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    Pretty Personalized Jewelry From Onecklace #TMMGG16

    November 30, 2016 - By 

    What’s in a name? Well, a lot actually. Your name is tied to your identity. You hear it or read it probably hundreds of times a week. Paula seems like a fairly common name, but honestly growing up I was rarely able to find my name on things like personalized jewelry. My girls know this well. They both have fairly unique names that are not available on the kind of products you find in catalogues. That’s kind of why I love Onecklace. They have the prettiest silver and gold pieces that you can make personalized jewelry out of and give…

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    20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents

    November 29, 2016 - By 

    Sometimes gifts from the heart are the nicest kind of gifts. You know the kind of gifts I am talking about? A unique little treasure that speaks to you forever, that makes you smile every time you see it. Here are a few unique presents that you can make for someone special here in this list of 20 Creative DIY Christmas Presents.   Food gifts, can be made with love, and that makes them taste so much better, don’t you think? This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola seems like a great treat. Homemade potato chip holiday favours could be scrumptious…

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    Save The Date – World Vision Canada Twitter Party #MeaningfulGifts

    November 28, 2016 - By 

    Looking for one of those meaningful impactful presents that last? Lucky for you, I have what you are looking for. World Vision Canada’s holiday gift catalogue offers so many gifts that help change the world. That’s why I am thrilled to be sharing a World Vision Canada twitter party with you again this year. [tweetthis]Mark The Date Now – Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. EST #meaningfulgifts with @worldvisioncan[/tweetthis] Every year we have a few friends we give impactful presents to for the holidays. I always know where to search for the perfect gifts that give back. The World Vision Gift…

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    Jubilee Ministries, Lusaka #TTOT #vaccineswork

    November 28, 2016 - By 

    I have learned many tricks to keep from crying. But none of them work in this community in Western Lusaka, Africa. On an October day when still jet lagged we meet three Zambians changing Lusaka one heart at a time. Making an impact by ministering to the needs of Zambians in a community that sits on the outskirts of Lusaka. This is a neighbourhood devastated by AIDS and HIV. And this is the story that breaks my heart the most during our stay in Zambia.   It’s our first day here and we have travelled all over Lusaka, Zambia. We started…

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    Family Friendly Entertainment with Wind at My Back #TMMGG16

    November 27, 2016 - By 

    Family friendly entertainment is important to me. I know my kids see and hear things out in the world that I have no control over. But at home, I want to make sure that the shows we watch are pretty wholesome. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not All PG, All The Time. We’ll watch Marvel movies and on my own I watch The Walking Dead. But when we watch together, family friendly entertainment is the rule.   Family Friendly TV – Wind at My Back This Holiday Season why not give a gift set of one of the most family…

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    Ayurvedic Teas from Tetley – #TetleyFindYourBalance #Giveaway

    November 25, 2016 - By 

    Ayurvedic teas from Tetley satisfy my tea cravings while helping to balance mind and body. It’s the only thing I love as much as coffee. If I’m being honest, I might even love it more. These Ayurvedic teas from Tetley are a great addition to my tea routine and collection, because I can enjoy them and at the same time help holistically improve my health. In short, I feel good about drinking tea.   Ayurvedic Teas – Based in 5,000 Year Old Wisdom Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old system of holistic knowledge which teaches that balancing the mind, body, and spirit…

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    Gingerbread Man Colouring Activity and Bookmark

    November 24, 2016 - By 

    Are you a Gingerbread loving kind of person? Me too. I enjoy ginger flavoured foods in general actually. Now that I think about it ginger is a common theme. Are you baking yet? Definitely have not done any of that yet here. Every season I like to share some free holiday printables for my readers. This year is no different. So today I thought I would share this Gingerbread Man colouring page activity.     I hope you are having a great fall so far and gearing up for the winter season too. Myself, I am very excited about the…

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    Nuryl Baby Brain App Using Smart Music

    November 24, 2016 - By 

    Have you heard of Nuryl app? Perhaps you should pay attention to this new baby brain app. Smart music equals a smart baby. It’s true. Science has shown that children who engage in musical activities do better in school across the board, especially in math. That same connection between music and better learning holds true for babies as well. That’s why Rick Beato, classically trained musician and former professor, developed Nuryl app. It’s a music app designed to boost baby’s cognitive development. So smart music really does qual a smart baby. When my daughters were very small I read a lot…

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    Holiday Preparations That Save Money

    November 23, 2016 - By 

    The holidays are fast approaching and for many that can be overwhelming and also extremely expensive. I am a thrifty shopper and I plan ahead. Holiday Preparations Now can save me stress later. So I have been buying sale items throughout the year and putting them away. That works for me. Even now, it’s not too late to start saving. This season, if you prepare now, you will feel less of the pinch and stress later on. There are many ways to lessen the financial load and get your family ready now.  Holiday Preparations that Save Money: Make Your Own…

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    Canadian at Par – 5 Ski Resorts That Don’t Break the Bank

    November 22, 2016 - By 

    Canadian at par. Those are the sweetest words any Canadian can hear when they’re travelling to the U.S. The Canadian dollar is often very low compared to the U.S. dollar. What that means for Canadian travellers is that we often pay far more on our trips to the States. This post has been updated to reflect 2020 information.  At an exchange rate of 1.3 to 1.4, we can pay hundreds more for trips to the US versus trips to Europe or even domestic getaways. Sometimes that means staying in country and not visiting the US at all. BUT, that doesn’t always…