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2Fundraising Ideas: Creating Gift Baskets for Silent Auctions and Raffles
Ideas for creating themed gift baskets for silent auctions or raffles to help raise funds for schools and non-profit groups.
2A Guide to Growing Stargazer Lilies
Tips for growing stargazer lilies in your garden, including information on planting and dividing.
7Low Fat Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
An easy recipe for a delicious low fat butternut squash soup, made using a Cuisinart Blend and Cook blender. Also includes directions for making soup without the blender.
12Slow Cooker Apple Crumble Recipe
A simple recipe for making apple crumble with rolled oats in a slow cooker with just five ingredients. Includes suggestions for recipe variations as well.
2Banana Coffee Shake Recipe
Use up your leftover coffee with a delicious banana coffee shake or smoothie. Includes basic recipe as well as suggestions for variations, and other ways to use up leftover coffee.
0Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in Toronto
Information about Toronto's newest family-friendly tourist attraction, scheduled to open in the summer of 2013.
6Healthy Meals at Italian Restaurants
Guidelines and tips for eating healthy meals at Italian restaurants, including healthy menu choices and foods to avoid.
810 Tips for Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden
Enjoy fresh and healthy vegetables from your own backyard by following these ten tips for growing an organic vegetable garden.
510 Ways to Support World Autism Awareness Day
10 things you can do to help spread autism awareness and support for individuals with autism, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.
0How to Get Free TV Studio Audience Tickets in Toronto
Information on how to obtain free tickets to be in a studio audience for television shows shot in Toronto.
7How to Protect Garden Bulbs from Squirrels
5 strategies for keeping squirrels away from the flower bulbs in your garden.
23What's Wrong With Being an Introvert?
Susan Cain's book "Quiet" provides an interesting perspective on the unique strengths of introverts and explains why the world needs to embrace both extroverts and introverts.
2Teaching Children to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Stress is something faced by people of all ages, including children. Many kids often experience anxiety issues. It is important to teach kids to learn healthy ways to manage their stress and anxiety.
1020 Fun Ways to Keep Active
20 suggestions for fun and easy ways to keep active to improve your physical and mental well-being.
13How to Cook with Spinach - 10 Things to Make with Fresh or Frozen Spinach
Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, with many health benefits. Here are ten ways to get more spinach into your diet.
4Plants with White Flowers - Perennials, Annuals, Bulbs and Shrubs
White flowers bring a sense of serenity and casual elegance to any garden. This article provides suggestions for plants with white flowers, along with lots of photos.
8Top Low Maintenance Perennials with Beautiful Flowers
My top picks for perennial plants that don't require a lot of effort or care, all with beautiful flowers.
2How to Plan a Zumba Fundraiser
Zumba fundraisers are a fun and unique way to raise funds for a variety of non-profit groups, schools, charities and causes. Learn how to plan a successful fundraising event in this article.
5Cooking with Parsnips - Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Parsnips
Simple ways to prepare parsnips, including parsnip fries, parsnip soup, roast parsnip and other recipes.
6Simple Ways to Save Money on Gardening
You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful flower garden or a productive vegetable garden. With a bit of creativity, resourcefulness and the tips in this article you can have a garden you can be proud of, without breaking the bank.
2March Break 2013 - Fun Things for Teens to Do in Toronto
Fun things to do in Toronto, to keep teens busy during March Break. Includes information on camps, arts programs, and fun indoor and outdoor activities.
14Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies - 5 Quick & Healthy Recipes
Fruit and yogurt smoothies are a great way for kids and adults to get their daily servings of fruit and dairy. Here are five healthy recipes as well as suggestions for healthy add-ins for an extra nutritional boost.
28Growing Daylilies for a Low Maintenance Garden
Daylilies are an excellent choice for a perennial garden. They are very low maintenance and come in a variety of colours to suit almost every gardener's needs.
1110 Things to Do With Leftover Homemade Cranberry Sauce
10 ways to use up your leftover cranberry sauce. You might even be inspired to make some cranberry sauce just to try some of these ideas.
185 Ways to Cook a Turkey Without an Oven
Five ways to cook turkey without using your oven. Includes videos.
5Spread the Cheer - How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season
With a little effort, you can help make a difference in the lives of others, and spread a little holiday cheer. Read on for some ideas to get you started.
910 Reasons to Replace Your Front Lawn with a Garden
Ten benefits of replacing your front lawn with a front yard garden.
12Vegetable Garden Companion Plants
A guide to using companion plants in your vegetable garden as a natural way to keep away harmful pests and diseases and improve your crops. Includes charts of vegetables, herbs and flower companion planting combinations.
4Cottage Country: Fun Things to Do in Muskoka, Ontario
Muskoka is a popular vacation destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts and Hollywood celebrities. Find out where to stay, what to do and places to visit in this article.
12Healthy Cooking - Should You Be A Sneaky Chef?
Getting the picky eaters in your house, whether they are kids or adults, to eat healthy foods can be a challenge. Should you resort to being a sneaky chef?
11Healthy Homemade Soups Made Easy - A Review of the Cuisinart Soup Maker & Blender
At a recent blogger conference, I had the opportunity to compete in a soup making challenge using the Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup & Beverage Maker. I discovered how easy it can be to make healthy homemade soups.
