Scholastic Monday ~ My Friend Henry

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Friends are an important part of life - and we all desire to have that special friend that we can call a best friend. Scholastic Canada has an adorable book about friendship that we really enjoyed reading together. My Friend Henry by Philippe Béha is the book that we are featuring today. The main character is a little boy who is missing his best friend, Henry. Where can Henry be? He describes this best friend...and he is small, with curly hair, big dark eyes, freckles on his nose and a huge smile. Unfortunately, he is having a little trouble finding his best friend, Henry.

As the story unfolds, the search for Henry takes them through the park, the grocery store, a bakery and more. In the midst of the search the story is even able to bring out the child's emotional journey. The ending however, is a sweet reunion with his best friend as the child realizes why he was missing. We really enjoyed that this story was great because it was more of a real-life kids story than many of the ones we've read in the past. It included a child-friendly twist in the midst of the story, and really was written in a way that I think will help our children to relate to and understand the child in the story. I would definitely recommend My Friend Henry to others - and think it would be especially helpful to children who struggle with why their friends are sometimes "missing" or cannot always be available.

Learning FUNdamentals With Hot Wheels ~ Contest!

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I've often heard the sentence "I can't wait until I'm done school!" And I've even said it myself as I went through my years of school. I hear it from my son...and I do understand. There are certain subjects that may not tickle your fancy...and that may not be quite as fun to learn. For me, it was always Math that was a chore. But you know what I've discovered along the way? Learning can be and SHOULD be fun!! As I teach my children, this is the kind of atmosphere that I want to create. An atmosphere that shows that learning (even learning the supposedly 'less fun' subjects) really can be FUN!

The FUNdamentals Learning Program is a fabulous resource to help parents and teachers make learning fun. It is geared towards kids ages 3 to 7 and has a great selection of fun activities that include the use of something that is undeniably fun - TOYS! They have an amazing Hot Wheels program available right now, which is perfect for our son who adores Hot Wheels! It combines Hot Wheels and Math and truly has made math FUN for our children. We are a homeschooling family, so incorporating the FUNdamentals Learning Program into our daily learning has been wonderful - it is a great resource both for parents who homeschool (or simply want to do a little 'fun' learning on the side), as well as for teachers who work at public or private schools.

AMAZING Deals at Orangefish! Free Shipping for TODAY ONLY!

Orangefish is one of the fabulous online companies that we've featured in the past...of course, they're based right here in Canada and have a website packed full of fun and unique products, gift ideas, etc. They're having a fabulous sale right now...this sale is one page full of deals that you definitely do not want to miss! There are over 200 items on sale and prices start as low as $1.50!

In addition to all the great sale prices, Orangefish is offering FREE shipping for TODAY ONLY (Friday, May 17, 2013) if you spend a minimum of $50.00. Head on over and take advantage of it now, before the day is over!

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Chocolate Philly - perfect for Breakfast in Bed!!

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Sometimes, a new product roll-out by a familiar brand is stunning. :) I like cream cheese. I also like chocolate (probably more than I like cream cheese!) I especially like chocolate cheesecake! And when I make cheesecake, I'm sort of a purist - I stick with my favourite brand of cream cheese, Philadelphia. Even when we lived overseas, it was a brand I knew I could trust to always make my cheesecake turn out. I did have one disastrous cheesecake flop - wrong kind of cheese!

So, when I heard that Philadelphia was introducing a cream cheese spread in Europe made with chocolate (Milka chocolate, to be exact) I was a bit put out. How come they could have it and we couldn't? :) What could be better for breakfast, snack, well, really most times of the day, than chocolate cream cheese? They must have heard my complaining, because very shortly after, I saw an ad introducing chocolate cream cheese here in Canada too!

Get Ready For Camp! ~ GIVEAWAY (5 - $25 GC WINNERS!)

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Guess what is happening in approximately ONE month?! That's right - SCHOOL'S OUT! :) Summer holidays will officially be here, and that will bring about plenty of fabulous summertime activities. From swimming lessons, to wiener roasts, and of course, one of the most anticipated activities - summer camp!

