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Ottawa-area Adventures | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. The Wild Life – Movie ticket give-away! If you’re like me, the first hint of cooler weather has you cringing that summer is starting to come to an end. It has been a fantastic summer and I’ll be sorry to see it go. But while the new school year might be right around the corner, there’s still time for some kid-friendly fun at the movies! I’m happy to offer a movie ticket give-away for an advanced screening of The Wild Life. Https:/ www.youtube.com/watch? Opa with a twist. If you&#...
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Edible Adventures | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Opa with a twist. If you’ve ever partied with the Greeks, you probably know that “Opa! 8221; is a word used to express a feeling of joy, high spirits and happiness. It’s often shouted out during celebrations or dancing in Greece. Growing up in a German-Mennonite household, however, “Opa” is the traditional word for “grandpa.” So every August, I have a pleasant mixture of childhood memories with my Opa as I head to Greekfest. Another one of my faves is the spanakopita…these ...
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Diving into the new year | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; The winter issue is out! Funk up your February. Diving into the new year. On January 2, 2015. Happy New Year, everyone! Yesterday – after getting home from a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration (and family sleepover! With some great friends, I suddenly felt flooded with this sense of well being and happiness. I feel so full…of good food, of family love and of excitement for what 2015 will bring! Negative. Will we be getting fish? Very doubtful. In fact, I think I over...
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And the winner is… | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; Tay River AQUA spa pass giveaway! A little taste of heaven. And the winner is…. On April 24, 2015. I am pleased to announce that Kate is the winner of two full-day passes to Tay River AQUA and Spa. As a busy mom and a blogger in her own right at Kate Has Cancer. I am certain Kate will make good use of her spa day. Congrats, Kate! Please pop me an email at soniam@bell.net and I will make arrangements to get the passes to you.). 2 responses to “ And the winner is…. Enter you...
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Adventures at Home | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Nurturing our young Rembrandts. I love gaining new insight into how my kids see the world. As parents, we’re constantly learning more about our children’s growing, changing personalities and looking for ways to help them express themselves. Drawing is a great way to do just that – and my two daughters have thoroughly enjoyed classes with the Young Rembrandts. I’ll never forget when my youngest daughter, then six years old, came home with her own rendition of. Article, “. This yea...
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Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Ticket giveaway – Ottawa Parent and Child Expo. 8220;Maybe watch one Dora? Many moons ago, this was one of my daughter Elissa’s first phrases. Now that she’s 11 (going on 15! It seems a lifetime away; but from time to time, my husband and I jokingly bring up that phrase; gently teasing her about her early obsession with. These days, the mass appeal of Dora rages on, and if you have a little fan (or two) at your house, you won’t want to miss the chance to say “Hola! For parents, t...
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Tay River AQUA + spa pass giveaway! | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; 5 ways technology is impacting education (Parenting Times). And the winner is…. Tay River AQUA spa pass giveaway! On April 20, 2015. The cashier at the shoe store peered at me curiously as she rang in the sale of my flip-flops. “Are you going somewhere warm where you’ll be able to wear these soon? 8221; she asked. “No…I wish! 8221; I laughingly replied. “But I’ll be doing the next best thing – spending a day at the spa.”. After our workout and a late lunch, Marianne and I ...
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Colour Me Happy! | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; A little taste of heaven. The summer issue is here! On June 1, 2015. Brooke (left) of Crayon Occasion, Sonia and seven-year-old Lily at her birthday party. I’ve always seen my girls’ birthday parties as a creative opportunity – a chance to celebrate their unique, emerging personalities. I recently met a very talented and enthusiastic fine artist named Brooke Alexander, who has launched a small business in Ottawa called Crayon Occasion. Hiring Crayon Occasion turned out to ...
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A Ceramic Christmas | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; Christmas Handbell Concert – Free this Friday! The winter issue is out! On November 26, 2014. After they came out of the kiln, Sandra wrapped each of our ceramic pieces in pretty paper and ribbon – all ready for Christmas! Admittedly, it doesn’t always happen; when I run out of time or ideas, I often turn to my tired, old stand-bys like a Starbucks gift card or some semi-useless item from Indigo (insert yawn here). Sandra and my daughters, during our crafting session.
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Funk up your February | The Mother of Adventure
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The Mother of Adventure. Laquo; Diving into the new year. 5 ways technology is impacting education (Parenting Times). Funk up your February. On February 9, 2015. I had to laugh when my 10-year-old daughter came home with a story about her teacher the other day. Apparently one of her classmates was singing the uber-popular song, ‘Uptown Funk’. And the teacher said, “Please,. Here are some other happy things that help me funk up my February:. Homemade oatmeal-and-M&M cookies (that’s right…M&Ms! Watching &#...
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