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Inexpensive Summer Fun at Home for Kids

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Summer is almost here and so are the cries of “I’m BOOOOOORED!” While I love to go and do things during the summer, there are also a lot of days that we will be staying at home. Here are some ideas for inexpensive summer fun at home! Bake cookies – It’s a snack, it’s an… Read more about Inexpensive Summer Fun at Home for Kids

Summer Cake Recipe – Creamy Lime Poke Cake

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The sun is shining and it feels like summer! Now it’s time to get our entertaining on. I love having people over and cooking for them. I have quite a few go to recipes for dinner but I really need to up my dessert game. I’ve been looking for a few great summer cake recipes… Read more about Summer Cake Recipe – Creamy Lime Poke Cake

Enter the #CashIsGreener $500 Cash Giveaway! World Wide ends June 10

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Summer is upon us. I am excited for fun in the sun. Unfortunately, summer can also be an expensive season. Who couldn’t use a bit of cold hard summer cash? I’ve partnered up with some amazing bloggers for a fun cash giveaway! Enter to win $500 CAD by hopping down to the Rafflecopter widget below…. Read more about Enter the #CashIsGreener $500 Cash Giveaway! World Wide ends June 10

Birthday Party Themes: Adopt A Puppy Party

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Thank you to Dana of Calgary Playground Review for sharing her Adopt a Puppy Party with us! Check out her blog for loads of great information about Calgary’s playgrounds and parks! This year my daughter Nicky asked for a puppy adoption party. She was super excited and we ended up spending a month planning out… Read more about Birthday Party Themes: Adopt A Puppy Party

Pet Guinea Pigs Essentials

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Since we last talked about how getting a guinea pig was a great lesson in delayed gratification and impulse control, we’ve added another guinea pig to the mix. They are getting along great and their squeaks and purrs make them amazing pets. Many people have reached out to me to find out how we are… Read more about Pet Guinea Pigs Essentials

Online Vintage Finds at Etsy!

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I must admit that I am in LOVE with everything vintage these days. I would much rather buy something kitzchy and vintage than new any day. One thing I didn’t realize is that I can find really great online vintage stuff on Etsy. Who knew! Plus, until May 1-14th, there is a Canada Free Shipping… Read more about Online Vintage Finds at Etsy!

What’s New at Disney World in 2019

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There are several new attractions coming to Disney parks in 2019, which makes it an even more exciting time to plan a magical adventure.  Let’s look at what’s new at Disney World. As you can see, there’s something for almost everyone. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Galaxy’s Edge is the highly-anticipated Star Wars-themed attraction coming to… Read more about What’s New at Disney World in 2019

Tips for a Stress Free Border Crossing by Car or RV

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Crossing the USA/Canada border by plane has become old hat to me. What the border crossing be like in a car, though, I had no idea. Crossing in a car proved to be both easier and more stressful all at the same time. Since we usually cross in a car with a trailer in tow,… Read more about Tips for a Stress Free Border Crossing by Car or RV