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    Technology

    Photo Showcase for the Digital Age

    December 2, 2020 - By 

    This Nixplay photo showcase post was sponsored by Nixplay and I received product in exchange for consideration here. A photo showcase is a great way to show off your favourite memories. From family gatherings and trips to those memorable get-togethers with friends, a photo showcase allows you to share your most cherished memories with anyone who visits your home and always keeps those moments in your heart. There was a time when showcasing my photos meant I had to devote an entire wall to several photos. That’s a great way to do it, but when you run out of walls…

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    family

    Cute Children’s Christmas Letter to Santa Writing Prompt

    December 1, 2020 - By 

    I think we can all easily recall that time during childhood when we believed wholeheartedly in magic and in Santa Claus. Back before pandemic was even a word in our daily vocabulary, as children we wrote at least one creative and joyful letter to Santa each year. Dear Santa Letter Writing an annual letter to Santa was something I looked forward to for weeks before Christmas. It was my chance to plant suggestions in my home, and send them directly to the North Pole. As an adult, I have enjoyed many years of creating that illusion for my kids. I…

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    Parenting

    How to Bleach Dye a T-Shirt in a Few Easy Steps

    November 29, 2020 - By 

    So, a few weeks ago my daughter was all about this bleach dye phase. We had seen it on several sweatshirts and hoodies and thought that it looked cool, but the finished product always seemed expensive. So, we wondered if we could do it ourselves. How hard could it be? Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission off of purchases made via qualifying links. Then we saw t-shirts and long sleeved shirts in Michaels one day on sale. Fate. Serendipity. Whatever you want to call it. It’s all good and it clearly…

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    Printables

    Fun Elf Notes and Adoption Certificate

    November 27, 2020 - By 

    The fun elf notes and elf adoption certificate shared today are free for your family to use and enjoy. This year, probably more than ever before, we need a little fun and frivolity. Of course, this year that also needs to be safely executed within the parameters of social distancing and Covid. Elf Notes and Elf on a Shelf Printable Activities post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. But you know who is not in lockdown? Santa Claus and your Elf on the Shelf. That’s why I thought these adorable…

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    Printables

    Happy Birthday Scavenger Hunt

    November 26, 2020 - By 

    Here’s an easy way to cope with birthdays this year. Why not give a birthday scavenger hunt a try? Tenth Birthday Celebrations When both of my girls turned ten, we did some amazing fun things to celebrate their birthdays. Together, with my entire family we took my oldest girl to Disney and the Kennedy Space Centre. My youngest got tickets to see Katie Perry in concert with us. But, before we gave her the tickets we did a birthday scavenger hunt. Hidden Clues I hid clues around the house and they led her on a quick tour to find the…

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    Printables

    What’s On Your Christmas Bucket List + Printable

    November 24, 2020 - By 

    What’s on Your Christmas Bucket List this year? Oh, believe me I know the holidays will be very different this season. The pandemic numbers are currently worrisome but the holidays are still right around the corner, not much more than a month away now. Hard to believe it has been 9-10 months of this lockdown, social distancing and quarantine kind of life. I completely understand it as it was necessary but at the same time I am crazy tired of it and worried about Christmas. But, even so, I am still determined to put a positive spin on it. So,…

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    Food

    How to Make an Easy Apple Cinnamon Tea Latte Now

    November 23, 2020 - By 

    Fall walks followed by apple cinnamon tea latte – this is basically what’s keeping me sane right now. Well, that might be overstating it just a pinch. This apple cinnamon tea latte post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I make a small commission from purchases made via qualifying links. Why Apple Cinnamon? Apples and Fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love Fall apple picking? There’s also something delicious and soothing about the flavours of apples and cinnamon together. Apple cinnamon tea makes one of my favourite treats here: the apple cinnamon tea latte.…

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    Printables

    Christmas Tree I-Spy Game

    November 20, 2020 - By 

    This cute little Christmas Tree I-Spy Game will definitely keep all of you amused and it might bring a little excitement or entertainment to your afternoon as well. As you know by now, I love all of the free activities and fun games possible. I-Spy Games are just a fun way to keep busy and to make your brain work just a little bit differently than usual. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Did You Know? Even though there are no words…

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    Printables

    Festive Watercolour Christmas Gift Tags

    November 18, 2020 - By 

    Today I am giving you a peek at some of my new Christmas printable content. These Watercolour Christmas gift tags, for instance are a pretty addition to your gift wrapping station. By now you probably know I am a big fan of pretty Christmas tags and embellishments for presents. I love this time of year, especially in 2020. It just seems like Christmas, no matter what that looks like, is even more important than usual right now, this holiday season. All over town we can see it already. People getting ready early this year, putting their trees and lights up.…

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    family

    Ten Reasons Harry Potter Movies are the Best to Binge on Right Now.

    November 17, 2020 - By 

    By Ainsley Schuck  Note from Paula: This Harry Potter movies post is by my daughter Ainsley. We have been Potterheads for years. But, during the pandemic the kids have asked to watch the Harry Potter movies from start to finish repeatedly. So, I have asked them several times why Harry Potter movies right now? Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I may receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. Why Harry Potter Movies are Perfect to Binge on Right Now Near the start of the pandemic the kids were asking to watch Harry Potter movies so often…