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- April 11, 2016
The No Complaint Challenge

Last week, just before I was about to head up to bed, Wizz looked up at me from his phone and asked, “Want to do a 24 hour no complaint challenge?” Of course I responded with “okay.” The premise is quite simple, spend 24 hours without complaining.
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- March 9, 2016
52 Week Money Saving Challenge with a Twist

Saving money can be hard. Not only do you have your every day expenses to take care of, you also have to worry about those unexpected expenses. Although setting aside money for an emergency fund or retirement plan are both great ways to gain financial
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- November 19, 2015
Christmas Shopping Showdown

Since becoming a mom, I have yet to get my Christmas shopping done early. I wait until the Christmas spirit hits (usually after November 25th), then I start to think about hitting the stores. The problem with that is twofold: the traffic and congestion
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- October 13, 2015
Top 5 Tips for Tired or Older Parents

Tips for older or tired parents on how to keep up with their kids, without ruining the fun.
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- October 8, 2015
Oops, I’m Doing It Again

What the heck am I thinking?? This is a terrible idea. Or is it?
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- August 31, 2015
ROUNDUP: Top Back-to-School Tips for Parents

A selection of the best strategies for anxious parents about how to manage back-to-school season Anxious about your child's return to school? You're not alone. This time of the year, parents everywhere are stressed! Is it any wonder? There are so many
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- August 30, 2015
Picky Eater? Don’t Sweat It!

Send your picky eaters to school with these simple lunch items and they'll be guaranteed to eat it all.
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- August 27, 2015
My Outfit for the She Who Hunts Finds Blogger Challenge!

Last week I headed to Dixie Outlet Mall to hunt for my outfit for the She Who Hunts Finds blogger challenge
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- July 6, 2015
Toronto Star Article – Surviving a Family Road Trip

How to survive a family road trip with kids. Tips and advice from Multiple Mayhem Mamma blogger Samantha Kemp-Jackson.
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- May 25, 2015
30 x 30 Challenge Revisted

Last night Leigh and I were discussing some of her more successful moves as a parent – she was venting about all the heady questions Malone has been hitting her with lately.
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- April 20, 2015
The “She Who Hunts Finds” Blogger Challenge!

This week I will be heading to Dixie Outlet Mall (located at 1250 South Service Road in Mississauga) to get my shop on, and I will be blogging about my “hunt”
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- February 26, 2015
Get Messy: Season of Love

It's not like I need anymore projects. Really. But I couldn't pass up Caylee and Lauren‘s Get Messy Art Journal Challenge that I found via Instagram. Nothing cries “Lindsay” like an online group of creatives art journalling with prompts, insp
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- January 26, 2015
5/21 Yoga Challenge

5 minutes of yoga a day for 21 days can you and your kids do it? Back in December I gave myself the challenge of doing yoga every day for 21 days
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- December 1, 2014
Week 3 Get Fit Challenge

This week was a challenge indeed since Johannes was sick, and we only discovered it was strep throat on Wednesday. So 5 days worth of fever spikes, a cranky kid, meds every 3 hours and loads of tests later we had answers and a solution, but zero sleep f
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- November 12, 2014
Easy Sew Personalized Christmas Stockings

Create your own set of personalized christmas stockings by following this easy sewing tutorial. Personalize your christmas stockings with unique photo tags
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- November 10, 2014
Are You Up For The Challenge?

It was pretty hard at first. I love soft drinks. I always had at least 1-2 a day- 1 for lunch and 1 for dinner. I knew it wasn't good for me and water was the better option, but I find water so plain so I don't really like to drink it
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- November 5, 2014
Christmas Tree Twig Art

Sometimes the best laid plans… For the next few weeks I get to share inspired projects with you in something called the One Item Project Challenge
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- October 31, 2014
When Kids do the Gratitude Challenge

A few weeks ago, Baby N did the gratitude challenge. I read it to my older daughters, and they thought it was very funny, so we decided that I would interview them for their own gratitude
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- October 6, 2014
October #hometogram Photo Challenge

I really enjoyed the last #hometogram photo challenge! I've been looking forward to doing it again and friends, the time is right. It's fall, it's October and we can do 10 in 10. Ten photos for the month of October.
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- September 22, 2014
#amwphotoaday

Being on Maternity Leave allows me to push my school-thinking aside (but not too far aside, don't worry friends) and put more effort into projects that I want to do.
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- September 15, 2014
The Whole Life Challenge

I'm having cookies for breakfast today. It's my final day of ingesting any sugar for a while, so I thought I would get it while I can. Leigh and I are taking part in the Whole Life Challenge.
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- August 25, 2014
Ice Bucket Challenge

By now, I'm sure you all know about the ice bucket challenge going around in support of ALS. It is everywhere. I'm sure most of you have done it. We had not, until last night.
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- June 9, 2014
#Hometogram Photo Challenge!

I'm on a big Instagram kick lately – I'm loving this social media platform! And for a while now I've wanted to do a photo challenge
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- June 6, 2014
#hometogram Photo Challenge!

