Hydro Strike – Family Game Night with a Splash

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We like to have Family Game Nights 2 or 3 times each week. If our daughter has homework, we skip the fun for school work. Since we play games often, we love to try out games. Thanks to Pressman Toys we were able to try out Hydro Strike this week. When my daughter noticed it was a game with water, she couldn’t wait to play. She loves anything that has to do with water, even if it is being splashed in the face. Let’s just say she never stopped asking … Continue reading →

Cream of Broccoli Soup – A Fall Favourite

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Cream of Broccoli Soup

Around our house, my husband and I love soup, our daughter not so much. It doesn’t really matter the season, we still eat it. With the cooler weather of Autumn starting, I thought it would be the perfect time to cook a pot up of something warm and delicious.  Growing up my mom would always make a Cream of Broccoli soup and I really enjoyed the flavour. So I decided I would try to make one similar to hers. Cream of Broccoli Soup – A Fall Favourite Ingredients 6 cups Broccoli … Continue reading →

Fall Jar Tea Light Holder – DIY Dollar Store Crafts

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When it comes to colours, Fall is my favourite colour. I love when the cooler weather arrives and the leaves start to change. It’s so beautiful to see that I wanted to bring more of the bright reds and oranges into my decor for the season. We love changing our decor with the seasons and holidays. This fall season I am going to make a Fall jar tea light holder. I have so many jars that I have collected from sauces, this is the perfect DIY project to use some … Continue reading →

Creamy 3 Cheese Zucchini Lasagna

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Zucchini Lasagna

Everybody needs to have their fair share of vegetables as part of living healthy. For a while now, I have been incorporating veggies into our meals so it isn’t noticeable to my hubby who isn’t big on them. Our daughter, a picky eater, loves almost all veggies, so I don’t worry about her not eating them. We all love a tasty pasta dish, so I decided I would make a Zucchini Lasagna. Last summer, I picked up a Chocolate Banana Loaf at the local Farmer’s Market. While I  loved it, … Continue reading →

13 After Dark Halloween Movies – Classics for Adults

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I recently made a list of non-spooky movies for kids to view through Halloween. Well, now it’s time to list the after dark Halloween movies that the kids won’t see for years. These are some of the Classic Halloween movies from over the years and should definitely be watched this Hallowen season After Dark Halloween Movies 1960’s Rosemary’s Baby is a 1968 American psychological horror film with supernatural horror elements. The story of a pregnant woman who suspects that an evil cult wants to take her baby for use in their rituals. 1970’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show is … Continue reading →

Fall Events in the GTA – In and Beyond the City 2018

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Fall Events

Fall is almost upon us and it is the time to get outside and enjoy the cooler air and the trees changing colours. Before heading out take a look at what kind of fun family Fall events or attractions you can visit to make the day out even better. During the Fall season, there are many things that you can do with family. There are fairs, pumpkin fests and more. See below for a list of ideas for September, October and November. I spent some time looking online for events … Continue reading →

Meal Planning & Prepping For Busy Lifestyles

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Meal Planning

If you, like many people, you have such a busy life, that making homemade, healthy meals each day is a constant struggle. Instead of just giving in and going through the local drive-thru or ordering pizza three nights a week, why not give meal planning and meal prepping a try? Here are some options to help save time, money, and still prepare healthy meals each day for your family. Meal Planning & Prepping For Busy People What is Meal Planning? Before you can start your meal prep, you need to … Continue reading →

Dealing with Chronic Back Pain

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Chronic Back Pain

Have you ever had a sore back? Well, I have and it has been almost 4 years of dealing with chronic back pain. I have complained to my Doctor in the past, but when you visit for more than one issue, it seems that they only focus on the first problem described. I now have a new Doctor and we are looking into the issues that weren’t before. If you are experiencing back almost daily and it last longer than a few months then you probably have chronic back pain. … Continue reading →

Fresh From the Farm- Healthy School Fundraising

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It is the beginning of the school year and our school is starting its first fundraiser. In June, I received approval from the Principal to order Fresh from the Farm fundraising kits. I thought that this would be a perfect way to raise money and give everyone some healthy, farm fresh products. Farm Fresh Ontario – Healthy School Fundraising Fresh from the Farm: Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools Fresh from the Farm was designed to provide a healthy fundraising alternative to schools by selling Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables. Since 2013, 1165 … Continue reading →

Halloween Centrepiece Ideas – DIY Shabby Chic

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Halloween centrepiece ideas

To continue with your shabby chic décor style for Halloween, consider adding a centrepiece to your dining room table. This is great, simply for an added decoration, or when you plan to have family or friends over for a fun meal. Here are some shabby chic Halloween centrepiece ideas. Halloween Centrepiece Ideas Planter Box With Mini Pumpkins and Gourds When you are short on time, this is an easy centrepiece you can throw together with basic items found at your local dollar or craft store. All you need is a … Continue reading →