Disclosure: I am a P&G Mom ambassador. As part of my affiliation with this group I have been compensated to test the Loblaws Click & Collect service. As always my words and opinions are my own. P&G challenged me to change my grocery shopping habits for four weeks. They asked me to do all of my grocery shopping online with Loblaws Click & Collect service for a … [Read more...]
That time I freaked out in the grocery store…
I had a panic attack in the grocery store. Our usual weekend routine, often sees us leaving the house Sunday morning with intention to grab groceries, and later heading home empty handed with bellies full of restaurant food, having run a handful of errands in between. This particular Sunday we ate out for breakfast, visited the local farmer's market, window shopped for a new … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Made Easy, With Zehrs Click & Collect
Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom ambassador. As part of my affiliation with this group I have been compensated to test the Loblaws Click & Collect service. As always my words and opinions are my own. The other night I went grocery shopping at 11pm at night. Of course, the grocery store was closed at that hour, but that didn't stop me. The house was quiet, the kids were in … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Dia De Los Muertos, Year Round in Puerto Vallarta
Back when I was working at the local arts council, my boss was a huge fan of Frida Kahlo. You couldn't help but notice it when you walked into our office, which was littered with cut-outs of Frida and her artwork, mixed in with pieces done by my artist boss-lady. When I first started working there Frida was a footnote in my mental map, someone I'd read about briefly while doing … [Read more...]
We Splurged, Saved and Snacked; Back to School Shopping with CAA Rewards
Ok, please don't lynch me, but I had to buy practically nothing for my kid for back to school. Her old backpack, which lasted two years, was pretty beat up so she needed a new school bag. And she was due for a new pair of runners because her feet spurted up a size and a half over the summer, but that was pretty much it. A backpack and a pair of sneakers. I watched as other … [Read more...]
Learning How to Save Big with CAA Rewards
Maybe a year and a half ago I bought a CAA membership. It was one of those things I always meant to get around to doing. I'd receive the sign-up brochure in the mail, look it over and think "Yeah, good idea. I should so do this.", but I would set it aside and promptly forget about it. Then one night we ran out of gas, with both our kids in the car, on a very chilly, snowy, … [Read more...]
Cool Deal Alert ~ Moonlight Madness with Toys R Us, Fabulous Savings
The crazy holiday deals are starting early at Toys R Us this year. Tomorrow, Friday November 16th, they are having a Moonlight Madness Sale from 6 p.m. until Midnight. My favourite part? If you spend $100 or more you will earn 100 bonus Air Miles. As more and more Canadians join in the Black Friday shopping excitement north of the border, the crowds grow thicker and the … [Read more...]
How I finally found Wholly Guacamole, Guac Quest
You may have seen me mention a few dozens times on Twitter how much I love Wholly Guacamole. About a year ago I won a cooler full of Wholly products from Tales of a Ranting Ginger, and I immediately fell head over heals for their stuff. But then to my dismay I couldn't find it for sale anywhere locally. And I mean this in a "I made it an epic quest to hunt down Wholly" kind of … [Read more...]
Amazing Handcarved Wooden Dragon Sculpture from Bali via NOVICA
For those of you who were curious as to what I ended up choosing with my NOVICA giftcard, here's the answer: It was wrapped very securely and safely into after sheet of craft paper. I love that all of the packaging was paper that I could tidily toss into the recycling bin, as opposed to those darn syrofoam peanuts that I have to try and keep away from the … [Read more...]
Agoo Kids Appareal – Going out of Business, For the next three days everything is 80% off!
I just received this in my email box - Agoo Apparel is going out of business. Oh my goodness, 80% off all orders of $100 or more. Which isn't hard to stomach when $100 in your cart is only going to cost you $20. I am really sad to discover that Agoo is closing their doors, as I am completely in love with their clothes. I've written before about Agoo, I fell in love with … [Read more...]
Looking for Some Unique Holiday Gift Ideas? Check out www.sammygs.com!
Holiday shopping? I've got a couple of quick suggestions... Check out www.sammygs.com for unique personalized gifts. SammyGs.com was one of my sponsors who helped me attend BlissdomCanada2011. While in Toronto I had a chance to meet with her and see (and touch!) all of the many items that she carries. So many lovely, well made, high quality, things! So based on that, … [Read more...]
For the Locals! Fall for Art at the Riverside Library
The Arts Council Windsor & Region is working together with the Riverside Library to host a series of art sales. The first is tomorrow. To quote their blurb: "Whether you're interested in paintings, photography, greeting cards, pottery, jewellery, fabric arts or beeswax candles, you're bound to find these and more at our exhibit and sale of unique, handcrafted and … [Read more...]
Cool Canadian Retailer Alert – Grassroots, Eco-Friendly Online Store
I just found a cool new Canadian website. Well, it's new to me at least. Actually, they've been around for over 16 years and have two brick and mortar stores in Toronto, as well as the online storefront. Where am I talking about? The place is called Grassroots, and considering their many achievements, including being Voted Best Eco-Store in Canada by Today's Parent magazine, … [Read more...]
{ Essex County: Local } Spring Mom2Mom Sale
This Saturday is the annual Windsor Spring Mom2Mom sale. Despite my disappointing sales experience last fall, I still think the Mom2Mom sale ROCKS. It’s the largest indoor garage sale in southwestern Ontario. It’s like over 100 different garage sales, all in one spot, and all with kids items. It is THE place to get kids clothing. 90% of what my daughters wear I have picked … [Read more...]
{ Deal Alert } Stonz Wear Outdoor Booties 50% off…
Heads up, Stonz Wear is having a huge clearance sale. You can get a pair of their awesome booties right now for 50% off. I won a pair of these for Baby-G a little while back and I'm loving them. My little Houdini still manages to get out of them, but it does take her several minutes, rather then the usual 30 seconds that her normal shoes/boots … [Read more...]