Category Archives: General Interest

The Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2013 – Road Trip! {Letter “Z”}

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Monica Parlee

Phewww…the end of the A – Z Challenge, I feel like I just completed a marathon of sorts. Exhausted but very proud to have crossed the finish line! As I searched online references I enjoyed the opportunity to dig through … Continue reading →

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The Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2013 – Road Trip! {Letter “T”}

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Monica Parlee

I am very excited to be taking part in the Blogging A to Z Challenge 2013.  This is actually my third challenge; the first year I featured a recipe for each letter and last year I drew on  my nursing background and used “parts … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Elephant in the World!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Monica Parlee

This little elephant is so adorable; if you have yet to see this video take a couple minutes to watch, it is super sweet!   As one of my readers said, “No matter what kind of child, they all love to play and … Continue reading →

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Bidding A Long Overdue Farewell to the Canadian Penny

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Monica Parlee

{Image from Canada’s Economic Action Plan}

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ABC Friday Photo Share – B is for ….

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Monica Parlee

For this week’s ABC Friday Photo Share, I have picked – B is for Beach.

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Blogger Opportunity: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Kitchen Play Center Event

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Monica Parlee

Free Blogger Opportunity for Melissa and Doug Deluxe Kitchen Play Center Giveaway. Hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons. Dates: 1/20 – 2/10 Open to Canada & US Retail Value – $249.99. Sure to increase your numbers. Free Facebook or Twitter … Continue reading →

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My 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge Sponsored By Creative Bioscience

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Monica Parlee

I am so excited to be participating in the 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge Sponsored By Creative Bioscience! Until the last few years I had never really had a major weight problem.  Sure, there were times when I needed to … Continue reading →

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When Are Giveaways Entered?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Monica Parlee

Received this infographic by e-mail and found it to be a very interesting, but not totally surprising read! In the infographic below, Rafflecopter breaks down giveaway entry data spanning a 17 week period that reveals what days of the week … Continue reading →

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You can have the “must visit” house this Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Monica Parlee

OK, I admit it, I want to have the best treats and be the “must visit” house on the street. You know, the house the kids always want to visit first so they don’t miss out on the awesome treats. … Continue reading →

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“Silent Song” by Ron C. Nieto ~ Book Blast & Giveaway ~

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Monica Parlee

The princess of the school, Alice, is keeping a secret that could strip her of her high school fame. She is obsessed with the school’s outcast, Keith, but not just him – his music. Since the inspiration for the song … Continue reading →

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