Ava Grace's Closet: Surviving March Break + A Giveaway
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Monday, March 20, 2017

Surviving March Break + A Giveaway

Ah, March Break. It already feels like just a distant memory.
I was fortunate to be home last week - and we took advantage with a staycation of sorts. 
We slept in, actually ate breakfast and planned our days as they went.
We had my cousin's son from Slovenia staying with us for the first half of the week - nights were late and full of laughter and music. Ava had an absolute blast!
So much so, she didn't want to go to bed each night for fear of missing out. #thestruggleisreal

Julian hung out with friends most of the week - they have an odd fascination with all things Tim Horton's these days.
What's most interesting is that he won't walk to the corner store but somehow, can walk 5kms in -10 degrees to get there. #thingsthatmakeyougohmm
Pizza delivery and a couple of sleepovers later - he's a happy camper.
Does anyone else have a teenage boy in the house? If so, can you tell us when he stops eating ALL THE THINGS? Thanks.

I surprised Ava with tickets to see Disney on Ice on Thursday morning - we had the best experience.
I was pretty impressed with how well organized the event venue was making it a breeze for families many of whom had crazy young kids.
The concessions are INSANELY priced but that's to be expected I guess - as was the $30 price tag for parking. Huh?
Ms. Ava Grace says she thinks we should make this an annual March Break tradition.
I'm thinking my surprise was an obvious hit.
One step closer to that coveted mother of the year award.

On Friday, all of the kiddos, including Isabella, were home and while we had every good intention to go out for breakfast as a family, sleeping in won out.
Honestly, that alone is a vacation for this girl.
Ava and I had a last-minute invite including IMAX seats to see Beauty and The Beast in the city so we took advantage.
It was truly magnificent.
A must-see whether you have kids or not.
Also, did we know that Emma Watson could sing?

Well, sadly, it's over.
As you read this, I am likely sitting at my desk contemplating a second coffee.
We survived.
Our friends at Church + Dwight put together a fun selection of post-march break survival goodies - in case you didn't do as well. 
Open to Canadian residents only.

66 comments :

  1. UnknownMarch 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    I worked on my March break. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  2. R's RueMarch 20, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    Nothing.

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  3. Marlene JMarch 20, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    We went to Science centre, museum, art gallery, movies & ate out to name a few things.

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  4. Judy CowanMarch 20, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    We did a day trip to the USA to do some shopping but that was it for this March Break. (Judy Cowan)

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  5. GlogirlMarch 20, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    I stayed home for the March Break.

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  6. Angela MMarch 20, 2017 at 7:58 PM

    We've celebrated a birthday, had some movie nights and played some board games. We're sticking close to home.

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  7. Jonnie (JB)March 20, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    Our March Break isn't until next week. We plan on taking a road trip to the mountains to do some hiking.

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  8. UnknownMarch 20, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Worked

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  9. ChooChooMarch 20, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Apparently preschoolers don't get March Breaks, but we can't wait to plan for them in the future.

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  10. Sharklady71March 21, 2017 at 2:36 AM

    We went to see Cirkopolis and then had lots of sleepovers.

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  11. Brenda PentonMarch 21, 2017 at 6:00 AM

    We don't have March break in Newfoundland. We have Easter break and we plan on visiting the inlaws.

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  12. FloMarch 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM

    Just staying at home and doing some day outings.
    Florence C

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  13. Pauline MIlnerMarch 21, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    We had a great time with our grandchildren. We made a pile of crafts, baked cookies and a cake and we watched some movies from years ago. Our grandchildren now love The Flintstones and Little House On the Prairie. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!

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  14. UnknownMarch 21, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    I took at quick trip to Florida. It was nice to get away.

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  15. UnknownMarch 21, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    My kids and I hung out at home, watched movies, went for a long drive, ate out to our favourite fast food restaurant.

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  16. RhondaMarch 21, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    We did visit some family we don't see often enough which was lovely...

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  17. Ashley B.March 21, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    I didn't have a March break!

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  18. Ashley BreeMarch 21, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    We went to a hot springs for March break(:

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  19. AnonymousMarch 22, 2017 at 12:54 AM

    We did nothing special except stay home and relax

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  20. UnknownMarch 22, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    great contest for grandparents + grandkids.

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  21. Maria KatieMarch 22, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    We went sledding, shopping, had friends over, watched movies and played board games. We also cooked together

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  22. ivy pluchinskyMarch 22, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Our spring break isn't until Monday, so we will have lots of fun things planned like arts and crafts, and going outside

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  23. JulieeMarch 22, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    I watched my grand kids while their parents went to Jamaica.

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  24. Karla SMarch 22, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    we don`t have March break,we have Easter break,and I am going on a 4 day trip to St Anthony,NL for my sons hockey tournament,can`t wait!

