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    DK Canada Makes Learning Fun With These Wildlife Books

    DK Canada, a publisher of educational books, makes learning fun! If there’s one thing that you have to do to get kids excited about feeding their minds, it’s this: You have to make learning fun. If learning feels like a chore, nobody wants to do it. So how do you make learning fun? By giving children resources that spark their imagination and make it fun to learn. DK Canada is a publisher that certainly knows how to do that. I frequently get their books as presents for my children and for nieces and nephews too, and these great books are…

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    CUTEST Halloween Zombies Colouring Book

    We are closing in on Halloween fast. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but once school goes back then the days go pretty fast between now and then. Thanksgiving in Canada has already passed by and is rapidly approaching in the US. Halloween happens quickly in there too. So, this year I am sharing some of the cutest ever kid’s Halloween colouring books. This is the cutest Halloween Zombies Colouring Book EVER. Well, I think so anyways. Pin this one for later – > You can easily print it out now and clip it together and share with someone…

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    Disaster Preparedness – 5 Urgent Things Teens Need to Know Now

    Because natural disasters and emergencies can happen at any time without warning, the best we can do is be prepared. Disasters don’t just affect the adults but children as well. Unlike toddlers, teenagers can actually be a great resource during an emergency. Whenever possible, they should  be involved in disaster preparedness to better equip them on how to behave and respond to such unfortunate events.   Here’s what every teen should know about emergency preparedness. How to Handle Different Weather-Related Emergencies Every teenager should be aware of the various weather disasters and how they should act during each:   Tornado…

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    Adopting a Senior Cat – #ChurchandDwight #ad

    Adopting a senior cat can be a win/win situation for both you and the cat you choose. While many of us think of cute, rambunctious kittens when we think of adopting a cat, there are tons of senior cats our there who desperately need homes. Everyone wants a kitten, and don’t get me wrong, adopting a kitten is still a great option. However, adopting a senior cat helps rescue an animal that could be stuck in the shelter until they run out of room for it, AND it makes your life easier because all of their house training is already…

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    15 Easy Solar System Projects that Wow

    The Solar System Can be a captivating learning experience for children of all ages. Whether you homeschool, or parent a school aged child who needs to quickly come up with a concept for a science project this school year, these 15 Solar System Projects will be a hit. Post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. I make a small commission from any qualifying purchases. There are so many different ways you can get your kids excited about space! Astronomy can be a massive concept and topic which also means there are many different ways to teach autonomy…

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    Special Needs Families in Ontario Need to Know This Now

    Special needs families in Ontario struggle. If you are a special needs parent in Ontario, regardless of the diagnosis, you are struggling in some way. The emotional and physical burdens of parenting a child or youth with special needs, are draining. FULL STOP. Now add financial stress to that. Extra programs, time off work, specialty therapies – all of these cost a lot of money. Sometimes that is literally your grocery money. Other times it is your retirement plan. Financial costs are a huge strain to Ontario special needs families. There are some programs that help. Not everyone knows about…

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    Halloween Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

    Halloween facts you probably didn’t know are the focus today. We all know that Halloween is a night of dressing up and tromping around the neighborhood for sugary treats that will cause our children to become raving lunatics. But do we know any more than that? Well, you will after you read this! Get ready from some Halloween facts that will blow your mind! Halloween Facts – Fun and Interesting All Hallow’s Eve Trivia So let’s get into it. Halloween hasn’t always been about candy. Well, it has, but it hasn’t always been about JUST candy. It actually has a…

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    Woody’s Premium Cabinetry Makes Profit 500 Fastest Growing Businesses List

    This post has been sponsored. Want a kitchen that will make you swoon? Look no further than the local London success story – Woody’s. Woody’s Premium Cabinetry today made the Profit 500 List of Fastest-Growing businesses in the nation. Woody’s is a hometown success story with an expansion happening in Strathroy area now as well. More jobs, gorgeous designs, plus a ranking as one of Canada’s fastest-growing businesses is worth noting and celebrating. Woody’s Premium Cabinetry is a Local Success Story Woody’s Premium Cabinetry is a fixture in the London business community. A family-owned Canadian business, operating since 2005, Woody’s…

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    Fall Fashion Revamp #ChurchandDwight #ad

    This Fall Fashion post is sponsored by Church and Dwight.  Fall’s arrival always makes me a bit sad. Summer is my favourite season, with winter following close behind. Ski season is worth celebrating. There are a few lovely things to look forward to during the Fall. Autumn fruits and vegetables are fabulous. And sometimes Fall Fashion is inspired. How does your Fall wardrobe look this year? Longing for a closet overhaul? Follow these easy style tips and tricks to add flare and keep your classics looking like new. My Fall Fashion Favourites: My favourite seasonal trend here is the use…

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    Avoid Migraines by Avoiding Foods that May Trigger Them

    Avoid migraines by avoiding triggers. Because prevention really is worth a pound of cure when it comes to these debilitating headaches. Many people get migraines, but some might not know diet can play a role in these excruciatingly painful headaches – the kind of headaches that leave you locked in a dark quiet room, praying that the headache will go away. While the diet and migraine link is not a precise science, there is a lot of discussion and study around the fact that certain foods can worsen a pending migraine. I’ve found that one of the best ways to avoid…