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Barbie The Pearl Princess: FREE Movie Passes plus Prize Pack Giveaway!
Yep, that says FREE movie passes! Read on!Is there a mom out there who doesn't have childhood memories involving Barbie?I remember receiving one doll each Christmas, and some of my favourites were the...
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Cynthia Loyst: "The Social" Momterview
As a new mom of a nine-month-old son and one of the four co-hosts of CTV's hit talk show "The Social", Cynthia Loyst is a busy woman. Thankfully, she made time to have a chat with me, sharing her views...
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Anastasia's Picks: More Books For Tweens and Teens
Right from my twelve-year-old niece, "Anastasia" - more book recommendations for tweens!Game Slaves by Gard SkinnerTeam Phoenix is the best video game villain group in the world. Fast, strong, and...
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My First Official Photo Shoot: The Big Reveal
Last Sunday I attended a neat little party called "Headshots and Happy Hour".Hosted by the lovely Alex (@clippo, I Don't Blog), it was an opportunity for a handful of bloggers to get together and have...
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The Happiness Project: March
This year I'm following along with one of my favourite books, Gretchen Rubin's "The Happiness Project", to find ways to make life even better - not just for me, but those around me who benefit from my...
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School Roundup: February 2014
Okay - this one's going to be brief, with just a few highlights:Language:I love to connect a study on Point of View (peoples' thoughts/feelings) with Black History Month, and I'm always touched by the...
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Look What I Found: The Public Speaking Edition
When going through old souvenirs, I came across my certificates from Royal Canadian Legion speaking competitions. While it seemed like a big deal at the time, I think I only ever made it as far as one...
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Should Kids Be Allowed To Dye Their Hair? My Today's Parent Article
This was a fun article to write, as parents have varying opinions on the matter, and even the medical experts don't yet have definitive data one way or the other. There are studies involving rats...
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Trista Sutter: The "Happily Ever After" Momterview
As the original Bachelorette, Trista Sutter found love on reality television with Colorado firefighter Ryan Sutter. Still happily married after ten years, this mom of two (son Max is 6, daughter...
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How To Get Ready For a Southern Vacation: Type A Style
The (somewhat scary but perhaps amusing) preparations for a southern family vacay (in no particular order):Untangle 4 sets of earbuds for plane. (Find out en route to airport that there will not be...
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Disciplining Big Kids (No More Time Out): My Today's Parent Article
For the April issue of Today's Parent magazine, readers were asked to submit ideas for topics they'd like to see covered, and for the "Big Kid" page, one parent wondered about the best ways to adapt...
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Family Fun - Oasis at Sunset: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Before you delve into the fun that was our March Break, please be clear that this is no freebie or sponsored post. We paid for every penny of this vacation, though even if we hadn't, I hope that by now...
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Adventures In Freelance Writing - Volume IV: How To Thicken the Skin
In case you missed the rest of this series:Adventures In Freelance Writing - Volume IAdventures In Freelance Writing - Volume IIAdventures In Freelance Writing - Volume IIIThis time around, I'm...
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Efficient Organization: My Clothes Closet
After the overwhelming response to my "Efficient Organization: The Filing Cabinet" post (thanks so much to that person who commented!) today I am sharing with you how I keep my half of the walk-in...
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My Walmart Spring Shopping Challenge #GeorgeKids
Just the other day I was thinking about how Frannie is lacking in fancy clothing, and has worn the same dress for the last two Christmas and Irish concerts, as well as public speaking competitions. So...
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The Happiness Project: April (aka, Lighten Up, Kate!)
For the month of April, author Gretchen Rubin's "Happiness Project" goals had a theme of "Lighten Up: Parenthood".When it comes to life in general, in some ways "lighten up" SO applies to me, but in...
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School Roundup: March 2014
It may have been a shorter month because of the March Break, but we still had lots happening. A few highlights:Language (Grammar)Teaching parts of speech has never been easier. I've been using "Shrek...
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Spring 2014 (Yes, it's here) From Hallmark - With Giveaway!
My latest Hallmark "Press Pause Panel" box has arrived, with all sorts of selections for spring celebrations like Easter and Mother's Day.Some of my favourites:"Cheery Chick" with light (special...
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Kids' Party Roundup - Themes Galore!
Over the years, I've shared several party themes here at This Mom Loves (with LOTS of help from my themed-party-planning friend, Krista!)For some reason it seems like the birthday party season ramps up...
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Family Fun at Courtyard by Marriott, Niagara Falls
Last weekend, our family hit the road to experience the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott in Niagara Falls, just minutes from the main attraction itself.We headed out on Saturday morning, and with...
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