #onpoli Twitter Chat Live June 10 at 8 p.m. EST

    June 9, 2015 - By 

    How does a patient group like Conceivable Dreams evolve once they’ve met one of their biggest advocacy goals? This is the topic we’ll talk about on Wednesday night at a special Linked Moms twitter chat at 8 p.m. EST. Infertility patients in Ontario are invited to brainstorm what shape their advocacy should take next. In fact, this is an important topic for any advocacy group, charity or non profit. It’s not uncommon for a group to come together with one goal as a mission. But a successful group needs to consider the future too. Succession planning and remaining focused are…

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    active family travel - family - parenting - Travel

    6 Best Amusement Parks in Ontario #travel

    June 9, 2015 - By 

    6 Best Amusement Parks in Ontario Whether you live here, or are just visiting, Ontario has some of the best amusement parks around. You can enjoy everything from a watery indoor park to a fairy tale land based on your childhood stories. How can you choose from such a variety? This list of the 5 best amusement parks in Ontario can help! Some of the Best Amusement Parks in Ontario Ontario has some of the best amusement parks in the country. What’s amazing is the variety of parks all located within one province. If you can’t find an amusement park that…

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    family - Technology

    Hit Gummy Drop Match-3 Game Now Available on PC

    June 8, 2015 - By 

    One of the biggest hit mobile apps, Gummy Drop App, is now available on your PC. Gummy Drop App, available on both iOS and Android already, has been one of my favourite Match-3 games for the better part of a year. Gummy Drop App is the 8th Top Grossing iPad App and the 20th Top Grossing iPhone App. Now, this awesome Match-3 puzzle game is available on PC too making mobile and computer domination pretty much complete. [tweetthis]Hit Match 3 Game Gummy Drop is now available on PC. [/tweetthis] Start your journey in Sydney, Australia and earn the tools you need…

  • easy-affordable-summer-style
    family

    Easy Affordable Summer Style – Black and Gold

    June 5, 2015 - By 

    Black and Gold is all the rage right now for the summer months. It’s a classic look and one that I can easily embrace most times of the year actually. So, here are some ways to make the look pop for you this season. I love some of the new summer looks for 2015. I also love summer, period. This past weekend it is apparent that summer is here. My pool is open and we are enjoying the outdoors. But what about those times you need to get dressed up a bit and look less like a beach bum or…

  • infertility
    family - Health - infertility

    Nine Things We Want You To Know About Infertility – #IVF4ON #ONPOLI

    June 5, 2015 - By 

    It must be spring because everyone is suddenly pregnant, or posting a photo of their new arrival on Facebook. At this time of year with Spring, plus Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Infertility Awareness Month all wrapped up in one big bundle, family is everywhere. The triggers for infertility patients are seemingly endless. Even I am feeling it this year and we adopted our children 13 years ago. I guess that’s proof the emotions of infertility never go away. With spring comes the constant reminders of people who have suddenly succeeded at getting pregnant. That’s hard for so very many people…

  • what to pack
    family - parenting

    What to Pack for Summer Camp – Six Essentials Including Mabel’s Labels Special Camp Pack

    June 4, 2015 - By 

    This post contains affiliate links What to Pack for Summer Camp Is it time to talk about camp yet? Are we ready to discuss what to pack already? It must be camp time since several of the parent groups I belong to in real life have started talking about their schedules and their experiences with camp each year. Talk about WORD of Mom. I love that when you sit down with a group of Moms on a Tuesday night at a parent council meeting, or a parent support group you run, all roads lead to comparisons of camp locations and…

  • guinea pigs
    Parenting

    Are Guinea Pigs Good Pets? – Meet Skittles

    June 3, 2015 - By 

    We’ve had guinea pigs since Payton was seven. She got Cottonball for her seventh birthday.  Cottonball lived four years at least, which is the life expectancy of a guinea pig ( 3 to 5 years). She was a super sweet easy going guinea pig. She went to school for a show and tell moment one time and was a big hit there. When Cottonball passed away and many, many, tears were shed, we took a couple of weeks before we got Hope and Buttercup. Buttercup lived just long enough for us to realize the pet store had made an error…

  • brain facts
    family - FASD - Health - parenting

    5 Brain Facts You Might Not Know #YOTB

    June 3, 2015 - By 

    5 Brain Facts You Might not Know Did you know the human brain is still largely not understood? Scientists know the basics of how it works and what the different lobes do, but that knowledge is a drop in the bucket compared to the ocean of what they don’t know. Did you know it’s the Year of the Brain? [tweetthis]DYK it’s the Year of the Brain? #health[/tweetthis] The brain is a fascinating topic matter and a new frontier where scientists and systems need to concentrate more research and health policy initiatives in future. From FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder to…

  • Scottsdale
    active family travel - family - Travel

    7 Scottsdale Arizona Facts You Probably Don’t Know #Travel

    June 2, 2015 - By 

    My first ever visit to Arizona wowed me. Sure, I was there for Mom 2.0 conference, but nonetheless it was one of the nicest areas I have ever seen. Conference or no. I spent a few days in Scottsdale which was not even close to enough time to see what needs to be seen, or enjoy everything that Scottsdale has to offer. I plan to return with my family as soon as time permits and the travel gods and stars line up accordingly. In the mean time here are a few lesser known facts about Scottsdale, Arizona. If you want…

  • boost your metabolism
    family - Health

    Boost Your Metabolism in 4 Easy Steps

    June 1, 2015 - By 

    Everyone wants to lose weight and feel healthier. There are many ways to do that, but all roads start with knowing how to boost your metabolism. It’s easier than you think. All you need to do is change a few things, and you’ll be able to boost your metabolism for better health and better weight.  4 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism The problem that a lot of us have with losing and maintaining our weight is a sluggish metabolism. Once I hit 40 my metabolism hit a wall. It’s even harder now to maintain and lose weight. Plus there’s all…