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Children’s Books for Black History Month from @ScholasticCA

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February is Black History Month. There are many books that can be shared with children during this month. Scholastic has two books that are worth sharing. Scholastic Synopsis:An uplifting tale of love, kinship, and gifts, passed down through generations. There are moments in each person’s life that we take great care to remember: the pride of a young girl standing up for herself for the first time; the heartbreak of leaving one’s country and family for a new beginning; the thrill of getting ready for the piano recital of a lifetime. In Sharon Dennis Wyeth’s family these moments were marked … Continue reading →

How to Baby Proof Your Home

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This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Duckie! Baby proofing your home is often done in two stages: You “proof” what you think needs to be done in order to keep your baby safe. You realize that your baby is much more adventurous than you ever had imagined and you play catch up with their every move! I recently received a baby update email from one of my dear friends. I absolutely love to receive these emails, for a few reasons: They let me live through the eyes of a new Mommy vicariously – oh how I love babies! … Continue reading →

No More Chaffed Skin with ChafeStop™ from @ILoveLoveys

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UPDATE:Recently, ChafeGuard™ had a name change to ChafeStop™! It can be found on amazon.ca, amazon.com, shop.ca, www.abesmarket.com and www.ethicalocean.com. With the dry, cold weather in the winter, our skin can become extra dry, itchy and uncomfortable. I was surprised to notice that one day a few weeks ago, my son’s inner thighs were completely chaffed. They looked so red, raw and painful and it developed literally during one school day. My heart hurt for the discomfort that he was experiencing. We started to treat it with various bath soaks, lotions and creams, including diaper cream, but nothing was fully working. … Continue reading →

Another Way to Save Money Throughout the Year

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When my husband and I first started getting serious, we both had different credit cards. We had quite the time trying to figure out how we would handle finances in the beginning and so we kept things separate. Eventually, when we were thinking about buying our first house, we realized that in order to make things easier moving forward, we should open up a joint bank account. Because the bank that we chose to use was also attached to my credit card, we decided to get a second card for him to use as well. We also had his credit … Continue reading →

Staying Healthy with #Kelloggs “My Special K” {G!VEAWAY}

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Many of us struggle with staying healthy. We struggle with eating right, with getting enough sleep and with being fit. Did you know that Special K has a new My Special K website that helps you to set your goals, make a plan and to put it into action! This website has personalized plans designed to align with your lifestyle goals. It is a motivating resource that helps you feel your best and keep weight management efforts in check. The online program offers personalized meal and fitness plans for every goal, information on food, fitness, fashion and beauty and personalized … Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday: Children, We CARE! {Linky}

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Last week, my dear friend over at Life on Manitoulin shared a video that was so inspiring, emotional and up lifting all at the same time. It is a video, but there are no words other than in the music, so it counts for Wordless Wednesday, doesn’t it?! It reminds us why teachers become teachers in the first place, but it also reminds me why I became a parent too. I became a teacher, years ago, because I love children. I care about children and I wanted to make a difference. That is why most teachers become teachers. We need … Continue reading →

Wet Wednesdays: Tips for Staying Dry At Night

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Our Potty Training History with my son can be read here:Finally Diaper Free Post #1Finally Diaper Free Post #2Finally Diaper Free Post #3Mommy’s Christmas Present This Year!Potty Training UpdateFinally Diaper Free RoundUp We have covered all of the apparel and accessories that Super Undies carry in order to make Nighttime Training go more smoothly in previous Wet Wednesdays posts. Today, we will share some tips and advice for things that you can do to gear up for success at nighttime training. Limit LiquidsIt is important to stay on top of the quantity of liquids your little one is consuming throughout … Continue reading →

Teaching Your Child Inner Peace and Relaxation with @ImageryforKids {REVIEW}

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A few years ago, my daughter was having some trouble with anxiety and worries and I was offered the opportunity to review a book by Charlotte Reznick called The Power of Your Child’s Imagination. While reading this book, I gathered together many useful tips and tools to help my children through challenging transitions and situations. I browsed through Charlotte Reznick’s website, Imagery for Kids and discovered even more useful tips and tools including some incredible CDs for helping children through various situations in life. Dr. Charlotte Reznick’s website, Imagery For Kids, provides parents with articles regarding topics such as: Stress … Continue reading →

Vichy ProEVEN Skin Care Line {REVIEW}

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Growing up, my Mom always used to call me a walking drug store because I always was keen to try out the latest and greatest product for my skin. That love for trying out new products has never stopped and today, I am going to share with you a new skin care line called Vichy ProEVEN that I have been trying out for the past month. I received samples of the Vichy ProEVEN Brightening Cleansing Foam and ProEVEN Eyes, a daily eye corrector for dark circles and spots. The Brightening Cleansing Foam is made to gently exfoliate, purify and brighten … Continue reading →