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Family Friendly Entertainment with Wind at My Back #TMMGG16
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 friendly shows that’s ever aired here in Canada? Wind at My…
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HEXBUG Toys for All Ages #TMMGG16
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 Junior. They make the perfect gift for any child, from…
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Christmas Guide to Cover Everyone on Your List
We could all use a bit of help figuring out what to gift this time of year. A Christmas guide is a useful tool. With so many people on our respective lists and so many different interests, it can be hard to get the right gifts for everyone. It seems that every year, we fall more and more into the “gift card rut,” that place where we say, “You can’t go wrong with a gift card.” While gift cards are great to receive, it’s always nice to give a physical gift. This Christmas guide features companies than span the gifting spectrum to help make sure you’ve got your entire list covered. A…
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Christmas Bookmarks Printable
So what are you reading? Right now I am reading Karma Brown’s second novel, The Choices We Make. It’s a page turner. Are your kids huge readers like mine are? Need some cute and festive Christmas bookmarks then? My kids love books and we are always scrounging for bookmarks so here are some festive Christmas bookmarks for you. My youngest is actually all about the books and my older daughter whips through books so quick, it’s not economical to buy them. I know that sounds weird but last year I bought her a novel she wanted and by 1 p.m. Christmas Day she finished reading it. So that seemed…
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Fairy Tales are Real with The Irish Fairy Door Company
There’s something about fairies and fairy tales that captures our imaginations. Remember when you were a kid? Remember how badly you wanted fairies to be real? The thought of fluttering wings and pixie dust was intoxicating with the possibility of something magical just out of sight. Well, now fairy tales are almost real thanks to The Irish Fairy Door Company. They bring the magic of fairies right into your home. Fairy Tales Come Alive with The Irish Fairy Door Company The Irish Fairy Door Company helps fairies relocate into homes and gardens all over the world with their Irish fairy doors. Have you ever made an outdoor fairy garden?…
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$400 US – Ho Ho Holiday Cash Giveaway #HoHoHolidayCash
Everyone can use extra cash during the holidays. I haven’t shared a big cash giveaway in months so I figured it was time to share some love with readers here again. It’s your lucky month, or at least it could be. Here’s a chance for you to win $400 US to help with the Christmas presents and other expenses this time of year. It’s that time of year. Time to make your list and check it twice and we want you to have some extra money to make your Holidays a little easier. Jen from Ninjamommers and Jennifer from 1Heart1Family have brought together an amazing group of Canadian Bloggers to offer…
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Gemmies Crystal Creations for Crafty Kids #TMMGG16
Gemmies Crystal Creations are the craft du jour for crafty kids this year. If you have a crafty tween or teen then you know the struggle. I am always hunting for things to keep them busy. Oh it sounds nutty, but my thinking is this – give them crafts and things to keep their hands busy and they will be less likely to build baking soda volcanoes in the bathroom. Laugh it up, but that’s exactly what my kids would do. Craft kits like Gemmies Crystal Creations are crucial to my sanity. In fact, craft kits are a big part of my gifting strategy this time of year. Birthdays or…
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Pom Pom Wow! – For the Tween or Teen Girl on Your List #TMMGG16
Are you shopping to please a crafty teen or tween girl this holiday? Then I have the perfect gift for you. Pom Pom Wow is a quirky, fun, craft kit with potential for hours of enjoyment. I should know – my girls have been decorating everything with Pom Pom Wow! since the kits arrived here a couple of weeks ago. Who doesn’t like Pom Poms? Pom Pom Wow! has numerous different kits and accessory bundles. We received several to try out. My daughter Ainsley, 12, got her hands on the Pom Pom Wow! Decoration Station one night after school. Now, I will warn you immediately this one can be a…
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Breville Tea Maker – Getting My Tea Fix in a New Way
The Breville Tea Maker is a new way for me and tea lovers like me to enjoy their favorite beverage. I’m a tea lover. I have been for as long as I can remember. My mom and grandmother were both big time tea drinkers, and I got that love from them. I love all kinds of tea – iced tea, hot tea, chai tea and tisanes too. You name a tea, I have probably tried it. That goes double for loose leaf teas. You just can’t beat them, especially in the cold weather. With the Breville Tea Maker, I can enjoy my favorite teas the right way. The Breville Tea…
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Eight Most Useful Gifts for New Parents
Useful gifts for new parents can be invaluable. It’s not always the thought that counts alone. Gift giving for new parents needs to be a combination of heartfelt and useful. Brand new Moms and Dads are about to be their busiest ever. BUT, do we give them things that make their lives easier during the transition or do we spring for something whimsical and cute? Useful Gifts for New Parents Make Life Easier I loved my baby shower and it was magical from start to finish. The gifts that arrived were also treasured. At the end of the day though, I had about a billion onesies, dresses and blankets, but I…