While I don’t mention it often, I absolutely love carving pumpkins. There’s something so fun about making a piece of art that will only last for a few days and over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of pumpkin patterns, from sunset silhouettes of the African Serengeti to fantasy castles and dragons. So when I […]
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My boys can be picky eaters, so finding tasty, healthy food that they will actually eat is a never-ending challenge in our household. And when we’re out and about, keeping our meals healthy is even more difficult! The kids may be happy with hamburgers, fries and soda, but I can’t help but want them to
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I love keeping my style fresh and fashion-forward, but spending my day taking care of two active boys doesn’t always make that easy. I start the day looking and feeling great, but chances are before the day is over I’ve had to clean up multiple messes and quite possibly had something spilled on me. So
UPDATE: Sadly, Amera Natural Nails products are no longer available. I am leaving the review posted as so many people visit it searching for the products. I bit my nails for as long as I can remember and while I’d sometimes stop for a few months, I only managed to quit completely about a year
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Recently I had the chance to listen to a talk by Drew Dudley, founder of Nuance Leadership Development Services Inc, and he was quite easily one of the most inspiring men I have ever met. The wealth of knowledge that came out of his speech was incredible but one of the key points that he
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One of the biggest struggles we have in our little house is organization. Our home isn’t very large to begin with and being older, it doesn’t have the clean lines of a newer house that can make organizing a little easier. Top that off with too many things in too small of a space and
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It may not quite be Halloween yet, but I’m already starting to dream of a white Christmas, and I’m not the only one! OPI is getting in the holiday spirit with the fabulous new Mariah Carey Holiday collection and recently I received an assortment of nail lacquers from the collection to test out for myself.
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Sitting in front of a computer all day means that often my shoulders and back get strained from leaning forward over the screen. It doesn’t happen often, but at least once a month I’ll sit in the same position too long or maybe sleep the wrong way at night and have to deal with stiff,
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Almost all of the time I spend online is work-related and while I absolutely love what I do, there are times that I just want to relax and play around online. Recently CanadianDollarBingo.com offered me the chance to do just that with a review of its online bingo site, a top destination for anyone wondering
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Last month I received the Philips BikiniGenie trimmer and SatinPerfect epilator so that I could join in the Dare to Bare challenge. The mission was simple…to say goodbye to my razor and wax and start getting smooth with the epilator and trimmer instead. Philips provided me with some tips for making the process easier, but
When I was younger, I had insomnia that would sometimes keep me up until dawn and it made functioning during the day so much harder. That was when I first learned just how important a good night’s sleep is, and when I get enough rest I can sure notice a difference in my day’s activities!
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Hollywood’s oldest modern family is now taking over your television with the Blu-ray and DVD release of DreamWorks The Croods from 20th Century Fox! This movie is one that I have been excited to see ever since the previews were released; it looked like the perfect family-friendly comedy for a relaxing movie night with my
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My oldest son has an intense love of building sets and that’s partly because of the fun miniature characters the sets contain. He loves using the figures to create intricate scenarios and he treats the characters in the play sets like good friends, making sure that they are all together and often carrying a few
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is easily one of my boys’ favourite new shows and in all honesty, I love it almost as much as they do. Nickelodeon’s hit series brings back so many memories of my own childhood, but the Turtles are even more talented, energetic and fun now. And for kids that can’t
I love celebrating almost any holiday and I’ve sometimes even been known to find obscure holidays or invent my own traditions just as an excuse to celebrate and have fun with my boys. But of all the holidays throughout the year, Halloween is easily one of my favourites. I have a tendency to go overboard
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One of my favourite things about being a homeowner is updating the look of my home, and with a house that’s over a century old, there is a lot to be updated! Room by room, I have been tackling projects and modernizing the look of my house, and recently Canadian Tire gave me the chance
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I am an avid reader and one of my goals as a parent is to ensure that my boys develop the same love of reading that I have. That’s why finding engaging and age-appropriate books is something that I am passionate about. Recently, Jen Mills of Barefoot Books contacted me and gave me the chance
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I love natural products and when I can get them from a local business, I tend to love them even more, because I knew exactly where the ingredients are obtained and who to contact if I have any issues. Recently, Saskatchewan momtrepreneur Shellan, creator of a luxurious line of bath and body products, gave me
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Head under the sea with Ariel, because The Little Mermaid is now available in a special Diamond Edition for a limited time only and you won’t want to miss the magic! The Little Mermaid was my favourite Disney movie for years when I was a child and I was so excited when I got the
I am a little bit addicted to subscription box services, and a few months ago I discovered my favourite one yet. Snackbox is a monthly subscription box packed with better-for-you snacks carefully selected by a holistic nutritionist and delivered straight to your door. I had the chance to dig into the September snack box recently
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Recently, I attended the fabulous Canadian blogging conference BlissDom Canada, and while I was there, I had the chance to learn about the new Cottonelle Care Routine, featuring Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths. Now I have to admit, I have used these flushable cleansing cloths in the past and I am already a fan.
