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Reading Small Print Is Getting Harder!

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Reading Fine Print

Reading small print is something that I’ve been struggling with for a little while now. However, I’ve always been so grateful for my vision. I’ve had a unique journey with regards to my eyes and staying on top of my eye health is very important to me. My journey started off at Sick Kids, feeling terrified while sitting in a long exam room. The result of that first visit was that I had to wear an eye patch to strengthen my weaker eye. Those were not fun times, although my Mom did help make it a bit more enjoyable by … Continue reading →

Finding a Proper Fitting Bra: Everything You Need to Know

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I’ve had many conversations with Mom friends of mine about how we often get lost in motherhood. Not only that, but often lost in life in general, for a while after having children. Sometimes, this is a short while and for some of us, it can happen for so long that we start to forget who we really are. What does this have to do with finding a proper fitting bra? Please continue reading, it will come clearer as I explain. For me, I got lost for a good 10 years after having children. Please know that I LOVE being … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids

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Valentine's Day crafts

Having children has taken love to a whole new level for me. Valentines day with little ones is an excellent opportunity to celebrate one of the greatest bonds there is: the one between a mom and her kids! What better way to bond with your kids than to snuggle up and read a book together OR make a Valentine’s Day CRAFT! My kids LOVE to make crafts. When I mention the word crafts, they usually squeal with delight. One craft that I would like to try with my kids this year, are these adorable heart shaped animal crafts. To make … Continue reading →

Whole Blends Hair Care!

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Who doesn’t love the feel of soft, silky hair? I don’t know about you, but when I have a good hair day, it helps my overall “feel good” status, including my self confidence. Whole Blends hair care leaves my hair feeling and smelling SO good! Your hair and senses deserve a treat too! I bet you didn’t know that my hair could naturally go that curly! The first thing I need to share with you is how it made me smile when I hugged my daughter and she complimented me on how nice my hair smelled. It’s often the little … Continue reading →

Super Moist and Delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

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I will be honest with you, when I first heard that this gluten free chocolate cake was super moist and delicious, I wasn’t sure what to think because it contained QUINOA. I’m honestly not a huge fan of quinoa, but you cannot taste it in this cake, not even a little bit! You know when you find a recipe that you love so much that it becomes your “go to” recipe? I have another chocolate cake recipe that was my “go to” recipe, but I have since then discovered this one and I’m in love! This gluten free chocolate cake … Continue reading →

Gratitude and Canadian CASH Giveaway

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Canadian Cash Giveaway

If you are here solely for the Canadian Cash Giveaway, my hope is that you will take a quick minute to read this first… I am taking this time of year to reflect upon 2016 in both my personal and business life. For the past few weeks, I have relected on what I have achieved, what I would like to achieve in 2017 and most importantly, I am feeling GRATITUDE for so much in my life. I could dedicate an entire blog post to share about my 2016 and perhaps I will another time, but today I would like to … Continue reading →

3 Step EASY Homemade Name Cards

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Homemade Name Cards

A holiday table for entertaining is not complete, in my opinion, without homemade name cards! You and your kids can whip up these cards for every guest within minutes while using your creativity and personalizing them along the way. We used Seal-It Glitter tape to jazz up these place cards. See how easy it is to rip in the video below: Make these homemade name cards in minutes: Cut name cards out of cardstock and fold. Decorate with Seal It! Glitter tape. Write name. Optional: You can tie a ribbon or piece of twine around the card for a slightly … Continue reading →

Powering Smiles This Holiday Season #PowerImagination

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Children love to smile and parents love to see their children smile. Unfortunately, at this time of year, for some families, smiles are difficult to find. Every year, thousands of children and their families spend time in Canadian hospitals over the holidays. And while they may have difficulty finding their smiles, I do believe that there is always a smile hiding in there, and we have to find creative ways to bring that out during particularly difficult times. Powering smiles is something that Duracell is passionate about… especially this time of year! For children who are sick, we have to … Continue reading →

Simply Shortbread Cookie Recipe {Natrel Greatest Dessert Exchange}

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Shortbread Cookie Recipe

This Shortbread Cookie Recipe is so easy to make and the cookies always turn out delicious! You can serve these cookies plain OR they can be decorated in a variety of ways including holiday sprinkles, maraschino cherries or chocolate! Shortbread is one of my all time favourite types of cookies! Shortbread Cookie Recipe Recipe Type: dessert Author: Multi-Testing Mommy Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 30 mins Shortbread is a classic Christmas cookie. Ingredients 1 cup Natrel lactose free or organic butter, softened 1/2 cup sifted icing sugar 1/2 cup sifted cornstarch 1 1/2 cups flour Instructions In an electric … Continue reading →

Cherry Shortbread Squares

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Cherry Shortbread Squares

I love to bake, especially for the holidays! I also like to EAT baking; this is my weakness. One of my favourite holiday treats are these Cherry Shortbread Squares. I’m a huge fan of cherries, but love shortbread too; this makes the perfect combination! I will warn you that you may want to freeze these once made, otherwise they may disappear much too fast, or at least that is what happens in my house! Cherry Shortbread Squares are to be a sure hit this holiday season! They are also the perfect baking to do with little helpers! INGREDIENTS Base: 1.5 … Continue reading →