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Decorate Your Home for the Holidays with 3 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas

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White Christmas Tree | Jolly Stocking Ornaments Holiday Mason Jar Card Display Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and I love adding a homemade touch to my holiday season with Christmas craft ideas and other homemade items. While store-bought treats and decorations are nice, there’s something especially heartwarming about making Christmas treats, crafts, […]

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Share the Story of a #GoodEgg You Know with Egg Farmers of Canada-Giveaway

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We all know somebody that’s just an all-around great person. Living in a small town, there’s no shortage of kind and caring people in my life, but my neighbours Bill and Joan are two of those people that just stand out as being wonderful. They’re always willing to help out others and often go out

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Get Rewarded this Christmas for Shopping in Comfort with the Aeroplan eStore

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Christmas is almost here and that means for most parents, it’s time to shop! I used to love in-store shopping when I was in my twenties and sometimes it can still be pretty enjoyable. But for the most part, shopping after having kids became frustrating and usually completely exhausting. And shopping with fussy kids in

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Get Prepared this Winter with the Achoo by Kleenex Cold and Flu Predictor-Giveaway

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Saskatchewan was just hit with its first big snowfall of the winter and that means that the season of shovelling snow, ski pants and sneezes is here once more. For the most part, my boys are quite hearty and don’t get sick too often. But already this year I’ve noticed that Zackary and Benjamin have

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Enter the Christmas Baker’s Edition Group Giveaway Event and Recipe Exchange

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It’s Christmas Baker’s Edition Giveaway Event Organized by: Mom Powered Media. Co-hosted by: Shannon’s View from Here, My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life, Joans 5 Star Reviews, Sweetphi, Mommy Kat and Kids and Naturally Frugalicious. Christmas is almost here and that means that I am spending plenty of time in the kitchen baking up treats for the

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Make Sure You’re Ready to Start a Family with a Daily Multi-Vitamin Such As Nestle Materna

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When I was a young newlywed and ready to start a family, I knew that I needed to make sure my body was healthy and able to handle the strain of pregnancy. I limited processed foods and sugar in my diet, ate plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and took a multi-vitamin every day. And

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November at Disney Junior has Lessons from Sofia the First and a Chance to Fly with Peter Pan #DisneyJuniorMom

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The weather is chilly and kids can’t play outside as much now that November has arrived, but Disney Junior has a month packed with fun to keep kids feeling warm, cozy and entertained! It kicks off with brand new episodes of Strawberry Shortcake every Sunday at 5:30 EST, featuring the adventures of the residents of

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Tide Pods and Pink Tartan Partner to Create the Washable Collection for Busy Women-Giveaway #PGMom

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I love keeping my style fresh and fashion-forward, but spending my day taking care of two active boys doesn’t always make that easy. I start the day looking and feeling great, but chances are before the day is over I’ve had to clean up multiple messes and quite possibly had something spilled on me. So

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Enjoy Quality Time with Your Kids with New DVDs and Playsets from Thomas & Friends #FP_Thomas

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The older my boys get, the more it seems we spend our days rushing from one place to another without any time to just relax together and enjoy a little downtime. But that time to unwind is so important; it helps us catch up on one another’s lives and enjoy the quiet peacefulness of being

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Learn About Cord Blood and Tissue Banking with LifebankUSA and Enter to Win One of Two mamaRoo Bouncers Worth $260

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I am so lucky to have two wonderful, healthy children to fill my days with their energy, and even though they often wear me out and sometimes drive me crazy, I treasure every moment I have with my rambunctious boys. So when one of them gets sick, my entire focus is on helping my sons

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Avoid Stomach Troubles on Vacation with Bio-K+ Probiotic Capsules

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This post brought to you by Bio-K+. All opinions are 100% mine. There's nothing more frustrating than having a vacation ruined by stomach troubles. Whether you're spending your time shopping in the city or lounging on a beach, traveller's diarrhea, food poisoning and other stomach upsets can take the fun out of the experience pretty

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Keep Snacks, Crumbs and Mess Contained with Itzy Ritzy Resuable Snack Bags-Giveaway

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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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Add a Little Spice to Your Relationship with New Trojan Lubricants-Giveaway

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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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The Master Lock Storage Security Key Safe Keeps Keys Secure and Accessible-Giveaway

