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    When it Comes to Fertility – Be a Badger #MyInnerPower

    December 15, 2016 - By 

    Recently someone asked me what my inner power might be…it took a few minutes for me to answer that one. I am hopeful, and I try to be positive, but is that my inner power? What exactly IS an inner power or super power? Is it strength? Is it courage? Yes, but not quite right. Is it faith? Resilience? I think it is a bit of all of that. But, my inner power is also something more than strength, courage, hope, positivity, resilience and faith. Back when I was working in a daily newsroom I had an editor who called me…

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    Printable Christmas Tree Activity for Kids

    December 11, 2016 - By 

    Merry Christmas! Have you got your tree up yet? Is it a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? We honestly got ours up just last weekend. I have a tiny Hallmark tree up in my living room but it’s not even 18 inches tall. And we also have a full tree in the living room now. That’s why I wanted to share this Christmas tree activity and bookmark. Are your kids starting to get excited? This Christmas Tree Activity might help as we get closer to Christmas. Christmas Tree Activity Printable and Other Fun Christmas Printables: Tis the season…

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    Join World Vision Canada’s Meaningful Gifts Twitter Party #MeaningfulGifts

    December 5, 2016 - By 

    How hard is it for you to come up with new gifts every year? Do you find gift giving a chore? Do you run out of time every single year like I do? Sometimes I think it’s a good thing that there is a cutoff date actually or I’d keep searching forever to find something just right for every single name on my list. This year skip the socks and ties and reach for the World Vision Canada gift catalogue. There are dozens of meaningful gifts there every holiday. In fact the World Vision Gift catalogue is my Go To resource for…

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    25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas. Time to start making crafts and decking the halls with traditional and new DIY ornaments. I have one tiny tree up already. Are you starting to dress up your home for the holidays? This time of year, I am inspired by snow to get active. I actually can’t wait to get busy skiing and traveling this season. Christmas is a busy time around here, like it is in many of your . In fact, the busiest season for me professionally and personally. So I need plans to keep kids occupied sometimes. My…

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    Children’s Christmas Letter Printable

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    Happy December everyone!! This is one of my favourite months, but also one of my busiest months. Around here business is crazy during the month of December. I am wrapping up several year end accounts and posts and I am swimming in content. I usually have a gift guide happening too. Let’s face it December is a social media marketing dream. I enjoy that but, there’s also all the other regular Christmas details. Like shopping for Christmas presents, plotting a family gathering and a meal or two, as well as planning some ski trips. Here’s one small freebie Christmas letter…

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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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    active family travel - family - Health - Travel

    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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    HEXBUG Toys for All Ages #TMMGG16

    November 21, 2016 - By 

    HEXBUG toys are a huge hit among kids. These vibrating little toys roam around the table or floor, mesmerizing kids as they go. With HEXBUG toys, kids have fun watching their little “bug” friends roam about. With the available habitat set, kids build an entire world that bugs can live in and explore. Kids love movement. No matter their age, all kids love toys that have a mobile aspect to them. HEXBUG takes full advantage of that. Their line of toys have been popular for a long time now, with everything from original HEXBUG to HEXBUG Nano and now HEXBUG Nano…

  • Health - Travel

    Under Five Day at Simonga Clinic in Zambia

    November 14, 2016 - By 

    About an hour outside Livingstone, sits Simonga Clinic, the first of several clinics we will visit while in Zambia. Simonga clinic is busy already with under five day. Babies breastfeed while toddlers play with each other tugging on clothing, and scoping visitors out warily. A tiny girl in pink tries to drag Mom’s purse across the concrete floor to show a friend. She bursts into tears when Mom lifts the bag out of reach. Another toddler wanders over to the immunologist in our group and he waves repeatedly engaging, until she holds out her hand for a high five. Then he is suddenly…

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    family - Health - Travel

    Every Child Deserves a Shot at Life -Vaccines Work

    November 8, 2016 - By 

    Every child should have a Shot at Life. All children have a right to health. But, in developing countries around the world many families face overwhelming obstacles to accessing life-saving vaccines. Shot@Life is an organization that helps and advocates for funding to deliver lifesaving vaccines to those in need. I visited Zambia as part of a fellowship with Shot at Life through the UN Foundation recently. It was an  amazing experience. Over the next few weeks I will share posts about that trip and the many clinics and aid organizations we visited. Yesterday I shared my first post about Preparing for…