Give a Gift that Lasts this Holiday

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Well over a year ago, a close girlfriend of mine and I had a very open conversation about birthday and holiday gifts. We both agreed that our children do not have a NEED for much, and we are so fortunate for that, however, in our society, we often feel a need to purchase physical gifts for one another. I shared with her what we do with my husband’s side of the family for birthdays and Christmas and we both agreed that it was something we wished more people would be open to thinking about. When her second daughter was born, … Continue reading →

Coffee Comes FIRST on Christmas Morning

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Keurig Holiday Giveaway

Yes, you read that right! Coffee does come first…. after Santa’s gifts, of course! I do love my java and I find I have a hard time functioning in the morning without it, however I wouldn’t let my need for coffee first thing in the morning stop my children from opening their Santa gifts – just how coffee crazy do you think I am? However, I will admit to you that we do have a Christmas morning routine and it goes like this: Hubby goes downstairs, turns on the tree, turns on the Keurig machine and gets the camera ready. … Continue reading →

Holiday Clothing for Kids Giveaway

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Little White Sneakers Holiday Giveaway Have you planned your child’s holiday clothing yet? Kids grow SO fast and the holiday season is a quick one. Why not consider purchasing gently loved clothing, top quality kid clothing from Little White Sneakers. Better yet, I urge you to check out their site and then visit their Facebook Page to enter for your chance to win a $100 Gift Card to spend on your child’s holiday outfit (and perhaps a few other outfits at the same time!). Little White Sneakers $100 GC Giveaway! Prize: A $100 GC to spend at Little White Sneakers … Continue reading →

Give the Gift of Health This Holiday to the Men in Your Life

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No doubt your own health is very important to you and so is the health of your family members and friends too! Am I right? When thinking of what to gift this year, here are some ideas for how you can give the gift of health to the men in your life: Gym Membership Perhaps you know people in your life who would like a gym membership, but have had a hard time with the cost. This is a fantastic time to gift a gym membership IF a membership has been on their wish list! AND if they already have … Continue reading →

Controlling Your Holiday Sweet Tooth

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Low Sugar Banana Muffins

I have always had a sweet tooth, for as long as I can remember! As much as I try to control my sweet habits, the holidays seems to creep in and treats are all around me. I will admit that I have been known to let it go during the holidays and not worry so much about my sweet intake, however recently, I have tried to maintain some control as diabetes does run in the family and I also try to remind myself what it feels like in January to start off the New Year even further behind than I … Continue reading →

Who Deserves QUALITY SLEEP This Holiday?

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Once I became a parent (or perhaps even before that, more like when I was pregnant), I truly looked at sleep so much differently than I had before. QUALITY SLEEP truly is a GIFT! Wouldn’t you agree? I have always been a very light sleeper, but once I got married (snoring husband) and a mother (sleepless babies and children), I viewed sleep as such a gift. Quality sleep is so important and when I get it, I am so thankful. I wish all of you good quality sleep and hope that you will take advantage of entering this AMAZING giveaway … Continue reading →

The Blogging Mamas Holiday Gift GIVEAWAY for Kids

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

The holidays are quickly approaching! Do your children have a wish list that is a mile long? Together with some other lovely blogger friends: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Maya from Mayhood Blog, and Meri from Lil-Sugar, we have created a list of some of our top picks for the holidays FOR KIDS.   It’s the Blogging Mamas Holiday Gift Giveaway FOR KIDS   We have tried to cover a wide range of ages as well as some more unique gift ideas for kids. You may not need all of them for the children in … Continue reading →

The Blogging Mamas Holiday Gift GIVEAWAY for Her

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Holiday Gift Ideas for HER

The holidays are quickly approaching and it is time to start getting organized with regards to gifts for everyone in the family! Together with some other lovely blogger friends: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Maya from Mayhood Blog, and Meri from Lil-Sugar, we have created a list of some of our top picks for the holidays FOR HER. We are sharing an opportunity for you to win some AMAZING gifts for yourself or the other women in your life.   It’s the Blogging Mamas Holiday Gift Giveaway FOR HER We have tried to cover a … Continue reading →

Christmas Memories

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Shari from Knit Wit by Shair shares about Christmas with her family…. Christmas time is my favourite time of the year. I have always been like a little kid this time of year, and opening presents is one of my favourite parts. Oh, the Christmas memories….. My in laws have always laughed at the fact that I get the most excited about opening presents, and how it’s not just MY presents that I want opened. I want to see the look on people’s faces when I get them the perfect present. This probably explains why I go a little overboard … Continue reading →

How We Get Organized for the Holidays with Office 365

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Get Organized for the Holidays

It’s time to start thinking about how we can get organized for the holidays so we can ENJOY the holidays with our family! There are so many things to think about like presents, get togethers, parties, decorations, cards, baking, outfits and more! For me, it can get rather overwhelming, so that is where I like to sit down and organize myself using Microsoft Office. I have used Word to help my parents put together their holiday card insert with photos of the grandchildren and a little message and I use Excel to organize all of my “To-Do” lists and Gift … Continue reading →