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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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Share Your Best Stain Removal Tips on the Resolve Tip Exchange for a Chance at $5000 #ResolveTip

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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

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Epic Movie Fun is Guaranteed with Printable Activity Sheets and Healthy Recipes

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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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Anna’s Budget Tips-How to Save on Kids’ Birthday Parties

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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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Coca-Cola Canada Shares Stories of Inspirational Canadians this Summer to Help Encourage Acts of Kindness

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One of the basic truths of human nature is that our smallest actions can grow to have a big impact on our lives and the lives of others. Even something as simple as smiling at a person that looks sad can create a ripple that yields positive results all day long. And a recent national

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Get Healthier with Herbal Magic Sensible Weight Loss Programs and Natural Supplements

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When it comes to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle, it seems there are two main challenges that most people encounter. The first is developing an appropriate eating and exercise plan. The second is finding a way to battle the cravings that tempt dieters to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Herbal Magic tackles both those

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Pirates, Princesses and Winnie the Pooh Take Over Disney Junior this Summer #DisneyJuniorMom

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Disney Junior is celebrating summer in a very special way this month and with the boys getting a little stir-crazy being at home, I couldn’t be happier about it. From hit shows to great movies, there’s tons of fun this month for kids of all ages! The adventures kick off with a pirate and princess

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Get Away in Comfort with an Amazing Giveaway from Global Resort Homes

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Are you looking for the ultimate family vacation experience? An adventure that lets you relax in a home with plenty of space instead of a cramped hotel room? A getaway that’s just minutes away from some of the most popular vacation destinations of all time? Global Resort Homes is for you! This company offers stunning

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Vistaprint Deals Helps You Save Even More on Great Business Products from Vistaprint

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One of those products that almost every adult needs is high-quality business cards and I am no exception. I used to just have a few cards to hand out to potential employers when I was working as a freelance writer, but after starting my site I found that I needed quite a few more business

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Get Kids Ready for Summer or Prep Early for Back-to-School with Stuck on You-Giveaway

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For more than two years I have been in love with the amazing variety of name labels and personalized products from Stuck on You. This Australian-based company doesn’t just offer the highest-quality name labels for school supplies, clothing and all of a family’s other labelling needs. Stuck on You also carries fun personalized growth charts,

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What Makes Your Child Unique? Kinder Canada Wants to Know! #KinderMom

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It always amazes me how my two boys, raised in the same house with the same parents and the same rules and privileges, can be so very different in so many ways. But it can be hard, with my boys, to encourage their different personalities sometimes. Benjamin, like so many little brothers, idolizes Zackary and

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Nominate a Mom You Know for the Second Annual Walmart Mom of the Year Awards

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Moms are amazing in so many ways, but there are some moms that go above and beyond to an extraordinary degree. Whether they balance a busy career as they are raising a thriving family or they devote countless hours to important causes while still caring for loved ones, there are hundreds of different ways a

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Swim with the Fish and Cruise in Style with Disney Junior this June #DisneyJuniorMom

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June is a big month at Disney Junior, because your child’s favourite channel is celebrating dads this month in a very, very big way! There’s a special bond a dad has with his children and no movie displays that bond better than Finding Nemo. On Saturday, June 15 at 6pm EST, tune in for the

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Enjoy the Versatility and Quality of the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 Small-in-One Printer-Giveaway

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Just before Mother’s Day, I was given the chance to review the fabulous Epson Expression Premium Small-in-One printer. I loved how incredibly versatile it was; from printing vibrant pictures to clear, easy-to-read document to CD labels, it was the perfect addition to any home office and has given me the ability to create all kinds

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3 Ways to Make Saving Money Fun for the Whole Family

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Rainy day funds, retirement accounts, college savings…they are all part of responsible financial planning, but allocating money towards them doesn’t always feel that exciting. There’s no question that teaching children to save will serve them well throughout their lifetimes, and sticking to a budget is much easier when all members of the family are on

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Disney Junior has Mother’s Day Fun and a Tangled Good Time in Store this May #DisneyJuniorMom

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Mother’s Day is this weekend and Disney Junior has a whole day of celebration on the way! If you’re looking for a way to relax and have some quiet time with your children, you’ll love the line-up on Sunday, May 12! The fun kicks off at 9am with Special Agent Oso. Eun-Kyung wants to make

