• Dinosaur-birthday-party-ideas
    family - parenting

    Roaring Fun Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas

    August 26, 2015 - By 

    Tips for Throwing a Roaring Dinosaur Party Are you hoping to throw a roaring party for your dinosaur-loving child?  Great news!  Jen Carver, party expert for Spaceships and Laser Beams, is sharing some terrific prehistoric party ideas for planning a dinosaur party your T-Rex lover will not soon forget!  Keep reading for great dinosaur party planning tips, including ideas for invitations, decorating and party food—including cool cake ideas! Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas: Sending out a creative invitation can help build up excitement. While buying a printable dinosaur themed invitation is totally cool, if time allows, you can make your own too.  How about printing party information on green construction paper and cutting it…

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    family - parenting - Uncategorized

    Take Aim with Zing Firetek Zeon Bow Set and a Unicorn Popper #SweetSuite

    August 25, 2015 - By 

    If you are looking for toys that aim to delight, look no further than the Unicorn Popper by Hog Wild and the Zing Firetek Zeon Bow set. A couple of weeks ago the Zing Firetek Zeon Bow set arrived here and I was waiting for the perfect chance to unleash it on the kids. That chance was this last weekend when my niece and nephews visited. We had a glorious weekend swimming and visiting and spent hours in the pool one day and honestly just needed to get them out to take a little break. The promise of a new toy…

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    Food - parenting

    Teen Beach Movie Cookies

    August 24, 2015 - By 

    Well it’s finally time for me to hit the beach this summer!! I have waited forever this year. Well, don’t feel too bad for me. I managed a trip to Arizona for a conference back in May and then I also managed one to New York City in July and also I have a pool so my pool is my beach. Or it will be tomorrow because I feel like swimming tomorrow. Anyways, you might have heard about the cutest little Disney Movie called Teen Beach Movie. Well, I have a great recipe for you if you are still throwing…

  • family - parenting

    Long Weekends – Ideas to Make Summer Fantastic

    July 10, 2015 - By 

    Long weekends. Is there anything better? During the summer, long weekends are the end-all, be-all. The weather is nice, the family is together, and there are three glorious days to do whatever. But what whatever should you do? Here are some ideas to make long weekends fantastic. Long Weekends, FTW! Long weekends are perfect family time, but what can you do to make that family time memorable? There are tons of options for you and your clan to make the most of long weekends this summer, and in the months to come. [tweetthis]Have you ever tried camping out in your…

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    active family travel - family - parenting

    TEN Free Places to Fish for Family Fishing Week in Ontario #travel

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    Looking for something to do this weekend that’s friendly on the family budget and enjoyable for everyone? Well, I have just the ticket. Whether you’re an experienced angler or brand new to fishing, or really just dead awful like me (oh I try anyways, don’t worry) there are many opportunities to get out and fish licence-free during Family Fishing Week, July 4-12, 2015. Searching for Family Fishing Week events across Ontario? You can check the full list here: ontariofamilyfishing.com/events Anyways I thought it would be fun to share these because I know my readers love free things that don’t tax…

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    family - Food

    July the 4th Red White and Blue Star Cupcakes

    July 1, 2015 - By 

    This little treat is for my American readers. I found this adorable recipe idea and couldn’t wait to see if I could make these Red, White, and Blue, Star Cupcakes. How fun are these for any summer picnic event? They’d be perfect, of course, for your July 4th celebration. But they’d be just as fun for a family reunion or a summer picnic. They look tricky, right? But with a bit of patience you can make these too. Just follow the instructions and your red, white and blue star cupcakes will be a crowd pleaser! [tweetthis]Nothing is more patriotic and…

  • family - Food - parenting

    Celebrate With Banana Splits And Gay Lea Whipped Cream #GayLeaMom

    June 30, 2015 - By 

    It’s summer time and there are so many reasons to celebrate. In fact, I counted ten. Ten Reasons to Celebrate Summer: First, school is out. WOOT! Woot!! That makes this Mom happy. Second, summer weather, HELLO! Yes, please, bring it on. Barbecue season is number three on my list of awesome reasons to celebrate! Fourth, my daughter graduated from grade eight. Fifth, my daughter has a birthday. Sixth, my anniversary, which just passed. There was also Father’s Day which is seventh and eighth is my birthday!! Ninth was my husband’s birthday. OH and wait…it’s almost Canada Day too!! That’s ten.…

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    Canada Day Maze Printable

    June 28, 2015 - By 

    This Canada Day Maze is just simple fun for a summer day. Canada Day is one of my favourite summer events to celebrate. It falls right before my daughter’s birthday and it heralds summer too. So bring on the pool parties and the lazy long fun summer days for everybody. This year I don’t really plan to do much out of the ordinary. I will be working mostly, but I will also take the time to dive into the pool and enjoy the beautiful month of July. I  love July. It’s my favourite month of all and also the month…

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    Canada Day Word Search

    June 25, 2015 - By 

    It’s almost Canada Day again my friends! Which means it’s time for a Canada Day word search and maybe a few other Canada Day word puzzles and games here. Canada Day makes me happy because it is close to my daughter’s birthday and also it’s clear summer is in full swing by July 1st. If it’s not ski season then bring on the summer days and pool parties. Summer in Canada is short so seize the moment. This summer I know you will need some easy and fun activities to keep the kids occupied. I have a huge list of…

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    Back To School - family - Health - parenting - Parenting - special needs

    7 Steps – Preparing Your Child to be a High School Freshman

    June 18, 2015 - By 

    So it;s time to prepare your child to become a high school freshman!! Wait, what. How did that happen? Oh believe me I know all too well how slippery time is. Wasn’t she just literally hopping on the bus for that first day of kindergarten. Is it possible that kids can grow this fast? How on earth can my older daughter be ready for high school? Well, she isn’t quite yet. But she’s going to be with these 7 Steps to Preparing Your Child to be a High School Freshman.  Okay so just yesterday you walked your son or daughter…