Walk in Comfort All Summer with OTZshoes from The Shoe Girls-Giveaway

I love great shoes of all kinds, but because I walk almost everywhere, comfortable, stylish walking shoes are one of my favourite types of footwear. I have a few different pairs of shoes perfect for a stroll through the streets of my small town, but I had never tried OTZshoes before. So when I got the chance to pick a pair of the Italian linen shoes to review, I was excited to see how they compared to the shoes I already own.

OTZshoes feature vibrant, fashion-forward colours, a unique stitched design that results in a minimal use of glue and a removable cork footbed. They are lightweight, have great grip and look very comfortable. The shoes tend to run a little small, so I ordered a 39 instead of my usual 38 to 38½ in the Maui Blue colour and the shoes fit perfectly.

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Make Memories this Summer with Dairy Queen Coupons from General Mills #LMDConnector

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 Dairy Queen and not getting ice cream simply wasn’t an option! As a result, walking into Dairy Queen results in a flood of memories for me. I used to love ordering a Kids Meal, which came with my choice of DQ treat for dessert. (I always chose the ice cream sandwich.) And when I was in high school, every band trip involved at least one stop at Dairy Queen. My all-time favourite indulgence on those occasions was a hot fudge sundae made with mint chip ice cream.

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Of course, one of the most memorable items on the Dairy Queen menu is the DQ Ice Cream Cake! With a birthday in January, I didn’t really get to enjoy these for my birthday, unlike my brother, with a birthday in October and my sister, who was born in June. So as an adult, I have to admit that I sometimes buy DQ Ice Cream Cake for my birthday just because I can! [Read more...]

Show Loved Ones You’re Thinking of Them with the Hallmark Get Carded Challenge-Giveaway

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 Americans share special moments for 103 years now and to bring back that simple joy of receiving an unexpected card, the company invited me to be a part of the Get Carded Challenge.

hallmark get carded challengeThe challenge was simple: send seven cards to seven people in seven days to spread a little unexpected joy to loved ones. I received a package of cards to share and they were so pretty. I especially loved some of the handmade cards featuring special embellishments for a truly one-of-a-kind greeting.

I started out by sending cards to my very best blog friends Jen and Jody. I had something to send each of them anyways and I loved the idea of adding a little something special to their packages by including a card letting them know how much I appreciate their friendship. They were both so excited and commented on how beautiful the cards were. [Read more...]

Eliminate Stains and Odours Naturally with Unique Natural Products-Giveaway

My love of eco-friendly cleaning products is something that I’ve mentioned often in the past. If I can find a product that can tackle the huge amount of dirt and grime that my boys drag into the house without using dangerous chemicals, I am a happy woman. With spring fast approaching, one of my upcoming cleaning projects will be washing the carpet in the living room and basement rec room, so when I got the chance to test out the carpet cleaner and some of the other natural cleaners from Unique Natural Products, I couldn’t wait.

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These cleaners bear the name “unique” for a reason. Rather than just a blend of ingredients from natural sources, Unique Natural Products actually utilize the natural process of biodegrading to break down and eliminate organic waste. By using natural and healthy bacteria and microbes, the cleaners literally eat the stains and odours off surfaces and convert them into carbon dioxide and water! [Read more...]

Dig Into a Bowl of New General Mills Peanut Butter Cheerios-Giveaway #LMDConnector

There are many people that love their peanut butter and if you’re one of those folks that could happily spread peanut butter on anything and everything, General Mills has some delicious news for you! For a limited time, Canadians can enjoy the great taste of new Peanut Butter Cheerios for breakfast! My boys are both huge peanut butter fans and so when I got the chance to review a fun Peanut Butter Cheerios pack, I couldn’t wait to see what Zackary and Benjamin would think.

peanut butter cheeriosThe pack included an assortment of fun breakfast and lunch goodies including spoons, bowls and a cereal container as well as two boxes of the new Peanut Butter Cheerios. Even though we don’t pick up the mail until late afternoon, Zackary still begged to try a bowl right away. I eventually convinced him that he needed to wait for morning and he was ready and waiting the next day to dig into his bowl of cereal!

The smell of peanut butter was noticeable as soon as I opened the box and I couldn’t help but be reminded of a fresh and tender peanut butter cookie. Fortunately, this cereal has a lot more nutritional value than one of my home-baked cookies does! With whole grain and just 100 calories per serving, it’s a nutritious breakfast choice as well as a delicious one. [Read more...]

Share a Little Softness this Winter by Sending a Kleenex® Brand Care Pack

It’s the season of sniffles and this year my boys and I have already had more than our share of colds. When we’re under the weather, we spend a lot of time relaxing at home cuddled up in a blanket with hot drinks and a box of Kleenex® close by. The world’s best-selling facial tissue is the only brand that’s soft enough for my boys’ noses when they’re stuffy and I love the gentle feel of the tissue too. My skin is a little sensitive and Kleenex® is so soothing when I have a cold.

kleenex softness worth sharingNow, Kleenex® wants to give you the chance to share the softness with somebody you care about! Just purchase a specially-marked bundle of Kleenex® facial tissue and you’ll receive an exclusive Softness Worth Sharing code. Enter the code at Kleenex.ca to send somebody you love a Kleenex® Brand Care Pack absolutely free! [Read more...]

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

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!

levenger pocquettes coin purseFor 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...]

Mom Will Love the Customized Jewellery from Something About Silver-Giveaway

If you need a special gift for Mom, customized  jewellery is always a good option and online boutique Something About Silver has an absolute stunning selection of sterling silver jewellery that any lucky recipient is sure to love. I recently received the Forever Necklace to review and it’s a piece that is guaranteed to warm a mother’s heart.

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The Forever Necklace features a stamped silver circle ring and can be personalized with up to six birthstones to represent each of a mother’s children. The inscription around the circle, which symbolizes unconditional love, reads, “A Mother’s Love is Forever.” It really is a piece that celebrates the importance of a mother in a beautiful way. [Read more...]