These Tips For Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility are inspired by a recent TD Study on the State of Financial Education in Canada. Financial education shouldn’t start when kids are in high school. The earlier kids start learning about finances the better! Responsible money management and financial decision making skills are a life skill. TD offers tools and…
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The Commonality of Dietainment
The Commonality of Dietainment (Unhealthy diet messages disguised as harmless entertainment) astounds me. These negative messages are subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) in every form of media these days – when did being perfectly imperfect get un-cool?… Can’t we just agree to Stop Dietainment. Now.?!… The Commonality of Dietainment If something says “tips” “secrets” “hot” or “sexy” —…
Mathletics – a Canadian online math resource
My husband is awesome at math. I am not. Both experiences have inspired us to encourage learning and conquering math a priority for our kids. Which brings us to Mathletics – a Canadian online math resource…this is a story of numbers. Here’s a number: 10. That was the last grade in school in which I took math….
The Business of Writing and Blogging
The Business of Writing and Blogging (and how to make money doing it) – hot topic n’est pas? Whether you are an aspiring author or experience blogged there’s always the need to learn more about the business behind the creativity. And yes, it is a business. A few tips on The Business of Writing and Blogging……
Farm To Table Meals Giveaway
This Farm To Table Meals Giveaway will be a sanity saver for one lucky Parent Club reader! Farm To Table Meals delivers healthy meals to Toronto families…you need to check this out -> This giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. About Farm To Table Meals Aside: Farm To Table Meals is a Mompreneur business…
Stop Dietainment. Now.
DIETAINMENT: Unhealthy diet messages disguised as harmless entertainment. Are your kids exposed? Mine are…Every. Single. Day. In their Instagram feeds. Commercials. Music videos. Ads. Dietainment is everywhere. “Get skinny in just one week” “Are you bikini season ready?” “10 celebrity secrets to a hot body” What kind of messaging is this sending our daughters and sons?…
Halloween Costumes, Crafts, Treats
Are you Halloween ready? I’ve put together this round-up of Halloween Costumes, Crafts, Treats ideas to help make your Halloween a little easier. From DIY costume ideas for the kids to Halloween arts n’ crafts to non-food treat ideas…I hope there is something here to inspire you to have a spook-tacular Halloween! As an alternative to…
Things To Do With Kids in Kleinburg
Beyond experiencing life in a picturesque village in Ontario there are so many Things To Do With Kids in Kleinburg. Just a 45 minute drive from Toronto this unique corner of Ontario is a must-visit… Things To Do With Kids in Kleinburg McMichael Gallery. Not just another art gallery kids! The McMichael Gallery houses a collection of nearly 6,000 pieces…
House Cleaning Schedule Tips
From holidays with a house full of family and friends to the every day tidy that we all do (I do multiple times a day!) these House Cleaning Schedule Tips just might make life easier… House Cleaning Schedule Tips Divide chores into daily, weekly, monthly housecleaning jobs Full confession: my home is in a constant…
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee 2016! This is HUGE dear readers. HUGE! Oct. 15 (today) the Ontario Library Association announced the 2016 Forest of Reading nominees and I am included in the Silver Birch (non-fiction) category for my 1st book Boredom Busters (Cico Books, 2014). This is one of those things where it is…
Easy Turkey Soup Recipe
What’s in my freezer? The goodness from this Easy Turkey Soup Recipe. Turn your leftover turkey into this delicious soup (comfort food can be anytime!). Handy when you’ve had your fill of turkey over the holidays – simply use your turkey leftovers – and fill your freezer with homemade soup. Easy Turkey Soup Recipe Easy…
Halloween Costume and Halloween Decor Ideas
Halloween Costume and Halloween Decor Ideas can be fun, frugal, and really pretty easy when you just add a bit of creativity to your thinking. I started with a general plan and then from that sprang spooktacular inspiration! It’s easy to get everything you need for a perfect Halloween… I started with a visit…