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Thin Crust Pizza Dough in Five Minutes
It's Dough Time! Looking for an easy way to get your kids to help in the kitchen? Pizza! I know, I know- sounds like an awful lot of work, but the hardest part is making the dough. Until now! This...
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Be a Hero
Have you ever wanted to be a hero? I have three children. The oldest, my stepson, is the one I call my child by choice- he is not of my body or blood, but he holds one third of my heart. The middle,...
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Striving for Balance
I never really thought much about it. It just happens, right? Sort of a natural progression of things once we start walking. Sure it takes practice, but if you can walk, you must have sense of...
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Breaking News
Mommy was wrong. Just a few short weeks ago I did a #TherapyThursday post called Striving for Balance. I said, and I quote:"Balance is such a challenge that Owen may never graduate from a tricycle." I...
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Apple Bacon Baked Beans
Market Fresh It's that time of year again. Did I mention that I don't like the cold? The only part I enjoy about the cold weather is sitting down to a nice hot bowl of soup or stew that has simmered...
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Adventures in Feeding Therapy
I am writing this post with a heavy heart. We have completed the eight extra sessions of Feeding Therapy that I fought really hard to get. There will be no more. It breaks my heart to think that...
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Autumn Blessings
Roasted Squash Soup with White Wine1 average sized winter squash, sliced into chunks(I used 1/2 butternut and 1/2 buttercup)1-2 large carrot2 apples, cored and quartered (I leave the skin on)2-3...
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Sugar High
A journey through pictures on the hard drive has left me with an idea of sorts- a picture post of sweet treats. Since Halloween is over for yet another year, and we're left with a ton of not so good...
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The Year in Pictures
Some of our most memorable moments of 2012. JanuaryThe first time she looked like a big girl Do you remember the first time you looked at your little one and saw a glimpse of the person that they were...
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Tough Guys DO Dance
.......And then, she asked: "Is he Crossing Midline?""Um, what's that?" I asked, and felt the red rising up my neck and into my cheeks."Does he reach across his body to pick up toys or to touch an...
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My Oral Motor Needs a Tune Up!
Have you ever really thought about what it takes to speak? Or how many different skills are required to eat? Before I had kids, I never really thought about it. It's all just supposed to happen,...
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Winter Vacation 2013
This Ride Requires Tylenol and a Sense of Humour We have had a busy week! Last year, we had sun, sand, and ocean surf- but this year we took a different approach to our semi-annual get away adventure....
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The Tea Party
I'm not sure if it's the same in all houses that have small children. I have a large amount of pretty dishes. They fill the small china cabinet, the cupboard above my fridge, there are a few more...
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Changing the Face of Healthcare
Sometimes being a patient is easier when you know that people are listening Kingston General Hospital has been the place for many firsts for our family. It was the first time in our health care journey...
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Pink Shirt Day
We missed Pink Shirt Day because of freezing rain, so we're wearing them today instead! It is a very important day for our family. It is all about acceptance, peace and standing up against bullying....
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A Bicycle Built for... Owen!
You may remember this post from last summer, where I had to eat my words. Last year, I said that "Balance is such a challenge that Owen may never graduate from a tricycle." And true to form, he was on...
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In the Blink of an Eye
We spend many of our summer days at the beach, and it is always an adventure. But remember the time we went to Florida? Something frightening happened. Something that I hate to talk about. Something...
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The Accessible Ex
It's not easy being green..... Local fall fairs, festivals and exhibitions bring back some pretty wicked childhood memories for most of us. We live in a region where most of these activities signal...
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Happy Birthday!
Today is the day! Happy Birthday to my husband, Mr Cleverly Disguised as Cake! It's been a roller coaster year. We've had long separations in the form of unpredictable work travel. Tons of extra...
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Banana Berry Pancakes
The Best Pancakes in the WORLD. Well, ok, the best pancakes in Owen's world- and I figure that since he doesn't eat much, he must have a very delicate palate. Or something like that. Perfect for a...
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The Year in Desserts
It's been a long time since I have done a post dedicated mainly to the stuff that comes out of the kitchen. I can't think of a better time to do it than during the holiday season. My Facebook feed...
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Snow Day and Heavy Work
I don't know what the weather is doing where you are, but it feels like we've had nothing but bitter cold (minus 37C with wind chill!), freezing rain and more snow than we know what to do with since...
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Rare Disease Day
First Time on Skates It is Rare Disease Day! In honour of this, I would like you to meet Owen- my 8 year old son. He has a rare genetic anomaly- specifically 11q23.3 (x4). Looks pretty technical when I...
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Play Dough and Fine Motor
Whether you call it play dough, therapy putty, modelling clay or play clay it is a whole lot of fun to play with, and pretty easy (not to mention cheaper) to make at home. We have spent the last few...
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Evolution
On any given day, my living room looks an awful lot like this.... ....only it's way more spread out and diffuse- I would need a wide angle lens to fit it all in and that just isn't in the budget! So...
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