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Our children have more than ever before. But sometimes, that’s not such a good thing. In a world where there is access to almost anything, technology, screens and foods lacking nutrients, how do we get back to moderation where balanced lifestyles are key? How do we encourage our children to eat and enjoy physical activity for health and wellness?

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The tiniest space in our tiny house is definitely our bathroom. We don't have plugs so when I discovered @febreze Small Spaces are PLUG FREE and smell amazing... oh boy. Don't be fooled though, this tiny air freshener packs some serious refresh power. The fresh-pressed apple smells amazing and reminds me of pie, so that's a win. #febrezeforsmallspaces #febreze #sponsored
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Dreaming of road trips // Does anyone else wonder about electric vehicles for long trips? The @hondacanada Clarity is a hybrid plugin that I've often wondered about! We hooked up @avatozoe with the ride for her trip and even she was a bit worried - would she run out of power? Did you know that the hybrid plugins can charge themselves? The Clarity engine can supply electricity to the propulsion motor, and may also drive the wheels at highway speeds - meaning that your car can intuitively help conserve both power and gas. There are several apps available to help you locate charging stations, so she was able to charge during a regular visit at the grocery store. She also charged it plugged in at home with a regular plugin for 12 hours and in as little as 3 hrs at the charging stations. It handled just like any other car, only a lot quieter, especially on the highway. Over the course of the week that she had it, she only charged it twice, once in the city and once while on our trip and used $15 worth of gas to go from Vancouver to Harrison Hot Springs and back. With gas prices topping out at 163.9 in Metro Vancouver, wouldn't you love to spent $15 on gas for the week? 📸 @avatozoe .
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A sneak peek at a project @mumfection & I are working on... have a hard to shop for Father In Law or family member? We got you. Oooh do we ever got you! This fun project was inspired to work in hand with a gift given last year - a smoker! Keep an eye on the blog for a how-to + more info on the @officialcricut Easy Press and how ridiculously easy it is to make ALL the fun things!
Does anyone else have a Cricut? What is your favourite thing to make? #cricutpartner
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[ad] Kids, cats, dogs, construction workers? Nothing says motherhood quite like random smells. Combine that with cold temps and windows closed and I'm always on the hunt for ways to freshen up the house.
A big thanks to @febreze for introducing me to the Lavender & Vanilla scent that has quickly become a house favourite. A quick spritz in the air or on soft fabrics and it gives my home the quick refresh it needs. Also, can we talk about the sleeeeeek wax melter? Love it!
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What room could use a Febreze pick me up at your house?
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Have you seen this mug floating around on social media lately? It amazed me how viral this photo went. I was drawn to the @empireofsass mug at The Warehouse Sale and it sort of snowballed from there.
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This mug represented a year of growth for me. In the past 5 years of blogging, I've been so crippled by anxiety that I've missed out on incredible opportunities to work with brands I admire, and to meet other creators that I'd love to connect with. That's the funny thing about anxiety, it takes hold and it doesn't let go, regardless of how much you do want to do something. It took years for me to finally be able to say that today is not a good day and talk about what was going on. YEARS.
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This mug reminded me how not alone I am in this journey. How so many of us are struggling with something each and every day. Whatever you managed to do today, I'm proud of you. One step at a time. It's okay to not be okay my friend. .
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[ad] Have you met my friend the Canadian beaver? He's one of the critters on display at @metropolisatmet from now until Sept 8th at the #METWasteToWonder exhibit. .
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of pairs of synthetic flip flops have washed up on shores around the world? It's scary to think about what they are leeching into our ecosystem and what animals may be nibbling on them. .
The Metropolis Waste To Wonder Exhibit is an opportunity to view the largest art display ever made by @oceansoleafrica, learn about 5 of the Canadian at risk wildlife on display, recycle your plastics, take part in a bracelet making workshop or upcycle your empty @kiehls containers + more! Don’t forget to stop buy to enter to win a $500 or $1000 gift card!
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more info ----> link in bio. .
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We’ve started a new family tradition. After a full day the @abbyairshow yesterday we’ve discovered how incredibly family friendly the entire event is. Pack your chairs, pack all the snacks, arrive early and settle down for the day. The kids zone is full of things to keep the littles entertained, the runway is full of a huge assortment of aircrafts to explore and lots of professionals to ask all the questions (if you’re like my kid!) Food row keeps the snackiness at bay and there was a ton of cool samples and booths to discover. Coolest part for us? Having a Chalet right next to the @cfsnowbirds and Livvy staring in awe at all the pilots. She thinks it’s the coolest job ever. We’ll definitely be back next year - fingers crossed for no rain! #giftedexperience .
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Life-sized desserts on display are fun for all ages! @mumfection, @avatozoe and I had a blast checking out the Snack N Snap display taking over the Grand Court at @metropolisatmet from now until July 28th! Don't forget if you pop over for a visit to snap a few photos and share on social - don’t forget to use #METSnackNSnap and tag @metropolisatmet to be eligible to win prizes! .
More details + fun photos on the blog. 💻 .
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[sponsored] Can we talk about how clean counters make my heart sing? We have a very tiny house, and a very tiny kitchen, so clean counters bring me much joy! I'm loving the @mrclean Clean Freak Mist sprays for tackling everyday messes and deep cleaning around the house. Being able to pump the Power Nozzle trigger for a continuous spray helps tackle the entire kitchen in no time, I also love how the mist starts working right away to tackle the sticky kid messes and makes cleanup a breeze.
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And yes y'all, I love my 90's kitchen backsplash because right next to it is a view of the amazing mountains and that's the BEST. #MrCleanCleanFreak cleans all the messes, not just the retro ones!
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