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It’s from the words others speak over us that we begin to believe we are...
Have you noticed that children are born with a natural confidence? They don’t care what their hair looks like, if their outfit matches, or if their belly hangs over their pants. Then slowly over time...
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I challenge you to have some fun and take a #Housie
What do you get when you take a Selfie in your House? A #Housie! We bought our first home in 1996, five months after we were married. Instead of spending a whack of cash (or credit) on a massive...
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Easiest After School Snack. Ever | #WhatsCooking
I’m so thankful to be a part of Kraft Canada What’s Cooking Ambassadorship. I love the new recipes I get to try and share with you and not just for the compensation I receive. All of my family...
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WHY AM I NOT… ENOUGH?
A few weeks ago my oldest son, Quinton (16) preached to his peers at our church. I have an audio copy if you’d like to listen, but in the meantime… I stole his notes. He did this all on his own....
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Mmmmmmm Meatballs!! | #WhatsCooking
I’m so thankful to be a part of Kraft Canada What’s Cooking Ambassadorship. I love the new recipes I get to try and share with you and not just for the compensation I receive. All of my family...
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The time I exposed myself to a room full of strangers…
Back in May I was introduced to a FAB-U-LOUS bra while at Mom 2 Summit, a conference for bloggers, from one of the sponsors, Vanity Fair Lingerie. I knew I was deeply in love when I sprinted back to...
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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork | #WhatsCooking
I’m so thankful to be a part of Kraft Canada What’s Cooking Ambassadorship. I love the new recipes I get to try and share with you and not just for the compensation I receive. All of my family...
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How our lives turned upside down… #CancerSucks
With the help of my sister’s blog post…. here is what our family has been facing over the last few weeks. I called my parents to see what they were up to on Father’s Day – they were out for my...
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EASY Nutty Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops | #WhatsCooking
The other day I was wondering how I would get caught up with all the work I have on my plate. It’s hard to blog when you’ve been in the ER for 14 hours, or when you’ve been trying to get through 10...
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It’s that time again… Back to School Lunch Ideas!
Back-to-school is a bitter sweet time for many parents, educators and students alike. We all love the routine and normality of day-to-day schedules, seeing friends and being more social in general. Yet...
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School lunches are in the bag this year!
To say that I’m excited for this school year is an understatement. After last year, having a 12 year old drop out mid Grade 7… and a failed attempt at teaching him for the remainder of the school year...
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2 words tried to swallow me whole
When I left my dad’s side in August, he was in the hospital, stage 4 peritoneal mesothelioma, malnourished and on oxygen. I’d watched him sleep for hours. I struggled with leaving him there. Flying...
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After School Snack: Pepperoni Pizza Sticks
One of the first things I hear when the kids come through the door after school is “Can I have something to eat please.” I shouldn’t really be surprised because I remember enjoying an after school...
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Mesothelioma can Kiss my….
It’s been 3 months since the nasty word “Mesothelioma” was first mentioned in our household. Since that diagnosis rocked our world. My Dad had his 3rd round of chemo almost 2 weeks ago. This one has...
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With PayPal at NASDAQ in NYC
I arrived in New York City a couple days before PayPal’s BIG event. July 21st, 2015 they were ringing the NASDAQ Stock Market opening bell and I was invited. The celebrations began with a cocktail meet...
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Quick and Easy Dinners for the Family on the Run
Monday: school volleyball / club volleyball / girls club Tuesday: volleyball referring / boys club Wednesday: field hockey / evening church service Thursday: school volleyball / club volleyball / bible...
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5 must-have travel items for a quick getaway!
These days, it’s costly to check in your bags when you’re flying. Who wants to pay around $25 each way for the ability to take your full-sized shampoo and conditioner? These days, I travel with a...
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Kids See Free Program at the Optical Department in Zehrs Markets
Did you know that 1 in 4 school-aged children* has a vision problem? My kids get their eyes checked each year, their last eye exams were in the spring and the only one who needs glasses is my daughter...
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Entertaining with Pepperoni Pizza-Stuffed Mushrooms
‘Tis the season… TO ENTERTAIN!! I am getting ready for one of my favourite Christmas parties with my girlfriends. Each year, for the last 5 years, we’ve gotten together to put on a “5 Favourite Things”...
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Olay Total Effects – Good to the Last Drop!
I’d forgotten I’d given a jar of Olay Total Effects anti-aging moisturizer to my sister in law this past spring. She texted me this photo the other night which made me laugh. She loved the product so...
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