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Memories of Mexico and Easy Summer Nachos with Guacamole #BornOnTheFarm
Summer in London, Ontario is all about the festivals. When we moved here 15 years ago and I started my job as a daily news reporter I was immediately taken under the wing of one of the senior editors. She’d come from Kitchener too. Over time, she told me about the area’s best restaurants. And she highlighted a few things to do at crucial holidays – for instance New Year’s EVE at Western Fairgrounds. But the biggest highlight that still stands out – all of the summer festivals. From May through to Labour Day this city’s parks are lit up with festivals. There’s SunFest and RibFest, FoodFest, Pride of course,…
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Beach Hacks to Decrease Headaches and Increase Fun
Beach hacks are hot right now all across the web, and why wouldn’t they be? We are smack in the middle of prime beach weather. And while the beach is a great place to spend the day, it can wreak havoc on you and your stuff if you aren’t careful. Between the sand and the water, the beach can be a dangerous place for property, especially when it comes to electronics. As a beach lover, I decided to bring my readers my top beach hacks to make any day at the beach better. Beach Hacks to Save Your Stuff and Your Sanity So what is the purpose of these hacks?…
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Free Summer Fun Word Search Printable
It’s summer and I am pretty stoked about that. Not going to lie. My one daughter will be working most of the summer as a camp counsellor. So that’s new. She will be very busy. My younger daughter has a couple of camps she is doing so she’s also pretty busy, but still she needs extra things to do when the schedule becomes a little less structured. That’s where this summer word search and books come in handy. If your kids are like mine at all, they need a high level of activity. Mine are not the languish in the room and read all summer sort of kids. Believe me…
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19 Mojitos to Beat The Heat
It’s summer which around here means pool party. I don’t drink often, and when I do it’s the occasional social drink, mostly around the pool. My favourites are Margaritas and Mojitos. I like sweet cocktails or a simple white wine in the summer. Recently at a conference in Alabama I had a Blackberry Mojito which was divine. That got me thinking how many different types of mojitos are there? Did you know that he mojito is a classical Cuban drink? Not surprising since it is made with rum and associated with summer and warm weather. Rumour has it that Ernest Hemingway drank mojitos. Those two details alone actually make me…
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WIN BIG! $425 USD Summer Lovin’ Cash Giveaway #SummerLovinCash
The summer is one of the most expensive times of year for many parents. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer. It’s my favourite of all the seasons. But, by the time I pay my yearly taxes in the spring, and then fix whatever home related repairs are needed, it’s time to pay for the kid’s summer camps too. That exhausts the budget. However I know I am not alone. Many people are in the same boat. That’s why I am offering a cash giveaway right now! I have partnered with several other bloggers to offer this $425 US Cash Giveaway prize for one lucky reader. It’s one of the…
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Natural Itch Relief for Bug Bites and Stings
Natural itch relief is something that’s always in high demand this time of year. Summer is prime season for flying beasts that bite and sting. They’re out there, waiting to feast on your blood or give you a painful sting if you accidentally make them feel threatened. You can try to avoid this uncomfortable part of summer, but chances are, you’re going to get tagged. So with that in mind, here are some natural itch relief methods that really work. Natural Itch Relief – 6 Ways to Ease the Itching and Burning Recently I returned from a travel writer trip, followed by a weekend at camp and my legs were covered…
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A New Twist on Traditional S’Mores Treats
S’Mores Treats are the ultimate summer indulgence. Perfect for a campfire and equally memorable just for a night at home after a day spent enjoying summer vacation. They are synonymous with camping too, aren’t they? So simple to make and so good after a day spent outdoors hiking, fishing, swimming or relaxing at the beach. One year I visited Daytona Beach for a media trip and the resort I stayed in with a bunch of other travel writers offered a s’mores kit for every visitor. LOVED that. Traditional S’Mores are so easy to make and great to share with friends and family. These are not your traditional S’Mores treats, but many…
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Pool Party Summer Lesson Pack K – Grade 1
If it’s summer it’s time for a pool party! It can also be time for summer slide. Don’t let that happen whether you homeschool or go to public school. This Pool Party Summer Lesson Pack will help you stave off summer slide this year. Or it might help your little one get prepared to start school in September. Summer Lesson Pack There’s a range of activities here to help your little one trace shapes and lines and even practice their cutting skills. All of these fine motor skills can also help your child get ready for school, if this is the year they are starting. If you homeschool you can use…
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Road Trip Safety On and Off The Road #travel
Road trip safety is something that we can all use a refresher course on. It’s so easy to become complacent on the road. Finding a rest stop becomes the paramount objective when exits become sparse, and we tend to forget dangers are literally everywhere. It’s important to remember that road trip safety is as much a part of travel as remembering to be safe abroad. Keys to Road Trip Safety Safety on the road begins with planning, continues with planning, and ends with planning. Seriously, though. Road trip safety requires thought and vigilance, just like any other form of safety or travel. We road trippers too often abandon that because we’re…
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Giant Tiger Online Equals Giant Savings and Convenience
Giant Tiger has giant savings. It also has giant convenience. With Shop GT Online, you can get your items at a great price and have them delivered right to your door, or you can also have them shipped to store for pickup. Basically there are more options than ever, and more merchandise than ever, all tailored to meet needs of any shopper. That’s the kind of shopping experience that I’m all about, and that’s exactly what I get with Giant Tiger. Giant Tiger – A Savings Beast If you haven’t heard, Giant Tiger is one of the biggies in Canada when it comes to great deals on just about everything.…