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Sobeys Tastes of the World Contest - Win 1 of 6 Foodie Vacations #SobeysWest

If you live in Western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta or BC) then right now you have one more reason to shop at Sobeys.  Today marks the start of their fabulous Tastes of the World Contest....

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Featured Blogger on Candid Canuks!

Welcome to the All Canadian Link Up!  This weekend and every weekend, Canucks Rock! with an All Canadian Link Up and Candid Canuck feature interview.  Brought to you by your hosts: Did you know...

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Wordless Wednesday - Map w/linky

The other day my little girl asked me if I could draw her a map.  I thought this sounded like a pretty cool idea.  I got out a piece of paper and the crayons and asked her what kind of map she would...

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Parenting Fails? Sure I've Had a Few

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Moms & Kids Love Fisher Price Favourites! #FPFavourites

There are just some things in life that are timeless.  Like diamonds, the little black dress and black patent pumps. When it comes to moms and kids Fisher Price tops the list of timeless items...

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Wordless Wednesday - My Girl w/linky

Just look at that face.  This is how I survive the Terrifying Threes! Be sure to leave a comment after you link up.  I'd love to hear from you!

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The Constipated Kid and How to Help

I'm going to preface this post by pointing out that I am not a health professional.  I am the mother of a kid who gets constipated.  We have spent almost three years dealing with this issue and have...

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Wordless Wednesday - Chopsticks w/linky

My almost 3 year old's first attempt at chopsticks.  She wasn't keen on the pot stickers but later did quite well with french fries! Please leave a comment after you link up.  I'd love to hear from you!

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$40, Walmart & a Delicious and Nutritious Family Meal #cbias

I love to cook.  I really, really do.  I also like to eat, and feed my family well  - well meaning meals that they love and that are good for them.  There are a lot of challenges to achieving that...

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Just a Dad?

The other day I saw a meme somewhere online scolding people for uttering the phrase "just a mom." I'm not here to talk about that.  We all know what is wrong with that. Instead let's talk about dads....

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Wordless Wednesday - Puddle Jumping w/linky

We recently (finally) had a couple of days of spring weather.  My little ballerina took full advantage of it!  Sadly we woke up to snow again this morning. Please leave a comment after you link up....

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Food Friday - Pasta Primavera {Recipe}

In my quest to make family friendly (ie my three year old will eat it) dinners I decided to try a new dish recently.  She loves pasta and is pretty good with her veggies so Pasta Primavera sounded like...

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#McHappyDay May 8th - Make Your Meal Count!

Photo courtesy of McDonalds What are you doing May 8th?  How about enjoying a coffee, a Big Mac or picking up a Happy Meal for the little one? May 8th is McHappy Day in Canada.  What that means is $1...

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Wordless Wednesday - Got Tape? w/linky

How do you keep a three year old busy?  Give her a roll of painters tape!  This was chair number two. Be sure to leave a comment after you link up.  I'd love to hear from you!

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Happy Blog Birthday to Me!

Mommy Outside is now officially 1 year old!  To be accurate my "baby" turned one on May 1st but I was just too busy with life to do more than quietly give myself a thumbs up.  That is mommyhood (and...

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Sprouted Lentil & Grain Bread {Recipe} & My Dream to Meet Chef Smith

If you've ever had bread with sprouted grains you know how absolutely delicious it is. It gives bread a delicate nutty flavour with a great chew and the sprouts give a natural sweetness to the bread...

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Joy, Loss & Love on Mother's Day

As I sit here writing this post, on Mother's Day, I am watching my precious little girl take a nap.  We had an awesome morning, playing, going to brunch and just being a family.  I am blessed. It's...

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Safety Round Up (May 13) Latest Recalls & Safety News

Product Recalls Safety 1st Baby Gates - Do Not Meet Standards This recall involves the following wooden gates: Safety 1st Style Right Wood Swing GateGA058TFE8 84392 57134 4Toffee Safety 1st Style...

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Wordless Wednesday - Beep Beep w/linky

We finally got some nice weather and the little one took full advantage of it.  We were playing daycare drop off but she was the mommy. Be sure to leave a comment after you link up!  I'd love to hear...

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DYI Coloured Carnations - Pretty and Fun!

This Mother's Day we went to brunch at our local science center.  In the spirit of science all the moms in attendance were treated with a flower and a science experiment.  I've seen coloured...

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Breakfast in Bed With #PhillyChocolate? Yes Please!

I am not a huge breakfast person.  More specifically I don't like a huge breakfast.  I like something a little on the smaller side packed with the good things that will keep me going until lunch time....

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Wordless Wednesday - Bubbles w/linky

We love the bubble machine! Be sure to leave a comment after you link up.  I'd love to hear from you!

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Real Ginger. Real Taste. #RealSurprizes with #CanadaDry

Disclosure: I am participating in the Canada Dry REAL SURPRIZES program. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own When you think...

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3 Years In - What I've Learned as a Mom

My little girl turned three today.  It is so amazing how the time flies when you are a parent.  Three years ago today I was a new mom who had entered a world I was completely unprepared for. I didn't...

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Aviva Community Fund 5 Years of Positive Change

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aviva Community Fund. All opinions are 100% mine. What does community mean to you?  Is it the people in your neighborhood, your city, your province?...

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