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Kids Will Have a Healthy Summer with Natrol Angry Birds Vitamins

My boys are huge fans of the Angry Birds franchise, and in addition to the games themselves, they have a collection of memorabilia including stuffed toys, building sets and mini characters. But now, thanks to Natrol, Zackary and Benjamin have a whole new way to enjoy Angry Birds…as vitamins! New Natrol Angry Birds vitamins come

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Biking is More Fun and Versatile with Child Carriers and Bike Trailers from MammaCangura-Giveaway

One of the first things I do when spring arrives each year is pull out my family’s bicycles, and once they’re in the front yard, we are all out riding almost every chance we get. Last year, Benjamin rode in a bike trailer when we went on long rides. But this year he’s old enough

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Rio 2 Downloadable Activity Sheets and Outdoor Ideas Make Summer Fun

Get ready to shake your tail feathers! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment takes you deep into the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest for the most fun you’ll have all summer, as Rio 2 debuts on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD. Just in time for summer vacation, this hilarious family adventure will samba its way into your home

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Treat Yourself to Your Favourite Special K Products and Earn a Free Tote Bag

Summer is in full swing and to keep you fueled up when you’re outside enjoying the sunshine, Kellogg’s Special K has all kinds of delicious snacks that will help you feel full without weighing you down. From breakfast cereal packed with protein to energizing shakes, there are options for every taste! Personally, the Special K

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Get Creative with Your Cooking with Smucker’s Pairings Quick and Easy Recipes

My boys love Smucker’s jam, so keeping a good supply of it in our house is something that I consider essential. But while Zackary and Benjamin are content eating toast and jam day after day, I like to get a little more creative when I have Smucker’s in the house! That’s why I loved the

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New Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow Protects Baby’s Delicate Skin

Sensitive skin is something that we understand very well in this family. Between allergies, a history of eczema and the fact that our skin often seems to just be easily irritated, I always make sure that I’m choosing skincare products that are gentle, natural and helpful at soothing irritated skin. Weleda products are always a

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KRE-O Transformers: Age of Extinction Building Sets are Perfect for Summer Fun-Giveaway #BuildKREO

When I was a child, the highlight of my week used to be sitting down on Saturday to watch the Transformers cartoon. So when the first hit movie was released in 2007, I saw it as soon as I could. But while I love the movies, I think what I love even more about the

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Share Your Music this Summer with the iFrogz Tadpole Bluetooth Speaker-Giveaway

Nothing makes summer more enjoyable than some great tunes and if you like to take your music with you wherever you go, the new iFrogz Tadpole Bluetooth speaker is the perfect new companion! This compact wireless speaker is just two and a half inches tall and comes with a carabiner clip so that it can

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Power Up at Breakfast with Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains-Giveaway

I love mixed grain products for the added nutritional benefits they provide, and Ancient Grain products tend to be a special favourite. I generally enjoy Ancient Grain blends in things like bread and tortillas, but now General Mills is bringing the blend of grains to breakfast with brand new Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains! This

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Learn, Grow and Achieve – Three Important Investments For Your Child’s Future That Are Worth Making

We are lucky to live in a country that’s full of opportunities, and as a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how many different options I have when it comes to helping my children grow and develop. But all that choice can be overwhelming too as I struggle to decide what opportunities are worth the investment of

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Show Off Your Style and Stay Organized with a MEIDUM Leather Purse-Giveaway

If there’s one thing becoming a mother taught me, it’s that all purses are not created equal. I have a fairly extensive purse collection, but that’s because different occasions really do require different bags! And no matter what type of bag I need on any given day, I want it to be high quality, fashionable

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Try One of Three Unique Burger Recipes Inspired by Canadian Provinces

To me, summer means BBQ, and BBQ means burgers, so I spend a lot of the warmer days whipping up different burger creations. I love varying the tasty toppings on my burgers, but one ingredient is always a must for me…Bick’s pickles! There are all kind of different ways of creating a burger success story

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Dairy Free Kale Fudgsicle Recipe with Silk Coconut Unsweetened

When cooking with vegetables, it’s only natural that most people immediately think of savoury dishes instead of sweet ones. But I’m a big believer that vegetables can be much more versatile than that, and so when I set out to create a recipe with Silk products and vegetables, I decided that I would find a

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Father’s Day Books for Dads and their Kids from Scholastic Canada

Father’s Day is this weekend and Scholastic Canada is celebrating with some great books that illustrate that special bond between a dad and his kids. I received a few of Scholastic Canada’s newest books featuring dear old dad to review and they are a great choice for little ones this Father’s Day! Mighty Dads by

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Father’s Day Memories of Learning to Drive with Dad and Ford Canada-Giveaway

