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Our BIG Family Vacation to Sicily & WHY EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT THIS PARADISE!

Our BIG Family Vacation to Sicily & WHY EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT THIS PARADISE!

When I met my husband, I thought he was Italian. I was quickly corrected by his immigrant parents: He is half Italian and half Sicilian.  “Isn’t Sicily in Italy” I asked?  “Yes it is, but it’s not the same.” I was quickly corrected and the learning began. Sicily is Italy’s largest island. It has also

ThoughtsTravel

September 1, 2016

Move Over & SLOW DOWN: Const. Cameron Kenny Loves His Job and His Life. 

Move Over & SLOW DOWN: Const. Cameron Kenny Loves His Job and His Life. 

Some jobs are riskier than others.  Some careers are downright dangerous.  Police Officers are definitely at the top of the list when it comes to risking their lives, but it’s not just shootings that put police officers at most risk, it’s you, people who drive.  I recently went for a ride along with Const. Cameron

MF'S Drive ByThoughts

August 11, 2016

Runway Floater Mat: The Hottest Water Toy For The Whole Family

Runway Floater Mat: The Hottest Water Toy For The Whole Family

If you’ve been to a cottage or lake lately, chances are you’ve probably seen one of these foam like mats floating on the water.  There are different types and different price points. The one we have, we got from Cottage Toys and it’s called a Runway Floater Mat White Knuckle. It’s 16×18 and holds 1500lbs

MF Fitness FridaysParentingThoughts

July 29, 2016

What Happens When You Offer A Stranger Free Flowers?

What Happens When You Offer A Stranger Free Flowers?

This weeks Fitness Friday with Get Fit With Jer is a wee bit different.  This week we’re working out our souls rather than our muscles. Jer had an idea to spread some love and cheer with random acts of kindness (RAOK). Rambling Rose flowers gave us 50 beautiful fresh gerbera daisies to hand out to

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July 29, 2016

Behind Closed Doors These People Need Your Help

Behind Closed Doors These People Need Your Help

I’m continually amazed at the incredible people I meet doing amazing things to help those who need it most. This weeks MF @ the LP VLOG highlights two of the ten charities benefiting from ticket sales for the biggest shopping event of the year, “Behind Closed Doors” at Lansdowne Place September 10th. Watch this VLOG,

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July 28, 2016

This is Now My Life: Atypical.  Jen’s Premature Motherhood Story

This is Now My Life: Atypical. Jen’s Premature Motherhood Story

Sharing stories connects us. This post was submitted to me by a reader.  A reader who wanted to share her story of having a premature baby in hopes of helping others like her.  Here is Jen’s story about her premature journey into Motherhood. I’ve considered writing down my thoughts for a long time- but I

Letters To MFParentingThoughts

July 26, 2016

Safer Does Not Mean Safe: The Truth About Kids & Vaping

Safer Does Not Mean Safe: The Truth About Kids & Vaping

I’m way too excited in this photo! Cst. Andy Hatton with the Peterborough Police Service is blown away (pun intended) about the number of kids who are vaping.  Photo Cred: theruss.net Kids as young as 12 years old are vaping and sometimes right in front of their parents, because some parents don’t even know what

ParentingThoughts

July 18, 2016

What Would You Give To Go Back To Your Childhood Home?

What Would You Give To Go Back To Your Childhood Home?

 On July 9th, my husband, Adriano and his  family were invited to a 150th birthday party.  The party was to celebrate a home, a home he and his family once lived in.  The current owners, Mike and Sharon Scarfone invited all previous owners of the historic home to come and visit and celebrate its history

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July 13, 2016

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