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Is Great Wolf Lodge Fun for All Ages?
YUP! Great Wolf Lodge really is fantastic for kids of all ages. Even babies and toddlers find tons to enjoy. I was hesitant when we booked the trip thanks to Expedia.ca, because I didn’t want to have our younger child disappointed in all he couldn’t do, and I wasn’t sure I wanted to sit in
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#ShowMeYourBrave: Busting Boredom and Being Brave
It’s been a long time since I posted one of your amazing #ShowMeYourBrave stories, my friends. I’m sorry about that. Between the lazy days of summer, a vacation, other writing gigs, and getting back into the school routine, I’ve neglected to post. That’s about to change, because I’m doing something that scares me: I’m pitching
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Got Lice? Do this.
If your kids don’t have lice, now’s the time to order yourself a metal nit comb from somewhere like Well.ca, because believe me when I say it’s not something you wanna wait for. If they do have lice, fear not, I’ve got a chemical-free, foolproof method for ridding your home and heads of them. Follow
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#ShowMeYourBrave: (Un)Happily Ever After
There are some #ShowMeYourBrave stories that crush my chest and replay like a broken record in the back of my mind, day after day. This is one of those stories. May the courage it took to submit this story bolster the writer and give the strength needed to see that life isn’t really being lived when
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What Are You Waiting For?
What’re we doing here, people? We’re acting like we’ve got all the time in the world to waste. Hours scrolling through social media feeds, staring at pictures of (albeit completely hilarious-slash-adorable) cats and sloths. We complain to friends about never having enough time — what do you need more of it for? Are you lacking
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#ShowMeYourBrave: And Justice For All
The sad reality is that I don’t know a woman without a story of sexual abuse. The sadder reality is that most never report the abuse. This story is different. This story gives me hope. Heather, thank you for having the courage to stand up, speak up, and seek justice. *** My brave came
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Ontario to Newfoundland Road Trip Itinerary
Our Summer 2016 #IDontRoadTrip is nearly here, and the fine details are being polished. There’s still time for you to plan the same trip (or a similar one. . . don’t feel pressured to do the entire thing!) so we’re going to share the little details with you. Planning where you’ll stay, and how
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#ShowMeYourBrave: How His Bravery Inspired Her to #BeBraveGoBald
For more than five years, Kelley’s been fundraising for St. Baldrick’s Foundation in support of paediatric cancer research. Her story of courage was inspired by her stepson’s bravery. Her team encourages everyone to #BeBraveGoBald and raise funds that can change lives forever. It’s often children who inspire us to be brave, by showing us
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#ShowMeYourBrave: I lived.
Sometimes the very bravest thing we do is survive. This story is proof that you have the strength to get through. Keep going, there is light ahead. *** I lived. The bravest thing I have ever done was lived. As a baby, I was born with spina bifida, one of the most common birth
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#ShowMeYourBrave: Courage Through PTSD’s Devastating Effects
This post must come with a trigger warning: there is graphic talk of suicide and discussion of PTSD. Please know that if you cannot read further, it’s ok — this post made me cry. When people experience extreme trauma, sometimes they’re unable to process the events. Sometimes the result is life-altering Post Traumatic Stress
