• Mental Health Awareness Week
    family - Health

    Get Loud for Girls – Mental Health Awareness Week #GetLoud

    May 1, 2017 - By 

    I had no plans to write about Mental Health Awareness Week, but there’s this conversation I recently had with a male paediatric psychiatrist that struck a chord. It continues to disturb me, because it rang true. So, I need it off my chest so to speak. I need it out of my head. Get Loud for Girls? You might be wondering why just girls? It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and I want you to get loud for everyone. Get loud for the 1 in 5. BUT, I want you to think hard about whether Mental Health Awareness and Care is…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Stay Safe With These Five Tips When Traveling #travel

    April 30, 2017 - By 

    Stay safe when you travel by making sure everything is in order before you leave, and all set up for when you get there. The key to helping you stay safe is proper planning. With planning in place, you’ll have all your bases covered, from transportation to lodging to funds. Stay Safe and Secure When Traveling Whether you’re road tripping or hopping a plane, there are things you can do to help you be as safe as possible while on your trip. Think ahead and limit the opportunity for bad things to happen. So how do we do that? Car Check…

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    21 Fun Slime Recipes to Make at Home

    April 28, 2017 - By 

    21 Fun Slime Recipes – just the thing to turn a rainy day into a fun day. Slime can also be a cool activity to do when the kids have a birthday party, PA Day or even a sick day at home. These are some extremely unique slime recipes I found in various places and wanted to share. Do you have children who watch Youtube or Instagram? Then you will know all about the slime craze happening right now. Making your own slime is all I have heard about this year since my youngest daughter started grade seven. Suddenly people…

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    Make a Simple Change – Take The Earth Month EnviroCare Challenge and Win

    April 27, 2017 - By 

    Earth Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that your green habits need to stop. This spring we have been taking a lot of walks together; we have built that in as a new habit after dinner most nights and weekends. We are a pretty active family already, but walking is a good way to supplement our sports and activities. Our walks are also a chance to talk about things that matter to us.   Depending on the night, I walk with one or both of the girls. We get exercise in. We use our own energy, instead of driving to the…

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    Handling Disappointment – Seven Ways to Help Children Feel Okay About Losing

    April 26, 2017 - By 

    No trophies today? That’s okay. This past weekend our kids were in a massive martial arts tournament. They came away with a good attitude, great memories and no trophies. Why am I talking about that then? Well, I was super proud at how grownup the girls were after losing. Handling disappointment is a part of growing up and it’s a skill I feel like they are finally doing well. So, I am celebrating losing. Past Examples of Not Handling Disappointment Well Trust me, this has not always been the case. In the past, my youngest would have cried or had a full…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    San Juan – A Caribbean Beauty Rich In History #IFWTWA

    April 25, 2017 - By 

    San Juan is one of the can’t miss areas of the Caribbean that anyone traveling to the area should incorporate into their travels. Located between the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico shares some prime Caribbean real estate, and its capital, San Juan is a show-stopping destination. San Juan, Puerto Rico – Two Sides of One Amazing Coin When we visited the Puerto Rican capital for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect. Puerto Rico, in general, had been on my travel bucket list for five years or so. I figured that since it was an…

  • family - Giveaways - Travel

    Be a Summer Hero – Parkbridge Resorts Twitter Party – RSVP Now – #ParkbridgeLife

    April 24, 2017 - By 

    There’s so much to love about summer. The longer days can be magical, even if you wish there were many more of them. Make the most of all the hours, all the days from May through September. Bring your A game, but don’t worry if you haven’t booked your vacation yet. This week, we are going to help you figure out what you need to know to be a summer hero. Join the Parkbridge Resorts Linked Moms twitter party this week and be a summer hero for 2017. Parkbridge Resorts will help you build beautiful memories this season. We have…

  • family - homes

    Spring Cleaning Made Simple – All the Things You Usually Forget #CloroxMeansClean

    April 24, 2017 - By 

    Spring cleaning is a great way to get a fresh start for the season. Seems like over the winter months we accumulate so much stuff. When the weather changes it’s time to give the house a good purge. You might as well clean too. I started reading Spark Joy this week by Marie Kondo, and it has inspired me to start the spring cleaning process too. From getting the dust bunnies out from behind the couches that never get moved to flipping mattresses and changing the sheets, spring cleaning is time to give your home a good purge and clean.…

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    family - Travel

    Playmobil Take Along Toys – The Wonder of Play Anywhere #TMMSG17

    April 19, 2017 - By 

    Playmobil take along toys make it easy for kids to enjoy the wonder of play no matter where they are. These toys are designed for children to enjoy at home as well as on the go. So they’re perfect for trips, sleepovers at grandma’s house, or any situation where the kids will be away from home for awhile. These Playmobil take along toys are super cute, durable, and a great way for kids to play and use their imaginations no matter where they are. Playmobil Take Along Toys – Take Along Fun My niece and nephews are just at that age…

  • active family travel - family - Giveaways

    Linked Moms Parkbridge Life Twitter Party – Save The Date – April 26th at 8 p.m. #ParkbridgeLife

    April 18, 2017 - By 

    It’s that time of year yet again. The time to get started thinking about mapping out your summer schedule. Because summer is nothing if not short. And summer memories are built in a handful of weekends to keep you warm all throughout the rest of the year.   So please join Linked Moms for their annual Parkbridge Life Twitter party event. When: Wednesday, April 26th at 8 p.m. EST Prizes: a MINI stay at Lakes of Wasaga, in Wasaga Beach. And cash VISA card prizes to be announced soon. While everyone is welcome to participate, only Canadians can win prizes. Don’t…