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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…