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• Commented on Finally somebody is listening with both ears!
  My daughter - 6 was recently diagnosed with Selective Mutism and so often I've seen people (adults mostly) look at her when she doesn't speak with them when they say 'Hi' etc like she's being rude - especially from those...
• Commented on Who Wants To Go To Disney on Ice???
  I love Sebastien the Crab from the Little Mermaid!...
• Commented on Tilley Clothing: There and Back Again
  I love the New York outfit!...
• Commented on Win Tickets To Disney on Ice!
  So many characters to choose from.....DD6 has always love Ariel from The Little Mermaid, DD3's favourite is Snow White. Mine is Tinkerbell - because she discovers it's better to be who you are (and meant to be) vs trying to...
• Commented on WIN a<i> Cirque Du Soleil</i> Behind the Scenes Experience from Infiniti!
  I would take my husband! We don't often get a chance to get out without kids so any chance we get is a blessing! I used to go to circus school pre kids and love the artistry and Cirque du...
• Commented on First Day of School!
  We as a family spend quite a bit of time in our van each day.... 1. The day starts at 8am when we take DD3 to Grandma's house - a short 5 minute drive from our house. 2. Leaving Grandma's...
• Commented on California Leafy Greens: Recipe and Contest!
  There are so many leafy greens you can use in the kitchen that aren't the typical 'lettuce' greens. Of course we use a variety of lettuces (is that a word) for a typical salad including spinach as a possible salad...
• Commented on Kobo Vox...the Perfect Mother's Day Gift. And a Giveaway!
  I just finished reading The Hunger Games trilogy and now I'm reading Marley & Me. :)...
• Commented on Holiday Wine Recommendations from the Expert
  I'm more of a red wine person - love Merlot! My new favourite is St. David's Bench Vineyard Merlot from Chateau des Charmes....
• Commented on Bean having a bit of a dilemma...
  I do have a Keurig which works for your regular cup of Java but I would love to be able to make some of the specialty coffees/teas that you can with the Tassimo. I love Chai Latte and to make...
• Commented on A Winner from Santa...and Maybe for You!
  Being 1 of 5 kids there was always someone to play with at any given time. Some of our favourites were Monopoly, Trouble, The Game of Life and when we were old enough my grandpa taught each of us to...
• Commented on Method to my (reno) madness
  I don't mind cleaning the bathrooms at all - 3 girls (2 & 5 & me) and 1 boy (DH) makes for not too gross bathrooms....YET! I hate, HATE, HATE cleaning the kitchen! It takes too long - I think...
• Commented on Eight is Enough but here comes Holiday Chaos!
  Lists, lists & more lists! In my iphone of course so prying eyes (2 & 5 years) can't find it! :)...
• Commented on Disasters! Laundry's Biggest Challenges - How to deal with the biggest & toughest stains
  With DD1 (and thankfully there weren't 2 of her) she would have poop-sasters in the poop-er-saucer almost daily. I don't know what it was about the exersaucer but it seemed to get the poop out of her! LOL!!! I used...
• Commented on Making it Last - laundry secrets to keep the hand-me-downs wearable
  Always check the pockets and whatever money you find belongs to whomever is washing the clothes! LOl!...
• Commented on Treehouse + iPad = One Awesome Contest
  We are totally a Treehouse TV family - with a 2 & 5 year old it's a fight to see which show they will watch. The 2 year olds favourites right now are In the Night Garden & Barney. The...
• Commented on Finding the Time - Tips and Tricks from the Laundry Queen
  Everyone (DH included) has to bring their dirty laundry down each day to the main floor laundry and throw it in the sectional hamper (one for whites, one for colours, one for darks) so that as soon as I have...
• Commented on Win a Family Pack of Four Tickets to Battle of the Blades!!!
  My favourite of all time would have to be Elizabeth Manley! Watching her final performance at the Calgary Olympics made me cry knowing she came from behind and triumphed!...
• Commented on Gifts that Give Twice
  My girls are still young (2 & 5) however each day I teach them what can/cannot go in the green bin, recycle bin and lastly the garbage bin. By teaching the next generation the importance of recylcing, we're making a...
• Commented on Do You Remember?
  Every year we purchase poppies for everyone in our family (including DKs 2 & 5) and explain to them the importance of the poppy and what it stands for. I have a great uncle (90) that served along with his...
• Commented on Giving Old Tires New Life
  Pass it along.....when our kids are done with clothes, toys etc we like to pass it along to someone else that can use it. A lot of the toys/clothes our kids have were toys/clothes that were their cousins at one...
• Commented on Get Active!
  Skating, tobogganing, snowmobiling (does that count as something that keeps you active LOL) with the kids - shovelling the snow and I would love to take up running and what a perfect time to start!...
• Commented on Board Dressed Standing Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
  ALWAYS Turkey on Thanksgiving! I especially love leftover Turkey sandwiches! YUMM! We'll have 2 dinners this year...with DH and kids on Sunday and MIL and my Mom on Monday. DH flies out early Thanksgiving morning to the US on business...
• Commented on Japanese Tuna Tartare
  I welcome all friends & family to my home by the traditional European welcome (kiss, kiss) and of course an offer of a drink (many varieties to offer including some Chateau de Charmes :) ) and some wonderful nibblers!...
• Commented on Potato Gnocchi with Chicken and Wild Mushroom Ragu
  I very much agree with no matter what is going on around us, dinner time is spent at the table together! I grew up with dinner as a family and continue the tradition with my family! It's also tradition that...
• Commented on Win a Banana Boat Prize Pack and Get Sun Safe This Summer!!
  My worst was probably my first vacation to the Caribbean...my now hubby and I went on a vacation to Aruba after dating for a few months. Normally I don't burn (in Ontario) and thought I would be fine. With the...
• Commented on Father's Day Gifts for Your Fashion Loving Dad
  Colour, colour, colour!!! My hubby tends to stick to the navy blue and white shirts, shorts, pants - you name it. He has a couple coloured shirts (yellow - LOVE IT, orange, red) that have recently become part of his...
• Commented on Smoked Chicken with Homemade Coleslaw
  Definitely the Smoked Chicken with Homemade Coleslaw!!! YUM YUM!!!...
• Commented on A Few by Barroux
  We had a cat (not very strange at all) however my daughter has imagined she has a pet dragon on many occasions in her story telling!...
• Commented on Sprockets offers the TIFF experience to the Pint-Sized set
  Great post Heather! I was there with my family as well courtesy of Urban Moms and my girls had a blast! We didn't get a chance to visit the giant toy box (it's a bit of a commute from where...