It’s a brand new month and that means brand new February colouring page. Last month I offered this January colouring page for the first time. Hope to maintain this for the whole year. Do you colour? Do your kids still enjoy colouring? Then I hope that this February colouring page is fun for you. Really February is a fast month. It might not seen like it when you are knee deep in snow but it is the shortest month of them all. When we are skiing and traveling the month seems to fly by. Last year at this time we…
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I’ve become a spectacle. The crazy Mom sitting in the grocery store parking lot crying stupid tears in a minivan. You don’t want to know her. She’s pathetic and cliche. But too many times lately she’s me crying in the parking lot at Sobey’s, No Frills or Food Basics. Look away. I am not a Weeper Perhaps you are new here and you don’t know me, but I am not a cryer. In fact crying is something I typically do once or twice a year maybe. Like a thing I allow myself very rarely in controlled situations at home. Nobody…
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Comfort objects are important to many kids. When you travel with a child who has a disability or is neurospicy, comfort objects can make all the difference to the transition process. We began travelling intentionally as a family when my youngest was about five. Why did it take us that long? Well, we were afraid to travel because my younger child has sensory processing disorder and FASD. We thought it would be challenging, and it totally is. BUT, it is also abundantly worth it, and then some. Watching my daughter make friends with children from all over the world, getting…
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Chamilia has released three new stackable rings, and I’m loving them! If you read my blog at all, you’ve probably seen a few posts about this jewelry company owned by Swarovski. Their rings are always beautiful and feature beautiful Swarovski Crystal or Zirconia. That makes them glitzy, twinkly, and affordable. That’s a winning combo in my book. That’s why I’m so happy that Chamilia has release three new stackable ring designs for everyone out there to enjoy! Chamilia – Beautiful, Affordable Jewelry Chamilia was founded in 2002 in Cranston, RI, and it’s been owned in full by Swarovski since 2013.…
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Will you be my Valentine? There are so many sweet and funny ways to say Will You Be My Valentine. I couldn’t resist sharing these adorable Valentine’s Day Joke Cards. They are super sweet and if you are hunting for a fun note to stick in your child’s lunch, or an inexpensive printable Valentine’s Card then you’ve found it. Easy to print these cute Valentine’s Day Joke Cards out. Just click on the Funny Valentines PDF link below and print. Please do not reprint on a web site. These are protected by copyright. But you can print them out…
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Red Velvet Swig Cookies are so very good. You will want to bake these right away. But to be clear, you are going to need to read through to the very end to get the scoop on the yummiest Red Velvet Swig Cookies recipe around. If you are a cookie fanatic, as I am, then these are going to make your day! Red velvet cakes and baked goods are incredibly popular. The red velvet base adds a depth to any baked goods or cookie recipes you have. But it’s challenging sometimes to find that perfect flavour combination. We…
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It’s time to start thinking about school! As in, your little people born in 2014 are now ready in the province of Ontario to register for school. That’s exciting. I can still remember my daughter’s first day of school. I was so cool, and my daughter marched right in to kindergarten and never looked back. Then, all of a sudden one of my closest friends whose son was in grade 2 already looked at me and said: “OH MY GOODNESS I can’t believe it’s her first day of school.” Well, if that didn’t open the floodgates and I cried my…
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Ring of Kerry. Remember the name of this spot when planning your trip to Ireland. Tuck it away for later. There’s something magical about Ireland as a whole. But there are some areas that are dramatic, outstanding examples of nature at its best. Places you cannot and should not miss. Killarney, Dublin, Dingle, and the Ring of Kerry are pure magic. If you ever find your way to Ireland promise me now you will see all of the above and be sure to visit Ring of Kerry. In October I went to Killarney for TBEX, Travel Blogger’s Exchange conference. The…
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Let’s face it with the cost of electricity, the news about climate change, and the impact on our environment, most of us need to find ways to conserve. Greening your home is not as hard as it sounds. Start with a few small changes and make them habits, then build on that. It’s not really an option anymore to avoid conserving or recycling. Everyone needs to do their part in achieving a more eco-friendly lifestyle. There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint and be green within your home, and today I am going to share a few easy…
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Michelin X-Ice Xi3 snow tires are my new go-to for safety and security on the road. My family and I love winter. While other people are hiding from the cold weather, we’re out thoroughly enjoying the cold in our layers and puffy coats hunting for ski hills to tackle. Listen, I figure if you live in Canada you better get comfortable with snowy weather and winter sports. In winter months we ski often. Sometimes that’s a long drive to Collingwood ski hills in northern Ontario, or a longer drive to Quebec and Vermont. Ski road trips can be treacherous. Driving…