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    Parenting

    Play Away – Discover London’s Newest Indoor Play Space

    March 24, 2017 - By 

    Play Away is London’s newest indoor play space for families. Imagine a huge, safe, indoor Canadian-made play structure with numerous slides. Now add a toddler area and a giant jumping pillow that’s one of only three in the country. Plus wifi and a cafe. Play Away is hours of fun for all and it’s the solution to Rainy Day, or PA Day Blues.   Fun is the Name of the Game at Play Away Play Away is exciting to me because it focuses on everything that I’ve been instilling in my kids since they were little. It’s an indoor gym devoted to…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Mad River Glen – The East Coast’s Most Authentic Ski Experience #IFWTWA

    March 21, 2017 - By 

    We started out twice on the morning we planned to meet up with our host at Mad River Glen. German Flats Road is slippery and winding. One of those mountain roads that you only find in ski states like Vermont, where there are signs dotting the roadway that say Moose Crossing. Clearly, we’re not in London anymore. All along the highway on the way into Vermont I marvelled at the strange winding single lane mountain roads. Our GPS threaded us through the APP Gap, and eventually we made it through to Sugarbush Resort where we stayed. For two days we skied,…

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    family - Health

    Pink Eye Prevention and Treatment

    March 20, 2017 - By 

    Pink eye prevention is your first line of defence against this common irritating illness. If you have kids, or ever were a kid (LOL), you know that pink eye is a very real, very CONTAGIOUS threat to your home. That’s because children touch everything and then touch their faces all the time. It can be a painful affair that can spread like wildfire through the home if not careful. So let’s take a look at pink eye prevention and treatment. What is Pink Eye Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the covering of the whites of…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Tallahassee Florida – Five Must See Destinations #travel

    March 17, 2017 - By 

    Tallahassee Florida is the seat of the state’s democracy and home to two well known universities – Florida State University, and Florida A&M University. Although known for its collegiate football, Tallahassee Florida is also the trade and agricultural center of the Big Bend region. If you’re planning a trip to Florida, Tallahassee has a few must see destinations. They might not be as recognizable as their college football teams, but are no less exciting. Tallahassee Florida – More than College Football Tallahassee Florida might be known mainly for The Gators, but there is so much more to see here than just…

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    family - Giveaways - Health

    SISU Mouth Guards – Superior Safety #Giveaway

    March 15, 2017 - By 

    SISU Mouth Guards are next level safety for any sport enthusiast’s mouth. I’m excited about these because my husband and my girls are all into martial arts, and with all those fists and feet flying, they need something that keeps their teeth safe. SISU Mouth Guards are designed to do just that and do it better than anyone else. The Science of SISU Mouth Guards SISU Mouth Guards are made of a non-compressible thermo-polymer. While that sounds like a lot of big words, it comes down to this. It protects better. This material is super thin, at only 1.6mm, but…

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    Eastern Caribbean Hot Spots – The Best Destinations in the Region

    March 14, 2017 - By 

    The eastern Caribbean area is magnetic and stunning. With gorgeous waters, excellent weather, and some of the most beautiful islands you’ll see anywhere around the globe, the eastern Caribbean is a must-see destination for any traveler who wants a solo tropical getaway, girlfriends holiday, BabyMoon, Honeymoon, or a family vacation. Eastern Caribbean – Home to the Heavy Hitters Chances are you’re already familiar with this area of the Caribbean. That’s because you’ve probably seen some or all of the islands listed below on travel shows or you’ve read about them before. The eastern Caribbean is home to some of the most famous Caribbean…

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    First Shave – Building Good Hygiene Habits for Daughters #ad #moveslikenoother

    March 12, 2017 - By 

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gillette Venus. All opinions are 100% mine. First shave. There are so many teen and tween developmental milestones that are tricky areas to navigate. First period, first kiss, first shave, first date. There’s really no rule book for these areas. Even though your girls will probably pretend they do not want to hear any of this information from Mom, it’s important that they learn.  I mean everything Mom does or says is embarrassing at a certain point, but still you have to keep the channels of communication open. And it’s…

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    Parenting

    “It Still Hurts” – Foster Care and Adoption Triggers – Teens

    March 9, 2017 - By 

    A smart person once told me at an adoption conference that adoption is not an event. Adoption is for life. So what does that mean exactly? In fact, adoption continues to be a piece of who you are as a family, as a person, long after happy court is done. Through elementary school and high school, children and teenagers also have adoption triggers. It is extremely easy to forget that adoption is not an event. From September to June the days mostly fall into a predictable rhythm. Wake up, get ready for school, leave for school. Hang out with friends and learn and…

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    family - Food

    Gluten Free Fireside Pie and Kids In the Kitchen – #BornOnTheFarm

    March 8, 2017 - By 

    Gluten Free Fireside Pie is the perfect comfort food for March weather. March Break is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but we are likely to be close to home. My older girl is traveling with a youth group, so my younger daughter and I will be hanging out together. Lucky for me, my youngest LOVES to cook and bake with me. I try to encourage that as often as possible. Cooking is a skill for life. This week we made a Gluten Free Fireside Pie together and it was the perfect comfort food for a Friday evening family…

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    family - Health

    Spring Forward: Schedule These Six Daylight Savings Time Tasks #ChurchandDwight

    March 6, 2017 - By 

    Spring Forward with Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time can be a good news, bad news kind of event. Good news – it stays light later at night. Bad news – changes of any kind can throw the kids for a loop and sleep sometimes is completely messed up due to the time change. But, regardless of whether you love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time can be a reminder to manage certain household tasks that you sometimes neglect or forget. March 12th marks Daylight Savings Time this year – the day we welcome a much needed extra hour of…