This Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet is inspired by a magazine article I just wrote on using social media on a deeper level for writers and authors. If you are a writer (aspiring, emerging, or even experienced)…it’s handy to follow hashtags to connect with other authors and follow industry news. Use these Writer…
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Tips To Beat the Winter Blues
Tips To Beat the Winter Blues – we all need them these days right?! Call it Blue Monday or Winter Blahs or whatever…we all feel a little less perky in the winter. Here are some simple tips to beat the winter blues…(for you and the whole family!)… Tips To Beat the Winter Blues Indulge in…
Family Meals on a Budget Tips
You always want to have healthy and plentiful meals (even after big spending occasions like holidays). Here are some easy Family Meals on a Budget Tips. You don’t need to sacrifice nutrition or quality for budget-friendly family meals… Family Meals On A Budget – Meal Plan Ideas… Family Meals on a Budget Tips Remember that…
5 Family Things to Do In Toronto Tips
These 5 Family Things to Do In Toronto Tips are handy if you are visiting Toronto for the first time…or visiting the city as you already know it. Toronto Tips Visit Toronto’s harbourfront because there are year-round family activities. In the winter: you can skate, drink hot chocolate, visit galleries, and enjoy festivals. In the summer:…
Easy Brunch Recipes
Easy Brunch Recipes are a staple in my house. If I can make-ahead, freeze and make, or put it in the slow cooker…then I add it to my brunch table! There is a little something for everyone in this post. Kid-friendly, nut-free, and easy… Easy Brunch Recipes BANANA BREAD RECIPE I love banana bread…not just for…
15 Activity and School Break Theme Day Ideas for Kids
No more “I’m bored!” from the kids! These 15 Activity and School Break Theme Day Ideas for Kids will do the trick to bust boredom (and give you a general game plan for school breaks, staycations, and Camp Mom plans). Seriously. Bookmark, Pin, and print this little gem of sanity saving theme days… 15 Activity…
One Dough Three Cookies #BecelAd
Bookmark this holiday cookie recipe: One Dough Three Cookies. That’s right, make 1 dough and create 3 different types of holiday cookies! Disclosure: this post is brought to you in partnership with Becel. And yes, I use it in all my baking. One Dough Three Cookies: Easy Holiday Baking Recipe I find the Anything Goes…
Microsoft Hour of Code
If your kids love Minecraft like mine do…then take note of Microsoft Hour of Code. Microsoft is hosting youth coding events across Canada during Computer Science Education Week in support of Hour of Code, a global initiative led by Code.org. These events (in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver) are free and super fun. Microsoft Hour of Code Microsoft…
South St. Burger: dinner just got better
Dinner is never easy. But look ->South St. Burger: Dinner Just Got Better. Being able to walk in and order something made-to-order for picky eaters (or made-to-taste for gourmet palettes) can be a sanity saver. And plus, watching someone make your food is great entertainment… Note: the following giveaway is open to residents of Canada,…
Capital One Canada: What Kind Of Leader Are You?
Capital One Canada: What Kind Of Leader Are You? Recently, I found out I’m a socially conscious leader according to an online Leadership Quiz I took at the Capital One Canada booth at the Enactus World Cup. And I think this is spot on…it’s not only the type of leader I am…but the kind of…
Something new for IBS: IBgard
It is no secret I have IBS (OK a bit of a secret…it’s not really something I like to advertise really). However, I’m writing about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) today because there is Something new for IBS: IBgard. If you are like me, and the millions who have IBS, you might want to give this a…
5 Tips For A Holiday Fresh Home
I love the holidays. I don’t love holiday stink. Burnt cookies (I do that). Blah blankets (because they’ve been put away all year). Musty holiday decorations (they’ve been in the basement all year). Read these 5 Tips For A Holiday Fresh Home to get your home guest-ready and smelling like Christmas for the holidays… 5 Tips…