Healthiest kids

This has been a crazy cold/flu season for my grand babies this year. My daughter listened to a free webinar by Dr. Aviva Romm that promotes easy natural remedies that can not only heal but strengthen your child. Check it out at http://healthiestkids.com/

Enjoy!

Karen

Kidapalooza Family Festival

Kidapalooza Family Festival - February 13, 14 + 15 at Markham Fair Grounds, 10801 McCowan Road. They have over 35,000 sq feet of FUN planned with Inflatable Rides, dozens of activities and PlayZones and three days filled with stage shows! Spend Family Day Weekend with them bouncing through obstacle courses, doing arts and crafts, dress up and tea parties, superhero training, yoga, gymnastics, bead melting, build it zone with blocks, newspaper pipes and sand plus soo much more!!

Enjoy!

Karen

Roundhouse winter craft beer festival

This will keep you warm this winter! The Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival is an outdoor showcase of Ontario craft brewers with food trucks, sampling, a live brewing demonstration, ice carving and more. This event takes place January 30 from 11 am-5 pm. $20-$25. For more information visit http://craftbeerfest.ca/.

Enjoy!
Karen

Listeria in Dole salads

This is serious folks. Please check to ensure your salads are not on this list! Dole salads withdrawn in Ontario in deadly listeria outbreak http://buff.ly/1UhLJcA via torontostar

Karen

Save money with food substitutions

I saw this online and thought it was great! 12 Food Substitutions That Will Save You Money | Food Network Canada http://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/food-substitutions-to-save-money/#.VqQb2h2Xm9s.twitter

Enjoy!

Karen

Bank of Canada

This just in....

The Bank of Canada has left the key rate unchanged.

The bank has made the following observations in their statement:

-inflation is under control

-the global economy is evolving as anticipated. China is evolving into a level of more sustainable growth. The United States, despite a setback in the last quarter of 2015, is continuing to grow its economy.

-Oil and other commodity prices have declined further but the process of adapting towards a non-resource based activity is underway.  

- the economy is expected to grow by 1 1/2% in 2016 and 2 1/2% in 2017

All in all, the Bank's position reaffirms our belief that despite the pressure of low oil prices on Alberta's economy, our local economy is weathering the storm and will likely benefit from the low oil prices as well as the low Canadian dollar.

Yahoo!

Karen

Great saying!

This is a great saying I saw the other day and it really speaks the truth. Live everyday to the fullest!

Karen

The Ultimate Travel Show

As winter weather arrives in spits and spurts, what better way to escape the winter blues than exploring warm and exotic vacation opportunities, or home-grown escapes? Discover cultures from around the world through our exhibitors, seminars and entertainment from around the world.
Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show has everything you need to inspire you to plan your best vacation ever! For more infohttp://totravelshow.com/

Bon voyage!
Karen

Congrats to Expressions of You!

I have always recommended Expressions of You Interiors when they were based in Toronto and was so pleased to hear about their award!

Expressions of You Interiors Inc of Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 for Third Year in a Row!!

 

Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, 

Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

 

Bobcaygeon, January 12, 2016 – Expressions of You Interiors Inc of Bobcaygeon, Ontario has won “Best OfCustomer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The full service interior decorating company specializing in residential and cottage design was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.  This is the third year in a row that Judy Dodds of Expressions of You Interiors Inc has achieved this award.  

 

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2015. A “Best Of Houzz 2016” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

 

“I am honoured to once again receive this award from Houzz.com” says Judy Dodds, Owner of Expressions of You Interiors Inc.  “Keeping my clients happy by creating spaces they can enjoy for years to come has always been my priority” 

“Anyone building, remodeling or decorating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service-oriented professionals” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re so pleased to recognize Judy Dodds of Expressions of You Interiors Inc, voted one of our “Best Of Houzz” professionals by our enormous community of homeowners and design enthusiasts actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

 

Follow Expressions of You Interiors Inc on http://www.houzz.com/pro/judydodds/expressions-of-you-interiors or view her website at www.expressionsofyouinteriors.ca  

Cleaning tips

I saw this on Anerican Overlook & thought the tips were great!

If you’ve broken glass on the floor, don’t get on your hands and knees to pick up every last shard. Use a plain piece of bread to pick them up with little effort.

Most families enjoy dinner in front of the TV now a days. And that means eating on your couch. If yours gets some food stains on it, try using baking soda to clean it up.

Are you as turned off by the oil stains on your garage floor as I am? They’re easier to clean than you might think. Just use Coca Cola to clean up these spills.

Any oil stains on your carpet can be removed with a liberal helping of baking soda.

Tired of water stains on your faucets? Some fresh lemon can get rid of those in a jiffy.

Have you noticed that pulling a bag of trash out of the trashcan can be a struggle? Put two holes at the bottom to minimize the garbage bag suction.

Did you know you can remove animal hair from your carpet with a squeegee? Yup, it really can be that easy.

Hopefully these work. For tips to use on fabric, always spot test on the area first to make sure it won't destroy the material. 

Happy cleaning!

Karen

Trekking and tracking

This sounds like outdoor fun for this time of year! Trekking and Tracking is a family nature walk to explore signs of animals in the park at High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge from 1-3:30 pm January 16 2016. No pre-registration required.

Enjoy!
Karen

Christmas bird count for kids

Get outside and enjoy the fresh air! This is what winter has to offer in the city and you and the kids will have a blast. Dress warmly! Christmas Bird Count for Kids is a family-friendly birding event! Whether you're new to birding or have been birding for several seasons, come join in the fun and become a citizen scientist!  Your observations contribute to data collections across North America. Details available on the registration page. Register at CBC4Kids-TTP.eventbrite.ca - See more at: http://www.trca.on.ca/events/event.dot?id=216277#sthash.igfzwMbJ.dpuf

Enjoy!

Karen

Shops at Don Mills Sales!

There is still time to get in on the boxing day sales at select shops at the Shops at Don Mills! Here is a link to who is offering what and when https://www.cfshops.com/shops-at-don-mills/promotions.html

Enjoy!
Karen

H2O facts

Came across this picture and never realized what water can do. I've made a New Years resolution to drink more water!

Karen