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Toronto Athletic Camps – TAC Sports – Giveaway

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Toronto Athletic Camps

This March Break my daughter will be joining other kids (age 4-16) at  Toronto Athletic Camps program. She will be learning Tennis, soccer and basketball. I can’t tell you how excited she is to be going. Although she has never really played any of these sports, she is very eager to learn, so eager, I am sure she will be back in the summer Toronto Athletic Camps (TAC Sports) mission is to provide children with the most personable, growth oriented recreational and academy soccer, tennis and basketball development in Toronto … Continue reading →

Little House on The Prairie

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Little House on The Prairie

Little House on The Prairie is based on the memoirs of Laura Ingalls Wilder, edited by her daughter Rose and published around 1932, producing 8 books in the series and a TV series from 1974-1982 airing on NBC. My admiration for Michael Landon, has made the show all the more worth while and has kept me watching many times over the years. Ok, I have to admit it was one of my favourite shows. The Ingalls Family: Charles Ingalls – Michael Landon Caroline Ingalls – Karen Grassle Mary Ingalls – … Continue reading →

H20 Just Add Water TV Series for Kids

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H20 Just Add Water

H20 Just Add Water is an Australian TV series with 3 season, about the Mermaids of Mako Island. Season 1 The series starts off with 3 normal teenage girls (Rikki, Cleo and Emma) being stranded on Mako Island. The explore the island and eventually end up in a pool under a dormant volcano. As the full moon passes over the pool, they all turn into mermaids. Eventually the girls are rescued and brought back to shore. The girls soon find out that their lives will never be normal again. Water is a … Continue reading →

Kris Reyes – The Morning Show – Global

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Kris Reyes

Do you know Kris Reyes of The Morning Show? Did you know she was born in the Philippines and moved to Toronto when she was 9. If you don’t, you should get to know her. A well seasoned Canadian journalist and new mom, has been around since early in 2000s. Kris Reyes started her career working at CTV News as a freelance producer and writer, before moving on to CTV Winnipeg, reporting and producing and then on to Global Winnipeg as a weekend anchor before relocating back to Toronto. Once back in … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day – How it Came About

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Valentine's Day

Each year on February 14th, many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging cards, flowers, dinners or some sort of little gift with someone the love. Valentine’s Day is named for the martyred Christian saint named Valentine. He was a bishop of Terni (Italy) that married forbidden couples.(parents did not agree with the connection or because the bridegroom was a soldier or a slave)

The Terrible Toddler Years aka Terrible Two’s

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Toddler Years

Most new parents don’t expect the terrible twos to start until their toddler is two years old, that is not true at all. I asked various mothers I know and came up with different ages, ranging from 1-3 years old. The Terrible Two’s is definitely the wrong Term for this stage. Maybe Terrible Toddler years. It sounds a bit more realistic. For me it began about 18 months and has been a pretty much constant stage since. My daughter is coming up on three. Well lets just say, I figured … Continue reading →

Reality TV Shows

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Reality TV Shows shows are not that new. They have been around since about 1948 with Alan Funts Candid Camera, nothing compared to the shows of today like The Bachelor or Survivors which are probably 2 of the most-watched shows. Reality TV Shows  I think to be able to watch up and coming stars from the beginning, on shows like American Idol and the X-Factor is fantastic. Who doesn’t love Simon Cowell? As a kid, I remember watching shows like Solid Gold or Tiny Talent Time cheering on my faves … Continue reading →

Making 911 Calls from Landlines, Cells and VoIP

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Making 911 Calls

Knowing what type of 911 service you have could save or waste time in a dire emergency. Making 911 calls are easy, but how are they handled with the phone service you have? Keep reading to find out services are preferred. Making 911 Calls Basic 911 Service When you dial 911, your call goes to a call centre and only after you provide a name and location, will you be connected to an emergency response centre in that area. (wasting valuable time) Enhanced 911 Service Calls are connected to an emergency … Continue reading →

Chronic Pain – I Just Can’t Do That

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It seems that in the colder months my chronic pain is at its worst.  I live every day with pain, some days not as bad as others and on the rare occasion there is none at all. This winter seems to have taken its toll on my old bones. My hands, shoulders, feet and back have all been affected, leaving me unable to walk or stand for longer then 10 minutes.  My hands are something I need to be able to use on a daily basis and most days I … Continue reading →