One of the fun parts of my job is getting books from publishers to review. My kids love it when we get new books in the mail as a big part of our family routine are bedtime stories. The following is a list (in alphabetical…
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Movie Review : The Croods – A New Age & Enter to Win!
Synopsis: The first prehistoric family is ready for another rocking adventure! The Croods have survived fanged beasts, natural disasters, and even young love, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet: another family! In search of a new home, the Croods discover a walled-in…
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How Does She Do It?. . . with Lindsay MacDonald
Twice a month we interview Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. This How Does She Do It? mama is someone you will all recoginize. Lindsay is the previous owner of Modern Mama Edmonton! Since she has…
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Technology-loaded Sedan Perfect for Families
I had the opportunity to drive the all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata in beautiful Pheonix, Arizona in December 2019. I wasn’t overly excited about the car itself, after all, it’s a sedan. Sedans are typically boring! Not the Sonata though, Hyundai took the old boring Sonata…
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Valentines Day During a Pandemic
Valentines Day is coming up and if you live here in Canada, between the colder weather and the various provincial health orders restricting us, it leaves us wondering how we can celebrate this special day. Here are some ideas on how to make…
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5 Books to Read During Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and with the events of 2020 (and preceding 2020) I feel it is very important to educate ourselves on some topics that need to be known about. One of these topics is injustice the Black community. The purpose of Black…
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How Does She Do It?. . . With Bonnie Way
Twice a month we interview Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. The Koala Mom cultivates family togetherness for modern moms. Blogger Bonnie Way is a stay-at-home mom with five children under ten. She…
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Household Maintenance: Cleaning Dryer Vents and HVAC Systems
Disclaimer: I was provided with duct cleaning services in exchange for a review. As always, my opinions are my own and I pride myself on providing honest and practical reviews to fellow parents. In the 13 years that we have lived in our house we…
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Blueberry Pancake Day
January 28th is Blueberry Pancake Day! Although this year’s Blueberry Pancake Day looks a little different, one thing hasn’t changed: the delicious BC Blueberries that turn regular pancakes into dishes fit for National Blueberry Pancake Day. Make National Blueberry Pancake Day Special To…
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Organize Your Mind , Organize Your Life
Does your mind feel cluttered? Do you feel overloaded? overwhelmed? anxious? It is pretty much a trait of any parent these days. Everyone is dealing with a lot and everyone’s mental health is being tested. How will we stay sane and get through this? Did…
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