Getting the family ready to go back to school can be fun but it can also be pretty stressful! Between the crowded stores, complaining kids and time spent travelling from place to place, no wonder some parents shudder at the thought of summer ending! That’s why I prefer to shop online whenever possible. From the […]
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Getting kids ready for going back to school is expensive. There’s just no other way of putting it. In addition to new fall clothes, backpacks, footwear and lunch gear, there’s that intimidating list of back-to-school supplies. Fortunately, this year Walmart Canada gave me the chance to see for myself just how reasonable its prices were
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I absolutely adore good coffee and since I’m the only one in the house that drinks it, I’ve started to use my Keurig almost exclusively for preparing coffee each day. I love being able to make as much or as little coffee as I want and the fact that each cup of coffee I drink
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Edmonton is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of amazing attractions, but one of the largest and best known has to be the famed West Edmonton Mall. So much more than a place to shop, the mall features a variety of family-friendly attractions that make it a top destination spot for tourists
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When I was in Chicago recently, I had the chance to connect with some of the people at Itzy Ritzy. This trendy eco-concious company specializes in producing high-quality, eco-friendly reusable bags for everything from snacks to sandwiches and as a big fan of green products, I was eager to see what they were like. Itzy
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I am always on the lookout for the best products for my baby and Philips AVENT has such a great assortment of high-quality and effective breast pumps, bottles and other feeding products that it’s always been one of my favourite brands. That’s why I was delighted to be recently chosen as a Philips AVENT Mom.
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Keeping the spark in a relationship takes creativity sometimes, especially after years of marriage. That’s why Trojan has created a new line of personal lubricants designed especially for couples to help add a little something extra to a relationship that’s starting to fall into a predictable routine. The new Trojan Lubricants line includes:
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September is National Preparedness Month and this month as part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad, I get the chance to help you protect your keys so that you’re prepared in case you ever lock yourself out of the house. Depending on the time of year, accidentally locking the keys inside can be
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Have you ever found a product that you know will be absolutely perfect for your children, but that isn’t available in Canada? So often I look for items that can solve some of the challenges I have with my children and find something that looks ideal, only to find out that it’s not currently shipping
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If there’s one thing that I can count on as a mom of two young boys, it’s washing plenty of laundry. And most of the time, that laundry is incredibly dirty or covered in stains. Now I have to admit, when my boys were younger, I didn’t worry about stained clothing all that much. Things
It always amazes me how quickly summer flies by and back-to-school season arrives, but I have to admit, I can’t help but get excited when I see all the fun new school supplies start to arrive in the stores! From crayons and notebooks to laptop computers, all kinds of products are hitting the shelves! This
When I was at BlogHer13 in Chicago a few weeks ago, my sister took my oldest son and her oldest daughter to the movie theatre to check out one of the summer’s new animated features, Epic. The kids loved it and I heard stories about it for quite some time afterwards. Lucky for me, yesterday,
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I have always been a woman that loves to be on the go and having children didn’t change that at all. Even when my boys were just newborns, I took them out on long walks around the neighbourhood or out to local mom and baby events. It let me get out of the house and
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I am a little bit of a nut about LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics products. LUSH Bath Bombs are my ultimate favourite indulgence and the fact that these skin-soothing, scent-infusing bath time treats are handmade with fabulous essential oils just makes me love them even more. LUSH also carries an extensive line of cosmetics, body care
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I love to cook and I tend to be quite creative when I do. From vegetarian lasagne to shrimp curry to ginger beef, I love finding a few favourite dishes from all different styles of cuisine and then tweaking them until they’re just the way I want. Unfortunately, my boys are picky eaters and invariably
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a huge hit in our household and from now until August 22, 2103, everyone’s favourite ninjas are fighting crime at a Walmart near you! Right now you can download a fun and free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles app game that lets you bring the Turtles to life on your
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Lunch-packing woes are something most mothers experience at some point during the school year. I always find that in September I am full of grand ideas about the tasty and healthy goodies I’ll create for my son each morning, yet by October I’m rushing to pack the same tired sandwich and pudding cup into a
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Edmonton is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of attractions for families, but one of the things that makes Edmonton an especially attractive family destination is its many events and festivals. Recently I visited the city to experience some of those special events for myself and I was lucky enough to attend
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When my oldest son was born, I made plenty of typical “new mom” mistakes and one of the biggest ones was waiting for my baby to fall asleep each night instead of putting him to bed at a regular time. It meant that I was often sitting up rocking my little one until well after
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The first day of school is quickly approaching and whether your child has a few butterflies about heading back or you just want to commemorate the special day, Hallmark has a fabulous range of products that are sure to make the first day of school a memorable one! Recently Hallmark sent me a few of
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Like many Canadians, I’ve seen my monthly bills go up on a fairly regular basis with no real increase in the service I’m receiving. My traditional landline service is no exception. My provider charges roughly $380 a year for a basic service that does not include any long distance or special call features like call
Though my oldest son isn’t quite at the age of having a cell phone yet, I know that the time for him to own one will sneak up on me quickly. I also know from the horror stories told to me that chances are good my energetic son will likely lose, drop, break or maim
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Finding new children’s music is always a treat for me. My boys and I have many tried and true favourites when it comes to children’s musicians and each of my kids has a CD player in the bedroom with a stack of discs beside it. But it’s been some time since we discovered a new
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My boys and I are trying our best to enjoy the last lazy days of summer, but I can’t help but turn my mind towards the upcoming school year too. Zackary will be entering Grade 2, Benjamin will be attending Pre-Kindergarten and both boys need all kinds of supplies for their upcoming days. Lunch gear
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San Francisco is full of iconic sights and this fall, OPI is celebrating the many things that make the City by the Bay such a beloved destination for so many people. The new OPI San Francisco collection contains fifteen colours in shades of blue, brown, red and grey inspired by the landscape and the attractions
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One of my favourite things about cooking is learning new techniques that let me make even more fun food for my family. We all have our favourite dishes but sometimes I want something specific that I haven’t yet learned how to make, or I have a surplus of a certain fruit or vegetable and want
Part of the fun of purchasing a smartphone is the amount of customization that can be done with after-market accessories. There is a wide array of protectors, cases, wallets and stickers to give your phone that personalized touch to match your personality. Truffol is a new entrant to this market with a line of premium
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My boys and I love to snack. Even though three healthy meals are a part of every day, we all love indulging in tasty treats on a weekday afternoon or after dinner on a relaxing weekend. I try to keep the snacks healthy as much as possible but sometimes finding snacks that taste great and
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Living in Saskatchewan, my boys and I are forced to spend a fair amount of time indoors when winter weather arrives. So we spend as much time as possible outside in the beautiful summer months. The fresh air and sunshine are such a treat, but on the hottest days, being out of the direct sun
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August is here and school days are quickly approaching! I am having a blast getting my boys all the gear they need for the upcoming school year and healthy food for lunches and snacks is always something at the top of my list. This year, the new Milk Unleashed shelf safe milk will be right
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With concerns about commercial sweeteners becoming more and more prevalent, one of the hottest new food and diet trends is using stevia-based sweeteners to replace sugar in everything from coffee to baked goods. Canada has a few different brands of stevia-based sweetener available and recently I received a fun iced tea prize pack so that
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It’s only natural for moms to be excited about the little ones’ (or no-so-little-anymore ones’…) birthdays. These annual milestones are a reminder of the amazing people our kids are turning into and how much they’ve grown, learned and changed since the last birthday. And that’s certainly a cause for celebration! But…it’s all too easy to
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