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Raising Girls Who Love Themselves – Be Self Confident

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Self-confidence and self-esteem are often difficult for girls. Not just in terms of body image, but just having a girl learn to love everything about herself, including her intelligence, her creativity, and the special skills she has. Here are some ways of raising girls who love themselves. Raising Girls Who Love Themselves Show That You Accept Yourself How You Are One thing all girls have in common is that they look up to their mothers. If you want your daughter to love herself, you need to show that you love yourself … Continue reading →

9 Activities for Encouraging Science – Keeping Kids Interested

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Children’s approach towards education is formed through their parents’ approach towards it. If education rather than entertainment is made a priority, then the activities you plan together as a family will be based around that. Children will study many subjects in school, including science. Parents can help give their children a head start by these 9 Activities for encouraging Science. 9 Activities for Encouraging Science Show Them Science Is Exciting Fun Some parents avoid talks about science because they did badly in it at school, or feel they don’t know … Continue reading →

Choosing Unique or Unusual Backgrounds for Photos

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When you take photos or do photoshoots, it’s important not to overlook the background. It’s amazing what a difference a background can make on the appearance of your image – whether it’s a portrait or a still image. The background can diminish or bring forward important features you want to highlight in an image. Here are some suggestion when choosing unique or unusual backgrounds. Choosing Unique or Unusual Backgrounds Keep It Simple Don’t overthink it and end up with a busy background in an effort to be unique. Most of the … Continue reading →

Teaching Science through Baking with Kids During Summer

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Teaching Science through Baking

Baking is a fun and tasty hobby. Most people probably wouldn’t compare it with science, but the truth is, it can be used as a tool to teach certain concepts. Here are a few ways of teaching science through baking to children of all ages. Teaching Science through Baking Young Children Quick Breads Younger children are fascinated by cakes and muffins. These are what are referred to as quick breads. The raising (leavening) agent will often be baking soda. The mild acids in a second ingredient, milk, are enough to … Continue reading →

Seven Fun Science Experiments to Do at Home

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There are a number of fun science experiments you can do at home with kids of all ages. It is just a question of gathering the supplies and making sure you pay attention to health and safety. Choose age-appropriate activities and watch your child’s love of science grow. Seven Fun Science Experiments to Do at Home 1. Large Magnets Get a number of magnets to illustrate attraction and repulsion. Make sure they are large enough so a child can’t swallow them. You can create a maze on a piece of … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Deal or No Deal? Know Your Store Local Prices

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Dollar Store Deal or no Deal

Everyone loves to get something at a discount. I mean, who doesn’t L-O-V-E a good deal? We all need to learn how to decide if a deal really is the good bargain it seems to be. The deal has to actually be a good deal. Is it a Dollar store deal or no deal? Dollar Store Deal or No Deal? If you like to shop at a dollar store you might be making the mistake of assuming any item for a dollar is a good deal but that might not … Continue reading →

Pick Your Own Berries – Where to Pick Berries near Toronto

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Pick Your Own Berries

As a young girl, I remember going berry and apple picking. There were many farms that you would pass by that would say Pick your own Berries. We would get excited when we would stop at one on an outing. I want my daughter to enjoy this experience as much as I did. Whether you are looking for a fun adventure or are looking to do some canning, there is a farm near you that will provide you with an abundance. Pick Your Own Berries Downey’s Farm Market – Brampton Season: Strawberry … Continue reading →

2018 Canada Day Events in and Around Toronto

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Canada Day Events

School’s ending in just a few weeks and it’s the first official weekend of summer for the kids. There will be many Canada Day Events to attend in and around Toronto so if you don’t have plans already, check out some of these events and plan your weekend of fun. Many of them will be free to attend. Each year we like to decorate with Canada Day themed items. We dress up in our themed gear for the day and head out for some fun. At the moment we are still … Continue reading →

Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Mothers Day isn’t always a good time for those of us who have lost our moms. I celebrate with my daughter, she enjoys pampering me with love. She likes to create drawings and other crafty items that she creates with her dad. There are only a few more days to pick up a  gift if you haven’t already. Below you will find a list of Mothers Day gift ideas to help you out. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I’ll receive compensation. Mothers … Continue reading →

Great Ways to Organize Your Kitchen

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Organize Your Kitchen

Small kitchens can present you with many obstacles for several different reasons. Combining small appliances with cramped counter spaces often means you are left with little to no storage solutions. This becomes even more difficult if you are renting your home as you can’t make any major changes. Things can start to look rather dim when looking to organize your kitchen Thankfully though, with a little hard work and creativity, you can turn your little kitchen into a stylishly organized space with several different storage solutions. There are several ways to … Continue reading →