9Ontario Getaway: JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort & Spa in Muskoka
A review of our family getaway at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort & Spa in Muskoka, Ontario.
4How to have a Relaxing Staycation
Preparation tips and ideas for a stress-relieving staycation that will leave you relaxed and invigorated.
4Coupons for Attractions in Toronto
Coupons for attractions in Toronto can save you anywhere from 10% to 50% or even more off the price of regular admission. This article highlights some of the best deals and places to find discounts on popular Toronto attractions.
18101 Simple Ways to Save Money
Whatever your financial goals, you will get there faster by finding ways to reduce your monthly expenses. This article contains 101 money saving ideas and tips.
6How You Can Save More Money This Year
This article provides information and tips for managing your family budget to achieve your savings goals. Includes resources and advice on managing a budget, reducing monthly spending and earning extra income.
20Is Your Child a Picky Eater? 10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
This article provide tips and ideas for getting your kids to eat more vegetables, while avoiding meal time power struggles.
0Things to Do on Winter Break - 25 Family Staycation Ideas
25 fun ideas to keep your kids busy during their winter break from school.
6Good Breakfast Foods to Get Your Day Off to a Healthy Start
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This article provides tips and guidelines for healthy breakfasts.
48Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!
Tips and ideas to make your gift wrapping more environmentally friendly, by following the three R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
5How To Cook a Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker - 5 Easy Recipes
Helpful tips and information for cooking a chicken in a crockpot or slow cooker. Includes recipes for barbecue chicken and other variations.
8Life Skills and Autism
Teaching life skills to children with autism is important to their quality of life and being able to live as independently as possible in the future. This article highlights some key strategies, goals and tools for teaching life skills to individuals with autism.
7Your Guide to Hiking Trips
Helpful tips, resources and food and supply lists to ensure your next hiking trip is a memorable and enjoyable experience.
2210 Easy-to-Plan Adventures for Your Next Staycation
If you dream of an exotic vacation, but a staycation is more of a reality for you, here are ten ideas for easy to plan adventures to make the most of your next staycation.
12Guide to Healthy Meals
Healthy food choices play a critical role in your health and well-being. This article provides information and advice to help you plan healthy meals.
10How to Learn Zumba at Home
Zumba is a fun way to get fit while dancing to a Latin beat. If you don't have time to take a class, or want to learn a few basic moves first, you can learn Zumba in the comfort of your own home.
10How to Save Money on Groceries: Chop and Freeze
Frugal tips and information to help you save money on groceries by taking advantage of sales, seasonal discounts and bulk purchases to stock your freezer.
8Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering helps teens become more involved in their community, explore their interests and gain valuable new skills. This article looks at volunteer opportunities for teens, along with the benefits and challenges of teen volunteering.
14Fall Fun for Kids of All Ages
Autumn is a wonderful time of year to spend time outdoors as a family. This article highlights fall activities that are fun for kids of all ages.
2210 Things to do with Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are nutritional powerhouses and should not be reserved only for special occasions like Thanksgiving. Here are ten healthy ways to cook sweet potatoes for everyday meals.
3410 Reasons Why I Am a Dog Person
10 reasons why I now love dogs and have come to consider myself a "Dog Person."
2610 Things to Do with Extra Zucchini From Your Garden
Zucchini squash is a popular vegetable to grow in backyard gardens. With the right growing conditions, you can get a large crop from just a few plants. Here are 10 suggestions if you have more zucchini than you know what to do with.
57Freezer Cooking: 10 Tips for Getting Started
Freezer cooking is a great way to save money on groceries, eat healthier and save time on meal preparation. This article gives you ten tips to get you started with freezer cooking.
23Prince Edward Island: 10 Things to See and Do on a PEI Vacation
10 Things to See and Do on a vacation to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
6Easy Lentil and Ham Slow Cooker Soup Recipe
This easy slow cooker soup recipe is an ideal way to use up leftover ham from a big holiday meal. The lentils and tomatoes make it a very hearty and nutritious soup.
10Bahamas Photo Journal: Exuma Islands Adventure Tour
During a vacation to the Bahamas, my husband and I took a day trip to the Exuma Islands with Island World Adventures. It was a day in paradise I will never forget.
610 Fun Earth Day Activities for Families
Earth Day provides us all with a great opportunity to talk to our kids about the environment and things we can personally do to be more eco friendly and live a greener lifestyle. It also is a fabulous time to plan some fun activities the whole family can enjoy together. Here are my top ten Earth Day activities for families.
6Valentines Day - 10 Ideas for Meaningful Gifts They'll Love
Ten meaningful Valentine's Day gift ideas for that special someone, when you want to go beyond the traditional box of chocolates or flowers.
16Recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Beef stew is easy to make in your crockpot. Here is a recipe for a delicious and nutritious slow cooker beef stew. This would be perfect for a cold fall or winter day!
6Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
Chili is a great food to cook in a slow cooker. This Crock Pot Chili recipe is easy to prepare and very versatile. It's a great meal to make on a cold winter day or for a pot luck or Superbowl party.
59Photo Gallery: Flowers in my Front Yard Garden
The lawn in our front yard has been completely replaced by an ever changing display of beautiful perennials, annuals and grasses. Several years ago, I convinced my husband that we should replace our front lawn with a front yard garden. It had been...