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Get Mom What She Really Wants this Mother’s Day and Save Money Too at Ebates.ca

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Do you ever wonder what Mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day? Ebates Canada recently commissioned a study to find out what moms would most like on Mother’s Day compared to what they actually receive. Spa treatments and vacations are at the top of a mom’s list of wants, and flowers and gift cards are what

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Beat the Heat! Four Tips for Exercising Safely When the Weather Gets Warm

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Spring took a long time coming, but the weather is finally warmer and the season for outdoor activities has arrived! Exercising outside can seem like a no-brainer. When the sun is shining and there a fresh breeze blowing, who would want to be closed away indoors? But hot days bring their own challenges when it

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Share Your Dream Destination and Pin to Win in the Western Canada #SobeysWest Pinathon

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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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Help Your Child Build Confidence for Life at Muskoka Woods Summer Camp #MuskokaWoods2013

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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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Find Some Fabulous New Blogs and Enter to Win an iPad

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Hosted by NYSavingSpecials  and  Your Fashion Resource   Co-hosted: A little bit of Everything, Simply Southern Couponers, Spacecships and Laser Beams, Swank Savings, Mommy Kat and Kids, Mommys Craft Obsession, Life in a Break Down, Rainy Day Pennies, Simply Sherryl, Kaisy Daisy’s Corner, All in a Day’s Work, Libby’s Library, Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, Boys Oh Boys – Reviews, Giveaways and More  Barbara’s Beat and Life’s Cheap Thrills        

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Celebrate Earth Day with Eco-Friendly GE Lighting Bright from the Start CFL Bulbs

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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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April on Disney Junior is Full of Fun with Quest for the Crystal Mickey and New Series Henry Hugglemonster #DisneyJuniorMom

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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’

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Share Your Dream Destination and Enter to Win the Sobeys Tastes of the World Pin-a-thon

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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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Three Easy Food Substitutions for Healthier Family Eating

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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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Reduced Allergen Ford Canada Vehicles are Nothing to Sneeze At!

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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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Give Your Rooms a Fresh Look this Spring with Wall Decals from Evgie-Giveaway

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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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Life Coach Caird Urquhart Shares 5 Tips for Raising Teens to Be Successful

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I had the pleasure of meeting life coach Caird Urquhart at a press event last October and I was very impressed by her down-to-earth approach to life, work and family. We chatted recently, and she very generously agreed to share her knowledge with Mommy Kat and Kids readers through this fabulous article. We all want

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Filing Taxes is Easier and More Organized with Master Lock

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It’s that time of year again! The time to get out the receipts, collect employment information and file taxes! Since I’m self-employed, getting my taxes into the government in a timely manner is something I take pretty seriously. And with the various expenses involved with running a website and some of the deductions I’m entitled

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Get Kids Thinking About Climate Change with a Fun Craft and Other Tips from Coca-Cola #EveryActionMatters

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Last year I shared the exciting news that Coca-Cola and the World Wildlife Federation were partnering to support the Arctic Home program, which is dedicated to raising awareness for the conservation of the polar bears and the Arctic North that makes up their habitat. The program has been a phenomenal success so far and now

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Three Tips for Surviving March in Good Health with IronKids and Adult Essentials

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March has to be one of the most difficult months to stay active and eat right. After long days of winter, the only thought in the minds of most parents is when the snow will melt, the sun will shine and the stores will be filled with fresh, flavourful fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, in most

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Easter Traditions are Even More Fun and Meaningful with Kinder Canada

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Even though Saskatchewan is still icy cold and covered in snow, Easter is just a few weeks away! While the Easter Bunny may be hiding goodies inside the house instead of outside this year, I know that won’t diminish my boys’ enjoyment of the holiday! We have a few special traditions each year for Easter.

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Free Preview of Disney Junior All Through March and Enter to Win a $500 Gift Card Every Day #DisneyJuniorMom

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My boys have loved Disney Junior since it first debuted in Canada and even though they’ve grown a lot in the years since then, they haven’t outgrown the fabulous family-friendly programming on Disney Junior at all! Whether they’re helping Mickey Mouse save the day on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or sailing the seas with Jake and

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Treat a Loved One to Some Pampering with a Kleenex® Brand Care Pack

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Being sick is such an awful feeling. The stuffed up, sore throat, no-energy exhaustion that comes along with most winter colds and flus is bad enough and the feeling of isolation lying alone at home makes it even worse. That’s why Kleenex® is sharing the softness this winter with its adorable Kleenex® Brand Care Packs!

