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    How to Soothe a Sore Throat Naturally

    November 5, 2018 - By 

    How to soothe a sore throat naturally. If you are at all like me then this is something you are wondering right now. Sore throats are the bane of my existence in the Fall and Winter months. So I’m often searching out new and natural ways to soothe the raw, sore feeling. While sore throats are a very real, very annoying, and uncomfortable part of the winter months for both myself and my kids, I’m not always eager to throw medicine at the problem, especially with the kids. If there’s a natural option to help with colds I am happy…

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    Talk Like a Pirate Day – Preschool Pirate Treasure Crossword

    September 12, 2018 - By 

    Word games can be such a great way to build early literacy skills with children. This simple pirate treasure crossword is fun and easy for kids who are just learning to read and write. They need a basic understanding of alphabet, spelling and printing to figure out this adorable pirate treasure crossword, but they don’t really need to be fluent readers yet. So here’s a cute Pirate Treasure Crossword for your kids. If you homeschool, or have a daycare facility you can help with the printing if need be. Argh Matey, I thought this year it could be fun to…

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    Educational Books from Lonely Planet Kids Encourage Exploration

    May 30, 2018 - By 

    Educational books are always top on my packing list when it comes to keeping kids occupied on trips. These types of books help broaden a child’s horizons and keep them interested in learning. We’re planning a road trip or two this summer and as any diligent parent who travels with family knows the key to successful road trips is preparation. That’s why I’ll be loading the van up with resources for the kids to stay busy. Gadgets will help of course and some of my free printables always make the trip. But this summer I am bringing some excellent educational…

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    What’s On Your List – Summer Bucket List Printable

    May 18, 2018 - By 

    Summer is one of my favourite seasons. I love winter because of ski season and outdoor sports. Ski season is everything in the winter months here. But the warmer months, when my pool is open and the beach is just a drive away…well that’s also all that and a bag of chips. To me spring and fall are just shoulder season. Definitely not much for me there. But summer well that’s golden. The problem with summer is it flies by so fast you can hardly get a grip on it. It is gone in a blink. So how do you…

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    Snapchat for Dummies – A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

    April 4, 2018 - By 

    Snapchat for dummies. If you have kids, chances are they’re on Snapchat. If you’re like a lot of parents, chances are you have no idea what Snapchat is all about. Snapchat can be a fun app for the kids, but it can also be full of pitfalls and dangers, so you need to beware of those. As parents, it’s important for us to understand the apps that our kids use, especially the ones that open them up to making potentially bad decisions. With that in mind, I decided to put together a little Snapchat primer for parents – Snapchat for Dummies.…

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    Valentine’s Day Joke Cards – Breakfast Theme Printable

    January 26, 2018 - By 

    Will you be my Valentine? There are so many sweet and funny ways to say Will You Be My Valentine. I couldn’t resist sharing these adorable Valentine’s Day Joke Cards. They are super sweet and if you are hunting for a fun note to stick in your child’s lunch, or an inexpensive printable Valentine’s Card then you’ve found it.   Easy to print these cute Valentine’s Day Joke Cards out. Just click on the Funny Valentines PDF link below and print. Please do not reprint on a web site. These are protected by copyright. But you can print them out…

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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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    Winter Word Search Printable for Kids

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Now I happen to love winter, but only when there’s enough snow on the ground to ski, toboggan, and skate. But there are many cold blustery months that are kind of a downer before the snow hits making things fun again. So what’s your solution to getting through those days with kids? This year I have several free printables and this Winter Word Search for you to enjoy when you are in need of an easy indoor activity. Winter Word Search This Winter Word Search is great for December or even over the Christmas holidays. Click on the image above and save it…

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    CUTEST Halloween Zombies Colouring Book

    October 13, 2017 - By 

    We are closing in on Halloween fast. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but once school goes back then the days go pretty fast between now and then. Thanksgiving in Canada has already passed by and is rapidly approaching in the US. Halloween happens quickly in there too. So, this year I am sharing some of the cutest ever kid’s Halloween colouring books. This is the cutest Halloween Zombies Colouring Book EVER. Well, I think so anyways. Pin this one for later – > You can easily print it out now and clip it together and share with someone…

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    Spooky Halloween Pumpkins Coloring Book – Practice Fine Motor Skills And Visual Spatial Skills Activity

    October 5, 2017 - By 

    Halloween word search and printable activities as well as recipes and crafts are in full swing here right now. We are all back into the fall school schedule looking forward to Thanksgiving. So we have been sharing some great printables and activities for readers this month. Here’s another one to pin and print out and enjoy with your kids – This Halloween Pumpkins Coloring Book is a cute activity for them to do as well. Halloween Pumpkins There are nine pages to this one, if you include the cover, so make sure to print them all out and have some fun.…