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Clay Pot Turkey – Easy Fall Crafts

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When I get into a creative mood, I love to create with clay pots and usually do up wind chimes or snowmen. This time around I wanted to create something for Thanksgiving to use as part of a centrepiece. I decided on a clay pot turkey. I wanted to add in some fall colours for my decor to leave up until it is time to decorate for Christmas. Clay Pot Turkey Materials Used Clay pot – size of your choice paint and brushes – I used a light brown artificial … Continue reading →

911 Movie Prize Pack and Signed Poster Giveaway #Remember911

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September 11, 2001, is a day that is etched into everyone’s memory. A day no one will forget. I worked in an office building on the 13th floor, the CN Tower was next door. When the news of the disaster at the World Trade Center traveled through the building, we were all in shock, frightened for what was happening and scared that it could happen to us with a tall building so close. No one stood near a window, we gathered in the middle away from all windows and waited … Continue reading →

Vacation Emergency – The Unexpected Health Issue

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When you are planning a family vacation, that last thing you are thinking about is a vacation emergency. You plan fun activities that the entire family will enjoy and not a phone call to 911 and an ambulance. We woke up on August 15th and went about our day as planned. We went shopping, had some breakfast and went for a drive along the beach in Wasaga. Once we returned to the cottage we decided to go for a walk and let our daughter play at the park before we … Continue reading →

American Made Cars – Finding the Right Car for You

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Disclosure: American Made Cars is a sponsored post and all opinions are our own as always. Are looking to buy a new or used vehicle and aren’t really sure where to begin? Why not check out cars.com for a variety of American made cars. Search for a vehicle you think you might like and do some research to find out all the details and specifications. American Made Cars The new 2017 American Made Index is more comprehensive than ever, so customers are more knowledgeable about what makes American made cars … Continue reading →

Fall 2017 TV Shows – Daily Viewing Guide

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It is time again to look ahead to the new and returning Fall 2017 TV Shows. If you have been waiting for a favourite show to return and possibly find a new show that lasts more than a season. A few shows have changed time slots and you will find them on another day of the week. Fall 2017 TV Shows MONDAY 8 p.m Dancing with the Stars (ABC) The Big Bang Theory until Nov. / Kevin Can Wait starting Oct. 30 (CBS) Lucifer (Fox) The Voice (NBC) Supergirl (The CW) 8:30 … Continue reading →

Helpful Tips for Making Lunches Easier for School

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There is nothing worse than getting up in the morning and then desperately trying to figure out something you can put in your children’s lunch boxes. If you find yourself bewildered or end up buying a lunch because packing it seems like too much of a bother, take a look at the helpful tips below for making lunches easier. Helpful Tips for Making Lunches Easier Prepare A List Sit down with your kids and come up with a list of lunches they like. Use a pen paper or a grocery … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Stove Top Meals for Picky Eaters

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Over the past 6 days, we have only been able to cook with our stove top or small kitchen appliances. When we went grocery shopping, we picked up a variety of items for the week. When you have a picky eater, it is sometimes hard to find quick and easy stove top meals. I found out my oven wasn’t working when I turned the oven on to heat it up for a pizza. After about 20 minutes, I hadn’t heard the beep letting me know the oven was ready. I went … Continue reading →

7 Gifts for Girls – 6-8 Year-Olds

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Finding gifts for girls can be a bit tricky once they reach a certain age. What is age appropriate, is she going to outgrow them? My daughter’s Birthday is less than a month away. I am trying to find her the perfect gift. She has her favourite toys but she is getting older and is beginning to outgrow some of those ones. It is time to find some toys for her to grow with. I have listened to my daughter tell me over and over what she wants for Christmas … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Improve Your Motivation Fast

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Occasionally you need to start a task right away. It’s possible you’ve been procrastinating for days or even weeks, and now you’re facing a deadline. The downfalls of not completing the assignment on time should be enough to motivate you to get moving, right? Nope! Often, even knowing the consequences that exist for not completing a task aren’t enough to push us forward. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take in order to give yourself a boost when your usual routine isn’t working. Keep reading for some of the … Continue reading →

Summer Reading – 5 Science Books for Kids

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My daughter has decided that she wants to learn more about science. We will be venturing over to the library to choose some books for her summer reading. Science is a part of life and without it, I wouldn’t be able to write this post from a laptop. We love to learn about inventions and how things are made. We spend time watching fun science experiments on YouTube, so we can try them out ourselves. During the school year, my daughter took an interest in science. We attended the Science Rendevous … Continue reading →