I have an invisible dog that lives in my kitchen. His name is Fido and he lives in my dishwasher. Or at least that's what it smells like. Seriously, my dishwasher smells like a wet dog. At first I didn't find the wet smell concerning, I mean my dishwasher is a big box that gets filled with hot water on a semi-daily basis, of course it smells wet. Then one day I realized the … [Read more...]
Barbie Rock n’ Royals, Celebrating Self Expression Through Music
As I mentioned yesterday, my kid wants to learn the banjo. And since no one in our family plays the banjo, or even listens to banjo-heavy music, this is definitely a case of my girl attempting to express herself. While I'm floundering around looking for lessons for my banjo obsessed girl, I try and encourage her to simply make noise, strum, hum, sing and play however she … [Read more...]
Making Memories with Thomas & Friends
For me I can't think about Easter without thinking of Thomas and his friends. My daughter got her first Thomas track set as an Easter gift when when was two years old. I remember how she was so small that she fit inside the little wooden figure-eight, as she sat crossed legged on the floor. That set was the first of many Thomas pieces that the girls have gotten over the … [Read more...]
May the 4th Be With You! Star Wars Day Fun with DK Books
DK has teamed up with Chapters / Indigo to celebrate May the 4th across Canada. If you happen to be lucky enough to live in Calgary Alberta, Kelowna or Surrey BC, or Kanata Ontario, there are special in store events planned for Star Wars Day. These events will not only offer an opportunity to meet and rub shoulders with costumed members of the famed 501st Legion in their best … [Read more...]
The Chicken Farmers Great Canadian Chicken Challenge Recipe Contest
Want to win a trip to celebrate Canada Day in the Capital? Love chicken? Love a little kitchen challenge? Ready to get cooking? Announcing The Great Canadian Chicken Challenge! The Chicken Farmers of Canada are looking for a few good recipes, but there's a twist. Entrants must submit a unique recipe using the four challenge ingredients; chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in / … [Read more...]
Enjoy Summertime BBQing with MarcAngelo Foods {Cool Contest Alert + $50 Giveaway!}
Are you guys familiar with MarcAngelo Foods? It's a Canadian brand that I love! I have been a huge fan of their kabobs for several years now. The year we first moved into this house, and also consequently got our first barbecue, we pretty much lived off of their souvlaki and kabobs that summer. So yummy and crazy cheap. While my husband now demands a little more variety in … [Read more...]
Cool Contest Alert: Make Your Kitchen Even BETTER with the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Canada Sweepstakes
Did you know the Better Homes and Gardens brand has a Real Estate branch? Yeah, no, neither did I. Granted I pay very little attention to the Real Estate market in general. About once a year or so something goes wrong with our home and I consider shopping around for a new place, but then I come to my senses and remember how much I detest moving. Even for someone like myself … [Read more...]
Old Navy 40% off Sale, Plus Pin to Win Sweeps! #ONKidtacular
Despite the fact I've never actually set foot in an Old Navy store I find my kids wearing Old Navy all of the time. And I've begrudgingly come to LOVE their kids clothing. It started with a few surprise parcels in the mail. See my bargain loving mother-in-law noticed Old Navy had a great sale on and sent the girls some clothes. And then a month or so later another parcel … [Read more...]
Cool Contest Alert, plus Awesome Opp for Teens – Name This Bag with dudley
Here's a cool opportunity for your Teen - Become a dudley Brand Ambassador! Represent dudley at your high school and get free products and swag! Apply here: http://www.dudleylocks.com/school-life/join-the-team.html dudley also has a very cool contest going on right now where you can name this bag! I'm drawing a blank here, but maybe one of you can think up an awesome name … [Read more...]
Everyday Heroes and Role Models for our Daughters
This post is part of YummyMummyClub.ca's support of the Dove Celebrate Mom Contest. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. When I was asked to write a piece for the Dove Celebrate Mom Contest, I was excited and immediately said "Yes!". The message that Dove is trying … [Read more...]
TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats, Kitty Cat Hijack
This is Mr. Mojo. Peacefully resting until he hears the shake-a-shake of TEMPTATIONS treats. I like that TEMPTATIONS contain no artificial flavours and are less then 2 calories a piece. I feel like I can let Mojo have a couple treats a day, without feeling guilty that I'm overfeeding him. My cat is wild about TEMPTATIONS treats. You know that whole shake the bag and your … [Read more...]
Speroway ~ Delivering Hope to Needy Children
Speroway is a fantastic charity that helps children in need. You might not have heard of them, and that's probably because they used to be called "Feed the Children - Canada", but recently changed their name. Their new name, Speroway, comes from the Latin for "hope" (spero) plus the word way, so together it roughly means "to lead the way to hope", which fits nicely with their … [Read more...]
Cool Contest Alert – Share Your Dirty Little Secrets with BISSELL for a chance at a Las Vegas Trip!
BISSELL Canada has launched a brand new Facebook page, and to help celebrate they are holding a rather cool contest, with some awesome prizes. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas, and a BISSELL PROHeat 2x Upright Deep Cleaner, along with one year's worth of cleaning formula ($5000 value). As well each of the weekly runner ups will win a … [Read more...]
Cool Contest Alert – Win a $10,000 Canadian Dream Vacation with CentrSource.ca
CentrSource.ca is offering an absolutely fantastic contest right now where you can win a Canadian dream vacation. The grand prize is a $10,000 travel voucher, redeemable for $1000 spending money plus airfare and accommodations in the Canadian city or cites of your choice. This would be one awesome prize to plan out. I get giddy just daydreaming about it! So tell me guys, … [Read more...]
{ Cool Contest Alert } Win a $5000 BBQ Party from WONDER+ SimplyFree
Wonder Bread has new line out this year called WONDER+ Simply Free. It's basically the same Wonder Bread hotdog and hamburger buns that you know and love, now made with unbleached wheat flour and free of artificial preservatives, flavors and colours. To help celebrate their new line WONDER+ SimplyFree is holding an awesome contest right now where you can win a BBQ party worth … [Read more...]