5 Free Family Day Weekend Activities in Toronto – 2018

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Family Day Weekend Activities

On February 19, 2018, we celebrate Family Day in Ontario. (it may be different in your province). Family Day was originally created to give people time to spend with their families. It also provides a day off between New Years Day and Good Friday as they are approximately three months apart. In Toronto, there are many free Family Day weekend activities. 5 Free Family Day Weekend Activities If you haven’t made plans yet for Family Day Weekend, here are a few activities you may want to check out if you have kids. … Continue reading →

11 Valentine Movies to Watch with Kids

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Valentine Movies

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. The perfect time to get in a few Valentine Movies that the entire family will enjoy. There are so many awesome movies to choose from and it is hard to pick just one. My daughter and I picked out a few of our favourites to watch together and share with you all. Valentine Movies Family G-Rated Movies When it comes to Family movies, these are perfect for the entire family and cuddling on the couch. Lady and the Tramp Cinderella Snow White Be … Continue reading →

Valentines Day with Kids – Fun Activities

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Valentine’s Day is different at every stage of life and how we celebrate is different at all stages. When we are kids it is usually getting a treat from our best friends or our crushes. As we age it’s all about the secret admirer. When we finally find someone we care deeply about it is about showing them how much we care. Usually in the form of candy, quotes, flowers or a night and sometimes a marriage proposal which eventually gives us Valentines Day with kids. Not everyone is fond … Continue reading →

Improving Communication With Your Daughter

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Communication is something you should have with every child. As a mother, communication might go astray a little bit at some point in your daughter’s life. Here are some helpful ways for improving communication that will leave a door open for talking at any stage in her life. Improving Communication Don’t Judge It is really important that your daughter knows you are never going to judge her. There is already too many judgmental people around us every day. If she thinks what she tells you is going to be faced … Continue reading →

Prime Video – Expanding Your Online Streaming Selection

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When we watch a show on the TV, it is not through cable. We stream our shows online and only pay for an internet connection. There are many places to view movies and television shows but they aren’t always safe and could be full of malware or viruses. Through the local TV Canadian networks online, we are able to watch the same shows as those with cable. Between the networks online and Netflix, we find quite a variety of shows to watch and now we have Prime Video with our … Continue reading →

Science at Home – Learning Outside the Textbook

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Science is a subject that has endless ways that you can teach it from home. By having fun adventures with a child’s knowledge of science when they are not at school, you will make their school experience more productive. Here are just a few of the many ways you can teach science at home to your child, whether during work or play. Science isn’t always a fun topic to learn. There are so many different aspects to teach. Finding easy ways will make the experience all the better and your … Continue reading →

4 Fun Mom and Daughter Dates to Plan

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Spending quality time with your daughter is an important way to bond and feel closer to her. Going on little mom and daughter dates is a great way to do that. No matter what age your little girl is, these date ideas can be a lot of fun. Try some of the fun mom and daughter dates below to get you started. 4 Fun Mom and Daughter Dates Cooking Class There are often cooking class specifically meant for a parent or child, but you can also take any type of … Continue reading →

Simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Four years ago, we began the tradition of The Elf on the Shelf. We thought it would be a fun idea to do with our daughter. It all began well, Trixie our elf, moved nightly and came back to a new spot. Then it happened, I fell asleep and forgot to move her. I had to frantically think of a reason since my daughter didn’t misbehave. I basically told her the elf has a cold and couldn’t go away. We often struggle with Elf on the Shelf ideas and came … Continue reading →

A Simple Christmas

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A Simple Christmas

Have you thought about having a simple Christmas? A holiday season without the stress, without going all out on decorations, events, and gifts. Consider celebrating a much simpler Christmas this year. By scaling back, you just might find more joy this season. As an added bonus, when you keep things simple, you have a lot more time to enjoy everything this special time of the year has to offer. You don’t need to empty your bank account to make it special. A Simple Christmas When I think back on Christmases … Continue reading →

Boost Your Motivation – Anxiety and Depression

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Boost your Motivation

Motivation is a complex concept for many people. In spite of having big dreams or wanting to accomplish a specific goal, taking the steps necessary to reach the end results can seem impossible. Sometimes just finishing a tiny amount feels like all you can do. Wipe the idea of accomplishing anything greater, right off the list. This is strikingly true if you suffer from anxiety or depression. These mental health conditions zap the energy, happiness and will from your body. You may find yourself unable to accomplish even the basics of … Continue reading →