Author Archives: Amanda

The Importance of Quality Time with your Children

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What are your parenting goals? If you were to think about your main goals that you have as a parent, what would they be? I think many of us have similar goals when it comes to parenting. Spending quality time with your children will help you achieve the following goals: To Raise healthy and happy children. To Ensure your children feel loved. To Teach your children the importance of respect and kindness. To find ways to truly connect with your children as they grow. To maintain communication with your children on a daily basis. Last week, I wrote about Quality … Continue reading →

Simple Apple Crisp

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Apple Crisp

For me, Apple Crisp is such a simple, yet incredible dessert in the Fall. Wouldn’t you agree? The experience of picking the apples off of the tree, peeling and slicing the apples and mixing the crisp topping is so wholesome. There is nothing like the smell of freshly picked apples in the fall. Perhaps it is the memory of apple picking at my Grandparents’ apple orchard or the LOVE for fall with the crisp breeze and the sunny days. Perhaps Apple Crisp is a dessert that I remember fondly from my childhood. I honestly don’t know what it is, but … Continue reading →

Quality Time 30 Day Happy Child Challenge

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Quality Time

Are you a busy parent who only wants the best for your children? Do you struggle to find enough time in the day to get what NEEDS to get done, let alone spending quality time with your children? If you answered YES to either or both of these questions, this challenge is for you! Sometimes, making goals, specific reachable goals, and making a plan to achieve those goals makes it much easier to succeed. Sometimes, instead of making what I call a “blanket goal” (e.g. from now on, I will spend more quality time with my children), you might be … Continue reading →

Join Me and Participate in the #7Cards7Days Challenge! #HallmarkPressPause {Giveaway}

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Hallmark Cards

Step 1: Write a thoughtful card to a friend. Step 3: Enjoy a happy heart when you read this email… “I picked up my mail today and received your note. Amanda, you left me speechless and so happy. Thank you. You have no idea what your note meant to me. Your friendship means the world to me.”, kindness was given back to me 1000 times over knowing that the letter that I put in the mail touched a friend! Here is YOUR 7 Day Card Challenge should you take it… Think of 7 people who have made a positive impact … Continue reading →

DIY Lipbalm Giveaway

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DIY Lip Balm

Sponsored by Kiss Naturals Hosted by : Mom Powered Media Kiss Naturals, produces fun, one-of-a-kind craft kits using only high quality natural ingredients. These kits make everyday products you can enjoy at an affordable price. At Kiss Naturals, we believe that Nature had it right the first time. They don’t add fillers, additives, dyes or synthetics to any of Theirr products. They want to provide their customers with all the natural ingredients needed to make everyday products at an affordable price. Kiss Naturals personally test all their products on their family so they know the products are safe and effective … Continue reading →

Define Bottle Giveaway

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Drinking the proper amount of water each day has become a HUGE focus in health news lately. I enjoy drinking water plain, but it is an added treat if the water is flavoured. For some people, flavouring the water is the only way they will drink a good amount on a daily basis. The Define Bottle definitely sounds like the perfect solution for delicious tasting water. You simply add fruits etc. that will infuse your water and the Define Bottle takes care of the rest by straining the water before you drink. Sound interesting? Enter to WIN a Define Bottle … Continue reading →

2015 Hyundai Genesis {Giveaway – no it’s NOT a vehicle, sorry}

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Hyundai Genesis 2015

Last week, when the kids weren’t taking the big, yellow school limosine to school, they had the opportunity to be chauffeured around in a luxury sedan, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. What a beautiful ride it was! To start off with, it was my favourite colour, blue. And it wasn’t a subtle blue either, it was a nice, bright blue that made me smile every time I looked at it. I’m not joking! Blue makes me smile, ok?! This car is a large car with quite a bit of space. The kids had MORE than enough leg room in the back, … Continue reading →

Parents: Do You Need to Feel Inspired and Encouraged? {LINKY}

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Do you enjoy doing crafts and activities with your children? Do you feel like time isn’t on your side and you struggle to find the time to enjoy special moments with your children every day? If you answered yes to either question, I encourage you to head on over to my post that I shared earlier today, I think you’ll be very inspired and encouraged! Feel free to link up your fun activities and crafts for children below! I have a few giveaways that are related to Back to School happening on my Giveaway Page: Link Up Your Child Friendly … Continue reading →

Creating Family Memories in a Happy and Mindful Home

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Have you heard of SimplyFunFamilies.com? It is a website full of Inspiration and Ideas for Simple Family Fun! Since meeting Karen, the owner of Simply Fun Familes, I have become even more inspired to enjoy special moments with my children. Sometimes in creative ways and sometimes in very simple ways, but we all need to cherish many moments with our children. They grow up so fast, don’t they and we don’t want to miss out on each and every special moment. Karen has shared two wonderful tips for creating family memories in a happy, mindful home: Tip #1: Find a … Continue reading →

World Suicide Prevention Day: How to Talk About the ‘Tough Stuff’ at Home

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How to Talk to Your Child About Suicide

If a student in your kid’s school died by suicide, how would you talk about it at home? Even though suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss with kids, it is important that young people know they can talk to you about it. Kids Help Phone hears from many youth who don’t know who to turn to about a complex topic like suicide. Sometimes kids are afraid to tell their parents what they are feeling. They might think that they will worry their parents, or feel that their parents are uncomfortable talking about certain issues. But, suicide is something … Continue reading →