How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Feeding My Coffee Addiction With Keurig

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Anyone who knows me at all knows that I am a Mama who adores her coffee.  There might be nothing I enjoy more then a good cup of coffee.  Oh wait unless is chocolate with that coffee, oh and cake!  So when I was offered a chance to try out the brand new Keurig system courtesy of Staples, I had… View Post

Affordable Family Travel ~ #TDFamilyTravel Twitter Party !

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I am a Mama who is addicted to Travel.  The desire to show the world to my girls has grown from a little ember into an all out passion.  The only thing that was holding me back from taking on a different country every year?  The money!  Then I decided to make family travel a priority, travel smart, and save… View Post

Dreading The Big Spring Clean and A Giveaway To Make It Easier!

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I am ready for a change!  Anxious for the sun to start shining and the air to warm up so we can open the windows and usher in the spring…or even summer?!  Even though I’m ready, my house is not!  It is time for the dreaded big spring clean.  In my house inevitably  one small job snowballs into much bigger… View Post

Crock A Doodle!

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Travel can be hectic.  My SweetGirl and I recently had the opportunity to spend three fun nights at the Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood while she competed in a Dance Competition, and I was determined to make the very most of it!  We had hot chocolate dates, spent obscene amounts of money at the candy store, took long walks through… View Post

Hotel Etiquette 101

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There may not be any official rules to being  guest in a hotel, but perhaps there should be? After a loooot of travelling over the past few months, I have a few complaints suggestions for my fellow hotel guests; 1)  Underground parking at hotels suck.  I’m a Mama who drives a big ass SUV and that baby barely fits down… View Post

Still Swimming!!!

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Every once in a while a movie comes along that simply strikes a chord with you.  For me, the sweetness that was embodied in Finding Nemo was one of those magical films.  A story that captured the attention and hearts of my entire family.  From the moment the screen lit up with those brilliant blue oceans to the closing credits… View Post

A Pledge For A More Confident Smile AND Fabulous Giveaway!

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April is Oral Health Month!  A perfect time to make a pledge to a more confident smile with Crest & Oral-B.  During Oral Health Month, when you pledge to get a more confident smile by brushing, flossing and rinsing with Crest and Oral-B products for 30 days, they will donate $1 to Dress for Success*(up to a total of $20,000!). … View Post

Reasons I Need to Go Back. Now.

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Have you ever thought what your “other” career might have been?  Your path not chosen?  Before I was a stay at home Mama and Blogger, I worked as a Community Resource Consultant working with children with special needs and their families.  My career was my passion; my hobby was helping people plan their dream vacations. I gave up the career… View Post