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Fill Mom or Dad’s Stocking with Stylish Gifts from Levenger-Giveaway

December 10, 2012 by Kathryn

When Santa comes down the chimney to fill a stocking, he generally has lots of fun trinkets for the kids in the family. But finding goodies to fill Mom and Dad’s stockings can be a little more difficult! That’s why Levenger is there to lend Santa a hand with all kinds of great stocking-stuffers available right now!

For example, what woman wouldn’t fall in love with the adorable Pocquettes Coin Purses? Made of coloured leather, these coin purses are available in fanciful shapes including a cupcake and a pear. I especially loved the handy metal clasps that lets a woman hook the purse onto a larger bag if desired. And the sweet little purses are the perfect size to hold ear bud headphones too!

While Mom will be beaming with delight after finding this fabulous gift from Levenger in her stocking, Dad still needs a special gift too! So Levenger comes to rescue once again with the International Phone Pocket Briefcase. This sleek leather phone case and passport holder is small enough to work perfectly as a wallet but large enough to make it ideal for travelling. [Read more...]

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Enjoy the Adventure of Geocaching with the Magellan eXplorist GC Handheld GPS Device-Giveaway

December 6, 2012 by Kathryn

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It can be hard to find the perfect gift sometimes. A present that’s useful, fun and maybe even encourages you spend quality time with your family isn’t something that can be found on every store shelf. But this year, Magellan has a gift that does all those things and it’s sure to put a smile on the face of whoever opens it!

The Magellan eXplorist GC is the first handheld GPS device designed exclusively for geocaching. For those that aren’t familiar with the activity, geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt adventure that has taken the world by storm. The concept is simple. Check out a geocaching website like Geocaching.com, find a location near you and use your GPS or smartphone to track down the cache.

And now the Magellan eXplorist GC is making geocaching easier and even more fun. This device was designed with geocaching in mind and every feature of the device shows that. I loved the rugged outdoor design; the eXplorist GC is waterproof with a transreflective screen to make reading the device out in the sun a little easier. And because sometimes adventures can take longer than expected, I really appreciated that the two AA batteries that powered the device lasted for up to 18 hours. [Read more...]

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Give a Quality Writing Experience this Christmas with the Parker IM Pen -Giveaway

November 25, 2012 by Kathryn

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When it comes to shopping for men, I usually find that it’s easy to find the perfect gift for some men and almost impossible for others. My dad is one of those men in my life for whom I’ve always had a hard time choosing a gift, partly because he already has everything that he needs and partly because he never really talks about what he might like. Men like that can be frustrating when the holidays roll around, but this year Parker has a gift that’s sure to please!

The Parker IM is the luxurious yet affordable premium writing instrument for the man that appreciates quality items. It features a stylish stainless steel casing with a variety of finishes ranging from chrome to pink to matte black and can be purchased in either a fountain pen, ballpoint or roller ball tip. This is a pen that really provides a premium writing experience and I was so excited when I had the chance to check one out firsthand.

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Filed Under: Holiday Gift Guide, Men, Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: christmas, gifts, man, men, parker, parker canada, parker im, parker pens, pen, presents, writing

Give a Perfect Gift or Save Money Shopping At Your Favourite Stores with CardSwap.ca-Giveaway

November 11, 2012 by Kathryn

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Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Give the gift of choice with CardSwap! I’ve featured CardSwap.ca on Mommy Kat and Kids in the past and I always loved the concept. Canadians with unneeded gift cards sell them to CardSwap.ca for cash and bargain-hunters buy gift cards at a discount for shopping they had planned anyways.

cardswap graphic CardSwap.ca has recently revised its service and I received a $75 CardSwap credit so that I could test it out. The process is simple. Just pick out a gift card for a place you shop at anyways and you’ll earn SwapPoints with every purchase. 1000 points can be redeemed for a $10 gift card of your choice or $10 in PayPal cash! I browsed the available gift cards and eventually I decided to spend some extra money of my own and buy an $85 Payless Shoe Source gift card. [Read more...]

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Holiday Gift Guide-Dell Inspiron R Series Laptops-Giveaway

December 20, 2011 by Kathryn

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Holiday Gift for Families

Every once in a while, a person wants to give a gift that leaves that special someone speechless. And if you have a computer user in the household, you’ll find getting the reaction you want has never been easier thanks to Dell Canada and the company’s ingenious and customizable Dell Inspiron R Series laptops.

