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Win a Family Pack to Enjoy Breakast With Santa!

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On Saturday, November 19th, my littlest girl and I will kick off the season by attending the CF Rideau Centre Breakfast with Santa. This heartwarming event, taking place at the Shaw Centre, is being brought to Ottawa families thanks to a partnership between Easter Seals Ontario and the CF Rideau Centre. During the event, children will be given the opportunity to meet Santa, without waiting in shopping mall lines and receive a professional photo to take home. A delicious breakfast will be …

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the NAC is A Modern Classic for Every Age

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Last night my eight-year-old daughter Lola and I were lucky enough to attend Broadway Across Canada’s musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is currently playing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from October 25th until October 30th. Having attended a Broadway Across Canada performance before, I knew to expect all of the fabulousness of a New York Broadway play, without the daunting price tag and airfare. These shows, while …

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Fun and Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

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Spooky Snacks the Kids Will Love! Is anyone else into the whole theme food idea?  I think it's fun to make snacks that reflect the nearest holiday!  The kids really enjoy them!  These fun healthy Halloween snacks are super easy to throw together! Healthy Halloween snacks may sound like a contradiction of words but healthy and Halloween can co-exist just fine.  Who said it has to be all about the candy?  Well yes,  Halloween does usually mean candy but candy doesn't have dibs.  I think the …

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Meet Melody Ellison – American Girl’s New Beforever Doll + GIVEAWAY

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We have just stepped into the world of Beforever! If you haven't heard, Beforever is American Girl's line of historical dolls, books and accessories, connecting girls with inspiring characters and timeless stories.  Each girl is unique in how she's dressed according to her time in history and in how she inspires young girls.  Meet Melody Ellison, she is the newest American Girl doll to join the Beforever lineup and she was released on August 25th.  Melody is a …

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BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS

Five Back to School Lunch Ideas that Will Save Your Sanity!

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Well what do you know, it's about that time again.  Time to get organized and ready for the back to school extravaganza!  I must say that the thing I least like about back to school is making lunches.  I am not sure why it's a big deal but it is.  This year I am prepared with a collection of fun and healthy back to school lunch ideas to get started.  Here are 5 fun and easy recipes, that are NOT sandwiches that your kids will love.     1. These Pizza …

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