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How We Make Our Money Series: 5 Top Reasons To Invest In Real Estate (Even During A Pandemic!)

In today’s blog post, I decided to address one of the most frequently asked questions that my husband and I get from our readers each and every single week – they want to know how we created our income working from home. Many of our readers are parents, just like us.  They are parents who […]

The 5 Best Indoor Plants For Beginners

Ok, I just got myself the best indoor plants for beginners – or at least what I think the best indoor plants for beginners are! Look, I admittedly am a terrible gardener but over the last few months, I somehow got it into my head that maybe I could take care of houseplants – again. […]

Influencer Traffic

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2021 is the year of the Influencer.  Already influencer traffic/marketing is becoming more and more …. Influential?  Why?  Because it works. Influencer Stats Here are a couple of incredible influencer stats: Influencer Marketing Campaigns Earn $6.50 for Every Dollar Spent.   And…  70% of Teens Trust Influencers More than Traditional Celebrities. Pretty remarkable. That said, taking […]

12 Steps To Writing A Great Affiliate Marketing Review That Will Make You Money

When we first started our business online 15+ years ago, the first thing we did was promote other people’s products.  Without a product of our own, it made sense to promote products that we liked and used in exchange for a commission.   Over the years, affiliate marketing has been a huge part of our blogging […]

Chef’s Plate Meal Kit Review: 10 Great Reasons To Use Chef’s Plate

During lockdown, we decided to do something new and jumped into the “meal kit” world and decided to try Chef’s Plate.   Now to be clear, my husband and I LOVE to cook.  It is one of our life’s pleasures and we love to try new foods, so initially, my husband was a little apprehensive.   He […]

Why Tailwind Create Is A Powerful Gamechanger

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This post contains affiliate links to products. We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for yourself. I was also compensated for this review […]

Why Our Family of 4 Started Using Food Delivery Apps and How They Work

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As a family of 4 with 2 busy boys, one of which plays elite-level soccer 6 days a week, and the other one about to follow in his big brother’s footsteps, sometimes it’s just easier to order in when it comes to dinner time – enter the food delivery apps. I’m sure many of you […]

Blogging For Kids 101

So my husband just did it. After years of coaching and consulting for small business owners, bloggers and online entrepreneurs, he decided to put up his first course in Outschool called: Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Blog by a Blogging Professional If you’re not familiar with Outschool, Outschool is a learning platform […]

Low Stomach Acid, Digestive Aids and 5 Tips For Healing

As someone who has suffered from digestive issues and low stomach acid during several phases in my adult life, I can say that it is not an experience that I would wish on anyone. The uncomfortable symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, bloating, cramping and gas were just the beginning of, at times, terrible pain that would […]

Sushi Love

I love sushi! Of course, with the lockdown in effect, we haven’t really had a chance to go out and have some. Plus, I recently went keto again to expand our family since I deal with pcos, I’m missing sushi. We do make it at home, but to be honest and I am the first […]

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Low key Easter with my 3 beautiful boys! . . Have Low key Easter with my 3 beautiful boys!
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Have to say, I’m loving the Amish Butterprint Pyrex on the table.  It’s a happy day when we use it!  How was your Easter weekend? 
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Happy Easter! 🐣 . . This is my favourite Easte Happy Easter! 🐣 
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This is my favourite Easter centrepiece.  Used many, many Peeps and pink tulips.  Love the way it turned out!
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#happyeaster #happyeaster🐰 #happyeaster🐰 #peeps #peepsmarshmallows #peepscenterpiece #peepscenterpieces #eastertable #easterdecor #easterdecoration #easterdecorating #peepsmarshmallowbunnies #peepsmarshmello #peepsmarshmallowbunny #easterweekend #easterpictures #eastermood
Our orchid is in full bloom! 🌸🌸🌸 . . #suc Our orchid is in full bloom! 🌸🌸🌸
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This past year during lockdown, we started using t This past year during lockdown, we started using the meal kit service, Chef’s Plate.
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We love to cook in our house but despite our love to cook, getting the meal kit was more of an “event”. Sort of like eating at a restaurant; eating something you wouldn’t normally cook but with all the convenience of eating at home. 
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Check out the blog, because on it I wrote an article on the “ Top 10 Reasons We Use Chef’s Plate” and it’s been a lot of fun, especially for the kids!
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So if you’re looking to break the monotony of weeknight dinners, let me know.  I’ve got $40 off coupons to share and occasionally a FREE box, too!
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Read the blog post and watch the video when the kids get involved and cook the Bavarian Pork Chop meal - such a great experience for the little ones and so delicious!
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My Majesty Palm. 💗💗💗 . . I’m all about My Majesty Palm. 💗💗💗
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I’m all about my plants recently, so you’ll have to excuse the obsession!
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I can’t stop taking pictures!  It must be spring in the air! 🪴🌱🪴🌱
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#majestypalm #majestypalmsofinstagram #beautifulpalms #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantsofinsta #majestypalmplant #majestypalmtree #indoormajestypalm #tropicalplantsofinstagram #tropicalplants #iloveplants #kidsandplants #plantsofinstagram #indoorplantsdecor
I’ve become the mother of houseplants. I just l I’ve become the mother of houseplants.  I just love my plant babies so much!  What are your favourites? 
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Boys went tobogganing today! . . #outdoorfun #out Boys went tobogganing today! 
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#outdoorfun #outdooradventures  #winterfun #wintersports #getoutsideandplay #getoutsidemore #getoutsidemoreoften #toboganning #toboganningfun #toboganningtime #sledding #sleddingfun #letssled #canadianwinters #canadianwinter #canadianwinters🇨🇦 #winterinnovascotia #winterinnovascotia2021 #wintersunshine☀️
So my husband just did it - he put up his first co So my husband just did it - he put up his first course on the Outschool platform:  Blogging for Kids 101!