I'm on a big Instagram kick lately – I'm loving this social media platform! And for a while now I've wanted to do a photo challenge. There are every day challenges for a year (project 356)
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- June 3, 2014
Self-Imposed Writing Challenge: Chronicle #1

For the next few weeks I'm only allowing myself to write about the progress and writing aspect of a fiction story that I'm working on. Although if you've had the chance to read this post, you know that I'm not very good at following rules
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- May 19, 2014
30X30 Day Challenge….

Definition: Want to get healthier, happier and smarter? Try adding a daily dose of nature to your routine. Starting May 1st, we're challenging people across the country to spend 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 days. (www.davidsuzuki.org)
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- April 30, 2014
2 Days Until My #21DayFinancialFast Challenge Begins!

Good morning! :) We are now just 2 days in before May.1st!! I'm getting ready for my "21 Day Financial Fast" by doing nothing.. lol! No shopping, no stocking up, nothing. I plan on going into this with 2 feet first and reading along chapter by chapter
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- April 28, 2014
Walk Your Kids to School Challenge

Last week the Toronto Police Service, in association with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ministry of Transportation, launched a four-week pedestrian safety education campaign called the “Walk Your Kids to School Challenge.” T
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- March 9, 2014
5 REAL Life Ways to Fit Fitness Into Your Life

Here's my post on 5 REAL life ways to fit fitness into your life. How do YOU fit fitness into your life? Feel free to join in and share your post in the comments and be sure to check out some other blogs too!
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- March 7, 2014
How to Deal With the Morning Rush—10 Tips For Parents

The Morning Rush: It's that very stressful period where we have to wake up the kids, get breakfast ready, get them dressed, fed and out the door and deposited to school or daycare – on time. For many of us, it's a daily struggle
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- March 6, 2014
Designer Challenge: Which Sofa? (Part Two)

Welcome to Part Two of the Designer Challenge- sofa edition! Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Sabrina from Pink Little Notebook. Sabrina's blog is all about her journey of rediscovering her creative passions
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- March 5, 2014
Designer Challenge: Which Sofa?

Welcome to another edition of the Designer Challenge! It's been a while since we've seen a room designed around a piece, and this time it's all about sofas! Today, I have the lovely Alicia from Keep It Beautiful Designs here
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- February 28, 2014
What Type of Role Model Are You?

“The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.” A wise saying and one that's more true than many of the adages that we've heard over the years. The phrase is one that indicates what most of us already know
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- February 24, 2014
The Red Button

We were in a hotel at the end of last summer and, as most kids do, Connor wanted to push the elevator button. As we approached, he saw the red emergency button and simultaneously went to push it and asked what it was for.
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- January 10, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day One

So I worked all day so I wasn't able to post for Day 1 — I broke and got a coffee ($1.60). I was suppose to get paid tomorrow and I ended up getting it today (for the holiday I guess). I FINALLY got my banking sorted (hard when your husband isn't on
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- January 10, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day 3

So now I'm tracking my specific category spending (Gas/Groceries) especially during this 7 day period because I committed to certain numbers. I gave myself: Groceries $150/week Fuel $87.50/week As of today I spent: $59.96 in Fuel and $14.98 in Food. Hop
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- January 10, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day 3

So now I'm tracking my specific category spending (Gas/Groceries) especially during this 7 day period because I committed to certain numbers. I gave myself: Groceries $150/week Fuel $87.50/week As of today I spent: $59.96 in Fuel and $14.98 in Food. Hop
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- January 5, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day One

So I worked all day so I wasn't able to post for Day 1 — I broke and got a coffee ($1.60). I was suppose to get paid tomorrow and I ended up getting it today (for the holiday I guess). I FINALLY got my banking sorted (hard when your husband isn't on
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- January 5, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day 3

So now I'm tracking my specific category spending (Gas/Groceries) especially during this 7 day period because I committed to certain numbers. I gave myself: Groceries $150/week Fuel $87.50/week As of today I spent: $59.96 in Fuel and $14.98 in Food. Hop
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- January 3, 2014
January Photo a Day – 2014 Challenge!

I've decided to join Amy at "The Idea Room" with her January "photo a day" 2014 challenge! One of my "more of" goals this year is to spend more time working on my photography. Not for a "job", but for stress relief and simply because I love it and truly..
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- January 3, 2014
January No-Low Spend Challenge: Day 2 recap!

