When my boys were younger, one of their very favourite toys was our ExerSaucer. They both had so much fun bouncing in the seat and loved being upright so that they could look around the room. Evenflo has simply the best and most interactive ExerSaucers for babies and recently I received the new ExerSaucer Jump […]
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There is nothing my boys and I love more than riding bikes together. Zackary learned to ride a two-wheel bicycle in the spring of last year and we spent every nice day after that out on the road with the two of us on our bicycles and Benjamin in the bike trailer behind me. Now
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Last month I had the chance to be one of the first Canadians to try the new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor and I loved the sweet-smelling moisturizing bar that let me skip the shaving lotion in the shower. I was also able to give fifty of my fabulous readers the opportunity to try the
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Last month I shared information about the Sobeys Tastes of the World Pinathon and I had a great time taking a look at all the Pinterest boards that were created featuring some of the world’s top dream destinations. And now Sobeys West is giving Western Canada another chance to Pin and win in celebration of
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I still remember that moment when my mom dropped me off at overnight camp for the very first time. I was an outgoing and adventurous child, but attending camp was going to be my first time sleeping away from my family with children I had never met and I couldn’t help feeling a little nervous
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A few weeks ago I shared a picture of my new favourite shirt, a 007 t-shirt from the TIFF Shop, and indirectly revealed my love of all things James Bond. I’ve seen most of the movies, read all of the books and have a random collection of 007 merchandise. So when I heard about the
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It’s been a long, cold spring in Saskatchewan but the forecast is finally improving and I am more than ready to ditch my winter gear! And this year, Skechers Canada is making putting away my winter boots even more tempting with a great collection of fashionable footwear for spring and summer that’s as comfortable as
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It may still be chilly here in Saskatchewan, but there’s one spring activity that doesn’t need to be put off because of the weather: spring cleaning! With a lot of travelling planned in May, I have been taking spring cleaning seriously this year. I want to come home to a clean and organized house after
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My boys absolutely love fruit puree pouches. These convenient sealed pouches first appeared as an alternative to the glass jar from baby food companies, but older children loved the squeezable pouches so much that it wasn’t long before companies started creating fruit snack pouches especially designed for older children too! Zackary and Benjamin both love
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To me, one of the biggest motivations in supporting environmental initiatives such as Earth Day is that it helps to ensure a safe and healthy world for my children. So what better day than Earth Day could there be to share the news about the brand new products that have recently been added to the
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It’s Earth Day and there’s no better time of the year to make changes to your life and your household that will help protect the environment for future generations! This year, GE Lighting wants to help you “see the light” when it comes to making your household more eco-friendly. And the best part is that
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching and this year, Parker has a gift that Mom is sure to love! The Parker IM Premium in Metallic Pink is available in fountain pen, ballpoint or rollerball options and makes a stylish gift that’s also incredibly useful! I received the Parker IM Premium rollerball pen in Metallic Pink to
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Dairy Queen is one of those restaurants that tends to make me feel instantly nostalgic. I think it’s because, as a child, I knew as soon as I entered a Dairy Queen I was going to get to enjoy a delicious ice cream treat. Even if my family had stopped there for lunch, going to
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I have been cooking with Campbell’s soup since I first learned how to cook and I still love creating quick and easy meals using Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Tomato soup as a way of adding easy richness and flavour to dinner. And with fun new products including Campbell’s Stock First Cream Stock and No
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Who’s every kid’s favourite insatiably curious little scientist? Sid the Science Kid, of course! Sid, like most young children, is always asking questions about the world around him. And in his search for the answers, he helps teach kids about the scientific process! Zackary discovered this hit PBS Kids show when he was about three
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I’ve mentioned in the past just how much I love cleaning. To be terribly blunt, I don’t. I work hard at keeping our house in a reasonably organized state, but I struggle. Of course, the fact that I often get new products to review can make organization even more difficult and I find that I
Last year my family had the chance to review the brand new Twistos Snack Bites. They were crispy and light little morsels of deliciousness that I absolutely loved. And with flavours like Asiago, Bruschetta and Parmesan & Garlic, I couldn’t help but want to hide the bags away for myself! Unfortunately, the boys loved the
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Our beloved Siamese-cross Racer is such a perfect pet for our busy household. She’s very independent, spends most of her time sleeping quietly in my room during the day and has enough personality to make it clear when she wants or needs something. With my boys taking up so much of my time, I love
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Here in Saskatchewan, Easter vacation at school doesn’t just last a few days. It’s a full weeklong holiday and normally, I love that. Hunting for eggs outside, spending hours at the park…it’s a great way to celebrate spring. But with Easter coming early this year and Saskatchewan facing months of record-breaking cold temperatures, having fun
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I love the extensive line of hair, body and baby skincare products from Live Clean because they’re plant derived, made with certified organic botanicals and free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petroleum. And now Live Clean has introduced a new line of Hand Creams to help get your winter-damaged hands feeling soft, smooth and
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I love discovering new eco-friendly products for my family, which is why I love LittleEcoFootprint. Near the end of March I received my second box of eco-friendly baby products from LittleEcoFootprint and I couldn’t wait to open it. These boxes are an absolute steal at just $25 including shipping since each one contains up to
Even though spring is officially here, the weather here in Saskatchewan hasn’t let my boys get outside as much as I would like. In fact, we woke up to a snowstorm this morning! With wintry weather keeping us indoors more than we might like, I’m very grateful to have all kinds of fun indoor puzzles,
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Music has always been a big part of my life. My father plays guitar, my mother plays piano and through my youth I learned to play piano, clarinet, saxophone and trombone. I am a huge believer in the power of music on a child’s intellectual development and it’s one of the reasons that I’ve featured
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Last year I discovered the luxurious skincare products of Annmarie Gianni and the natural, organic formulas were an absolute delight. Recently, Annmarie Gianni released its newest product and I was lucky enough to be given the chance to test it out before it was released. The new Repair Serum is formulated to naturally transform skin
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These days, so many of the toys that my boys have are based on characters from their favourite TV shows and video games. I want them to have toys that they like but often when I listen to them play, they are re-enacting scenarios they have seen rather than creating their own stories. My boys
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Nobody knows how to celebrate spring better than a child and to pump up the excitement in your house this month, Disney Junior has some fabulous new features that you won’t want to miss! First up is the special 30-minute episode of Quest for the Crystal Mickey on Sunday, April 21 at 12pm EST. Plunderin’
This Thursday and Friday, the first musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyrics of Tim Rice, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, is coming to Regina thanks to DIWC! Do It With Class Young People’s Theatre Company (DIWC) is Saskatchewan’s only pre-professional musical theatre and drama company for children and youth
I’ve done a lot of travelling in my life so far and I hope to do a lot more in the future. Visiting another country is more than just a chance to get away from everyday routines; it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the ways of a culture that’s completely different from your own.