Teaching our children online marketing skills is big for us - it's what made it possible for us to both work from home full-time for the last 16 years (we built our online business while we were still in University, so we have never had a “traditional” job outside of the house.)

During quarantine the past 6 months, our then 11-year-old, started his own blog.

He is such an avid soccer fan and plays elite-level soccer, so that's what he decided he was going to write about.

Little did we know that in just a few short months his blogging passion would see him:

👉 Interview more than 20+ professional players on his own YouTube show and podcast
👉 Be interviewed by CBC Sports about his blog
👉 Have him nominated for an award by the Canadian Premier League for his reporting 

It’s certainly been a whirlwind!

Andrew and I have had so much fun teaching him how to blog and if your child is interested in blogging, Andrew has a class for kids who are interested in learning how to start a blog, even if they have zero experience! 

You can check out the class using the link in the BIO.

What I love about blogging is that it is such a beautiful way for your child to express their inner passions and thoughts. It gives them a voice to provide feedback and value in the world that they live in and is a great way for them to explore new ideas.

Do your kids blog?

What do they blog about? 

Feel free to drop their links in the comments section, my boys are always looking to connect with other kid bloggers!

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As he was getting dressed to play outside, Henry w As he was getting dressed to play outside, Henry was struggling to put on a glove and he said to me, “Mommy, I don’t think I have enough fingers for this.” 😂
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#snowdays #playinthesnow #thisis5 #5yearolds #lovethisboy💙 #lovethisboysomuch #outdoortime #novascotialife #christmassnow #whitechristmas❄️ #mybabyboyforever #thingskidssay #funnythingskidssay #funnykidstuff #kidssaythefunniestthings #kidssaythefunnieststuff #lovewhathesays #lovewhathesaid
As I mentioned the other day, I have been making t As I mentioned the other day, I have been making these "Name Word Art" boards, and someone asked me to make them a slight variation of that and requested a "Goals for 2021" board.
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I thought it was such a brilliant idea because in our house, Andrew and I have always had a practice of creating vision boards, and it's something we taught to Jack and Henry at a very young age.
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The vision/dream boards are something that we build with the kids quite frequently as their goals change, albeit they are built on bristol board or on their cork boards, but with the New Year coming up, in addition to our own, I decided that I would offer a personalized vision board for people who wanted a "visual" reminder of their goals for the New Year - Bring it on 2021! 
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If you're interested in having one of these made, pm me. I am having an absolute blast building all these boards! Check out my newest board below!  Plus, if you’re coming from this post, pm and I will give you one of my Etsy shop coupons for being friends here on Insta!! 
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#newyearsresolutions #newyearsresolutions2021 
#goalsetting2021 #custompersonalizedart #goalsettingworks #visionboards #dreamboards
✨New Announcement✨ I’ve been making these li ✨New Announcement✨ I’ve been making these little personal visual boards for friends and family for awhile, and just recently someone said I should look into opening an Etsy shop, which is what I’ve just done...eeeek!!!!
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Can’t even explain how excited I am for this little store as making these little graphics make me so happy 🥰!
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I can make these cute little graphics and all you need to do is provide the details for the person it’s being made for!
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Also, no need to ship as I provide the high quality digital file that can be printed at any shop for less than $5.00 (or at least that’s what it is for us) at any local shop - we went to Staples.
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So since I’ve just opened my new shop, I’m offering a special! 
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They are normally $15 for one as they have quite a bit of customization (all part of the fun) but now for the Holiday season I’m offering my Insta friends 2 for $25. 
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They are a great little present 🎁especially if you’d like one for each child - and they make great stocking stuffers! 🎄✨🎅
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If you have any questions, let me know.  I’m so excited and yes, slightly giddy about my mew shop - ShinesDarlingDesigns, and I’d love to make one for you and your loved ones a personal and surprising gift! 
