The Self-Isolation Diaries From Toronto by A Grounded Extrovert Travel Writer is not a sponsored post in any way. It’s been a while since I’ve done something from the heart for zero pay or compensation, so enjoy. Hey, how you doing? Well, I’m doing just fine on this day 28 of self-isolation for the sake…
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Winter Dry Skin – Is that Psoriasis?
I attended #KnowPso #AbbvieEvent with Dr. Melinda Jennifer Gooderham, of the SKiN Centre for Dermatology to learn about Psoriasis and possible treatments and to bring the information to my readers. During the winter months here in Ontario, one thing is for certain. Dryness. Dry air from our heaters, not drinking enough water… and it wreaks…
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Living In Toronto With Kids – What It’s Really Like
Many of you know my family and I for our travels around many destinations in Ontario and even farther away. Some of you know we live in Toronto, Ontario. Some of you did not and that’s okay because you’re going to hear all about it now. We are living in Toronto with kids. Toronto is…
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Weird But True Canada by National Geographic Kids Will Blow Your Mind
When I was a child, I would sit, cross legged in my parent’s basement flipping through their collection of National Geographic magazines from the 1970’s and 1980’s. I was mesmerized by the photography and the wild exploration that I held in my hands. It seemed like every part of the world was showcased and it…
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Welcoming 2019 and Saying Farewell to 2018
Hey – It’s been quite a year. How’s that for an overused opening phrase? 2018 seems to have sacked everyone in some way, shape or form. I am glad to have said farewell to 2018. Last year tested me in a lot of ways. I typically do not bear emotions or “air my dirty laundry”…
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Sambucol Cold and Flu Giveaway
Earlier this year, I was introduced to a “new to Canada” remedy for cold and flu symptoms – Sambucol Canada. Sambucol is the original extract from a fruit called black elderberry. Black elderberries originate in Europe and North America, however it is cautioned that you do not consume the black elderberry raw, rather stick to…