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I will not be silenced
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Today I scrolled through facebook and came across a facebook post from someone stating how ridiculous it is that Canadians were participating in the Women’s March on Washington. I’m paraphrasing, but his comments indicated that he believed the march was taking place in a bid to change the presidency of the United…
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What are you doing to “Count for Nature”?
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My generation has seen many environmental changes in our lives. More cars, more packaging, more waste and increased industry have contributed to climate change and concern me for the future of my children and their children. Not all changes have been negative though. Recycling became the norm, the use of…
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Find Fresh Local Produce at SUBWAY Restaurants
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SUBWAY® Restaurants for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I try to provide nutritious meals for my family on a regular basis. I choose locally grown fresh produce, protein and a diet packed full of nutrients. Then there are the…
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Get Cooking with Kids to Win a Scholarship
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With a family of six, it’s nearly impossible to please everyone with one meal choice, so there are almost always complaints when I cook. Someone doesn’t like the vegetable I chose, or they wanted chicken instead of beef. Sometimes I feel like I can’t win! On one of these days…
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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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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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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…
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Developing Good Shaving Routines Early On
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I still remember the first time I decided to shave my legs. I picked up my Mom’s razor and shaved my preteen legs without any shaving lotion or even water. I was a bit of a rough and tumble kind of kid and of course I managed to remove any…
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Made in Canada Must-Haves for This Canada Day
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Canada Day has become synonymous with family gatherings, fireworks and cross-country road trips. And, while it’s a day of celebration, long car rides and one too many Beaver Tails can leave many Canadians feeling not-so-festive. To help combat some of these ailments, below is a list of trusted, over-the-counter products.…
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How to Prepare for a Worry-Free Summer
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My family loves summer and I won’t let anything get in the way of our warm-weather fun. Unfortunately, summer is also full of not so fun surprises ready to rain on your parade (or picnic, pool party and backyard barbeque). Luckily, Bayer® is here to help. Bayer® wants you to…