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    How to Get Dinner on the Table (Without Resorting to Take Out)

    Lori Saving Money, Uncategorized

    We’re ten days into the new year, and nearly forty days into the journey of spending less on take out - and more on experiences. That means it’s time for a check in. Over the last four years, there was the same resolution, every year - spend less on take out, eat more at home.

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    Keeping Babies Warm During Edmonton Winters

    Lori Uncategorized

    Though we’ve been blessed with a mild winter so far - you can start to feel the chill in the air. One of my biggest concerns about having a winter baby was the ability to keep her warm and cozy during the winter, not only while we’re out and about exploring and running errands in

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    What to Binge Watch in October (Little Kids Edition)

    Lori Uncategorized

    Most of the time, we’re spending hours outside until the day gets all used up - but sometimes, you just need to spend the day huddled under blankets, eating perfect cold day snacks and comfort food - and binge watching the kid-friendly shows on Netflix. As a bonus, you get a day filled with cuddles.

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    Have You Tried the New Pampers?

    Lori Uncategorized

    A few months ago I was invited to Cincinnati to talk Pampers with a group of Moms, Dads, and experts. It was a whirlwind experience that had me touring one of the best nursing suites I’ve ever seen and learning about a new innovation that was going to be released later this year, in Pampers diapers. I

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    5 Things to Binge Watch in September

    Lori Uncategorized

    We’re getting into binge watch season folks. Long nights where the kids are in bed early and you can spend time binge watching television shows like the best of them. Here are some of our top picks for September, just in time for back to school. Want drama? You got it this month! Fear the

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    When You Find ‘The Ones’

    Lori Uncategorized

    It seems like ages ago that I took Olivia shopping for back to school shoes - but it was just last month. Remember the fantastic deals and our top picks at the Shoe Company? While shopping, we chose adorable slip-on Mary-Jane style back to school shoes, that in the Edmonton weather, lasted only a couple of weeks

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    5 Common Personal Financial Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

    Lori Uncategorized

    It’s very easy to get caught in some bad financial habits. Life demands a lot of expenses and it’s only natural to want to enjoy your time on this earth. However, if you are not careful, those small bad habits can turn into big financial headaches down the road. The more you can apply smart

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    What to Binge Watch Right Now - Round 4

    Lori Uncategorized

    It’s that time again - the time that I’m talking about what to binge watch on Netflix. This month, I’m talking the messed-up family edition. You know, the behind the closed doors drama that makes you uncomfortable just thinking about it. This is the month that also marks the ‘getting rid of cable for the

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    How often do You Do It?

    Lori Uncategorized

    I try to do it every night, but to be completely honest there are days like yesterday when I fall into bed and barely make it through a couple of pages of the latest book I’m reading. On those nights, I’m not good to my skin. My morning regimen consists of tinted moisturizer so there’s

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    How Much Junk is in Your Trunk?

    Lori Uncategorized

    The last time we went out of town for the weekend, we put three bikes, four backpacks, a set of golf clubs, a bike trailer, a scooter, a kids kayak and two kids into the two back rows of our Ford Flex. I’ll give you a cliff notes version of the way to Canmore -

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    Fairy Gardens - On the Cheap

    Lori Uncategorized

    There are so many fun fairy garden events going on around the city, but if you look at the average price tags of these workshops at a local greenhouse, it’s an average cost of $65. That $65 would easily turn into $100 for my over-the-top kids would have to add everything to the fairy garden,

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    7 Easy Ways to Make Your House Look Cleaner

    Lori Uncategorized

    Cleaning hacks. I’ve got em. As someone who doesn’t enjoy cleaning, but enjoys the house being cleaned I’ve learned a few simple shortcuts along the way to create a tidy space fast. Here are some of the easiest ways that we keep things tidy. Clear off those Counters There’s nothing that makes me feel more

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