Yearly Archives: 2013

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Would You Like to Go on a 5,000km/3,100mi International Road trip?

Before you answer either way, you should know the following. Your travels will touch three countries. Occur over four days (three nights). Your vehicle, let’s say a Chevy Astro will also include two dogs and a cat. Did I mention… «more»

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Weekly BlogLovin Hop at Journeys of The Zoo, WW, 12/26

The countdown is on. Less than 48 hours until we leave for Mexico. A 5,000km (3100mi) journey that is guaranteed to be unpredictable. Today was The Kids fourth birthday. I’ll bore you with how they “gained 3.2 pounds” and “grew… «more»

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Companies that Give to Those in Need #charity

Since before I was even a parent, I knew that I wanted to teach my kids Charity. After losing Alexander, it became an unbridled passion to do something good in his name. In turn, once a year, for the past… «more»

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

WIN at the Weekly #Giveaway Linky, WW, 12/24

Did you notice it? If you did, are you waiting to see if I’ll say something or just let it slide? If you didn’t then no need to worry, life as usual for you. But if you did, I might… «more»

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Weekly BlogLovin Hop at Journeys of The Zoo, WW, 12/12

My Nanna always told me better late then never so I wanted to wish all my American Friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you enjoyed yourselves. As for The Zoo, we’re leaving for Mexico in FIVE sleeps and I’ve… «more»

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Our Non-Traditional Christmas Holiday Tradition

A friend recently told me that she leaves her outside Christmas tree lights on all year long. And it got me to thinking about how absolutely normal she is. I mean, I didn’t think that anything could beat the weirdness… «more»

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

WIN at the Weekly Giveaway Linky, WW, 12/10

The countdown continues. Only 3 weeks and 1 day until Christmas. Are you one of those people that had all your presents purchased and wrapped in March? No comment. As for me, I haven’t even purchased a Christmas card yet.… «more»

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Apple TV 3rd Generation is a Must Buy Staples Canada

Ed works from home and always needs office supplies and technological gadgets. While we are fortunate to have a Staples in town, sometimes they don’t have what we need and can’t drive two hours into Ottawa. In such cases, we… «more»