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    Spectacular Email Fails – Seven Reasons I Ignored You Today

    November 7, 2018 - By 

    Spectacular Email Fails are my new specialty. Why? Because so many people send them to me. There are many reasons people and businesses fail at this basic task, and one of them right now is automation. Automation can be great when things work and you actually invest in a product that does this well. But sadly, I have not seen a single automated email or outreach product this year that has worked properly. SO STOP buying. Email marketing and blogger outreach is actually social. It is also a skill. My Blog and Social Media Consulting business relies on authentic social…

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    Stay Healthy on a Cruise Ship with These 7 Tips

    November 6, 2018 - By 

    How do you stay healthy on a cruise ship? Staying healthy is always important, but it’s even more important while cruising. Even the cleanest cruise ship sees hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through every room on the ship over the course of a year. That’s a lot of opportunity for germs and bacteria to spread. In addition to that, you’ll find new foods, and you’ll be tempted to overextend yourself in other ways in an effort to maximize your fun. While it’s your vacation and a great time to do all the things and try all the foods, you…

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    Health

    How to Soothe a Sore Throat Naturally

    November 5, 2018 - By 

    How to soothe a sore throat naturally. If you are at all like me then this is something you are wondering right now. Sore throats are the bane of my existence in the Fall and Winter months. So I’m often searching out new and natural ways to soothe the raw, sore feeling. While sore throats are a very real, very annoying, and uncomfortable part of the winter months for both myself and my kids, I’m not always eager to throw medicine at the problem, especially with the kids. If there’s a natural option to help with colds I am happy…

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    Free November Colouring Page

    November 2, 2018 - By 

    November is not my favourite. Sorry, November! Just not the best of all the months. Although when ski season happens super early then I am fine with the month. Otherwise not so much. Not sure which way this month will go but it seems too mild and rainy to be an early ski season.       What’s your favourite month? I love all the snowy months so December is a favourite in a lot of ways. Here’s my December Colouring Page in case you have been following this series of months of the year colouring pages. However, nothing beats…

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    Adorable Happy Halloween Colouring Page

    October 31, 2018 - By 

    An adorable Halloween colouring page is a fun little gift from me to you because I know the kids are going to be completely jacked up on candy tonight and you may need something to calm them down. Oh I enjoy candy as much as the next person. But not when my kids are sugar spun little nutters unable to calm down in order to get to sleep. So here’s my theory. After letting them sort safely through their candy and trade a few pieces and pay the toll i.e.. share some goodies with Mom or Dad, then it’s time to put…

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    How to Save on Skiing with These Frugal Tips

    October 30, 2018 - By 

    Save on skiing with these frugal ski tips. You might think it’s impossible to hit the slopes of your favourite ski resort on the cheap, but it’s totally doable. In fact, with a bit of planning and budgeting it’s possible to ski your favourite resort and save money. We all know that no trip to a ski resort is cheap, but with these tips, you can save on skiing, allowing you to focus on fun and fitness instead of worrying about your bank account. Save on Skiing – The Little Things Add Up Ski trips are one of my favourite…

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    Technology

    The Best STEM Toys for the Holiday Season

    October 29, 2018 - By 

    STEM toys are some of my favorite gifts to give children. If you’ve read my blog, you know I love giving STEM gifts as a way to make learning fun. I’ve found great Stem books in the past that got my kids excited about learning and over the years I’ve found all sorts of toys to keep their minds sharp. Right now it’s prime time to get shopping for STEM gifts for the holiday season. Around here it’s never too early. I plan my shopping out all year round actually so that I get the best deals, and on line…

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    Embracing Innovation with the Manning Awards and Imperial

    October 26, 2018 - By 

    This post has been sponsored by Imperial.  Embracing innovation – welcoming it with open arms – is the key to furthering our technological, scientific, and even artistic advancement. Promoting the idea that we should always be looking for better ways to do things or accomplish goals is one of the best ways to ensure that our society is always moving forward. Some of the biggest advances throughout history have relied on innovation, and a willingness to see a better future. The Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation is committed to that very philosophy, the idea that embracing innovation breeds new ideas…

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    You are Invited to the Pretty Pintastic Party!

    October 26, 2018 - By 

    Hello! It’s my first ever week as one of the cohosts of the Pretty Pintastic Party! I am in fact a Pinterest lover and can’t get enough so I can’t wait to see what’s on the menu this week. Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone! First, let’s meet the hosts:   Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3 Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter Paris from My Big Fat Happy Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter Heather from Divas Run for Bling Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter…

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    Preventing Cold Sores with lipivir

    October 25, 2018 - By 

    This post has been sponsored by lipivir which means I received compensation. Preventing cold sores is my new game plan for cold and flu season. I do my best to stay healthy. I exercise and I drink plenty of water. I eat healthy food and of course I wash my hands. I even enforce a strict hand-washing policy on everyone in the house, as well. I’m all over keeping the germs at bay. Still, none of us get out of cold season unscathed, and I will get sick a few times. Unfortunately, when I get sick, I also often get…