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#etsyshop #newetsystore #mynewetsystore #digitalprintsgiveaway #stockingstuffersideas #personalgiftsarethebest #christmasgiftsforkids #christmasgiftsforher #christmasgiftsforhim #personalizedgift #customgiftservices #etsyspecial #etsyspecialoffer
Looking for something to get the soccer player in Looking for something to get the soccer player in your life? ⚽️✨
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As many of you know my son Jack, is a brand ambassador with RIOBOL, the size 2 Brazilian ball (weighted like a size 5 that improves precision, touch, and control) and from November 27-30th RIOBOL has everything in their shop for 40% off. 
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Use Jack's link: http://www.CPLFever.ca/riobol and enter "BLACKFRIDAY" at checkout to get 40% off! 👍
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#riobol #ballmastery #rioboltraining #rioboltrainingball #soccerskillstraining #soccerballkids #improveyourtouches #1000touchesaday #improveyoursoccerskills
Can’t get over how sweet these pj’s are, Star Can’t get over how sweet these pj’s are, Star Wars themed with storm trooper gingerbread men! 😍 
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They came from a lovely package sent by my cousin all the way from California.
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Do you have Christmas pj’s that you  love?  Tell me all about them!  Our house is all about the Christmas pj’s! 😂😀🎄✨🎄✨
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#starwarspj #starwarschristmaspjs #stormtroopergingerbread #stormtrooperpjs #hestoocuteforwords #thisis5 
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✨✨ The boys made some Linzer sandwich cookies ✨✨ The boys made some Linzer sandwich cookies the other night as we decorated our first of the Christmas trees for the holiday season! 🎄🎄🎄
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They made these sweet little cookies all by themselves as they listened to their Spotify Christmas playlist made by our tween! 
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Love these 2 little boys with all my heart! 🥰
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Scroll through to see their finished product!! I think the cookies turned out pretty perfect and they tasted amazing!  Our doggo was pretty excited about them too - look at him eyeing Henry 🤣🐶
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Of course we ended up eating them as we took in the Netflix premiere of the “Switched Again” which was fun and by the end of the movie, they were all gone.
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I’ve been informed that after our eldest’s soccer practice tonight, we’ve got more of this on tap for tonight!  Love this time of the year!
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#christmastime #christmastree #christmasiscomingtotown #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear🎄 #christmascookiesfordays #christmasbakinghasbegun #christmasbaking #netflixchristmasmovies #christmaswithmyboys #linzersandwichcookies
Made a crustless pecan pie the other day, and it t Made a crustless pecan pie the other day, and it turned out really well! 
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We are gluten free in our household, and lean paleo, but had a huge craving for pecan pie.  Not enough GF flour meant I needed an alternative crustless pecan pie it was!
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#pecanpie #crustlesspecanpie #pecanpierecipe
Callum, Mage from “The Dragon Prince” 🎃👻 Callum, Mage from “The Dragon Prince” 🎃👻
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Courtesy of my 4 year old. . . . #dresserdrawer #d Courtesy of my 4 year old.
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#dresserdrawer #dresserdecor #stickersonfurniture #noahsark #animalstickers #dadolddresser #antiquefurniturelove #4yearoldart #thisis4 #4yearoldinthehouse #inlovewithmylife #momofboysonly #thesweetestboyintheworld #thesweetest
Today I picked up these yummy, non-dairy ice cream Today I picked up these yummy, non-dairy ice creams for the kids!  Made by @yellofruit I’d never heard of the brand before but was thrilled to find them.
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I’m a person who loves to read labels, so I was happily surprised at the clean, organic ingredients, and was thrilled that they were both so delicious! 
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I’ve got a picky little 4 year old at home and when I pulled the ice cream out of the freezer his eyes lit up - I think judging from the packaging he thought he was going to eat something delicious!
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I’m happy to report that both flavours were eaten eagerly, the strawberry was lovely and the chocolate was a big, big hit! 👏👏👏. 
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#nodairyicecream #nondairyicecream #nondairyicecreamforthewin #yellofruit #yellofruitsummer2020 #yellofruiticecream #yummyicecream #nondairyalternatives #nodairynoproblem #nodairyneeded #nodairynoglutennoproblem #nodairynogluten #nodairydiet #nodairyproducts #nodairylife #soyummythough #lovethis #nodairydesserts #nodairydessert
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