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By Kids in Danger As the warmer weather settles in, families will be spending more time outside to soak up the sun and play in the water. Whether your family prefers the beach or the pool, there are a few safety considerations to be aware of. When people think of water safety, they know that supervision is key. However, supervision…

Food & Drink

Sunday Family Dinner Night – Cooking Together As A Family – Easy Homemade Grilled Pizza Recipe

PTPAAugust 10, 2016

Making dinner together is something that I love doing with Anthony. He is always in my kitchen cooking, and one of his favorites is making pizza. This recipe is SO MUCH FUN to make with kids! They can do almost every single step, and the results are always delicious, and kids are always happy to be able to help with…

Home & Garden

How To Cool Your House Without Air Conditioner

PTPAJuly 15, 2016

We are officially in the midst of the summer heat. In Calgary we spend most of the year thinking about staying warm and our mind never wanders over to air conditioning, but there are about 6 weeks where we feel less than genius for not having an air conditioner. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a sprawling mansion, you…

Home & Garden

Planters – The Beginners Garden

PTPAJune 22, 2016

The temperatures are starting to rise and the flowers in our gardens are starting to bloom. Whether you have a large garden or just a small patio, you can always have a place for flowers to grow. I am by no means a skilled gardener, but I like to have flowers and plants to look at so I have learned…

Beauty & Fashion

2016 Spring Fashion Trends ft. Rocky 4EurSole Sandals

PTPAMay 25, 2016

Spring has sprung and we’re digging a ton of new fashion trends here in the PTPA office. Recently, some of our favorite fashion bloggers have featured Rocky 4EurSole sandals on their blogs and we’ve put together a roundup of fashion trends/sunny springtime adventures below. If you’re looking for some spring and summer fashion inspiration that’s also functional and comfortable, look…

Food & Drink

Make Mom’s Day! Easy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Skewers Make The Perfect Mother’s Day Dinner!

PTPAMay 6, 2016

Spring has sprung! Kinda… This last weekend here in Denver was snowy… But, it didn’t stop us from grilling! BBQ chicken is one of my favorite things to grill, but cooking a chicken breast on the grill can be kinda tricky which is why I am such a fan of these BBQ Chicken Skewers! Making skewers out of the chicken…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting For the Kids Lifestyle

Fun Family Staycation Ideas

PTPAAugust 9, 2015

We are right smack in the middle of the summer! We all look forward spending time with the family and having some fun, but there are times that going away on a family vacation is not an option or is not desirable. What do you do to keep everyone happy while being together as a family when you have this…

Everyday Parenting For the Kids Home & Garden Uncategorized

6 Natural ways to Treat Mosquito Bites

PTPAJuly 23, 2015

Yes, Cottage Season is finally here! I’m sure I am not the only one who has been counting the days until I could sit in traffic for way longer than I should to reach my oasis. Traffic is annoying, frustrating and a huge waste of time, but as soon as I get to the cottage step out onto the deck…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting Just Between Us Lifestyle Uncategorized

Kids at Weddings Yay or Nay?

PTPAJuly 11, 2015

T’is the season for weddings, that being said – what is the proper wedding and children etiquette? How do you know if you are to bring your kids or not to a friend or family member’s wedding? In the past it used to be simple: the invitation would be sent out to the family residing at a certain address –…

Food & Drink

Summertime Fun on the Grill!

PTPAJuly 2, 2015

Summer is (finally) upon us. With the amazing weather here to stay for a few months, everyone wants to get outside and enjoy it. One of the best ways to soak up all of this sunshine is to get the grill going and have a barbecue! Are you looking for some new ideas to spice up your grill? Check out the…

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