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Catching the Travel Bug
and Win Two Fuji Cameras
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Catching the Travel Bug by Erica Ehm
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 One of the biggest changes in my life post kids was giving up travel. Travel equalled unnecessary stress. When I'd hit the road with kids I came back so exhausted I needed a freakin' vacation - badly. The good news is I'm happy to report there is a correlation with kids getting older and a family starting to travel. I'm not talking about an all inclusive stay at in a luxury resort in Florida. That's easy peasy. I'm talking being a tourist. Hitting the road, being adventurous, staying out late without tantrums and having the whole family come back inspired.
This is the year it all changed for us. San Francisco, Cayman Islands and Arizona were three destinations the four of us experienced this year. Not only did it bring our family closer, it made my kids about a thousand times smarter.
This month we've put together an international bunch of articles about taking trips, being prepared, traveling with or without kids, or even just dreaming about it. Cuz sooner or later, mummy's gotta get away!
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No matter where you take your vacation; at the beach, in the mountains or staying in the city, one essential item you never want to forget is your camera. But even with a great camera, you may not always get the shots you want. Here are some tips from Fujifilm to help you to take better pictures when traveling.
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Hardest Part of a Girlfriends Getaway by Kathy Buckworth
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The hardest part about getting away for a Girls' Weekend holiday is not convincing my husband that I'm going to do it (what, he's listening?), it's preparing "the list". The husband-list has the time the kids need to go to school, doctors' numbers, sports schedules, medications to be taken, and even directions to the nearest grocery store (it's that big cement building with the giant red "D" on the front.) But there are many things that could go on the list I would rather my husband discover for himself. For instance... Click for more... |
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A Romantic Epiphany by Joanna Biafore
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It had been six months since my son Hayden was born and six months since my husband Marcus and I had a moment to ourselves. We were like passing ships in the night so you can understand why Marcus insisted we get away for our anniversary. Although the idea sounded fantastic the thought of leaving my son behind did not. I couldn't possibly trust anyone with my baby, nor would I want to! Thanks goodness my husband has a way of talking me into things because it turned out to be one of the best weekends of my life... Click for more... |
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Double-Duty Packing by Caroline Fernandez
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Packing less stuff
means schlepping less stuff. However,
when you travel en famille, your suitcase not only carries your clothes, it serves
as your kitchen, bedroom, rec. room and sometimes pharmacy. How do you not take every-friggin'-thing?!? By following my tips and packing double-duty
items... Click for more...
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Dollar Stores: A Traveller's Best Friend by Evelyn Hannon
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Dollar stores can be a traveller's delight. Sure you can go to top end travel supply shops and pay lots of cash for the simple things you carry in your suitcase. I prefer to keep my wallet plump by browsing dollar store aisles and becoming creative. Here are ten inexpensive things I think every woman can make use of on their journeys... Click for more... |
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Maureen Turner: We Are Family Blog
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 Putting Sarah Richardson to the TestI just interviewed Sarah Richardson. If you like interior decorating, chances are you know who she is. You know, Sarah Richardson on Design Inc. and Sarah's house? Yeah, THAT Sarah Richardson. Well, Sarah's not just a design guru. She's also a mother of two young children and new spokeswoman for Clorox Green Works so I took the opportunity to ask her for some laundry tips. And even though I was a bit star struck, I'm still skeptical at heart...so after the interview I went and put her laundry tips to the test...
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Dara Duff-Bergeron: Sweaty Mummy Blog
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 Your Post-Hallowe'en Recovery PlanSo you went a little overboard with the miniature peanut butter cups? Didn't we all? At 38 weeks pregnant and housing a human being who is gaining ½ pound per week at this stage of development, I was POWERLESS against those little bars. Those evil little bars. This morning I had a tiny Crispy Crunch for breakfast. I need this blog as much as you do. You might be tempted to starve yourself for the next week to make up for your indiscretions, but how about trying an approach that actually works? Starve yourself and you will: Click for more... |
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 Our book of the month is The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson as recommended by Janice Ford in Northville MI. Yummy Mummy Janice says "The book started off slowly, but within a few chapters, I wanted to keep reading and reading. It is a fascinating book that takes place in Sweden and centres on questions of ethics, crimes against women, and financial intrigue. Most of my book club friends enjoyed this book."This month, five lucky mummies are going to win copies of Stieg Larson's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire courtesy of Penguin Group (Canada). Click to win...A smart mummy is a sexy mummy... |
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Mummy Wins Two Fuji Cameras
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 Mummies, it's time to find some action and get down and
dirty...with your camera that is.