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KitchenAid Invites You to Support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Cook for the Cure this Holiday Season

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Christmas is a season of reconnecting with friends and family and visiting loved ones, but Christmas is also a season of giving and Cook for the Cure presented by KitchenAid has a brilliant way of combining those two concepts to help raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This innovative organization has been encouraging

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Anna’s Budget Tips-Keeping the Holiday Gift Giving Under Control

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It’s the most wonderful time…but also that time of year that might just make you want to grab your cash and credit cards, crawl into a hole and not come out until after New Year’s. Between parties, decorating, travelling or hosting out of town guests, requests for year-end charitable donations and, of course, gift giving,

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Baby Organic Joy Offers Signature Custom-Made Gift Sets for Your Little One-Giveaway

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Over the last few weeks I’ve shared a bit of information about Baby Organic Joy and its eco-friendly products for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Now Baby Organic Joy want you to have the chance to check out some of its products for yourself, so the company is hosting three amazing giveaways of some of its

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Hands-Free Soap Dispenser at Sale4TheDay and a $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

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It’s time for another amazing deal from Sale4TheDay and this one is something a busy household won’t want to miss! A Soap Magic Hands Free Soap Dispenser Two-Pack! I love hands-free soap dispensers because they make it fun and easy for kids to wash their hands, and that’s something that’s always a plus in my

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Anna’s Budget Tips-How To Give A Room A Facelift On A Budget

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Is there a room in your home in serious need of a makeover? Maybe a guest room is being transformed into a nursery, home office, or craft workshop. Maybe it’s time to transition a little kid’s room into one suitable for your big kid or teen. Or perhaps the use isn’t changing but the living

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Carving a Watermelon Flower for the Kid-tastic Watermelon Blogger Challenge

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Recently I was contacted by the National Watermelon Promotion Board and asked to participate in its first-ever kid-tastic Watermelon Blogger Challenge. The task was simple: create a watermelon recipe, a reproduction of one of the watermelon carvings on the watermelon.org site or an original watermelon carving for the chance to win a prize. I was

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Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy with All Natural Bona Dea Fertility Tonic-Giveaway

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It sounds so easy at first. That moment when you and your husband make that momentous decision and tell your friends and family, “We’ve decided to have a baby.” For some, everything goes smoothly and less than a year later a new mom is cradling her precious newborn in her arms. But for others, the

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Enjoy a “Constructive” Summer with the Lowe’s Family Fun Projects Video Series Starring Mag Ruffman-Giveaway

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We may only be in the early weeks of summer, but my boys are already getting a little stir-crazy. I’ve been making sure that we take lots of bike rides, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and do some fun crafts in the house every few days. But I’m always looking for other ways to keep

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Keep Your Earrings Organized in Style with an Easy and Fun DIY Earring Holder

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I’m not by nature a very organized person and because of this, a large percentage of the jewellery I buy ends up lost. After losing one earring from my favourite pair I finally decided: this ends today! So I made my own extremely simple DIY earring holder using things I already had in my own

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Seven Healthy Ways to Satisfy Your Child’s Sweet Tooth

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No matter what good habits we try to teach our kids, they have a natural fondness for sweet foods. That doesn’t mean they’re destined to spend their lives eating cupcakes and junk cereal but teaching them about healthy choices doesn’t automatically override their preference for sweets. Most moms weren’t surprised when the world’s largest member-based

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Whatever!

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Individually, my boys are really good on car rides, but together…well, let’s just say there’s a reason their booster seats are as far away from one another as possible. Today we had errands to run in Regina and as we sat in the car at our first stop, they started. Zackary mentioned something he saw

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Getting Personal Online-Bare Your Soul or Keep it Private?

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I’ve noticed in the last few months as I attend conferences and read other blogs that there is one unified message being preached by all the “bigwigs” of the blogosphere and I’ve been hearing it over and over again. “Tell your story. Share your experiences. Let your readers know what makes you different.” It all

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