Author: Sheri
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Win a #PlayonCA prize pack ARV $60
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I started watching a new program on television this week. It is a show called “Pitch” and if you haven’t heard of it, it is a fictional show about the first woman to ever pitch in major league baseball. I enjoyed the first episode and think the show has a…
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Children’s Tylenol or Children’s Motrin?
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You know about Murphy’s Law, right? Of course you do, and if you have our kind of luck, Murphy’s Law probably comes into play for you as well. My kids can be perfectly healthy for weeks, despite germs running rampant in their classrooms or playgrounds. I will be diligent with…
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Dementia or Old Age? Know the Signs.
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Dementia is a term that is often used to describe elderly people, but it is more than just regular aging. It is a term used to describe a variety of brain disorders, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease. The effects of dementia run much deeper than just for the…
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Putting an end to Illegal Tobacco
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Last year I shared a blog post about smoking and the challenges the illegal tobacco trade has had on our country. I shared my own personal experience as a former smoker but more importantly, I shared information about illegal tobacco and the ties it has to organized crime. I stated…
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What is Meningococcal Disease?
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If I had a dollar for every time I heard a parent wish there was a guidebook for parenting, I would be rich. If I wrote that book, I would be even richer! Unfortunately, I don’t have all of the answers. No one does. Moms pass along somewhat antiquated advice.…
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Boston Pizza Kids Cards Benefit All Kids
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For the first ten years of my oldest son’s life, I raised him alone. I was very worried about him having a positive male influence so I turned to Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada to help him reach his full potential. For several years he spent time with his Big…
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Win $100 Justice Gift Card for Back to School Shopping
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My daughter has had a keen sense of her own fashion since before she could use words. Having a brother who is just 16 months older than her meant that I attempted to use some of his hand-me-downs for her when she was small. I remember her fighting me every…
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Tips for Surviving Back to School Lunches
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The new school year is about to start again, which means the dreaded task of making school lunches is about to begin. We will see full lunch bags return home at the end of the day. A classroom monitor will not approve of the snack choices you provide (of course…
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Oceans of Fun Aboard the MSC Divina for a Family Cruise
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For many, the family vacation is a time to get away and engage with one another without the regular interruptions of phone calls, friends at the door and work that needs to be done. As a work at home mother, I find that I get to see my children more…
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Forget making “pin-worthy” meals and just spend quality time together
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Twenty years ago, children’s birthday parties included some balloons, games, hot dogs and a cake. The Thanksgiving table was decorated with hand print turkeys and family recipes. The family dinner was a ritual that didn’t require fancy settings or perfectly plated meals. In today’s world of Pinterest worthy celebrations and…