My friends…these GLAD Store and Share Baking Tips will make your holiday baking (and baked goods giving) a whole lot easier… Aside: I may* be eating cookies I just baked while writing this post… GLAD Store and Share Baking Tips… * OK…I am eating cookies I just baked while I am writing this post. Here is…
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UGO Wallet App Turns Your Gift Cards Digital
Since UGO Wallet App Turns Your Gift Cards Digital say goodbye to forgetting your gift cards at home! Convenient, secure, and timely – this will make your holiday shopping (and everyday purchases) easier… UGO Wallet App Turns Gift Cards Digital I am one of those people who has every intention to use the gift cards given…
Tech The Halls Gift Ideas From Grand & Toy
These Tech The Halls Gift Ideas From Grand & Toy might make your holiday shopping a little easier. From Tech The Halls Stocking Stuffers Ideas to Tech The Halls gift ideas for adults and kids…I’ve put together a little list which would work for anyone… My kids would all like the bulletin board tile, dry…
Shop terra20
Easy. Ethical. Quality. These are the reasons you will want to Shop terra20 (this holiday season and throughout the year!). One look at terra20’s clean and organized website and you will be hooked… Don’t you love a clean shopping experience? terra20 fits both online and in-person shoppers as an Ottawa area department-style stores (expansion to…
The Amex Invites Experience
Open the door to a memorable event with The American Express Canada Invites Experience. I can say “I was there” at the advanced screening of The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 (the hottest blockbuster on screen right now). Let me unlock the doors to The Amex Invites Experience for you… Amex Invites I treated my twelve year old daughter to…
31 Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas
Ready to get your elf on?! These 31 Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas are fun-for-the-whole-family! I’ve often heard that the Elf On The Shelf concept can be frustrating (because you just set the bar too high too soon). Keep it simple. I’m sharing 31 Elf On The Shelf ideas here so that you can…
Stop Illegal Tobacco
What impacts your life more than you know? This was a question I asked myself, in 2009, when I was assigned to write a magazine story on the affects of Smokeprint (Environmental impact of tobacco use). A new study has taken this question – what impacts your life more than you know – a step further….
Tips For Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
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…
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….
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…