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The Serious Side of Strep. What Parents (& Doctors) Should Know

Just a brief note before I get into this post – I am not writing this in an attempt to instill fear into anyone. I am not a fan of fear mongering, at all. The condition I am going to…

Yes we co-sleep. No we don’t want your sleep training advice.

Want to start a heated parenting debate? Talk about co-sleeping. Everyone, even people who aren’t parents, have an opinion on this one. But here’s the thing. I don’t want your opinion. You probably have one. And that’s great. Feel free…

Wordless Wednesday – First Fish w/linky

We were lucky enough to get one last blast of summer before the weather turned (we are suppose to get snow today?!). We took full advantage of it and the little one finally caught her first fish! Be sure…

Kellogg’s Innovation Prize Pack Giveaway (CAN 09/18)

I love trying new food. And leave it to the innovators at Kellogg’s to keep the new and delicious stuff coming (although the Kellogg’s standards never go out of style). When my box of Kellogg’s goodies showed up I was…

Sourdough Bread Recipe

Another amazing recipe brought to you by my talented friend Jessica. She claims she doesn’t like sourdough. I, on the other hand, love it. I especially love it with a nice thick coat of butter… Sourdough isn’t my favourite…

Wordless Wednesday – Camp Food w/linky

Our last weekend of the year camping. There is just something extra special about camp food! Be sure to leave a comment after you link up. I’d love to hear from you!

Helping Kids Get Into the Game #JSPedal2014

My four year old starts her first dance class next week. I can’t believe we are here already! She’s already done a couple of gymnastics classes and swimming lessons but for some reason dance class just seems different. I was…

Tears, Cheers and Fuzzy Ears – Ending Summer With a Smile

This was the summer I thought would never actually arrive. Winter settled in around October and decided to over stay it’s welcome and finally move on in May. That’s right – 7 solid months of winter. And then the rain…

Good Clean Fun with Kandoo – Win a Kandoo Gift Pack (CAN 09/15)

Kids are dirty. They just are. It’s their nature. They play, the explore, they are drawn to dirt like a magnet. It’s just part of being a kid. And then, of course, there is this whole business of potty training….

Wordless Wednesday – Wild Things w/linky

A little visitor to our camp site on the weekend And our little “wild” creatures at home. Be sure to leave comment after you link up. I’d love to hear from you!

Classic Doughnut Recipe

An awesome, classic yeast doughnut recipe courtesy of my talented friend Jessica. I love doughnuts. With a serious passion. Nothing fancy, just a simple glazed one will do, but wow, are they expensive. When you look at it, they’re basically flour, some…