Don't let ants spoil your camping trip. Try this instead...
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Last year we discovered that we love camping. You might recall that we took an RV Trip which was amazing! We were new to camping. For sure we had done camping many times and stayed in a yurt before too. Because we were newbies we did some research on wildlife and camping tips and tricks. One of the things we read about was avoiding bears when camping in Ontario’s Parks and what to do if you encounter one. And, of course, we also read about how to avoid skunks. If you are camping around forests, wooded areas, rivers or streams,…
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Inexpensive business cards are always on my short list of things I need to refresh as a business. Business cards in general are extremely useful tools when you are an entrepreneur. But keeping your costs down without sacrificing quality is important too. As we head straight into conference season it’s important to plan ahead and have some business cards at the ready. You never know who might want to connect for any number of reasons, and having business cards on hand is the first step in making a connection when I’m out and about. That philosophy has served me well…
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We have been cottagers all my life and we have done many memorable glamping trips, including this one to Norfolk County where we stayed in a gorgeous safari tent. But camping, well that was one we came to later in life. Seems to be our way. Late bloomers perhaps? I mean I only learned how to ski in my forties with my family and I banished my fear of heights in my mid 40s too. Finally, I realized we were missing a lot of opportunities to travel affordably by out ruling camping all of the time. So, now we camp…
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Let’s be real – Advanced skincare is a term we hear all the time. Every beauty company on the planet seems to use that term, touting the latest and greatest inventions in beauty care. At my age and stage I often roll my eyes at commercials promising dramatic changes to skin. However, when Good Science Beauty approached me and asked me to try their gender-neutral Good Silicon+ line, I was curious to see it because of the gender-neutral angle. Their new line of products, driven by science and packaged cleverly, with sustainability in mind as well, is one that’s refreshing…
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Velvet Caviar sponsored this post which means I received product for consideration. I have been hunting for adorable accessories for a long time and had almost given up on finding anything unique. As a travel writer and blogger I need function of course but also want stylish accessories and often have trouble finding them. But no longer! It’s time to level up my Instagram game taking the cutest selfies with this Blue Leopard Faux Fur Velvet Caviar phone case and my adorable new winter hat. Love that the clever new case provides full protection with shock absorbers, screen protection and…
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Spring break is almost here. Some years it sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? Oh, I remember well the mad last minute panic to find something to occupy the kids when school was suddenly out for March break. But, you don’t need to panic. There are so many great children’s camps and programs that there’s always something to do. In London, there are several March break camps for kids that are extremely fun and creative. Many are also quite affordable. When my kids were small we tried most of these creative children’s programs and we’ve had experience with most of…
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So you are new to the babysitter game and you have no idea what to expect. How much do you pay? Can you trust them with your baby or babies? What will they do when the kids are asleep and what other information do you need to leave with your babysitter? How Much Information Does Your Babysitter Need? Leaving your child with a babysitter, whether they’re a family member, close friend or someone you found through networking, can be nerve-wracking. Nevertheless, this is something most parents are faced with at one time or another. Many parents know to leave the…
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Rosemary soap smells fantastic and has a little bit of an exfoliating factor too. That makes it a gorgeous addition to your shower or beauty routine. Have you always wanted to make homemade soap, but never quite got around to doing it or figuring out how to make it? Well, today’s your lucky day because I have a foolproof, easy DIY for Homemade Rosemary Soap. Crafty Kids My teen is slightly obsessed with all things Pinterest. So, when it comes to crafts, and the like, she’s always hunting things down on Pinterest. To be clear, she’s obsessed with a lot…
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Are your kids still into making slime? There’s slime for every occasion these days. I have seen some gorgeous slime recipes and love the idea of galaxy slime too. Then here are some incredibly fun and safe Valentine’s Day slime recipes to make together with minimal supervision. I know all too well how fun, or how messy this can be, but there are a host of ways to simplify the process and keep it simple. In fact, some of these red and pink slime recipes are so simple they have only 2-3 ingredients! Here’s to simple slime, because my youngest still loves…