This month one lucky mummy is going to win a Fuji Z33WP AND a Fuji FinePix
F70EXR camera valued at $500.
The Fuji Z33WP is waterproof, sandproof, snowproof and life proof. And like
you, it doesn't matter if it gets wet or dirty because it just washes off.
The Fuji FinePix F70EXR, is a long zoom compact digital camera that produces
crisp, high resolution results throughout the focal range. Meaning you
don't have to be in the middle of the action to take get great pictures. Click to win... |
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Mummy Wins a Savvy Traveller Prize Pack
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 There's a reason they invented spas... Every mom knows that planning even a short trip with your family can leave you feeling like you need a vacation after the vacation. To kick-start the winter travel season Savvy Traveller and the Yummy Mummy Club are giving one lucky mummy a Savvy Traveller On-The-Go Prize Pack. This travel savvy prize includes The Lug™ Puddle Jumper from Tilley, a Tilley Frequent Flyer Jersey Dress, a Tilley Stainless Steel Waterbottle and a Pocket-Size Travel Sewing Kit. A value of $200!Click to win... |
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Mummy Wins the Chance to Build a Home
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 It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home. Maya Angelou There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Jane Austen Home means different things to different people and we wanna know what home means to your kids. From October 5 to November 13, 2009 Habitat for Humanity Canada and Genworth Financial Canada are asking students in grade 4, 5 and 6 across Canada to tell us what "home" means to them by entering the Meaning of Home Contest. By entering, students have the chance to make a difference in their community. In addition to some great prizes, the top entry will be part of the ultimate gift - the building of a Habitat home sponsored by Genworth.Click to win... |
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Yummy Event - Art Strollers
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Art Strollers offers guided museum tours, gallery tours, artist talks and cultural learning series for mothers and children in the Toronto area. We make it easy for mothers to enjoy a cultural outing with their little ones. All tours and workshops are set in a child-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Join us on our next free gallery tour on Saturday, November 14th in the Distillery District, Toronto.
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Yummy Event - Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
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Are you a new mom? Are you expecting a little one?
Join HealthyGirl and FirePower Training at 10:00 am in Milton on November 26th for an hour of pampering, tea, nutrition tips, samples and other goodies.
This exclusive workshop, especially for moms, will address achieving optimal nutrition for moms and babies. Learn about low-glycemic eating, nutrition and proper supplementation for moms and babies, how to get back into your body and how nutrition plays a role in mind/body health. Discover a system to address energy, fitness, immune function, metabolism, insulin resistance, and hormones.
All information included in this seminar is recommended by NY Times best-selling author, Dr. Christiane Northrup in her recent edition of "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"... Free gift for all attendees. Free to attend but seats are limited. This event will sell out.
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Moms
are inundated with mysteries. Like the mystery meat sitting in a Tupperware
container at the back of the fridge and the mystery of the disappearing dryer
socks. But when was the last time you had a chance to sit down and read
a mystery?
This month, just for joining, ten lucky mummies are going to win The
Daughters of Freya - a captivating mystery told through emails
exchanged among the characters. But instead of reading the emails in a book,
you'll receive them as part of your regular email over the three weeks it takes
for the mystery to unfold in "real time" - as if the characters in
the book are copying you on the emails they're sending each other!
And if you ever figure out the mystery of the missing socks... send us an
email. We'd like the answer to that one, too.
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December - Shopping - Are you a shopaholic? Have tips and tricks to turn readers into a savvy shopper? What's your fave place to shop or the must have items for the holiday season. Think we shop too much? Now's your chance to write about it!
Deadline November 10
January - Giving Back - Do you volunteer your time to charities? Wanna get the word out about a charity we haven't heard of? Have a kid who has gone above and beyond by giving back? How do you teach your kids the importance of giving back to the community?
Deadline December 10
Mid-January - Money: Making It/Saving It - Who earns the money in your home? Do you and your partner fight about money? Are you a financial expert? Do you have tips to save? Insurance Tips? Do you consider Manolo Blahniks to be an investment? How do you instill value in your kids? We wanna read your money stories!!
Deadline December 15
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We love to hear from you. We wanna know if you have any questions or concerns. It's our job to make this the yummiest club for you!
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Did you know that The Yummy Mummy Club is owned by Erica Ehm Communications Ltd? Remember this. It may end up on a Trivial Pursuit card.
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Win a Maytag Kitchen Suite Valued at $4,800
