Author Archives: Amanda

Adventures with Thomas {Giveaway}

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Shari from Knit Wit by Shair shares her adventures with boys and Thomas… I have 3 little boys, and while they all like playing together and being together, they each have different personalities. When going on an adventure, each one has a different idea of what an adventure means to them. My oldest has always felt like an adventure had to be something on a massive scale. Anything short of a very long drive, and going to do very new things is not an adventure in his books. I always have to pull a sense of adventure out of him, … Continue reading →

Kids Need the Opportunity to Express Themselves! {Giveaway}

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Kids

Kids Need the Opportunity to Express Themselves! Giving your children the opportunity to express themselves in a variety of ways is very important to their growth and personal development. Music can play a huge part in how a child feels about themselves and the world around them. My children both love music. We often sit in the family room together, listening to music. We often get up to express ourselves when a specific song strikes us a certain way. It is fun to play, dance and sing when there are no rules involves and we can just be ourselves. Music … Continue reading →

Homemade BBQ Sauce {Giveaway}

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

I love sauces of all kinds! Sweet ones, sour ones and even sometimes, spicy ones! My daughter apparently inherited this love for sauces from me because she too enjoys a good sauce. We have recently discovered some new products to use as condiments from French’s. Our Homemade Sweet Rib Sauce can easily be transformed into a spicier version with the change of one simple ingredient! Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe Type: sauce Author: Multi-Testing Mommy Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins This delicious Homemade BBQ Sauce makes the perfect condiment for any summer BBQ! Ingredients 1 cup French’s Tomato … Continue reading →

Beef Taquitos

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Beef Taquitos

On the weekend, the kids and I headed to the Jays baseball game. It’s a very long story how this all happened, but in the end, all you need to know is that hubby stayed home. He knew that we would be coming home around dinner time, so he asked me what I had planned for dinner. I had taken ground beef out of the freezer the day before and didn’t end up using it. I had intentions of figuring out how to make beef taquitos and so that is what I told him. He didn’t skip a beat and … Continue reading →

A Power Packed Smoothie to Start the Day!

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Power Packed Smoothie

Please don’t yell at me….. I’m starting to think about what my morning routine is going to look like in a few weeks once school starts up again. WHY? Well, after some inspirational talks with my friend Michele at Juice Plus, I’ve become motivated to re-think my morning routine. My new routine is going to include a Power Packed Smoothie to Start the Day!   What does my routine look like right now? After lying in bed for about 15 minutes, slowly waking up while checking emails and social media on my phone, I stumble downstairs and drink a tall … Continue reading →

The Solution to a Clutter-Free Home in Days!

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Good Call

I’ve got THE Solution to a clutter-free home in just days AND an idea that will leave you feeling like you have definitely made a NICE CALL! You know when your partner says “NICE Call” or “Good Call” when you make a parenting decision and it works out beautifully. This doesn’t happen all too often in our house, but let me tell you that when it does, I celebrate! I feel so great about making good calls as a parent and you should too. What was a recent “nice call” that you made as a parent? I have made ONE … Continue reading →

A Must Have Parenting Book {Giveaway}

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It is finally here! This year’s MUST HAVE Parenting Book has arrived on the shelves…. BIG NEWS….Are you in need of this MUST HAVE Parenting Book? The deadline to qualify for the 3 Free Coaching Webinars has been extended! Anyone who orders the book by Sunday, August 16 can join author Amy McCready for the following FREE Webinars: Allowance & Chores: The 5 BIG mistakes you could be making. The No-Rescue Policy for Consequences: How to raise kids who take personal responsibility. Gratitude & Empathy: How to raise more grateful and compassionate kids in an over-entitled world. Since posting a … Continue reading →

Keep your Kids Entertained this Summer

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HABA toys and games for kids

There are many different ways to keep your kids entertained this summer. On rainy days, children require many different options and this is where good quality toys can come into play. Alison, a Mom of two shares below her experiences with some of HABA’s newest toy options for babies and children. You can read more about Alison in our About Section. Quality toys that are durable, safe and fun are a top priority in our family. I particularly like HABA products overall because I am fond of wooden toys. There is something old-fashioned about wooden toys and I feel that … Continue reading →

Stylish and Unique Onesies and T-shirts for Kids {Giveaway}

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stylish and unique onesies and t-shirts for kids

Stylish and unique onesies and t-shirts for kids always make a great gift idea! With sizes ranging from newborn all the way up to youth XL and a variety of colours, these super cute tops are sure to be a hit amongst little ones (and parents too!). I remember when my husband and I were new parents, we went CRAZY over onesies with cute sayings. lilspeak onesies (and shirts) are super cute. My favourite ones have a little monkey with an age statement like “I’m five” on them. Can’t you see your little one year old (or 2, 3, 4 … Continue reading →

5 Amazing Ways to Help Baby Sleep {Giveaway}

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YES! You will notice that all five suggestions to help baby sleep have one thing in common: a Zippy! This is NOT an exaggeration at all, every new parent MUST HAVE at least one ZipadeeZip in their collection right from the start because you never know when your baby is going to have difficulty getting to sleep OR staying asleep and this amazing contraption will HELP! 5 Amazing Ways to Help Baby Sleep: Swaddle Baby – Once your baby has moved past the swaddling stage OR if they wrestle out of their swaddle night after night, the ZipadeepZip aids the … Continue reading →