Author Archives: Amanda

STOP Bullying – a True Story!

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Bullying is a scary thing. Bullying is sad. Bullying must stop. Last week, I shared a post with some great links about Bullying that I encourage you to read before you move on with this one. As a child, I was bullied. I wore glasses. I was slightly overweight. I was shy. It hurt. I kept my experiences and thoughts to myself. I was embarrassed to talk. I know now that was wrong. My friend has written an incredible post about his honest and true experiences as a child. He was bullied. He was hurt. He was quiet. He kept … Continue reading →

Shopping Sundays: Featured Company is The Pumpkin Patch

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Do you love to shop? Have you ever shopped online? I love to shop and even more I do love to shop online! That is why I have created this page, my Canadian Online Shopping Directory. It has a whole bunch of wonderful places to shop online for Canadians! Each week on Sundays, I am going to feature a store from my Directory. Stay tuned for some amazing shopping opportunities heading your way! Today’s Featured Online Store is: This store is a wonderful store selling a variety of products for parents, babies and children! Use this code: MULTIMOM15 to receive … Continue reading →

National Breakfast Day with Kelloggs #shareyourbreakfast

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Did you know that Thursday March 8th is National Breakfast Day and Kellogg’s has partnered with Breakfast Clubs of Canada and Breakfast for Learning to launch the Share Your Breakfast program to encourage Canadians to help children who might otherwise go without. Did you also know that: Studies show that breakfast can help kids boost their academic performance – improving behavior, reducing absences and tardiness and increasing focus and physical performance. In Canada – 1 in 10 children live in poverty and are at risk of starting their day on an empty stomach (Information provided by Kelloggs Canada.) Throughout the … Continue reading →

The H&R Block Tax Season Checklist

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This article was provided by the Tax Professionals at H&R Block Make sure you’re prepared for the 2011 tax season and you have all of your ducks in a row in advance of preparing your tax return. Below is a handy checklist of what you’ll need to get the best return possible.Slips All T4 slips All other information slips (T3, T5, T4E, T4A, T4AP, T4RSP, T4RIF) Employment income (i.e. paycheque stubs) Old Age Security and CPP benefits Other pensions and annuities Employment Insurance benefits Social assistance payments Workers’ compensation benefits Receipts Interest and dividends Sale or deemed sale of stocks, … Continue reading →

Great H&R Block Online Tax Tips and Giveaway

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Over the next month, we will be featuring some articles from H&R Block that will provide you with relevant tips and information in order to complete your taxes this year.Tax Tips Every Parent Should KnowCanada Tax Season Q&AUnderstanding Childcare ExpensesThe H&R Block Tax Season Checklist Enter below to have a chance at winning an online code to complete your taxes online with H&R Block. a Rafflecopter giveawayYou need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. Pin It Check out Multi-Testing Mommy’s Giveaways Toy Clearance Sale at chapters.indigo.ca! Multi-Testing Mommy was provided with promotional materials free of charge, by the manufacturer or … Continue reading →

Please Vote for Splash ‘N Boots!

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Splash ‘N Boots has been nominated for 2012 Children’s Group of the Year! You can help them win by voting at Indies.ca! Please consider showing your support of this amazingly incredible, fun and talented duo! Feel free to enter my Splash ‘N Boots Giveaway to gain your chance to win one of their amazing DVDs! For the next month, fans can help Splash’N Boots write songs titles, lyrics, even the album name via their Facebook page. With a portion of all proceeds going to Sick Kids Hospital, fans will even be asked to submit artwork which willmake up the CD’s … Continue reading →

Teethease – a brilliant and safe teether {REVIEW}

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Why weren’t Teathease Teethers around when my kids were wee? I had to stop wearing any type of jewellery because EVERYTHING would go in their mouth! Teethease is a Canadian line of wearable Teething Jewellery. The line is dishwasher-safe, made from high-grade, hypoallergenic materials (FDA-approved silicone), BPA- and PVC-free, and contains no phthalates, heavy metals or latex. We received the Original Teethease Pendant Necklace for review in Pearl. I love how it literally will go with any outfit you choose! They are so much fun and unique, it truly does look like a regular piece of jewellery AND it is … Continue reading →

Baseball Cards: Collecting With Your Kids

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This is a Guest Post written by A Busy Dad of Two. I’m a father of two school age children who enjoys music, movies & technology. Originally from New Jersey, I been searching for good New York Style pizza here in Ohio and sadly, I’m yet to find it. I love the kind of racing where horses make left turns but not the kind where cars do. I think Jim Henson was a genius. My favorite color is blue. I believe it’s important to laugh every day and that everything happens for a reason. Read my blog at www.abusydadottwo.com and … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 9 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”: Start Weight: 190 pounds Starting BMI: 28.9 End of Week 1: 185 pounds End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1 End of Week 2: 183 pounds End of Week 2 BMI: … Continue reading →