This Super Bowl Sunday Always is releasing a pared down sixty-second version of their #LikeAGirl commercial. Back in July I discussed at length as to why I loved the full-length video, when I wrote about how we all need to think #LikeAGirl. I want to invite you to join in the conversation. Use the hashtag #LikeAGirl & tag @Always to take a stand and show young girls … [Read more...]
Power the Holidays with Duracell this Season
As we all know Christmas time brings new toys, aka new things that need batteries! Honestly it seems like 9 out of 10 of the toys my kids receive from friends and family at Christmas time (you know all the ones hubby and I don't buy?) need batteries! And we all know there's nothing more disappointing that a child receiving a Christmas gift without the accompanying batteries to … [Read more...]
Saturday Nov.22nd is National Donate Your Hair Day, Kids Can Do It Too
Tomorrow, Saturday Nov.22nd, is National Donate Your Hair Day. If you've been thinking about cutting your hair to donate now would be the perfect time. When you donate your 8-inch or longer ponytail through the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program Pantene pays to have the hair turned into high quality real hair wigs, which are then made available for free to cancer patients in … [Read more...]
Shifting a Shade for Fall with Clairol
Today I dyed my hair. I realize for most of you that's a pretty humdrum everyday sort of statement, but for me it's beyond novel, maybe even just a bit wild and crazy. I haven't dyed my hair since I was a teenager. After a handful of botched attempts at turning my hair red, I settled in for twenty-some years of very long and very brown. I will admit that occasionally over … [Read more...]
Mama needs a Time Out; This Thanksgiving #MOMinate someone else to clean up the mess…
Ok Moms, we all know you do A LOT around the house, particularly when it comes to be Holiday Time. If you're anything like me getting the house ready for a family event goes something like this; cleaning, planning, cleaning, cooking, and more cleaning. It often feels like as quick as I clean the place up my little ones MESS the place up. And after you've gone through the fuss … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Utter & Mortifying Embarrassment aka My Embarrassing Period Story
The embarrassing period story. It's sort of a subgenre of teenage life, in hushed tones in the school hallway, or sitting on the carpet in your best friend's room, you exchange stories about the first time you had your period, or that time you had an accident at the pizza restaurant, or the mortifying tale of when you had to ask a male relative to get you pads. At age 39 it's … [Read more...]
I Admit It, My Husband is Right, I’ve Gone #NoseBlind {Giveaway}
noseblind [nohz-blihnd], noun; Definition: The gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them (even though their guests do). I've heard that your sense of smell deteriorates with age, but mine has never been the best to begin with. Certain smells cut through and hit me hard, while most other things that everyone … [Read more...]
Join the #CleanWater Photo Challenge, Chance to Win a $250 Wal-Mart Giftcard & More!
How many times in a day does clean water touch your family’s life? How many times in a week? In two weeks? As Canadians, we have a seemingly unlimited supply of clean water, so it’s no wonder that we often take it for granted. I know I've been guilty of it myself. Brushing our teeth, watering the plants, doing the laundry, having a tall cool glass of water on a hot day. … [Read more...]
Why I Believe We All Need to Think #LikeAGirl
The first time I watched this video I cried. For full disclosure's sake I'll point out that this video is an Always ad, Always is a P&G brand and and I am a PGmom ambassador, but the first time I watched it had nothing to do with any of the above. I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and something made me click. I think it was the blurb, something like "We asked actors … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning with TIDE: Discover the #Plusabilites to Give Back with Tide & Goodwill
Nothing says time to clean out the closet clutter like spring. We've been spring cleaning around our house, more like spring purging, and the bags and boxes have been piling up as we sort everything into our keep / toss / garage sale / donate piles. I have a huge laundry stack of to be washed and then donated clothes waiting for me to tackle it. I always wash everything … [Read more...]
Thinning Hair? Discover the Secret to Thicker Looking Hair with NIOXIN
While there is plenty of talk about male hair loss, not too much is said about it's female counterpart. 75% of new moms notice more hair shedding than normal after childbirth. I was so intensely relieved when I read that this was normal. Thankfully hair loss was mentioned in the books I read leading up to my first daughter's birth, or else I would have been seriously … [Read more...]
Flossing is Important and other Oral Health Month Tidbits
Did you know that April is Oral Health Month? I'm pretty on top of my kids oral health routine, but I'm terrible for sticking to my own. My dental hygienist has been scolding me about flossing. And I don't even mind flossing, I actually sort of enjoy flossing, but I still forget to do it often enough. Anyone else guilty? We've all heard the routine: dentists recommend … [Read more...]
My Potty Training Secret
Potty training.... it's not something I like to talk about. And it's not because I'm squeamish about discussing poop and pee, which goodness knows is a daily topic when you're living with preschoolers. I feel uncomfortable talking about potty training because it's something I feel like I am a failure at. How the heck can I give anyone advice on how to potty train when my … [Read more...]
Tooth Brushing Time with Today’s Parent and P&G {Giveaway, #PGmom}
My kids love brushing their teeth. It's the one part of their bathroom routine that I rarely have to fight with them over. In face they will randomly decide in the middle of the day that they want to go brush their teeth, and sometime I have to say, "Not right now guys." Yeah, they ask to brush their teeth and I turn them down. Go figure. The big kid has an Oral-B electric … [Read more...]
That Time I Strayed, And Never Went Back
Back in October, I strayed. I was forced out of my comfortable monogamous relationship. I cheated. And I never went back. Okay guys, stick with me here, you might find this a bit weird, but I'm about to spontaneously write a post about deodorant. Occasionally a product is so darn good you feel it really deserves to be talked about, and this is one of those times. As a … [Read more...]