Growing up in small-town Saskatchewan, one of my earliest memories was driving down gravel roads in my dad’s old Ford truck. He had an acreage on the edge of the Qu’Appelle valley and there were times we’d go driving on roads that were little more than tracks in the grass. On the top of the

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Customize Your Home Décor and Show Your Team Spirit with NHL Roller Shades

For many sports fans, hockey is a way of life. Express your love for your favourite Canadian NHL team by displaying your pride in the very windows of your home. Whether you are a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vancouver Canucks or the Calgary Flames, there are countless customized roller shade options available

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Celebrate Motherhood with Top Items from the Distinctive Assets Mother’s Day in Hollywood Gift Basket

Every Mother’s Day in Hollywood, 25 of the top new celebrity moms are treated to a gorgeous gift basket created by the LA-based marketing firm Distinctive Assets. Packed with tons of designer items for Mom and Baby, these gift baskets are always extraordinary and this year was no exception! Celebrity moms and moms-to-be including Gwen

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Roasted Asparagus with a Dairy-Free Dijon Asparagus Cream Sauce Recipe

I absolutely love vegetables that flower, from broccoli and cauliflower to zucchini and spinach. But of all the flowering vegetables, asparagus is easily one of my favourites. It’s such a seasonal treat with its fresh and versatile flavour and it’s absolutely loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. I’ve actually been known to eat asparagus raw

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The PetSafe Canada Simply Clean Litter Box and Pet Loo Make Caring for Your Pet Easier Than Ever-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that most people know about me, it’s that I absolutely love my cat, named Racer by my oldest son. As the only other female in the house, she immediately latched onto me even as a kitten and I have to admit, I can’t resist her complete devotion. But Racer’s also a

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New HEXBUG Aquabot and Battle Spider Toys are Tons of Robotic Fun

A few years ago, my boys discovered HEXBUG Nano, small mechanical robot bugs that use vibration technology to scoot around different tracks in an incredibly realistic manner. HEXBUG Nano bugs were a hit with children everywhere, but the company didn’t stop the innovation there! The HEXBUG company has recently created even more fun robotic creatures

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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake Makes a Sweet Treat

I am a huge fan of organic chocolate and for years now, my all-time favourite brand has been Green & Black’s. From simple white, milk and dark chocolate varieties to exotic choices featuring sea salt, toffee and ginger, every Green & Black’s Organic chocolate bar I’ve tried has featured a rich, distinctive flavour that’s simply

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Celebrate Summer’s Occasions with Creamy Greek Pesto Pasta Salad

The food of summertime is one of my favourite things about the season and here in Saskatchewan, we’re enjoying summer weather in full force. While we’ve had plenty of barbequed meals already to celebrate this month’s many special days, there’s so much more to summertime food than just barbeque and for a cool and refreshing

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Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal Makes Breakfast Delicious, Healthy and Eco-Friendly-Giveaway

When it comes to breakfast, I really can’t go wrong giving my boys cereal. They love almost any variety of cold breakfast cereal and as an added bonus for me, Zackary is old enough now to pour out cereal and milk for himself and his brother! But when I’m choosing breakfast cereal for my boys,

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Brighten Up Your Table for Spring with Novogratz Collection Dinnerware-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that makes the arrival of spring even better, it’s freshening up the household décor with some cheery new accessories. I often tell people that my favourite colour is rainbow and while it may not be an appropriate colour for every season, it’s a great choice for spring! So when I saw

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Little Girls Celebrate Canada’s Diversity with Maplelea Girls Dolls

One of the things I love so much about Canada is its diversity, and that’s why I’ve always loved Maplelea Girls. These large and realistic dolls are instantly appealing to both children and parents because of their wholesome look and realistic body type. But even better, each of the Maplelea Girls dolls has a unique

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Take the #WeledaHairDare with New Weleda Oat Replenishing Hair Care-Giveaway

I absolutely love discovering new bath and beauty products and when those products are made with natural ingredients, that’s even better. I have a few different hair care lines that I love but with my long hair, I never miss a chance to try new shampoo and conditioner just in case I discover something I

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Treat Yourself to this Delicious Messy Fries Recipe with the Philips Airfryer

A few weeks ago I received the Philips Airfryer to review and while I was excited about being able to enjoy crispy fried food without all the fat, I have to admit that I was pretty sceptical it could compare to my traditional deep fryer. Then I heard from readers about how much they loved

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Give the Gift of Time Spent Together with Datevitation Love Coupon Books-Giveaway

We’ve all had that moment of struggle when trying to find a perfect gift and I think part of the reason that deciding on a great gift can be a challenge is that many of us don’t really need very much. In fact, in today’s busy world, sometimes the best gift of all is just

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Treat Mom to a DQ Cake and Support the Children’s Miracle Network through Lindsey’s Cakes for Miracles #LCFM