Halloween is such a fun time of year and while it’s obviously not hard to get my boys excited about celebrating a day of dressing up like heroes and collecting candy, there’s another family member we like to involve in the fun as well! Our beloved cat Racer may be spoiled and finicky, but that
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Get ready for Halloween fun and games the whole family will love with the newest DVD from NCircle Entertainment, Room on the Broom! This hit DVD is based on the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson and is available just in time for Halloween along with some other fabulous titles perfect for your little ghouls
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Cold and flu season is quickly approaching and this year Lysol has partnered with the National PTA to create the Lysol Healthy Habits program; a virtual toolkit of resources to help teach children the essentials of good hygiene. I recently received a back-to-school package of Lysol products and a digital CD version of the Healthy
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The older my boys get, the more it seems we spend our days rushing from one place to another without any time to just relax together and enjoy a little downtime. But that time to unwind is so important; it helps us catch up on one another’s lives and enjoy the quiet peacefulness of being
October is Fire Prevention Month and it’s such an important time to make sure that your family is protected and prepared in case of a fire. It’s no secret to most people that having working fire alarms in the home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your family’s safety
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The weather is getting colder here in Saskatchewan and frost overnight is becoming the norm, which means icy winter winds are just around the corner. My skin suffers when the weather gets cold, but for the most part it manages to survive the dry air both indoors and out. My lips, on the other hand,
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I have been a Star Trek fan for years now and so when the new Star Trek movie came out in 2009, I couldn’t wait to see it. Blending modern special effects with classic beloved characters, it was fun, exciting and a welcome addition to the franchise. Now, the crew of the Enterprise is back
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I am a little bit makeup obsessed and love trying new colours and brands of products to keep my look current. But I also have quite finicky skin, so when I choose makeup, it has to be from a brand that offers gentle, natural ingredients that nourish. I have a few favourites already, but finding
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One of the things that I love about Canada is its diversity. Just like its citizens, the landscape is full of change and variety, from my own home province of prairie fields to the towering mountains of British Columbia to the lush greenery of the Eastern coast. And this year ROYALE is celebrating that diversity
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With the lazy days of summer over and winter quickly approaching, autumn has always been a season of preparation in my mind. It’s a time to settle into regular routines and get ready for the winter months ahead. From filling the freezer with garden vegetables to making minor repairs to my house, there’s no shortage
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Breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day. From simple cereal to a large breakfast buffet, it’s always such satisfying food and I love finding new and fun ways of making breakfast exciting. Now while I mostly prefer home cooked meals, I have to admit that my boys and I love indulging in
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Our family has a history of sensitive skin and that means I have trouble choosing a lotion for my boys that nourishes without irritation. A baby’s skin loses moisture faster than an adult’s and I notice that with my youngest son, Benjamin. He has skin that needs regular moisturizing and his little legs get so
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I am not a big fan of cleaning but with two active boys in the house, it’s something I have to make sure I do every day. Just one day of skipping chores inevitably means that I have to deal with dirt tracked into the house, toys all over the floor and sticky fingerprints on
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Building sets are a big thing in our house right now and both my boys are at their happiest when they’re either assembling a new set or putting together pieces from previous sets to create new creations. We have a variety of brands and styles of construction sets and I have to admit that I
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Spin Master has been one of my absolute favourite toy companies for years, in large part because its toys are so innovative and engaging for kids. With two boys in the house, it goes without saying that most of the Spin Master toys I’ve seen have been distinctly boy-friendly, so I was excited to get
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One of my favourite purchases of the new school season is footwear. I remember how exciting getting a brand new pair of school shoes was when I was a child and now I get to relive that moment with my boys by finding them just the right pair of shoes for school. This year, Reebok
