This weekend I got the opportunity to try out the new Super Mario Maker… As a Minecraft expert previous Mario Bros lover, this was very exciting. Now, the game starts off with a very simple, easy to understand introduction. The player gets to finish the end of the tutorial level while hints and tips that…
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Parent Club Profiles: Karma Brown
Name please. Karma Brown Your Website? www.karmakbrown.com What’s your specialty? (work-wise – you’re probably pretty special at a lot of things) My speciality is turning words into stories. And though it’s nice of you to say, I’m not that special at a lot of things. Except making muffins. I make a mean banana muffin. Best thing…
Kid To Kid Mississauga
New season…new sizes. Anyone else putting jeans on their kids and noticing the jeans are about an inch and a half too short?! Time to restock the closet with kids clothing! I am a big supporter of consignment shops because A) I love a great deal B) kids go through their stuff so quickly! Which…
3 Tips To Reduce Dry Skin
Fall. Colder air. Dry skin. Layers of clothes. Though I LOVE the layers of clothes (I’m a layer girl) I don’t love the colder air and dry skin. Here are 3 Tips To Reduce Dry Skin to help reduce the irritated and sometimes red skin brought on by seasonal changes… 3 Tips To Reduce Dry…
40 Writing and Blog Prompts
Whether you are writing a book or working on your own blog – sometimes you hit the inspirational wall. What’s the cure for writer’s block? These 40 Writing and Blog Prompts might help you get your creative juices flowing again… 40 Writing and Blog Prompts Honestly, my best writing prompt is to walk away from my computer….
Easy Back To School Style
Let’s make this easy…like…Easy Back To School Style. I (and thankfully my kids agree) classic, layers, and comfort are the keys for back to school clothes shopping. Ready? Set? Let’s get inspired… My daughter bought a green cargo jacket, like the one above, last year and her sister (and I) both crushed on it…
Almost Litterless School Lunch Ideas
This was almost a litterless school lunch ideas post…but then I realized…I slip up once in a while…sometimes an occasional yogurt container or juice box gets packed; contributing to this Almost Litterless School Lunch Ideas post. Before you think me un-pin-worthy…take a look…we can strive for littlerless lunches…and then forgive the occasional slip. These school lunch…
Living With Diabetes – Powered By Accuracy
I think to achieve great things one needs determination, will, and effort. Living with an illness doesn’t make great things any less achievable. In the face of illness, some people have done extraordinary things. Living With Diabetes – Powered By Accuracy. The next time you think: I have diabetes…so I can’t do that… Think of these…
Ontario Pork Farmers Care
Farm to table – farm to fork – – both catch phrases sum up my preference for eating/cooking/serving…local, fresh, food. Which is why I appreciated seeing that Ontario Pork Farmers Care because food is not just about product… Ontario Pork Farmers Care From bacon for breakfast to ham in my kids’ lunch to roast pork tenderloin for…
Back To School Tech Tips
These Back To School Tech Tips may make your back to school a little easier. Kids are digital (and education is moving that way too). Homework saved on the cloud. Group projects done remotely from the kitchen table. Web searches rather than library investigation. It’s a fact…technology is needed for school… Back To School Tech…
vtech Kidizoom Action Cam
Ready to experience adventure (and record it to watch later?!)….introducing the vtech Kidizoom Action Cam. So guess what happened when I packed this as a surprise activity for the kids on our last little family vacation… vtech Kidizoom Action Cam This is what happened…a miracle…the kids worked together to tape each other. Really. This kid-friendly camera…
Compliment Books Activity
This activity was a HIT. Hit I tell you! I didn’t realize how much the kids would love this Compliment Books Activity – empowering, fun, entertaining, and a great keepsake. And the bonus: seriously a budget-friendly activity. I would highly recommend this for your next play date, birthday party or class mate get together. Compliment Books…