The Dell Inspiron R Series is sleek, functional and unbelievably beautiful. The highlight of this whole series is, for me, its customizability. With a choice of 22 SWITCH by Design Studio lid patterns and 3 SWITCH by Design Studio lid colours, your laptop can be as stylish and original as you are! My personal favourite is the Horizontal Pink lid; I adore the feminine colours and sleek stripes! But if you prefer trendy geometric art, bold black and white patterns or even just a solid red, blue or black lid, there’s a SWITCH lid for you too!

The stylish exterior is only the beginning of the features that the Inspiron R Series offers, however. For the ultimate entertainment experience, the Inspiron R laptops offer Wireless Display, which lets you wirelessly project HD video and surround sound to your home theatre. And Dell’s incredibly popular Dell Stage software lets you enjoy convenient, one-click access to your photos, movies, music and more!

Now of course, functionality is just as important as style and entertainment for a dedicated computer user, and the Dell Inspiron R Series offers lots of that too thanks to a 2nd gen Intel Core i3 CPU and hard drives of up to 750 GB! And because Dell knows that every customer is unique, there are tons of hardware customization options for the Inspiron R Series computers so that everyone can have the laptop that’s perfect for them!

Optional upgrades include fun features like an internal Blu-ray drive and power-boosting options such as the Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor for the ultimate performance! I’ll have a detailed review of the Dell Inspiron 15R in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, why not check out the Dell Canada Facebook page for all the latest product info and promotions from Dell Canada? Or send a Tweet to @dellhomesalesca to learn what computer might be best for you and your family!

Dell Canada knows that you are going to love the new redesigned Inspiron R Series laptops, so they are giving one incredibly lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader the chance to win their very own Dell Inspiron 15R laptop computer and two extra switch lids! This is a giveaway you will NOT want to miss, so check out all the details and enter below!

The Dell Inspiron R laptops can be purchased at www.dell.ca and with prices starting at just $499, the Inspiron R Series is a great economical computer choice as well. The Dell Inspiron R Series is designed to be the perfect multi-functional family computer and is definitely a gift that will wow the lucky recipient. Check out these stylish and powerful laptops for yourself today!

ARV: $499-$649

Holiday Gift Guide-Tonka XT Ricochet Stunt Pro R/C

December 16, 2011 by Kathryn

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Holiday Gift for Older Boys

There are plenty of choices when it comes to buying a remote control vehicle for the holidays but to really impress a child, check out the fabulous Tonka XT Ricochet Stunt Pro R/C! This amazing remote control vehicle uses the same double-sided flip technology as Tonka’s popular Bounce Back Racer, but this is a whole new level of remote control action!

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The first thing that really sets the Tonka XT Ricochet Stunt Pro apart is its Replay Button. By pressing the red button on the top left side of the controller while driving, you can save your coolest stunts. Then you can replay them by pressing the red button in the centre of the controller!

The tough look and fast speed of the Tonka XT are a bit part of its appeal as well, and with the digital precision steering and the ability to flip the vehicle over , busting wild tricks is fun and easy! Best of all, with the included rechargeable battery pack, the fun can keep going and going.

The tires on the Ricochet Stunt Pro are fairly soft, but because of the speed and power of the vehicle I would definitely not recommend it for areas with fragile objects nearby. We tested out the remote control car in our basement playroom, which has a heavy-duty carpet and unfinished walls, and the open space and low-pile carpet were the perfect combination for getting some really cool moves with the Ricochet Stunt Pro. The whole family had a blast trying to create the coolest tricks and then replaying them again and again!

The Tonka XT Ricochet Stunt Pro R/C vehicle is available at toy stores and mass merchandise stores across North America so check the website for a retailer near you. It would make a great gift for an older boy or even a young-at-heart adult! With a recommended age of eight years or older, it’s not a beginner’s vehicle, but it is definitely a ton of fun! Check it out for yourself today and satisfy your child’s need for speed on Christmas morning!

ARV: $79.99

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Holiday Gift Guide-Gourmet Gift Baskets Christmas Gift Basket Classic

December 13, 2011 by Kathryn

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Holiday Gift for Everyone

When you just don’t know what gift to give to someone and time is running out, GourmetGiftBaskets.com is ready to step in and save the day. With delivery right to the recipient and tons of gorgeous gift baskets to suit anyone’s taste, giving a great gift has never been easier. I received the Christmas Gift Basket Classic to review and it had such a nice assortment of fun and pleasing products to enjoy. I loved that it was a mix of sweet and salty treats so that the entire family could dig in together and find a favourite snack.

