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Season of Giving
Tis the season for shopping, wrapping and gift giving. We are reminded of the reason for the season and let our light shine through giving to those in need. Toy drives, volunteering at soup kitchens,...
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Spiced Orange Carrot Muffins
One of my goals this year is to keep focused on my family’s health and introduce new recipes. I am excited to use my slow cooker more and discover various ways to hide ‘the good stuff’ – i.e....
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10 steps to reach your goals
January is a month of new beginnings: goals, resolutions, thoughts, dreams etc. What you do with that list greatly affects whether you will be successful in accomplishing them. Sure the first month...
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Pancake Poppers
Pancakes are a favourite in our home! I was never a fan of them growing up but once I met my husband, that began to change. When the kids came along, he started a pancake-lunch-tradition on his daddy...
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Rain Cloud Experiment
The kids and I often spend our mornings at the Parent & Family Literacy Centre. We recently did a fun rain cloud experiment! The kids enjoyed it so much, we couldn’t wait to give it a try at...
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How to thrive, not just survive
Some days are harder than others. Some days I do a silent cheer when the clock strikes seven and my kids are tucked into bed. I made it through the day – Phew! But over the years my perspective...
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What do you do for self-care?
I was waiting for my girls in the café at the dance studio and was asked, “What do you do for self-care?” To be honest, that question caught me off guard. I said, “Um, self-care?” For a moment, I...
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What it’s like having a large family
Our family motto says it all: there’s never a dull moment. Life with a large family is a wild ride! The joys definitely outweigh the challenges and our hearts overflow with love. Today’s post is...
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Sensory Bin Fun
My children have fallen in love with sensory bins! Since my youngest has reached the age where he enjoys playing with the items; as opposed to, simply ingesting them…it was time to collect some pieces...
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My secret to the good life!
I’ve been struggling to find enough hours in my day and to carry out everything on my to-do list. Each day I’d tell myself the same thing, “Once I get the kids tucked into bed, I’ll get this project...
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Completely anchored
It was a rainy afternoon and we piled into our mini van and headed off to see the Bubble Guppies live on stage. The kids were filled with excitement…and to be honest, so were my husband and I! Who...
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Christmas Season Sensory Bins
As you may know, my children thoroughly enjoy sensory bins. We have four table top bins – one for each kid and they take turns switching with one another. It creates hours (yes, hours!) of fun!...
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Conversation Cards
Still planning your Valentine’s Day activities? Looking for a fun, creative, do-it-yourself idea? I am excited to share this easy way to connect with your significant other. As husband and wife we...
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Protein Packed Waffles
Having a large family, I often seek inexpensive meal ideas and prepare large batches. Next to pancakes, a family favourite in our home is waffles! I love that you can hide extra nutrition and protein...
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And then there were five…
We are 9 weeks into our fun-loving, busy newborn season and I have to admit, we have not stopped running. While I write this, we are on a mid-afternoon break that is only occurring because our four...
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My wish for you
Dear Happy Girl, I pray you never lose your spark. That light which shines so bright, it makes darkness fade. That heart so full, it overflows with joy and ignites something in others. You have a...
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Uninvited Break
As I sit here in my doctor’s office, I realize God has given me an uninvited break. I guess, sometimes, I pray for a moment to catch up on things. This is my moment; although, it came at a cost....
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
These protein packed, chocolate fudge brownies are dairy free, gluten-free, naturally sweetened and oh-so oogey gooey good! Is it still healthy if you eat the whole batch? I like to keep things super...
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