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    Travel

    Staying in the World’s Largest Log Castle – Chateau Le Fairmont Montebello

    August 24, 2016 - By 

    A chance to stay in the World’s Largest Log Castle? Yes, please. This summer my family traveled to Quebec’s Outaouais Region. We stayed in Gatineau and explored the beautiful parks and had a big adventure zip lining at Arbraska Lafleche Caves and Aerial Park. Then, after a visit to the incredible Parc Omega we drove an hour down the road towards Montebello. This rustic log castle has so much history and style. Add it to your list of incredible accommodations in the region now. Make it the setting for your yearly family vacation destination. If you have not heard of…

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    parenting

    On Fleek Fashion Angels Back to School Style #BTS

    August 23, 2016 - By 

    One of our favourite tween fashion brands has always been Fashion Angels. We love their adorable cosmetics, and hair accessories. We can’t get enough of their fun back to school stationery and supplies too. Fashion Angels makes adorable tween back to school accessories for your Fab girls. The last couple weeks of summer can be a frenzy of back to school shopping but this year we lucked out. Fashion Angels Style Lab produces the cutest accessories and they sent us some of their latest tween fashion products. Ainsley was thrilled with this LED Style Lab Unicorn watch for back to school.…

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    Parenting

    10 Back to School Crafts

    August 23, 2016 - By 

    Are your kids excited about going back to school? Are you hopping around the house not too subtly singing: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Whether they are thrilled or not, here are some great back to school crafts to get them in the mood for back to school! Get Them Geared Up Back to school can be a happy time for many people. Some kids miss school the moment they are out of that routine. Frankly, I look forward to the break. When my one daughter was younger she would play school all year round, which kind…

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    Parc Omega in Outaouais is a Wild Family Travel Adventure

    August 22, 2016 - By 

    This July we had a wild family adventure at Parc Omega in the Outaouais Region of Quebec. There are probably a lot of jokes to be made here about wildlife and family for instance. And I am not above cracking wise on occasion but this adventure was enjoyable from start to finish and it was a highlight of our family trip to Quebec. No jokes or puns needed. Just pure education, fun and memories made together at Parc Omega. Sharing Quebec with my Family The best part of travel writing and blogging is sharing adventures with my family and creating…

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    Cyber Threats – Protect Yourself and all Your Devices

    August 20, 2016 - By 

    I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with ESET, and I received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions in this blog are my own.  Cyber threats are frightening and a reality for anyone who owns a computer, tablet or cell phone. Cyber threats are one of the most worrisome encroachments on our personal lives we face these days. Between ransomware and backdoor key logging malware, cyber threats can and do infiltrate our daily lives. While most of them are only nuisances, there is still possibility of disastrous life changing occurrences like identity theft and financial…

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    Technology

    Finding Pokestops – The 5 Best Ways to Stock Up

    August 18, 2016 - By 

    Finding Pokestops is crucial to your Pokemon GO success. Pokestops have all the supplies you need for your continued quest to catch ’em all, from Pokeballs of varying strength to berries to potions and more. Depending on your level, you can get some excellent supplies to help you on your Pokemon GO journey. But first you have to figure out the best way of finding Pokestops. Finding Pokestops without Losing Your Mind Pokestops are great for stocking up on items, but they can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. Pokemon GO uses GPS combined with…

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    family - Food

    15 Pineapple Recipes That Will Rock Your World

    August 17, 2016 - By 

    Pineapple Recipes can be so sweet and healthy too! There are very few foods that evoke such a tropical feeling as the pineapple does. But pineapples can be more than just a garnish. Oh you might eat pineapples on your ham as decoration and you might enjoy spears in something festive occasionally but have you given much thought to making pineapple the star of the show? These scrumptious pineapple recipes will have you reconsidering the pineapple and wanting to delve into making some fun new snacks and dishes with pineapple too. Pineapple Recipes: Did you know pineapple contains bromelain which…

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    active family travel - family - Travel

    Glam Camping For Those Who Love Camping In Comfort

    August 16, 2016 - By 

    Glam camping, better known as glamping, has become a big thing. It’s a type of camping for people who want to get out and enjoy nature but who do not want to be uncomfortable in any way. Glam camping can be anything from taking along a few extra creature comforts with you to actually booking a glamping “tent” at a resort. Glam Camping – 5 Way to Help Anyone Enjoy the Great Outdoors So you want to go camping, but you don’t want to be uncomfortable. Fear not! The days of hearing the phrase, “Suck it up, buttercup” are over! These…

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    family - Giveaways - Health

    GI Upset – Buscopan Calms Cramps #Giveaway ARV $170

    August 16, 2016 - By 

    GI upset is something I’ve had trouble with for almost as long as I can recall. Most of my readers know by now that I suffer from terrible stomach cramps if I’m not extra careful about what I eat. Although I’ve learned to live with it and I have a huge toolkit of strategies to help after 30 years, GI upset can still be a huge drain on energy and it can turn a good day upside down. While everyone else in the family can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, I have to worry about what goes into my…

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    active family travel - family - family travel - Travel

    How to Enjoy Ontario Beaches When You Totally Dropped the Ball

    August 15, 2016 - By 

    Disclosure: This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Ontario’s Southwest Tourism #BeachInOSW sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors.  Ontario’s Southwestern beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in North America. As a child, we visited the beaches every year. Ontario’s beaches have the most beautiful sunsets, my mom would say, and I played on many of these beaches as a child. At some point as a teen, I began to think she was exaggerating, but now, as an adult I’ve travelled a lot of beaches…