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I’d tried a few of the products in the basket before; the Brent & Sam’s cookies and Parmesan Artichoke & Garlic Cheese Biscuits by Salem Baking Company were a few of my very favourites. But there were also some great new products to try and I eagerly sat down with my husband to dig into the Chocolate Covered Cherries by Marich while he indulged in the Buttered Peanut Crunch by Old Dominion Peanut Company. I loved the sweet chocolate-covered dried Bing cherries and the candy coating was the perfect finishing touch. My husband was just as impressed by the sweet and buttery peanut crunch candy.

The biggest surprise in the Christmas Gift Basket Classic was, for me, the Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods and the Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip. I am a big fan of mustard on a sandwich, but I wouldn’t have expected to like it so much on a pretzel. The sweet yet tangy taste of this gourmet mustard dip went so well with the crunch of the pretzels and really was a uniquely delicious treat!

The basket is rounded out with Almond Pecan-dy Crunch by Morley Candy Makers, Salted Peanuts in Box by Feridie’s, a Signature Dark Chocolate Bar by Lake Champlain and Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com. There really is something for everyone in this scrumptious collection!

GourmetGiftBaskets.com also has themed gift baskets for all the hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list and the baskets are always delivered super-quickly, so they are perfect for those last-minute presents too. Check out the assortment for yourself and find a beautifully packaged, unique and delicious gift basket for someone special today!

ARV: $59.99

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Holiday Gift Guide-Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum-Giveaway

December 8, 2011 by Kathryn

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Holiday Gift for Pet Owners

Pets are wonderful, but they do take extra work. And while feeding, exercising and playing with your pet may not be much of a chore, cleaning up their hair can definitely be frustrating!

We used to have a large Rottweiler cross that shed huge hunks of hair all over the house and while he has been gone for years, we still sometimes come across hair that he’s left behind! Our current pet, the standoffish Siamese cat that has reviewed cat products for me occasionally, doesn’t lose huge amounts of hair but in the fall and early winter she still goes through a phase in which quite a bit of her hair falls out when we’re petting her.

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So how do we clean all that hair up quickly and easily? With a little help from Bissell Canada, of course! Bissell knows that different messes require different techniques, and the company has a product to tackle almost any floor or upholstery mess imaginable. When I received the new Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum, I knew at once that it was just what I needed to deal with all the pet hair in the house!

I decided to test the vacuum out on our sofa and chair in the living room. Our furniture has a fabulous design of off-white with a blue, green and burgundy geometric pattern. It’s very subtle and it hides everything! But even though the cat hair wasn’t visible, I knew it was there and since I have extended family members that are allergic to cats, I wanted to make the house as free of cat hair as possible.

The Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum has a few special features that make it especially good for removing pet hair. The most important is the rubber nozzle, which has small nubbins on it to help attract and catch pet hair. Because it’s rubber, it’s also safe for all kinds of surfaces, from hard floors to carpets to upholstery. When I started vacuuming the couch, I really noticed a difference in the way the vacuum moved over the fabric. There was some extra resistance as the rubber nozzle grabbed the fabric to pull off all the pet hair. It took about twenty minutes to do the job, but when I was done the sofa looked great and there was lots of hair in the vacuum canister!

Using the hand vacuum was quick and easy, and storing it for next time was just as easy thanks to the handy wall mount! We put it right in the living room in a corner by an outlet because that way it’s always ready to use at a moment’s notice. I just leave it charging all the time so that it’s powered up whenever I need it.

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At just 4 lbs. the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum was nice and light and it even featured a pullout nozzle for corners or edges. While it works great for pet hair, I quickly started using it for other messes too. Whether the boys had a messy snack like popcorn or the family had tracked dirt into the house, the hand vacuum was perfect for cleaning it up in a flash. I even used it to clean our stairs, since it was so much lighter and easier to use than our full-sized vacuum.

Bissell Canada has recently launched a brand-new Facebook page and the company is celebrating with a fun Dirty Little Secrets contest! Just visit the Bissell Canada Facebook page and check out the Dirty Little Secrets tab to see how to enter. You can enter daily to win great products from Bissell or maybe even a trip for two to Las Vegas!

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum can be purchased at major retailers across North America and would make a great gift for any pet owner looking for an easy way to keep their furniture free of pet hair. It would also be a great gift for busy parents looking for easy ways to clean up after their kids! Check it out for yourself and let someone you love see how easy cleaning up pet hair and so much more can be!

ARV: $39.99