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Financial Must-Do’s to Prepare for a New Baby

Financial Must-Do’s to Prepare for a New Baby so you can enjoy your newborn with the peace of mind that comes from good financial planning!   Preparing to be a parent for the first time isn’t just itsy bitsy clothes, ultrasound photos and decorating a nursery; it should also involve a lot of financial preparation. …

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5 Tips for Entertaining on a Budget

 Marina Grau | Shutterstock.com   If you love to entertain family and friends, you might be wondering how you can do so on a budget. Entertaining can be expensive, when you consider the cost of food, decorations, and everything else that can be involved. Instead of going broke trying to arrange a good time, take …

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Caillou’s Pet Parade DVD

PBS Distribution announced today it is releasing 13 stories from PBS KIDS’ popular CAILLOU series on the new DVD “CAILLOU’S PET PARADE.” Join Caillou and his friends and family as they encounter a wide variety of pets and animals. From playing fetch with a puppy, to drawing pictures of Clementine’s new goldfish, this DVD features Caillou having …

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How to Organize a Small Bathroom on a Budget

Do you have a small bathroom that you’re trying to get organized? Of course, completing this small bathroom organizational project on a budget would be really nice. The bonus to this project is that the best way to make a small bathroom feel bigger is to keep it organized. You can do exactly this when …

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Five Foolproof Ways to cut Onions without Crying

Five Foolproof Ways to cut Onions without Crying – these are need-to-know kitchen tips and tricks for the home cook! No more tears!   Cooking is one of my passions and if I could, I would spend hours in the kitchen experiment and cooking away. I have to admit though, I used to dread having …

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How to Keep Your Kids Well Dressed on a Budget

How to Keep Your Kids Well Dressed on a Budget. Tips and tricks from a frugal mom to help you dress your kids in style on a dime!   BlueOrange Studio | Shutterstock.com   The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. This can only mean one thing – spring has sprung! …

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Peg + Cat: Super Peg and Cat Guy DVD

  PBS Distribution recently released four stories from PBS KIDS’ popular PEG + CAT series on the new DVD “PEG + CAT: SUPER PEG AND CAT GUY.”  In this action-packed DVD, Super Peg and Cat Guy defend the bustling city of Mathtropolis from three meddlesome foes – Arch Villain, Triangulo, and Flat Woman. In order to save the …

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A Magical Pull-Ups® #PottyPartnership Launch Party in Disneyland with Celebrity Mom Jaime King

      My youngest child, Ava, and I had the most amazing opportunity to attend the Pull-Ups® Potty Partnership Launch Party in Disneyland, California along with four other incredibly talented Canadian bloggers and their potty-training children. It was a rare chance to meet with both renowned child psychologist and potty-training expert, Dr. Heather Wittenberg, and …

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Albert – Up, Up and Away DVD

  Join in the non-stop fun and breathtaking adventure that is Albert – Up, Up and Away when Shout! Kids releases a brand new DVD of the animated film on April 19, 2016. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, Albert by Ole Lund Kirkegaard, and written and directed by Karsten Kiileric, this lively, animated tale …

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood: Daniel Goes Camping DVD

The new Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood: Daniel Goes Camping DVD features three stories from the hit PBS KIDS series DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, one of which is an extended adventure! Grab your pajamas, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight – it’s time for some fun-filled nighttime adventures. In the three stories featured on this DVD, join Daniel as …

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10 Ways to Get the Most out of your RESPs

Take note of these great tips and you can get the most from your RESPs so that your child can worry about their grades and not about paying tuition!     After your child is born, you will probably find yourself worrying about many things. One of those things is likely about your child’s education …

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The Illustrated Emily Dickinson Nature Sketchbook

    The Illustrated Emily Dickinson Nature Sketchbook (Quarry Books, 2016) has a beautiful embossed cover, and is filled with Emily Dickinson’s brilliant poetry about nature and love to inspire drawing and literary exploration with gorgeous full colour illustrations and prompts. With lush illustrations from Lilla Roger’s 2014 Global Talent Search winner Tara Lilly, this interactive sketchbook is …

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Toddler Growth and Development Milestones to Watch For

  Watching your child learn and grow is a wonderful thing for every parent. You get to experience the joy of watching your child take their first step or say their first word. Not sure what to look for as your baby becomes a toddler? Here are a few growth and development milestones to watch …

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Cups

  These Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Cups combine the best of two dessert recipe classics to create one unforgettable dessert.       Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Cups Brownie Mix Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix, any brand  3 eggs 1/4 C. milk  2/3 C. butter, melted  Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients: 1 C. butter, softened to …

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