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My boys and I love our snacks. While regular meals are great, snacks are definitely a family favourite whether we’re enjoying sweet treats or savoury crunchy foods. Obviously, that means that I have to be careful about the snacks we eat because we’d end up with a lot of unhealthy food in our bodies otherwise!
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As moms, we already have one of the most challenging and most rewarding jobs in the world. But when kids start to get older, even a stay-at-home mom tends to start thinking about a career outside the home. Whether she’s resuming a previous job or going in a completely new direction, there are all kinds
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My son has loved building sets since he was a toddler stacking wooden blocks and now that he’s seven years old, he has traded large, simple projects for smaller, more complicated construction toys. Last Christmas he received a KRE-O Transformers set that was one of his favourite construction toys for months afterwards. And when I
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A few years ago, my boys were introduced to the mess-free magic of Glow Crazy. Involving a fun light pen that is used to draw on a large mat or small portable board, kids can create glow-in-the-dark pictures that fade in a few minutes leaving a blank canvas for more glowing projects. So when we
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I am a little bit shoe obsessed and as a result, I have an entire set of shelves filled with my footwear. From cute boots to absurdly high heels to designer sandals to comfy flats, I pretty much always have a pair of shoes that will add the finishing touch to an outfit. But sometimes
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I am so lucky to have two wonderful, healthy children to fill my days with their energy, and even though they often wear me out and sometimes drive me crazy, I treasure every moment I have with my rambunctious boys. So when one of them gets sick, my entire focus is on helping my sons
It can be hard sometimes to take a break from the rush of school and work to spend time having fun with loved ones, but if there’s one way to ensure a night of laughter and great bonding, it’s a game night! And whether you love lots of socializing, plenty of activity or witty banter,
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There’s nothing worse than getting into a dinner rut, but once the school routine kicks in, it tends to happen. The same four or five meals end up in a rotation that can soon have the whole family feeling less than thrilled about sitting down to supper. So when Old El Paso Canada sent me
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Since I bought the century-old house that I was raised in, life has been one long renovation. And one of my absolute favourite updates has been replacing the broken kitchen tiles and grungy 35-year-old living room carpet with beautiful new laminate flooring and white tile. Cleaning the floors on the main level used to be
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With school back in session for the year, teenagers are taking extra time to choose their clothes and do their makeup before heading out the door. But fall is also a time when breakouts can flare up for many, which can be a tough blow to a young woman’s self-esteem. Even in my thirties, I
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I love relaxing with a good book and fantasy fiction is my absolute favourite genre, so discovering a new novel or series is always a treat for me. Recently I received the young adult fantasy novel Broken Circle: Yarns of the Knitting Witches to review and it sounded like the type of intriguing read that
My oldest son Zackary has always loved building with blocks and over the years, he’s developed from building huge towers with large Mega Bloks to putting together intricate sets of favourite characters. What I love about building sets is that they don’t just give kids a chance to build a fun model. The characters and
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Having two boys in the house that love to be on the go means that dirty laundry is something I have to deal with all the time. And while I wish I could say that it was just my boys’ clothing that ended up filthy, the truth is my own clothes often get just as
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In today’s technologically advanced age, I know that a lot of people manage to travel and still do the work that they need to do using a smartphone or tablet. But as much as I love my phone, I simply can’t leave on a work trip or vacation without my laptop. In fact, if I
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I love to cook and it’s something that I’ve been doing since I was old enough to knead bread dough with my mother and flip pancakes with my father. I was incredibly lucky to have parents that were willing to let me help in the kitchen and talented home chefs with knowledge to give. From
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For the ninth year in a row, M&M Meat Shops is encouraging busy families to sit down together for dinner on September 19, 2013 for National Family Dinner Night! Sitting down for dinner is something that families tend to do less and less as our lives get busier, but it really is worth making time
