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    How to Recognize and Handle Children’s Holiday Anxiety Now

    November 28, 2018 - By 

    Kids love Christmas, but they too feel stress and holiday anxiety at this time of year, especially if parents are stressed. If parents are stressed at Christmas, their children will most certainly pick up those feelings of holiday anxiety. So how do you make sure they are not overwhelmed by the season? These holiday stress management tips will help both parents and children recognize holiday anxiety and feel less stress, because helping kids cope is the best way to enjoy Christmas! How Do You Recognize Holiday Anxiety? Holiday Stress Management Tips for Kids and Parents Kid’s behaviours sometimes seem to…

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    What are the Advantages of LED Christmas Lights?

    November 22, 2018 - By 

    Post may contain affiliate links. LED Christmas lights are filling the shelves at local stores and that’s a good thing. In the last several years, the LED light has become easy to find for holiday decorating. Available in a variety of shapes and colors, people unfamiliar with the benefits of LED lights may have difficulty choosing what to buy. The first year we shopped for LED lights I was overwhelmed, especially by the price. But, over the last couple of years I have replaced quite a few of our lights both in my office and around the house. Our Christmas…

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    30 + Christmas Gifts for Tweens

    November 21, 2018 - By 

    Ah Tweens. That comical challenging stage between childhood and the teen years. When you can almost see what’s about to come, but still there are many days when they happily slip back into their childish pursuits. One moment moody teenager wannabe and the next minute playing with Barbies again. Kids are comical. But they are often easy to please when it comes to Christmas presents. So, this year as part of my Christmas holidays content I wanted to share all sorts of gift ideas.   30 + Christmas Gifts for Tweens   Under $5 Gifts for Tweens Uno Eos Lip…

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    25 + Ugly Christmas Sweaters to Gift this Season

    November 18, 2018 - By 

    Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a whole trend in and of itself. Every year office parties and family parties are thrown all over the world featuring ugly Christmas sweaters as a theme. From gag gifts to fun seasonal wardrobe staples that help you celebrate the joy and sometimes find levity during this stressful season – these comical holiday sweaters are a kick in the pants and they are sure to make people chuckle. So have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If not, here are a few great and lovely gifts for friends and family. Ugly Holiday Sweaters for Girls…

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    Adorable Happy Halloween Colouring Page

    October 31, 2018 - By 

    An adorable Halloween colouring page is a fun little gift from me to you because I know the kids are going to be completely jacked up on candy tonight and you may need something to calm them down. Oh I enjoy candy as much as the next person. But not when my kids are sugar spun little nutters unable to calm down in order to get to sleep. So here’s my theory. After letting them sort safely through their candy and trade a few pieces and pay the toll i.e.. share some goodies with Mom or Dad, then it’s time to put…

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    Stomach Cramps – Understand Them to Treat Them Properly #TargetStomachCramps #Buscopan

    January 12, 2018 - By 

    Stomach cramps can be incredibly painful. As a person with chronic GI issues, I can say without hesitation that one of the most painful things a person can experience is GI tract discomfort including a cramping stomach. I honestly don’t love to talk about the stomach cramping I have here, because it can be that brutal. Often I’d rather deal with the pain and then forget about it. But if we don’t talk about the issue and the causes of stomach cramps, then how does anyone know how to treat stomach cramps? Oh yeah, I am talking about that intense,…

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    17 Best Snowman Treats to Enjoy

    December 12, 2017 - By 

    There’s something awesome and childlike about building a snowman that first snowfall every year. Hopefully by December you have each had the chance to experience a snowfall in your area. Unless of course you live in one of the southern States or countries. By December each year we often have a fair bit of snow. That translates into snowmen and snowballs and snow forts and all kinds of creative snow sculptures too! Why not extend that idea to include snowman treats as well?   17 Snowman Treats I have been sharing some fun and easy treats to make with kids…

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    Holiday Travel: Keep Health On Track While On the Go

    December 7, 2017 - By 

    The following post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.  Holiday travel is a great adventure. What’s not to love about getting away from home for a bit? Many years we go away right before Christmas or right after the holidays. Nothing I enjoy more than spending a chunk of Christmas break somewhere warm. Together, as a family, we often take a holiday cruise. But, every time I travel I make sure to do so fully armed with products to keep health on track no matter where we…

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    Turn Selfie Disasters into Selfie Success Stories

    November 27, 2017 - By 

    You can run but you can’t hide. Holidays are a whirlwind of photographs, events, parties and gift exchanges. Even when you think you aren’t being photographed well, chances are good that some well meaning relative is capturing the moment for Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram.  Long gone are the days of hiding embarrassing holiday photos in a drawer. Everybody has a cell phone and everyone has social media too. Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook or everything in between, you can’t hide from an onslaught of holiday photos. So, what’s the secret to selfie success, holiday photobombing or staged group photos? Be prepared.…

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    13 Great Travel Gifts for Friends and Family

    November 26, 2017 - By 

    It should be no big surprise to my regular readers when I say I love to travel. It’s my favourite state of being. Discovering a new city or new country is a gigantic and beautiful adventure. Many of my friends also have wanderlust. So travel gifts that resonate with those who love to wander are perfect. Some of my Favourite Travel Gifts are gathered here for you this year. Happy travels and Good Luck choosing one of these travel gifts. I believe they are all lovely and would be welcome. SAVING for your Vacation Travel Gifts for Those with Wanderlust…