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…
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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…
5 Ways to Your Making School Lunch Wrong
Let me share with you a PARENT CLUB TIP: school lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. Really. Use these 5 Ways to Your Making School Lunch Wrong and how to fix it as guidelines to un-complicate your school lunch conundrums. 5 Ways to Your Making School Lunch Wrong First off, let me say, I’m not a fan…
Credit Education Week: Celebrating Financial Wins
Hearing about Credit Education Week and this year’s theme of Financial Wins got me thinking about my own financial wins (and some losses). My biggest financial win is owning my own home. It gives me security (and peace of mind). Have you thought about your financial wins?… My Financial Win… We bought a house as young marrieds. While…
Udoo Planet: Fun and Functional For Kids
Bookmark this for your gift giving files because you’ll want to come back to read about Udoo Planet: Fun and Function For Kids. Udoo Planet hats, mitts, and bags are durable, washable, and creative. Read on to learn why I’m recommending Udoo Planet for gift giving… Note: The following giveaway is open to residents of Canada,…
Leadership, Capital One Canada, and the Enactus World Cup
Let me tell you about Leadership, Capital One Canada and the Enactus World Cup. Because this will inspire you with good leadership skills, good financial education, and good in the world around us… Firstly, let me tell you about Enactus Team Canada (Canadian university students from Memorial University who created a pretty amazing program). You…
Uncle Ben’s Ben’s Beginners
Do you know about Uncle Ben’s Ben’s Beginners International Cook With Your Kids Day Program? Last week, I joined ET Canada host and dad Rick Campanelli to cook with a very sweet kid (see my mini-chef below – she was an uber helpful cook) to try out a very kid-friendly recipe and learn more about the Ben’s…