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    My 6 Favourite Podcasts for the Morning Commute

    December 15, 2022 - By 

    So, it’s been awhile since I shared a little about what I am up to these days. Six months ago I took a position as social lead at a marketing agency in Cambridge, just outside Toronto. I lead a team of talented social media professionals and I enjoy that. It’s a hybrid job which is the way of the post-pandemic world. Two days a week I drive to Cambridge, about an hour and ten minutes from my house in London, so I have time in the van and have discovered podcasts. These are 6 of my favourite podcasts to listen…

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    Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner in 4 Simple Steps

    November 19, 2021 - By 

    Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get ready for some festive fall vibes, great food, and quality time with your loved ones. Thanksgiving is also the ideal time for you to express gratitude over everything you have in your life, and what better time to say thanks than when you’re celebrating with your family and friends?  Follow these simple tips to throw the perfect Thanksgiving dinner How to Organize the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Throwing your own Thanksgiving family dinner is a fabulous idea in theory, but can be a challenge to execute. You have to…

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    Moving In Checklist – What Do You Need to Do Now?

    September 28, 2021 - By 

    There are a trillion tasks to take care of when you are moving. From packing to scheduling movers and sometimes even setting up new schools for kids. The jobs seem endless. So, that got me thinking what if there was a moving in checklist to help people figure out what to do and when? So, naturally I went ahead and made a moving in checklist so that readers could use it and be move in ready. Are you Moving or Looking to Move Soon? Don’t forget to contact all of the utilities companies and the cable and Internet or phone…

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    Printables

    All About My SuperMom Mother’s Day Booklet

    April 14, 2021 - By 

    With spring in full bloom and Mother’s Day hovering on the horizon, it is the perfect time to start thinking about what the kids can do for Mom. This All About My SuperMom Mother’s Day Booklet is easy and inexpensive way for kids to show love. If you are a friend or a family member, if you have a Mom or know a Mom, then try to remember Mom and plan ahead with this Mother’s Day Booklet. Mom does a lot for everyone, if she’s anything like my Mom was, so she deserves to be thanked and remembered as well…

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    Printables

    How to Create a Fun Family Time Capsule

    March 11, 2021 - By 

    Right now, if you are looking for creative pursuits that are a little bit out of the ordinary, you might consider making a time capsule with your family. Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission from purchases made via qualifying links. I have a few easy printables to help pass the time. This time capsule is a great idea to get kids involved in sharing a piece of history that they might celebrate years from now. At the very least, it is worth noting some of the events of this past year.…

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    Printables

    How to Build in Digital Breaks – Spring Brain Breaks Game

    February 22, 2021 - By 

    When my kids were younger, we incorporated a lot of brain breaks into the day. Physical activity was and still is a huge priority. But, these days, as we all know, the world is a wildly different place than it was just in 2019, a couple of years ago. Still, I am working on taking spring brain breaks often. Here’s Why Brain Breaks Matter Right Now Our Brains and Bodies are Taxed. Our brains are on all the time these days and they are often overwhelmed and at the tipping point with stress, anxiety and virtual life. Brain breaks are…

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    Printables

    Take the 30-day Decluttering Challenge Now + Free Printable

    January 1, 2021 - By 

    Never have I ever needed a decluttering challenge more than I do right now. After months and months of pandemic life, spending more time at home and less leaving the house for school, work and life in general, the piles of clutter have become overwhelming. Holiday Clutter At this time of year, at Christmas, I also find myself frequently overwhelmed but the extra decorations and details that make the home festive but also visually cluttered. I feel like it’s impossible to do a minimalist Christmas. That’s okay, I think, but at the same time I live and work in my…

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    Parenting

    10 Ways You Can Cherish Your Children While They Are Still Growing Up

    November 3, 2020 - By 

    The relationship between a child and parent is priceless. Children mean the world to their parents and time is short when they are small. I don’t know any parents who don’t worry about about their child, at every age and stage. Parents worry endlessly about the day to day activities and whether kids are getting enough attention, nutrition and stimulation. There are so many things that you want to teach your children while they are growing up. Sometimes it feels like a race against the clock. But often you need to remind yourself that there are numerous chances to teach…

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    Six Netflix Series to Watch with Your Teen Now

    October 19, 2020 - By 

    These days we are spending so much more time in our homes that it’s inevitable at some points we resort to curling up on a sofa to watch Netflix. I have teens, so over the last seven months we have often looked at each other and said Netflix? So, we thought we’d share some recommendations for Netflix Series to Watch with Your Teen Now. Sometimes we all feel like binge watching something…and off we go often to the family room in the basement to queue up the next in a series. It’s actually something I enjoy on cold days when…

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    What It’s Really Like Getting a Coronavirus Test

    September 28, 2020 - By 

    This is our story of what it feels like getting a Coronavirus test. Here’s my disclaimer. We live in London, Ontario and we went for Covid tests the week before Labour Day when one of us showed 1-2 symptoms. Waits for testing and actual local case numbers were low then. Now, they have changed. This was our experience getting a Coronavirus test. Why Were We Getting A Coronavirus Test? Three weeks ago, my older daughter, who was just about to start university went to sleep with extreme stomach upset. After a night spent running to the bathroom, we were a…