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Looking for an easy and delicious after-school snack for your kids? Sun-Maid has the perfect solution for you! The company’s Raisin Pecan Sticky Toasts recipe takes mere minutes and is sure to be a kid pleaser. I recently received some coupons for Sun-Maid Raisin Bread so I could try out the recipe for myself. With
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Spring is a wonderful season for the most part. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, the flowers are blooming…but spring can also be a time of misery for those that suffer from seasonal allergies. My oldest son and I both deal with occasional bouts of the trademark sneezing and watery-eyed stuffiness that seasonal
While New Year’s Resolutions may be popular with many, in my opinion there’s no better time than spring to make healthy changes to your family’s lifestyle. Kids are getting more exercise, fresh fruits and vegetables are in abundance and an increase in sunshine has most people feeling positive and motivated. Getting healthy has never been
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For the most part, I eat pretty healthy. I cook meals at home, favour whole grains and love simple, natural food like real butter and homegrown vegetables. But I still like to enjoy a tasty snack every now and again and tortilla chips are one of my all-time favourite indulgences. They may not be the
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Nothing says summer like a pair of cute and colourful sandals and if you’ve got a little girl that loves new shoes, Stuart Weitzman has some great choices available for you! The new Stuart Weitzman Rose Water sandals are my personal favourite. With a vibrant orange and pink style, they’re sure to have any little
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With technology now playing such a huge part in our lives, many people don’t get to enjoy the simple pleasure of receiving mail from loved ones as much. But there really is nothing quite like opening a card from a friend or family member to brighten up a person’s day. Hallmark has been helping North
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When a movie features just two characters, the success of that movie depends a great deal on those two. Life of Pi proved just how captivating its characters were after earning four Academy Awards and eleven nominations, which is all the more amazing considering one of the two main characters is a computer-generated tiger. The
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There aren’t many people that don’t suffer from allergies in my family. My sister and niece have eczema, my brother reacts to certain animals and my oldest son and myself suffer from seasonal allergies. Minimizing exposure to allergens has always been something I care about. But I didn’t realize that about 30% of Canadians suffer
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My boys are always on the go. I am amazed at how full of energy Zackary is at the end of a full day of school, something that used to tire me right out as a kid, and Benjamin seems to have the exact same temperament. All that running around means that I need to
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If there’s one thing I take seriously, it’s my boys’ nutrition. I make sure that they have three balanced meals and healthy snacks every day. But when it comes to my nutrition, I’m not nearly as sensible. Like so many parents, I tend to put the needs of my boys first and then neglect my
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There are few live shows more captivatingly beautiful than a Cirque du Soleil performance. And for those that just can’t get enough of the acrobatic displays and aerial feats of these shows, there is now Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, which is now available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD. Here’s a brief synopsis: Visionary
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When my boys were babies, I learned for the first time how much easier life could be with the right baby gear. I had that common mentality of thinking that all strollers, diaper bags and infant outerwear was the same until I was actually using some different products. That’s when it became clear that well-designed
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It’s only natural to want to look and feel your best. Expensive beauty products tempt all of us at one time or another from the pages of magazines, websites, stores, salons and friends’ recommendations…and all too often come with seriously high price tags. Here are a few tips for cutting costs when it comes to
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Last year I had the pleasure of discovering Evgie, a Canadian-based online store that specializes in high-quality vinyl wall decals. I was so impressed by the variety available from the online boutique. What child wouldn’t love to have this fairy tree decal in her room? But vinyl wall decals aren’t just for kids! I also
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I always seem to have a hard time writing about my experiences at blog conferences, but it’s not because I have nothing to say. To the contrary, it’s because I learn so much that I have trouble narrowing down exactly what I want to share. And at no conference do I have a harder time
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Recently I had the chance to review the delicious cheese available from Tre Stelle. As a huge cheese lover, I was delighted and I had a great time testing out a few different varieties of Tre Stelle cheese. So when I was asked to try some of the varieties of cheese available from Castello, one
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