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Financial Challenge Update! #SavingMadeSimple #PGMom

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At the beginning of this month, I shared how I would be participating in a financial challenge this month. Each week, there has been a specific area to focus on including cash, food, family fun and clothing. I have had help and guidance from Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial expert who has written a great book called Money Rules that shares many great tips through 261 Rules for how to be smart with your money. Rule #65 stuck out to me: I bet there are many families who have a variable income who have trouble making a budget and Gail Vaz-Oxlade … Continue reading →

Me Too Winter Coat for Kids #Giveaway

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I am a huge fan of the clothing from BeanSprout.ca! They have teamed up with MommiesFirst to giveaway two adorable, colourful and top quality coats! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME… Prize: Two winners will receive a Me Too Coat (size 2,3 or 4 and gender of their choice – pending availability)Open to: Canadian and US Residents (must be age of majority in place of residence) Giveaway Ends: March 6, 2014 This giveaway has now ended.

Winter Bubbles ~ Artsy Play Wednesday {LINKY}

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Be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day Ideas Page for some fun crafts, activities, food ideas and more all surrounding Valentine’s Day. We will be posting new ideas every day until Valentine’s Day! Hosted by: Capri + 3Multi-Testing MommyShannon’s View From HereCountry Fit Family Welcome to Artsy Play Wednesday, a weekly post featuring activities, crafts, recipes and more wonderful ideas to share with your children! Each week, we will have a Featured Activity for you to check out along with an opportunity for you to link up your child friendly activities or to check out ideas for you to … Continue reading →

Frozen Bubbles Outdoor Activity for Kids

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This winter has been an abnormally cold one here in Ontario. Because of this, the kids have not had the same opportunities to play outside in the snow as they typically do during the winter months. One particularly cold day, I noticed a friend’s status on Facebook, sharing these BEAUTIFUL frozen bubbles that she made with her kids that day. We talked back and forth and she shared that it took her a few tries before she perfected the recipe. For the recipe for Outdoor Frozen Bubbles, visit Science4MyKids.com. Here are My Notes:In order for this activity to work, it … Continue reading →

Bathroom Routine Help from @TodaysParent {#Giveaway} #PGMom

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Potty training can provide parents with a great deal of stress! Questions that often get asked: When is my child ready? How long will it take? What products are out there to help my child potty train? My daughter trained herself before she turned two! One day, she just decided she was done with wearing diapers and we never turned back. Within a very short time, she was fully trained both night and day. It was a breeze and stress free. My son, on the other hand, has had a much different experience and still isn’t trained at night at … Continue reading →

Make Your Next Selfie a #covermoment with @CoverGirl {#Giveaway} #PGMom

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I have to admit that I don’t know if I’ve ever taken a selfie, let alone shared one! It just isn’t my thing, however, in following along with getting healthier and feeling more confident, I’m beginning to wonder if it is time that I do take one? I was considering getting all dolled up for Valentine’s Day with my new COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume Mascara, TruMagic Skin Perfector and Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss because hubby and I were supposed to go out on a lunch date, however motherhood took over and I’ve been caring for my 5 year old who woke … Continue reading →

You Are Awesomesauce FREE Printable

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Say Happy Valentine’s Day with this Valentine’s Day Free Printable! Today, my children will receive a fun surprise in their lunches. A healthy applesauce treat with a Valentine’s Day note. They love to receive notes in their lunches and they have even started to write me notes back, it makes my day!     PRINTABLE Click on the above image to print off your free printable!   Need a craft idea for Valentine’s Day? Check out this Valentine’s Day Craft Idea. Get your Valentine Coupon Printables NOW! GREAT GIFT IDEA!

How Will You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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If you’re looking for some ideas, feel free to visit our Valentine’s Day Ideas Page. Are you doing anything special with your children today? I would love to hear about your celebration! For more creative ideas, please visit: Visit our Valentine’s Day Page for more Valentine’s Day Arts, Crafts and Activities! If you don’t see a Disqus comment form at the bottom of the post, please use the button F5 to refresh your page! Email us if you are still having trouble.

Valentine Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Have you ever made Ice Cream Sandwiches? You can turn plain cookies into sandwiches with easy by simply putting some strawberry ice cream in between two Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies for a delicious and easy Valentine treat!Visit Sheek Shindigs for some beautiful photos of some Valentine Ice Cream Sandwiches. For more creative ideas, please visit: Visit our Valentine’s Day Page for more Valentine’s Day Arts, Crafts and Activities! If you don’t see a Disqus comment form at the bottom of the post, please use the button F5 to refresh your page! Email us if you are still having trouble.