When I was a child, one of the most exciting and coveted treats in my life was an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. But with a birthday in January, I never actually got one. My sister, with a birthday in June, was more often the lucky one that got to blow out the candles

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Toddlers Learn to Pedal Quicker with the SmarTrike Touch Steering Chic 4-in-1 Tricycle-Giveaway

I still remember how exciting it was for me when my boys started learning to pedal a tricycle, but it was also a long process, especially since in the beginning I had to be bent down behind the tricycle pushing it to help my boys figure out how to use it! At the time, I

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Join the Sobeys #PotluckChallenge and Support Food Revolution Day #FRD2014

Despite the fact that my mother and father were both lawyers and often worked long hours with minimal free time, neither one of them ever really embraced the concept of “convenience food.” I think it was partly a result of my mom being born in Europe and raised with a more European upbringing and partly

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Grill Steak, Chicken, Fish and More to Perfection with the T-fal #OptiGrill-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that I love about living in a small town, it’s the high number of small, family-run businesses to which I have access. And one of my absolute favourites is our local butcher shop, Jerky Boys Meats. As the name implies, the shop’s jerky is its claim to fame; nobody I know

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Jason Priestley on Diaper Bags, Clean Water and the Magic of Parenthood

Jason Priestley may be best known for his role as teen heartthrob Brandon Walsh, but these days he has plenty of other work keeping him busy. From his guest appearance on Package Deal to directing his first full-length feature to publishing his memoir, there’s always a lot on the Vancouver-born actor’s plate. Even so, he

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Kids and Parents Will Both Love the New Shaw Go Disney Junior, Shaw Go Family and Shaw Go Disney XD Apps

A few months ago I learned about the Shaw Go service available to Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers; a collection of apps that lets Shaw subscribers watch their favourite shows on portable devices when away from the house. Benjamin immediately fell in love with the kid-friendly apps that the company offered and now, Shaw

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Shop for Hope this Mother’s Day at Winners and HomeSense to Help End Violence Against Canadian Women

Picking out the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a challenge, but this year, why not give a gift that Mom will love and that can help make a difference in the lives of other women as well! The Canadian Women’s Foundation has teamed up with Winners and HomeSense to offer a gorgeous line of

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The Healthy Shopper Spring 2014 Picks for Organic and Natural Products-Giveaway

I love buying organic and natural products whenever possible but they do tend to be more expensive than commercial brands. Most of the time I find that the extra expense is worth it for the superior taste and health benefits I receive, but that doesn’t mean I still wouldn’t love to save a little when

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Gear Up For Springtime Fun with the Nakamura Crxssfire Bicycle and Other Bike Gear from Sport Chek

There are so many things I love about spring, but one of my very favourites is that my boys and I can finally start riding our bikes again. Making sure my boys have the best gear for our adventures is always one of my top priorities so that they’re both comfortable and safe when biking,

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Soft Skin for Summer! Reader Reviews of New Skintimate Mandarin Burst Shave Gel

A few weeks ago, I reviewed the brand new Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Mandarin Burst. My favourite features were the rich lather and the energizing citrus scent, but Skintimate wanted to know what you thought of its new shave gel too. Now the reviews are in and readers had a lot to

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Refresh Your Spring Beauty Routine with Simple Homemade Body Scrub and Eucerin

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. I have incredibly soft skin and it’s something that I want to maintain for as long as possible. So I’m quite proactive about making sure that

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Get Guaranteed Thicker, Denser-Looking Hair with NIOXIN Haircare-Giveaway #PGMom

For some reason even though many women put a lot of effort into ensuring that they take care of their aging skin, aging hair rarely gets the same attention. Yet as we get older, hair often gets finer, thinner and more brittle, especially after pregnancy. Personally, while I have lots of hair, it’s very fine

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Welcoming Warm Weather with a #MyWhishParty Spring Celebration

A few months ago, I discovered the Canadian party supply store Whish, and any special occasion has become a whole lot easier ever since. I first had the opportunity to create an easy and elegant Valentine’s Day tablescape with the company’s Romantic Table for Two Ambiance Kit, and the stylish accessories and sleek disposable dinnerware

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Discovering New Healthy Options and a Fun New App at Denny’s Restaurants

It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been to a Denny’s restaurant, but I remember loving the chain’s delicious breakfasts and tempting desserts when I was a child. Denny’s has changed a lot since I was a child and the menu now also offers a tempting array of healthier “Fit Fare” options and a

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Change Your Skin with New Olay Regenerist Luminous-Giveaway #BestBeautiful

For more than eight weeks now, I’ve been using the Olay Regenerist Luminous skincare line, which is designed to even skin tone and fade dark spots for a more radiant, glowing complexion. I recently shared my “after” photo and my experience having a professional photo shoot and video experience in Toronto. This week, I’ll be

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