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Fort Fright

By //  by Candace Sampson

I can not tell a lie. I was dreading our visit to Fort Fright at Fort Henry. Dreading it. I am a big ole scaredy cat and the thought of a night with the undead gave me chills. I was given some valuable advice though from Susan Leclair from Parks of the St. Lawrence. "Come with friends," she said, "it makes it a lot more fun." And so it was that three moms and four daughters headed to Kingston for a night of terror, the group evenly divided into chickens and thrill seekers. What better group to …

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Visit Kingston Canada

By //  by Candace Sampson

I can't count how many times I've passed Kingston on the highway while heading to Toronto for some event. A hundred maybe? And every time I do I berate myself for not getting to know it better. This summer I made it a goal and with some help from Ontario Tourism we set up a perfect day. Mind you, there is enough to do in Kingston for a few days, but if it's your first time like me here is an ideal itinerary to visit Kingston Canada. Visit Kingston Canada - A Perfect Day 7:30 am - Depart Ottawa …

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Lyme Disease Prevention During Camping Season

As Canadians and Americans send their children to camp or head out for annual camping trips, local public notices flood the airwaves — or inboxes — with warnings about all manner of insects and the diseases they …

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In the Top 10 Reasons Your Kids Need Sports-Based Extracurricular Activities post, I listed many reasons why physical activity is awesome for kids both in terms of their physical and mental well-being.  While …

Five Best Holiday Hostess Gifts

‘Tis the season for entertaining and going to parties and racking your brain for a gift that shows genuine appreciation for your hostess. Riffling the back of the drinks cupboard for the bottle of Jägermeister won at a …

10 Things NOT to Do With Your Date for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is coming! You know what that means? It's time to think about how to make a special statement to your loved one by using your wallet. This is assuming you have a loved one you have to open …

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Stick or Quit: When to Let Your Child Abandon an Extracurricular Activity

We've covered the many benefits of kids participating in sports and arts based extracurricular activities in Top 10 Benefits of Sports-Based Extracurricular Activities and Top 10 Reasons Your Kids Need Arts-Based …

Give Thanks, Not Spanx – Keep Weight Off During the Holidays

Give Thanks, Not Spanx - Keep Weight Off During the Holidays By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP www.myfriendinfood.com Much of the disastrous 10 pounds per decade (that is suspected of being the foundation of our obesity …

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