With all the technology that fills our modern lives, I love finding ways to unplug and connect with my boys. And with both of them now being old enough to understand concepts like taking turns and following rules, one of our favourite ways to do that is with board games. Spin Master Games have been
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When I was a child, I absolutely loved to colour. I come from a family of artists but that talent definitely skipped me; I can draw passable little cartoons and not much else. But colouring was something that I could do and I would sometimes spend hours working on a picture to make sure that
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Welcome to the iPad Mini Back to School Giveaway hosted by This Lil Piglet, Sober Julie and Simply Stacie, along with several other bloggers who made this giveaway possible! One lucky reader will win a 16GB iPad Mini valued at $329.
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Having two boys that are over three years apart in age can be a challenge at times. Benjamin always wants to do the things that his big brother does, but sometimes he’s just not at the right maturity level. Video games are a perfect example of that problem. Zackary, at seven years old, absolutely loves
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What crime-fighting team is fast, courageous and completely adorable? The Super Buddies, of course, and they’re coming to save the day on Blu-ray and DVD! Disney Super Buddies is the newest full-length movie adventure starring the popular puppies Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Rosebud and Buddah and it’s sure to be a hit with your kids. Here’s
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With one child in Grade Two and one child in Pre-Kindergarten, I will be packing one lunch and one healthy snack every school day for the next year. And while I actually rather enjoy packing lunches for my boys, I am adamant that the items I pack produce as little waste as possible. I love
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This summer, I had the chance to test out the brand new Banana Boat Natural Reflect sunscreen on my boys and I was so excited that a large commercial brand was offering a natural alternative to chemical sunscreens. While I’ve already shared my review of Banana Boat Natural Reflect sunscreen, I wanted to hear from
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Our house has a lot of carpet and I am not thrilled about that. The basement playroom is completely carpeted, the living room has the same carpet that was in the house when I was a child and the boys’ bedrooms were both carpeted when they were born. Having carpet on three different stories means
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Part of fall fashion for me is discovering trendy new nail colours and OPI has some great options available for women looking to update their look with a new polish. From two new Designer Series nail lacquers to the limited edition Pink of Hearts polish duo, there’s sure to be something for you from OPI
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Recently while I was on a business trip, my oldest son and his cousin went to the movie theatre to watch the new animated feature from the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic. Zackary couldn’t stop talking about the movie afterwards and after his colourful descriptions I have to admit that I was rather
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Today is the first day of a new school year and that means that the season of rushed mornings, homework and extra-curricular activities is here! There are still plenty of relaxed evenings in the average week in our household, but there are also times that I am on a strict schedule between the end of
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Getting the family ready to go back to school can be fun but it can also be pretty stressful! Between the crowded stores, complaining kids and time spent travelling from place to place, no wonder some parents shudder at the thought of summer ending! That’s why I prefer to shop online whenever possible. From the
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Getting kids ready for going back to school is expensive. There’s just no other way of putting it. In addition to new fall clothes, backpacks, footwear and lunch gear, there’s that intimidating list of back-to-school supplies. Fortunately, this year Walmart Canada gave me the chance to see for myself just how reasonable its prices were
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I absolutely adore good coffee and since I’m the only one in the house that drinks it, I’ve started to use my Keurig almost exclusively for preparing coffee each day. I love being able to make as much or as little coffee as I want and the fact that each cup of coffee I drink
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Edmonton is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of amazing attractions, but one of the largest and best known has to be the famed West Edmonton Mall. So much more than a place to shop, the mall features a variety of family-friendly attractions that make it a top destination spot for tourists