Good morning! We are now on Day 3 of our challenge and so far on my end, i'm 2 for 2! I've had two 'no-spends' which puts me at 2/10 goal!
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- December 20, 2013
Christmas Faves

Merry Christmas, everyone! Have you finished your shopping, your baking, your running around? Me neither. It always gets done, though, so I'm not fussed
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- December 17, 2013
January No-Low Spend Challenge (Goals)

I decided to join Carla's No Low Spend Challenge this coming 2014 year! We accumulated some debt with the car and with Christmas so I need to pay it off. But I did this last year and my husband is resistive to change
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- November 18, 2013
Budget Friday

This year is always such an expensive time of year, and it seems as though i'm going to be hard pressed to stay under budget
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- November 13, 2013
Painted Glass Canisters

I'm thrilled to be kicking off the One Item Project Challenge today. If you recall, I started this series last year as motivation to become a little craftier during the Christmas season
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- November 8, 2013
Spirited Child

With four kids to raise, I find it takes a lot of mental manoeuvering to honour each child's nature—so s/he feels seen and valued—while also establishing a family code of conduct that works for all of us
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- November 6, 2013
Office Makeover {One Room Challenge Finale}

The One Room Challenge may be over, but I'll still be carrying on with my office makeover. When I joined this series on October 2, I set out to cure my case of ‘Decoritus Interruptus'
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- October 30, 2013
One Room Challenge Office Makeover {Week Five}

My One Room Challenge office makeover is nearing the final week and there's still so much to do! However, I know if I hadn't committed to this series, the projects I've been wanting to do for over a year
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- October 29, 2013
Popchips Chicken Nuggets

I used popchips to coat homemade chicken nuggets. Try this easy recipe that kids will love
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- October 24, 2013
One Room Challenge: Office Makeover

It's already week four of Calling it Home's One Room Challenge, also known as my quest to make my home office better organized, more functional, and, of course, prettier!
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- October 20, 2013
One Room Challenge Office Makeover

I'm a bit late getting my office makeover post up this week for the One Room Challenge, but preparing to host Canadian Thanksgiving last weekend seemed to take precedence.
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- October 13, 2013
The Challenge to Sew 100 items!!

It's no secret that I love to sew... and with my love of sewing, comes loving to buy fabric. REALLY loving to buy fabric!
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- October 9, 2013
Office Makeover

Wow, did this week ever fly by! As mentioned last week, I accepted Calling it Home's challenge to transform my home office
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- October 8, 2013
Designer Challenge: Which Desk?

I'm happy to welcome Tazim of Love Snap Make, an inspirational blog where you can expect to find furniture and accessory DIY projects
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- October 3, 2013
Office Makeover…Again!

I started my home office makeover more than two years ago (perhaps three), and then it happened- something Kimberley Seldon likes to call ‘Decoritus Interruptus' (no, it isn't some kind of illness)!
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- October 1, 2013
The Top 5 Parenting Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make

Parenting is a tough job, no one's going to dispute this fact. Think about it: you have the responsibility of affecting a person's life and if you do it wrong
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- September 10, 2013
CBC RADIO INTERVIEW: Back to School Stress

Back to school time often triggers stress in kids of all ages
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- September 8, 2013
Tech Timeout Challenge Results

Tech Timeout Challenge form Insurance Provider Foresters
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- September 5, 2013
No-Low Spend September Challenge

First week of school on a no-low spend is quite a challenge
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- August 27, 2013
September No Low-Challenge

Ways to track and a goal. I found these wonderful printables
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- August 12, 2013
Back to School Shopping With Kids —Top 10 Tips For Parents

As insane as it may seem to take your kids along with you
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- July 16, 2013
The Happy House Challenge

Setting and meeting goals every month
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- July 8, 2013
How Do We Keep Our Kids Away From Negative Influences?

It's an inevitability that all parents must face
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- June 25, 2013
Greek Yogurt Pancakes

These were an instant hit and now part of our routine
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- June 17, 2013
The Tech Timeout Challenge

I love the idea of an after-dinner family activity all summer long
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- April 7, 2013
How to Deal With Telemarketers

What type of moron calls during dinner time?
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- March 15, 2013
The Top 10 Things I Learned From My Mother

Things my mother told me were only really appreciated once I grew up and had kids of my own.
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- January 17, 2013
A Simple Act of Kindness

It's so easy to forget the importance of kindness as we plow through our days in survival mode.
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- December 21, 2012
The Morning Rush – A Parent’s View

What does "the morning rush" look like in your home? If it's a piece of cake, you're lucky (and also in the minority).
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- November 12, 2012
Up, Up, and Go Away

Former pilot Jonathan Trappe wants to cross the Atlantic with a bunch of colourful, helium balloons to hold him up.
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- November 2, 2012
30 Challenges for 30 Days

It's been said that it takes about 30 days to form a habit. The ones that are good for you require cultivation and determination, though the starting phase is the hardest
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- September 16, 2012
Pinterest Challenge #4: Homemade Teeth Whitening

There are dozens of teeth whitening tips on Pinterest now. I tried one for my latest Pinterest challenge.
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- August 12, 2012
Pinterest Challenge #2: Broccoli Bites and Mason Jar Centrepieces

I pinned this recipe because it looks appetizing and it only has four simple ingredients. I'm always looking for easy recipes that involve vegetables
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- June 25, 2012
The Small Stuff Challenge (part 2)

In my last post I presented a challenge: to notice and celebrate the “small” stuff in life. That could be anything - a gorgeous sky, the carefree laughter of a child or the opportu...