Author: Sheri
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Giving Thanks
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It is Thanksgiving today in Canada, so what better day to share the things I am thankful for. It has been a very difficult year with my child’s suicide attempt, job losses and health concerns, but we do have a great deal to be thankful for. I am thankful for…
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Recognizing Factors That Impact Your Child’s Mental Health
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This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. As a parent of four children, I know all about helping children navigate the stresses of life. There are regular challenges that kids need to learn to work through, such as disagreements with…
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Low Carb Recipes for Thanksgiving
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While I have to admit that I haven’t been living the keto lifestyle religiously these days, I still try to make low carb choices most of the time. With Thanksgiving just days away, here are some low carb Thanksgiving recipes to help you (and me) stay on track over the…
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Teaching Your Teen to Drive: The Dos and Don’ts
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Your kids’ life is full of milestones; from saying their very first words to taking their first steps, heading off for their first day of school – and, of course, getting their driver’s license. The last one may be the scariest milestone to most parents, though, as it means that…
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Find Luxury at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Beach Gardens
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Thank you to The Palm Beaches and Hilton for hosting my family. All opinions are my own. After two days on the road with three kids, the bright lobby of The Hilton Garden Inn Palm Beach Gardens was a welcome sight. Located in Palm Beach County, the hotel has a…
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91 days until Christmas
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People keep sharing this announcement on facebook… There are just 91 days left until Christmas! I assume they are either sadistic or it’s simply that misery loves company, but for some reason they feel the need to send out these reminders and ensure we all hear that clock ticking. For…
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Goal Setting for Teens
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Teenagers often deal with anxiety about school and relationships, but sometimes this anxiety goes beyond the regular teenage “growing pains”. Recognizing what is fueling their fears is the first step to helping teenagers manage their stress and anxiety, and then you can provide them with the tools to feel empowered…
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Stay, Eat, Go: The Palm Beaches
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Palm Beach County is situated on the Atlantic coastline and is made up of 39 cities, including Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Just a two-hour drive to Orlando or Miami, the Palm Beaches makes an ideal central location for visitors looking for beaches,…
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DIY: Staircase Refinishing Part One
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If you had asked me twenty years ago if I would ever be able to say I did my own staircase refinishing, I would have laughed at you. I’ve always enjoyed painting, but woodworking of any kind was left behind in grade 8 shop class. Oh how times change… We…
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Mild Salsa Canning Recipe for the Gardeners
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It’s that time of year…. tomatoes, peppers, onions and more fresh vegetables are ready to be picked from the gardens and filling up the fridge. If you are looking for something to do with those fresh ingredients, how about canning some salsa? My mild salsa canning recipe is a little…