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When I was in Chicago recently, I had the chance to connect with some of the people at Itzy Ritzy. This trendy eco-concious company specializes in producing high-quality, eco-friendly reusable bags for everything from snacks to sandwiches and as a big fan of green products, I was eager to see what they were like. Itzy
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Keeping the spark in a relationship takes creativity sometimes, especially after years of marriage. That’s why Trojan has created a new line of personal lubricants designed especially for couples to help add a little something extra to a relationship that’s starting to fall into a predictable routine. The new Trojan Lubricants line includes:
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September is National Preparedness Month and this month as part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad, I get the chance to help you protect your keys so that you’re prepared in case you ever lock yourself out of the house. Depending on the time of year, accidentally locking the keys inside can be
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If there’s one thing that I can count on as a mom of two young boys, it’s washing plenty of laundry. And most of the time, that laundry is incredibly dirty or covered in stains. Now I have to admit, when my boys were younger, I didn’t worry about stained clothing all that much. Things
It always amazes me how quickly summer flies by and back-to-school season arrives, but I have to admit, I can’t help but get excited when I see all the fun new school supplies start to arrive in the stores! From crayons and notebooks to laptop computers, all kinds of products are hitting the shelves! This
When I was at BlogHer13 in Chicago a few weeks ago, my sister took my oldest son and her oldest daughter to the movie theatre to check out one of the summer’s new animated features, Epic. The kids loved it and I heard stories about it for quite some time afterwards. Lucky for me, yesterday,
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I have always been a woman that loves to be on the go and having children didn’t change that at all. Even when my boys were just newborns, I took them out on long walks around the neighbourhood or out to local mom and baby events. It let me get out of the house and
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I am a little bit of a nut about LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics products. LUSH Bath Bombs are my ultimate favourite indulgence and the fact that these skin-soothing, scent-infusing bath time treats are handmade with fabulous essential oils just makes me love them even more. LUSH also carries an extensive line of cosmetics, body care
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I love to cook and I tend to be quite creative when I do. From vegetarian lasagne to shrimp curry to ginger beef, I love finding a few favourite dishes from all different styles of cuisine and then tweaking them until they’re just the way I want. Unfortunately, my boys are picky eaters and invariably
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a huge hit in our household and from now until August 22, 2103, everyone’s favourite ninjas are fighting crime at a Walmart near you! Right now you can download a fun and free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles app game that lets you bring the Turtles to life on your
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Lunch-packing woes are something most mothers experience at some point during the school year. I always find that in September I am full of grand ideas about the tasty and healthy goodies I’ll create for my son each morning, yet by October I’m rushing to pack the same tired sandwich and pudding cup into a
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Edmonton is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of attractions for families, but one of the things that makes Edmonton an especially attractive family destination is its many events and festivals. Recently I visited the city to experience some of those special events for myself and I was lucky enough to attend
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When my oldest son was born, I made plenty of typical “new mom” mistakes and one of the biggest ones was waiting for my baby to fall asleep each night instead of putting him to bed at a regular time. It meant that I was often sitting up rocking my little one until well after
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The first day of school is quickly approaching and whether your child has a few butterflies about heading back or you just want to commemorate the special day, Hallmark has a fabulous range of products that are sure to make the first day of school a memorable one! Recently Hallmark sent me a few of
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Though my oldest son isn’t quite at the age of having a cell phone yet, I know that the time for him to own one will sneak up on me quickly. I also know from the horror stories told to me that chances are good my energetic son will likely lose, drop, break or maim
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Finding new children’s music is always a treat for me. My boys and I have many tried and true favourites when it comes to children’s musicians and each of my kids has a CD player in the bedroom with a stack of discs beside it. But it’s been some time since we discovered a new
