November, 2016 | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Sharon has been busy sharing some of her top picks for holiday gifts this season on TV and radio stations across the US. In case you missed her, or want to know more about each product, here they all are! Art by Minted Minted is a design marketplace that connects you with the world’s best artists to create something one…

Lifestyle

Giving Back This Holiday Season – 5 Ways To Involve Your Kids!

PTPANovember 29, 2016

During the holidays my family takes a lot of time to think about the things that make us most thankful for what we do or do not have within our lives. Since my kids were a young age we did a lot to try to teach them that it was important to give back to others. We try to teach…

Everyday Parenting

15 Outdoor Activities to Enjoy As a Family This Winter

PTPANovember 25, 2016

Baby it’s cold outside, but there’s so much fun to be had! While awful to commute in, our wintery Canadian weather offers so much opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors with our families. Staying indoors when the weather is bitter cold and snowy seems so much easier, but getting outdoors has so many benefits to our overall well-being.…

Everyday Parenting

When Do Kids Stop Believing in Santa Claus?

PTPANovember 24, 2016

I remember sitting in a row boat with my sister and our pseudo cousins when I was around 12. It was winter, and it was cold out and I remember the frozen metal against my bum, the waves lapping at the rails of the tin boat and these 3 “olders” staring me down. They were telling me I had to…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us

Enough of The Santa Wars

PTPANovember 23, 2016

I am a voyeur on the internet, like many others. I read, rarely comment, even though I am astounded. I believe in the whole “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” concept and focus my energy on changing MY behavior, instead of harassing others to change theirs. Over the past week I have been…

Safety

Tips to Travel Safely with Your Family this Holiday Season

PTPANovember 15, 2016

by Kids In Danger (KID) As the holiday season approaches, travel safety should be on every family’s radar, whether you are driving a couple of hours for Thanksgiving dinner or flying to another country for a long winter break. Ensure a safe and smooth trip this year for your entire family by informing yourself about travel safety at every age.…

Health & Wellness

Proper Hand-washing Techniques to Protect Yourself from Falling Sick

PTPANovember 9, 2016

One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep yourself from falling sick is handwashing. When your hands are clean it can prevent germs from spreading to others. There is scientific proof that washing your hands with soap and water can guard you from the germs that cause infections such as the common cold and flu, pneumonia, Hepatitis A,…

Health & Wellness

10 Fun Indoor Physical Activities to Enjoy

PTPANovember 8, 2016

Winter. Christmas shopping and celebrations, holidays, fun. Winter. Too cold, or too wet to get outside and stay active. But rather than get worked up about staying indoors, and worry about how to stay sane and keep your children occupied, how about fun indoor activities that keep you and your children physically active? You’ll enjoy them, and as a bonus,…

Food & Drink

Easy Chicken STOUP?

PTPANovember 8, 2016

Ok, ok, I lied. We don’t call this STOUP, we actually call it GOOP. But that is a terrible title, so I changed it. Please don’t call me “inauthentic” … it just didn’t seem write to title a post “Goop for Cold Days” I’m sure you understand. But whatever you call it, this is awesome. And stoupy goopy, and full…

Home & Garden

Preparing the Garden For Spring

PTPANovember 7, 2016

We didn’t have a lot of time to get the garden prepped for spring before we moved in, but we have grandiose plans for it in the new year. Our number 1 goal though is bringing some life back into the soil. We are used to wet, juicy, worm filled city soil. Dirt that is doused with heavy rainfall and…

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