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You Need To Watch This Christmas Ad 

You Need To Watch This Christmas Ad 

My friends at BrandHealth do amazing work.  They are an internationally recognized, award winning advertising agency. Their ads are creative, meaningful and thought provoking. When I saw their latest ad I experienced a gamut of emotions.  It started out sort of funny, but the message became much clearer only seconds in. Watch the full ad, right to

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December 21, 2016

Why Are Snowsuits So Dangerous In Car Seats?

Why Are Snowsuits So Dangerous In Car Seats?

Car seats can be such a pain. I feel like there should be some kind of award for getting a kid successfully buckled in.  Throw in the Canadian winter and bulky snowsuits, and the stress can be intense!  We seriously avoided leaving the house for almost seven years during the winter!  We’ve come a long

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December 20, 2016

To The Kid Who Gets In Trouble For Throwing Snowballs At School

To The Kid Who Gets In Trouble For Throwing Snowballs At School

Life and parenting has changed since I was a kid. Parenting today focuses a lot more on listening to kids rather than just seeing them.   We are a safer society for sure.  We have car seats and actually wear seat belts.   Recently my kid got into trouble for throwing snowballs at school.  It made

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December 15, 2016

Winter Driving Tips With Cst. Cam Kenny 

Winter Driving Tips With Cst. Cam Kenny 

Winters not coming: It’s here. We live in Canada.  IT SNOWS! But I feel like every year we all forget how to drive in the snow.  I think we all forget that getting out of the house takes at least 15-30 minutes longer.  If you have kids in snowsuits that number can be closer to

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December 15, 2016

Roasting Chestnuts on an Open Fire: Honestly

Roasting Chestnuts on an Open Fire: Honestly

Until I met my husband, I truly thought “Roasting chestnuts on an open fire” was just a song lyric, not a real thing. It is a real thing and they are delicious.  My hubby was roasting some the other night so I hit record on the camera. Here’s the VLOG. Fireside chats with the Italian

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December 12, 2016

Lakefield Company Raises Over $1600 for Children’s Aid Santa’s Sleigh

Lakefield Company Raises Over $1600 for Children’s Aid Santa’s Sleigh

I got an email a few weeks ago from a reader, here’s what it said:  Hello Michelle! My name is Andrea Hatton – I am currently employed with Savage Arms out in Lakefield. I’m a wife and a mother of two incredibly amazing little humans – Eli my son is 4 and MJ my daughter

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December 6, 2016

Hey Parents: Cut that Coach Some Slack

Hey Parents: Cut that Coach Some Slack

I recently over heard some parents complaining about the unbalanced shifts and lack of ice time their kids were getting. Shortly before I overheard that conversation (one I’ve heard MANY times before), I volunteered to help commentate for my son’s hockey game.  I watched the coaches on the bench. I watched the referees. I watched

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December 6, 2016

The #MerryFerreriXmas Giveaway: 19 Days Of Amazing Prizes!

The #MerryFerreriXmas Giveaway: 19 Days Of Amazing Prizes!

It’s that time of year again! I’m super excited to bring you another amazing season of giveaways from some of the coolest brands around. Thanks again to everyone we’ve had a chance to work with throughout the last year and a MASSIVE thank you to all our readers. You guys make it possible — and

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December 1, 2016

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