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My boys and I are trying our best to enjoy the last lazy days of summer, but I can’t help but turn my mind towards the upcoming school year too. Zackary will be entering Grade 2, Benjamin will be attending Pre-Kindergarten and both boys need all kinds of supplies for their upcoming days. Lunch gear
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San Francisco is full of iconic sights and this fall, OPI is celebrating the many things that make the City by the Bay such a beloved destination for so many people. The new OPI San Francisco collection contains fifteen colours in shades of blue, brown, red and grey inspired by the landscape and the attractions
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One of my favourite things about cooking is learning new techniques that let me make even more fun food for my family. We all have our favourite dishes but sometimes I want something specific that I haven’t yet learned how to make, or I have a surplus of a certain fruit or vegetable and want
My boys and I love to snack. Even though three healthy meals are a part of every day, we all love indulging in tasty treats on a weekday afternoon or after dinner on a relaxing weekend. I try to keep the snacks healthy as much as possible but sometimes finding snacks that taste great and
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Living in Saskatchewan, my boys and I are forced to spend a fair amount of time indoors when winter weather arrives. So we spend as much time as possible outside in the beautiful summer months. The fresh air and sunshine are such a treat, but on the hottest days, being out of the direct sun
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August is here and school days are quickly approaching! I am having a blast getting my boys all the gear they need for the upcoming school year and healthy food for lunches and snacks is always something at the top of my list. This year, the new Milk Unleashed shelf safe milk will be right
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With concerns about commercial sweeteners becoming more and more prevalent, one of the hottest new food and diet trends is using stevia-based sweeteners to replace sugar in everything from coffee to baked goods. Canada has a few different brands of stevia-based sweetener available and recently I received a fun iced tea prize pack so that
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It’s only natural for moms to be excited about the little ones’ (or no-so-little-anymore ones’…) birthdays. These annual milestones are a reminder of the amazing people our kids are turning into and how much they’ve grown, learned and changed since the last birthday. And that’s certainly a cause for celebration! But…it’s all too easy to
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One of the basic truths of human nature is that our smallest actions can grow to have a big impact on our lives and the lives of others. Even something as simple as smiling at a person that looks sad can create a ripple that yields positive results all day long. And a recent national
Living in Western Canada, I was raised to understand the importance of big trucks and big fish. A big truck was how farmers got around the fields, how homeowners hauled building supplies for inevitable renovations and repairs and how almost everybody dealt with the wear and tear of cruising on gravel roads. In fact, one
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Raising two boys means that we have lots of monster moments in our household. Zackary and Benjamin are full of energy and spend a good part of the day charging around the house, to the point where sometimes I think having a pair of monsters might be more peaceful! But as much as they tire
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When it comes to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle, it seems there are two main challenges that most people encounter. The first is developing an appropriate eating and exercise plan. The second is finding a way to battle the cravings that tempt dieters to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Herbal Magic tackles both those
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When I choose shampoo, body wash and other personal care products for my boys, I have two top priorities in mind. I want the products to be gentle and I want them to be effective. A history of allergies in our family has made me hesitant to use products that are too heavily scented or
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In my opinion, nothing makes a house more appealing than a great back yard. In warm summer weather, it really becomes an extra part of the house and our family considers it the absolute best place to be. But, how do you turn your back yard into a haven the whole family will enjoy? These
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My love of eco-friendly cleaning products is something I’ve spoken about often. I don’t like poisonous chemicals in my house and so I’m always looking for great eco-friendly products that still power through dirt and grime. While I appreciate products that are safe for the environment, the truth is that I’m actually far more concerned
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