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  25. UnknownMarch 22, 2017 at 12:34 PM

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  26. UnknownMarch 22, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Lots of play dates and also relaxing! We decided to have a 'staycation' ;) Krysta d

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  27. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 22, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    Dearest Ava,
    Would love to have a lazy week with sleeping in and doing fun things.
    Life somehow is always dictating us to accomplish so many mandatory things!
    Glad you enjoyed a stay cation with your kids and cousin.
    I've completed my 2nd crocheted curtain and it's hanging since the 16th. Good feeling!
    Now the preparations for tidying the home and cooking dinner for 14 on Monday when Pieter's Monday Night club will be at our home.
    On Tuesday I will feel happy but than we have to finish our tax preparation... Hate this time of the year!
    Looking so much forward to Pieter's (and your!) Birthday as my youngest brother will be here with his wife and daughter. They vacation in Florida from the 22nd on.
    Sending you hugs and love,
    Mariette

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  28. Calvin F.March 22, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Playing games, and exercising.

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  29. CairineMarch 22, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    March Break is just starting in my area. No school age children so don't have to keep anyone but myself from being bored.

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  30. LILLIAN BROWNMarch 22, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Watched the grandchildren skate and snow board on March Break

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  31. TCDTCMarch 22, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    We watched some movies and visited the library. On warm days we took our dog for a walk in the park.

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  32. theponyhalfMarch 22, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    I worked through March break

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  33. 409copeMarch 22, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    I spend March break doing the same things that I usually do. I spent a lot of it with my little grandson.

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  34. UnknownMarch 22, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    On Spring breaK I stayed at home & did Spring cleaning, no money to travel.

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  35. Donna SMarch 22, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    I don't have any kids in school, so I went to work every day during March break

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  36. SarahMarch 22, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    I visited my mother who lives in the next province over.

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  37. Rosebud607March 22, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    I did some cleaning.

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  38. lori bMarch 22, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    i done spring cleaning as well

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  39. davyMarch 22, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    stayed home for the March Break.

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  40. Melanie BorhiMarch 22, 2017 at 10:37 PM

    Spent time with my son and cleaned like a mad woman lol

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  41. LauraleighMarch 22, 2017 at 10:51 PM

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  42. LauraleighMarch 22, 2017 at 10:52 PM

    I worked half of it and during the other half we played board games, had a movie night with healthy snacks, and went out catching Pokemon! :) It went by too fast!

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  43. erica hallMarch 22, 2017 at 11:19 PM

    It starts next week for us- I have no idea what we are going to do yet.

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  44. intensev5March 22, 2017 at 11:28 PM

    Starts tomorrow! Going to visit my daughter in Edmonton - she goes to university there.
    Marlene v

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  45. LEAHEMarch 23, 2017 at 12:30 AM

    We went on a short road trip to Saskatchewan on March break :)

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  46. msrodeobratMarch 23, 2017 at 6:56 AM

    I worked. No spring break fun for me :)
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
    Ashley C

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  47. janine.March 23, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    we just played around the house, my son is only 2 it wasn't anything different for us :)

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  48. stephland3March 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    We hung out at the house and went to see a couple movies.

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  49. Tabby72March 23, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    We went to South America for a great vacation!

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  50. pansyMarch 23, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    Didn't do a lot on March break. Visited some family but just enjoyed nice weather.

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  51. Belindas BabblingsMarch 23, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    Sadly, I was sick. My son just recently started daycare and he's been bringing home sickness regularly. The joys of parenthood lol..

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  52. Holly MacRitchieMarch 23, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    We have a daughter who is 11 months old so we had a stay-cation! We just moved into our first home two months ago so we spent quality time playing and time with family!

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  53. mariaMarch 24, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    Not too much, relaxed, cleaned, went to the movies.

    billiondollarprincesss at hotmail dot com

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  54. SandraMarch 24, 2017 at 11:33 PM

    No break, I worked :)

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  55. Yuen CMarch 25, 2017 at 12:04 AM

    I had no break, went to work.

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  56. cherry251March 25, 2017 at 2:07 AM

    i worked

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  57. JennyMarch 25, 2017 at 12:06 PM

    We had a staycation

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  58. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 1:14 PM

    We have not went on break yet, but when we do we'll probably go to the beach in Pensacola, Florida!

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  59. Krista MMarch 25, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    We just started ours 3 days ago. So far we've gone to 2 medical appt's, had a Chinese food dinner & movie night, & my daughter's had a sleepover at her friends. Today we are doing the bottle depot & visiting grandparents!

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  60. Amy CMarch 25, 2017 at 10:41 PM

    We did some crafts and some baking.

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  61. Bee W BedardMarch 26, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    we worked most of it - the other time we just relaxed around the house

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  62. UnknownMarch 28, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Went to the art gallery

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  63. NaeMarch 29, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    Just relaxed and caught up on housework.

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  64. Suzie BMarch 30, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    I went to Mexico for my spring break! :D

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  65. Carey HurstMarch 30, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    Did nothing at all. Oh well Chuck E Cheese one day .

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  66. BreeApril 2, 2017 at 8:36 PM

    I worked most of it while the kids spent time at home with their dad!

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I love reading every last one. Thanks so much for stopping by our little blog. xo.

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