Camp is definitely a highlight for many kids and teens, but it can be a bit stressful for those of us who are sending them to camp! Will they be okay away from home? Will they get sunburned? Bitten by too many mosquito's? Will they lose their towel? Or lose track of some of their other belongings? Will things go missing and need to be replaced when they return home? Yes...us parents tend to "worry" a bit when we send our children off for a week, don't we?! We have a solution that will help ease at least some of your worries as your children spend time away from home this summer.

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We've recently joined as affilates with Zulily - have you shopped there before?

I love finding a great deal and zulily.com is an amazing online boutique for moms, babies and kids! You can find unique brands and find quality products up to 90% off retail prices. Only members can shop zulily events, but membership is free and signing up is quick and easy. This week you can find great deals perfect for the entire family. Don't miss your chance to shop today!

Zulily is a daily deals site specializing in articles for moms, babies and kids. Luckily for the dads, there's also some stuff for you too, especially as Father's Day approaches! Check out their deals today, featuring:

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Let's Get Crunchy & Shop Eco-Friendly! ~ GIVEAWAY (GC!)

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You know...I used to consider myself "normal"...whatever that is! haha! But these days, I find that I'm becoming more and more "crunchy"... or "tree-hugger-ish", or in everyday language, I've fallen in love with DIY projects, reusable items of all kinds, and of course, anything that is eco-friendly is more than welcome in our home! Jess' Crunchy Shop was a recent discovery of mine - and it is an online Canadian shop that is perfect for a mama like myself, who tends to be getting more and more "crunchy" as the years go on. *wink* Jess' Crunchy Shop actually is a great fit for anyone who wants high quality, affordable items. You definitely do not have to be a eco-friendly, tree-hugging individual to enjoy shopping here. There are loads of great products for all aspects of life and home.

One of our absolute favorite new additions to our kitchen cupboards is a little cup from Jess' Crunchy Shop. It is a Be Kind Silisipper that is ideal for toddlers who learning how to drink from a glass, but still need a little extra help to keep them from dumping the contents all over their clothing. The Silisipper is perfect for this. It is a tempered glass tumbler with a simple, valve free and spout free silicone lid on top to help your child learn how to correctly drink from a cup. It truly is an ingenious idea! Our kids actually all love the Silisipper - even though they don't necessarily all need it. As a parent, I love it as well. Not only does it help to eliminate messes, but it creates a much smoother transition to drinking out of a regular cup without any lid. A few other aspects of the cup that I appreciated were that there are no small parts to get lost, it is free of BPA phthalates, PVC and lead, and it is made out of 2 of my favorite food-grade materials - glass and silicone!

Got your summer footwear?

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We do! (Have our summer footwear, that is!) Each member of our family received a new pair of shoes - that was an exciting box to open! :) They're all different, and very suited to the intended wearer - yes, our little girl is into PINK!!

So what do all of these shoes have in common?

• super comfortable
• light-weight
• washable
• durable
• reasonably priced

What brand are they?

Give up? :)

Chill with an Iced Capp!! GIVEAWAY!!

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On a warm Spring or hot Summer's day, there's just something about a cool drink that makes it all seem a bit more bearable! One of Canada's favourite coffee spots, Tim Hortons, has great warm beverages, but their Iced Capp is something special!!

Chill to Win

This Spring/Summer promotion at Tim Hortons could bring home more than just an iced cappuccino! :)

Throughout Chill to Win, Tim Hortons guests who purchase any sized Iced Capp have the chance to win thousands of hourly prizes, including digital cameras, Coleman beach kits, daily prizes of $1,000 and one of ten $10,000 MasterCard® Prepaid card grand prizes. Winning is easy – just peel the tab on the side of the cup to find a PIN code and enter this code at www.chilltowin.com for the chance to win.

Hip Dysplasia and the HALO SleepSack Swaddle

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Hip Dysplasia may be a term that we have heard before but do not know what it means...or it may be a term we have never heard before...or maybe it is a term that you have not only heard but have experienced. Hip Dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year. Left undetected, it can cause hip arthritis and is the cause of over 10% of hip replacements in the U.S. So, let's take a look at what it is, how it can be corrected and more. We are happy to be able to share with you a Q & A session about Hip Dysplasia with Dr. Charles Price. Pediatric Orthopedist Dr. Charles Price has been asked about hip dysplasia by many new parents and offers this information on the condition. Dr. Price is head of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute which was founded by Larry the Cable Guy and his wife Cara after his son was successfully treated for the condition.