Advent Cocktails

Advent Cocktails For 2020

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This year we thought we would add a little more “cheer” to the rest of 2020.  With the help of my best friend Shauna, who is a self-proclaimed mixologist, we are bringing you a new festive cocktail every day. Shauna has a real knack for…

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Laura Hoyda and her family

How Does She Do It?… with Laura Hoyda

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Twice a month we interview Moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. We are excited to introduce you to Laura Hoyda. She is a 36-year-old mom to Charlie and Bellamy and wife…

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Fit Beside Me

Small Business Sunday With Fit Beside Me

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With the second wave of COVID-19 upon us, I have decided to bring back Small Business Sundays! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to support them however we can, especially with the Holiday season quickly approaching! Fit Beside Me empowers…

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First Aid Hero

Small Business Sunday With First Aid Hero

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This is a very challenging and pivotal time for so many people and so many small businesses.  We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . . This week we are speaking with Jessica Powell, she is…

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Magic link handwriting

Do Your Kids Struggle with Handwriting?

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With cursive no longer a part of the British Columbia or Alberta curriculum, many kids are growing up without knowing how to sign their own name.  Many others have illegible handwriting.  If you are looking for a way to help your children develop their ability…

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Advent Calendar

2020 Advent Calendars

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**Disclaimer – Any links in this article are an affiliate with Amazon, and I am compensated for any purchases made through these links** I don’t know about you, but when I think of an Advent Calendar, I typically think of the chocolate Advent Calendars I…

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Samantha Lenz

How Does She Do It?…with Samantha Lenz

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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.   We are excited to introduce you to Samantha Lenz. Samantha is a local blogger and copywriter. She currently has…

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Don’t Get Booby-Trapped – Milkbud Lactation

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Don’t Get Booby-Trapped: The right support can help you achieve your infant feeding goals. Written by Sheena from Milkbud Lactation. “My mom couldn’t breastfeed, so I won’t be able to.” “I wish I could breastfeed but I can’t because I’m taking an antidepressant” “I just…

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Panorama Wellness

Small Business Sunday with Panorama Wellness Group

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This is a very challenging and pivotal time for so many people and so many small businesses.  We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . This week we are speaking with Lisa Catallo, RCC, CCC, Founder…

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