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The “Aww” Factor
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I’ve had an ache for another baby…not of the human variety though…I was thinking more of a fur baby. My allergies prevent me from getting a cat, which is what I would really like, and I don’t want another dog…they are just too much work, especially in the puppy years.…
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Thanksgiving traditions
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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching for us Canadians (sorry to my American friends who have awhile to wait), and I am thinking about the FOOD! I know that people in different areas have varying traditional dishes for Thanksgiving, so I wanted to share mine. The pictures below are not my creations,…
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Celebrating the Moon Festival with VH
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I recently had the chance to celebrate the Moon Festival, with the help of VH sauces. Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most celebratedholidays in the Chinese calendar. Moon Festival was on September 12th this year and on this date, families across the…
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Stranger Danger vs. Helpful Neighbours
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Since my son turned old enough to play outside or walk to school, I have struggled with teaching him to be cautious and safe when dealing with strangers, while allowing him to still trust people and not be afraid. I remember him telling me once that all bad guys wore…
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Some quotes on failure and determination
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Lately I have been feeling discouraged. I haven’t seen fast results on some projects I’m working on, despite putting in the time and effort, and some of my goals look like they will not be met this month. I know that failure is a part of life, but it can…
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HP makes the perfect printer for your college student
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The Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One with HP ePrint lets you print anytime, anywhere. This web-connected printer has a customizable e-mail address, allowing you to send photos and documents directly to the printer from any mobile device (HP iPAQ, BlackBerry, iPhone or iPad) for immediate prints, no matter where you are. The…
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Kids love the PlasmaCar and Perplexus
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PlasmaCarTM The Car Fueled by Kid-Power The PlasmaCar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of the cleanest and most inexhaustible energy source on earth…kid-power! By harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction, the PlasmaCar requires no batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel, just the occasional…
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Making school mornings run smoothly
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With my youngest child starting school this year, I will be getting 3 young kids ready to go each morning, and I know how challenging that can be! Years ago, when my oldest son was in public school, I developed some rules and techniques for making sure our mornings ran…
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Unusual fireplaces
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I love to watch design shows and see the interesting ideas they come up. One thing that we don’t have in our home, that I would love to have, is a fireplace . But I don’t want a regular old fireplace, I want something original. I went looking online and…
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Getting ready for preschool
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Last year we enrolled my fourth (and last) child in daycare two days a week. He has a birthday late in the year, so this year he will start Junior Kindergarten (equivalent to preschool in the States) when he is just 3 years old! All of my other kids were…