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Why Do I Need a DeHumidifier?

July 9, 2021

sponsored I’ll be honest. When I started this campaign, I had to google ‘What is a Dehumidifier for?’ As it turns out, quite a lot! A dehumidifier helps reduce musty odors that can accompany mold and mildew. It reduces the potential development of mold on furniture, curtains, bed sheets and clothing. Running a dehumidifier reduces dust. Dust can trigger allergies; and this device will help to reduce allergens such as dust mites, mold and mildew. Plus, cleaning time is reduced. A ...

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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...

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My Daughter Doesn’t Owe You a Hug

November 22, 2019

Ah, Christmas time, the season for the friends-of-family, neighbours, and that aunt who isn’t your real aunt, but a friend of your parents, you think. They all want to pop round after you guiltily include them in your festive gathering. It’s a time for being kind, relaxing (unless ...

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The Wonderfully Specific Spotify Playlist Artist

March 22, 2019

Finding the right music for a mood can be a daunting task, where I often settle for something familiar. Sometimes I just want to hear something new, but never know where to start. Since the days of mix tapes and then compilation CDs that I used to make by recording songs from the radio or ...

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Are you a PC Insiders subscriber?

February 4, 2019

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the PC Insiders subscription service. All opinions are 100% mine. The PC Insiders program is a new subscription service from Loblaws that is available to PC Optimum loyalty members. Life always seems to be super busy and ...

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My Planet-Saving Diet Plan

February 1, 2019

First of all, I’m making this public pledge to you so that I actually do it this time. I’ve been plateauing, hard, so need to mix it up. Also, I might save the world. You may have heard recently in the news that eating meat is super bad for the environment. While delicious, the ...

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The 2019 Phrase We all Need on Repeat

January 15, 2019

Last night, as I was talking to my wife she said something that made me reconsider how I think and talk about myself. She said “You’ve been putting yourself down for years and it’s not helping. Try saying some nice things.” It’s true. I have. I often think about ...

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A Surprise Box from the PC Insiders Subscription Program!

December 5, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of President’s Choice Services Inc. about the PC Insiders program. All opinions are 100% mine. Exciting, exciting! I love getting surprise parcels in the mail. Because I’m an annual subscriber, I just received the annual gift box from the PC ...

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Getting Easier Santa Photos at Metrotown , Gift Wrapping, and Holiday Hours

November 29, 2018

This year, Metropolis at Metrotown is taking your Santa photos experience to another level. They’ve truly thought about the journey that we take when visiting the man in red. First of all, the SMS text to return system is back. You just register at one of their kiosks and ...