“Give and it will be given to you. A good measure…will be poured into your lap.” Luke 6:38 No, you might not get back as many Halloween goodies as you give out, but there’s definite merit to those Gospel words. What I often need to remind myself of is that you aren’t always going to receive […] Read more…
Gifts For Girls: My Kids’ Best-Loved Toys
Let me begin by saying this post is not sponsored in any way, shape or form. The goodies I’m going to mention were gifts for our girls, either purchased by us or family members (or perhaps created in Santa’s workshop). What they all have in common: their incredible value, in terms of time the girls […] Read more…
Be Ready with the New Vicks AgeSmart Family Thermometer
Believe it or not, we haven’t owned a family thermometer in over two years, when our last one broke and we never bothered to replace it. So the timing was perfect when Vicks asked me to try out their new AgeSmartTM Family Thermometer. Digital is definitely the way to go now, but with our last thermometer, […] Read more…
Lower Your Bills Just By…Asking?
Some bills are non-negotiable (heat, electrical) and if you want to save money, it’s up to you to adjust your usage accordingly. However, as I have recently learned, some bills are up for very worthwhile discussion. I called Bell to ask how I could lower my monthly costs. I already know that my BlackBerry plan […] Read more…
Paint the Town Red This Halloween With Nestlé
Forget about tacking on the “Disclosure” at the end of this post: I’m going to be upfront and tell you that Nestlé sent me a box of their assorted snack size bars as an incentive to share the information below with you. While I will work for chocolate (it it weren’t for my blogging ethics, a […] Read more…
KIDZ BOP Halloween Hits!
You already know I’m a fan of KIDZ Bop (versions of the songs we love, cleaned up and sung by kids, for kids). This Halloween season, the fun continues with KIDZ Bop Halloween, featuring many “monster” hits! I can’t wait to use this for October gym lessons, and have it on in the class as […] Read more…
What Counts As Swearing?
My husband and I have been disagreeing lately over whether or not our girls should be permitted to use the word “heck”. While hubby concedes that it’s not actually a swear word, he feels it’s still inappropriate and not “ladylike” enough for our six and four year olds. When the word came up in a […] Read more…
Halloween From Hallmark: Scary, Fun and Educational!
As a clutter-phobe, you’d think I would avoid accumulating more holiday-themed decor, but cheesy seasonal decorations are a bit of a weakness of mine, especially with young daughters and students who deserve some inspiration to get into the spirit! My autumn/Thanksgiving decor made its appearance on Labour Day, and I’ll be pulling out my Halloween bin on the first […] Read more…
Rainbow Magic Fairy Books: Get Girls Reading!
My six year old daughter (a strong reader) is absolutely addicted to the Rainbow Magic Fairy chapter books from Scholastic. They have been her exclusive library selections for the past year, and she has reread the titles she owns multiple times. As a teacher, I see firsthand that series are a great way to motivate […] Read more…
How Much Do You Know About Your Insurance?
When I was presented with the challenge of answering some questions about insurance, I was pretty confident. Having worked for an insurance company throughout university, I figured I would know a lot. I processed thousands of new homeowner policies, and typed countless descriptions for scheduled items. While the motorboats and furs didn’t interest me much, it’s always helpful […] Read more…