Author Archives: Amanda

Get Helpful Beauty Tips and Tricks from @ShopprsDrugmart #30DaysofBeauty

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I have a confession! When it comes to hair and makeup looks, I can honestly use all the help I can get and this month, I will be heading to Shoppers Drug Mart for some guidance, tips and suggestions! Last year, I visited my neighbourhood Shoppers Drug Mart store a few times during the 30 Days of Beauty Event and I received some helpful beauty tips and tricks! This year, I look forward to learning even more. What YOU Need to Know About the 30 Days of Beauty Event: *From now until September 14, 2014* This is the 4th Annual … Continue reading →

NEW Kindergarten Parents Support Group

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Kindergarten Parent Support Group

Having your child start school for the first time can be a very overwhelming experience for you and your child. Both parents and children have so many questions, many of which will not be answered until the first week of school. Because of the unknown, children can understandably become VERY anxious about their first day of school and if only you, as the parent had all of the answers, wouldn’t you feel a whole lot better?! Here in Ontario, our first day of school is the day after labour day, but I am aware that many other schools will be … Continue reading →

Back to School Snacks Prize Pack from @EnviroKidz {Giveaway} #EnviroTripz

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EnviroKidz Back to School Snacks Giveaway - prize graphic

Yes, I’m talking about Back to School….AGAIN! This time, it is all about Back to School Snacks! Parents of school aged children are all thinking about it as it is that time of year. Routines will be changing and there are many new (and old) products that we must stock up on. Tasty and healthy snacks are something that I am never without! My son is almost always hungry so I always have a portable snack packed in my purse. Enviro Kidz by Nature’s Path has a variety of cereals and bars made with children in mind. EnviroKidz Crispy Rice … Continue reading →

Moms Get Organized for Back to School {Giveaway} #countdownBTS

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Back to School Hilroy

Not only do we have to get our children ready for back to school, but there are certain things that we as Moms need to do to get ready for the upcoming school year too! Back to School Supplies featured in the image above: Motherword Magnetic Calendar Five Star Boomerang Binder Perfect for your Purse Graphic Notebook Enviro Recycled Notebook Magazine Box Five Star Storage Pocket & Dry Erase (magnetic for locker) Five Star Tri-Pocket (magnetic for lockers) Small Supply Pouch ACCO Brands include Hilroy and many other popular school supply brands. Everything from calendars to binders to paper and … Continue reading →

Outdoor Water Play This Summer

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Yes, we are all starting to feel the wind down of summer starting, but there is still plenty of time to have outdoor water play! Outdoor water play is a popular summer time activity with kids! You don’t need to have a pool or even a sprinkler to enjoy outdoor water play on a hot summer day. This summer, my children have been playing with a Nerf Super Soaker and a Nerf Rebelle and they have had a blast! With the “no spraying people’s faces” and “only spray someone if they are consenting to participate in the outdoor water play” … Continue reading →

Back to School Bedtime Routine Ideas

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I don’t like to admit it, but Back to School shopping in stores seems to be in full swing. It drives me a little batty, as I work in a school and that means that eventually I will have to return back to school and leave my boys again until our next holiday. When school starts in September, that means one of two things for school aged kids: they are returning to school or they are just starting it for the first time. School can be very scary if you have no idea what to expect. Let’s look at it … Continue reading →

Keeping Kids Busy Before They Head Back to School {LINKY}

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Back to school printable

We are starting (keyword here is STARTING) to think about Back to School around here, so when I saw this Back to School Printable linked up last week, I was super excited to check it out and I am very glad that I did. Preschool Powol Packets shares some amazing ideas for preschool children. The owner of this blog, Carla is a former elementary school teacher, turned homeschooler and daycare provider. She is one creative lady who loves to share ideas and resources for parents and teachers of preschool aged children. For those of you who have children going back … Continue reading →

School Supplies Essentials

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Back to School Dollar Tree

Earlier this week, I shared the opportunity to download a free printable to help you get organized for back to school. Today, I’m going to talk about shopping for school supplies. I will admit that I am a Dollar Store junkie! I could spend hours in a dollar store browsing up and down each and every aisle. I think my children have developed the same dollar store addiction that I have because they are more than happy to join me whenever I announce that I have to visit “the dollar store”. I’m so excited that Dollar Tree recently came to … Continue reading →

Enter to Win a 2-Night Stay at a Ramada Hotel Anywhere in Canada {Giveaway} #Ramada60th

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Ramada Plaza Abbotsford Hotel & Conference Center - Exterior

Ramada is celebrating 60 years of providing comfortable hotel stays across Canada! In celebration, I am so excited to offer one lucky winner 60,000 Wyndham Rewards points, valid for a two-night stay at the Ramada Plaza Abbotsford Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford, BC. I absolutely LOVE BC! It is definitely one of my most favourite places in Canada. Have you been? These points can also be used at more than 75 Ramada hotels located throughout Canada or Wyndham Hotel Groups’ full network of hotels. Ramada Plaza Abbotsford Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford, BC Recipient Of The 2014 TripAdvisor … Continue reading →

Blueberry Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Last week, I shared a recipe for Sinful Strawberry Muffins and I might have mentioned how much I love fresh, Ontario strawberries. Well, I didn’t mention that fresh, WILD, Ontario blueberries (the tiny ones) are my all time favourite type of berry, did I? The last time I made this cake was back in 2007 for Super Bowl. I cannot believe that my daughter wasn’t even two at the time. I made notes on the recipe that we made it for my husband for Super Bowl. I love the fact that I have been baking cakes with my daughter since … Continue reading →