Build Critical Thinking & Inspire Conversations

Would you like to Build Critical Thinking and Inspire Conversations with YOUR family? A company called Furious Think has this set of four booklets that will do just that. Disclosure: I asked to be sent the books so I could try them out and let you know what I thought. The company was nice enough… Read More »

The Kid’s Book of the Elements #CRHGG20

The Kid’s Book of the Elements: An Awesome Introduction to Every Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray is the perfect book for your younger science lover. Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for this post. This post also contains affiliate links. My 13 year old has been teaching herself the elements of the… Read More »

Santa’s Bag Sweepstakes (Put Me In The Story)

Put Me In the Story, the site that the last few personalized books I’ve reviewed came from is celebrating their customers and the holiday season with a Santa’s Bag Sweepstakes. Now through December 8, enter each day for a chance to win the grand prize in Santa’s bag of goodies. Santa’s Bag Grand Prize Includes:… Read More »

Instagram $125 Giveaway – WW – 6/1

I don’t know about you but I’m loving Instagram, it’s like a quick peek into someone else’s daily life. Don’t Worry! This isn’t one of those giveaways that you have to follow 100 people just to enter, there are only 12 of us! MUST ENTER THROUGH RAFFLECOPTER ENTRY FORM BELOW. PLEASE BE PATIENT SOMETIMES IT… Read More »

Introducing Aria Juliet

This is where I’ve been over the last month. I thought I’d be back to work sooner but it’s been a bit rough. Introducing Aria Juliet born Feb 19 at 10lbs 11oz Some more photos:

5 Tax Tips for Canadian Families

If you haven’t tackled your taxes yet this year, these tax tips for Canadian families should help you prepare, or at least answer a few questions. The tax deadline is April 30, 2013 so don’t put it off too long! My father used to joke (at least I hope it was a joke!) that he… Read More »

#Bloggers in #Canada – Your Questions Answered About Claiming Blog Income on Your Taxes

(c) Dreamstime.com A tax professional at H&R Block did a guest post at the Biannual Blogathon Bash blog explaining why you need to claim your blog income and how to go about it. Very informative. When you are done reading that, check out the great post at Maple Leaf Mommy about how to track your… Read More »

Biannual Blogathon Bash Mini Challenge – Organizing Your Email

This is a mini challenge for the Biannual Blogathon Bash. Anyone is welcome to benefit from it but to be eligible to win prizes, you must be signed up as a participant and have done your kick off post. Who has more than 100 emails in their email program? More than 500? More than 1000?… Read More »

Biannual Blogathon Bash Kick Off!

It’s time! The Biannual Blogathon Bash has started! It runs 8am EST March 9 to 8am EST March 12 – 72 hours to get as much blogging done as you can. It’s not too late to sign up, see here. (Hint: There are Prizes) To kick off, here are my plans for the weekend. GOAL:… Read More »

5 Ideas for a Fun and Memorable March Break

We don’t go anywhere for March Break and my kids aren’t old enough to go away to camp on their own yet so for us, March Break is just a laid back week where we don’t have to be anywhere at any specific time.  However the kids can get bored just sitting around the house… Read More »