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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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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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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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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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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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Talking about Whether Kids Should Use Tech Before They Can Read on Discuss.fm

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good debate but to really develop an interesting conversation, a great topic is essential. As a mother, I have a lot of opinions when it comes to parenting and recently I learned about a fun new debate and discussion site that’s full of great topics called Discuss.

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Tackle Taxes this Year with Products and a Sweepstakes from Master Lock-Giveaway

Tax season is here and if there’s one thing that I’ve learned running my own business, it’s that being organized makes the process of doing taxes a whole lot easier. One of my best investments to help streamline my tax process was a big box to hold receipts and documents I would need to file

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Five Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep from the National Sleep Foundation and P&G

A good night’s sleep is something that is simultaneously essential and elusive for so many parents. Whether we’re struggling to get our children to sleep or trying to get a proper night’s rest ourselves, we tend to have problems getting the sleep we need. Recently I flew to Cincinnati for a very special P&G All

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Survive Being a Hockey Parent with Tips from Olympians’ Moms and McDonald’s Canada

Every hockey parent knows that it’s not just a child that makes sacrifices in order to play on a team, it’s the parents too! From early morning practices to long drives to games to hours spent in a cold arena cheering on your child, it’s no small job being a hockey parent! But it can

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Get Exclusive Deals on Hot Concerts and Festivals with TD Music Access

For eight years, TD Canada Trust has earned the J.D. Power Award in customer satisfaction, topping the Top Five banks in Canada. As a TD credit card holder, I can easily see how they were able to achieve this feat. Going beyond simply offering great service, TD often provides additional perks and incentives to make

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Take the Never Say Dieting Oath with Multi-Grain Cheerios and Create a #WorldWithoutDieting-Giveaway

At 33 years old, I am outgoing, self-confident and comfortable with my appearance. But I wasn’t always that way. The high school years are a hard time for many girls and I was no exception. I obsessed over my body, convinced myself I was too fat dozens of times and tried pretty much every fad

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Help Kids Gain Independance in the Bathroom with Bathroom Buddies from Today’s Parent and P&G-Giveaway #PGMom

My boys are both old enough that they’re pretty much independent when it comes to bathroom routines. From using the toilet to brushing their teeth, they don’t really need Mom’s help anymore. (Though their aim sometimes could use some work!) Building that independence has taken time and effort, especially when it was time to brush

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Celebrate #LoveYourPet Day by Ensuring Your Pet’s Health with Pets Plus Us

Pets are more than just a furry friend, they are an important member of the family. Our beloved Siamese-cross Racer has been a great addition to our household and we can’t wait to celebrate her presence in our family on February 20th with Love Your Pet Day and Pets Plus Us. Pets Plus Us is

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Valentine’s Day Celebration Tips for Busy Parents and a Jamaican Rum Brownie Bombs Recipe

One of the biggest challenges for making Valentine’s Day romantic when you’re a parent is time. Let’s face it, the average parent just doesn’t have a lot of it to spare! But with just a few quick preparations, sitting down to a delicious and romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day is a moment that any couple

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Take a Look at the Newly Redesigned 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang

There aren’t many people that don’t love the fabulous Ford Mustang and this year the car is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a brand new redesigned look that will have Mustang fans clambering to take a look! I recently received some pictures and information about the new 2015 Ford Mustang and it is one gorgeous

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Master Lock Keeps Gear Secure While I Tackle My Fitness Goals-Giveaway #LSSS

A few years ago I decided that I didn’t like the concept of New Year’s Resolutions. I found that too often people seemed to set themselves up for disappointment by thinking of a resolution as something that had to be started immediately, and that faltering at any point meant that they had failed. That’s why

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Ring in the New Year with the Entire Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Collection-Giveaway

It’s a brand new year and Nicole by OPI wants to give you the chance to brighten up your look with the Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez nail lacquer collection! This line of fourteen nail lacquers inspired by actress and singer Selena Gomez is sure to add fun and spunky personality to your wardrobe in

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It’s Easy to Travel with Baby with the Evenflo JourneyLite Select Travel System-Giveaway

Earlier this year I had to check out the fabulous JourneyLite Select travel system from Evenflo. This travel system has so many great features for parents and their infants and the top one for me was its lightweight design. I still remember how unpleasant it was to tote around the heavy infant car seat that

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Moisturize Your Locks with LaCoupe orgnx Moroccan Argan Oil Complex

For holiday-ready tresses this year, LaCoupe orgnx has a nourishing line of hair care products featuring Argan Oil that will leave your hair healthy, touchable and ready to style! I have recently fallen in love with Argan Oil for both healthy hair and healthy skin. And enjoying its nourishing benefits is easier than ever with

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Saving Time Holiday Shopping with the Newly Redesigned Walmart.ca #WalmartOnline

I do a lot of online shopping and so I’ve spent quite a bit of time figuring out how to get the best bang for my buck online. I started shopping at Walmart.ca about six months ago and it didn’t take long before I was hooked. With easy online ordering, free shipping with no minimum

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Kick Off the Christmas Season with Holiday Specials from Disney Junior #DisneyJuniorMom

I love absolutely everything about Christmas, from the music to the lights to the food to the decorations. And one of my very favourite Christmas activities is watching Christmas specials with Zackary and Benjamin. I have to admit, I don’t actually watch a lot of television for the most part. But when December rolls around,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Anna’s Budget Tips-Ways to Make Saving Fun for the Whole Family

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. 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 board. But how can

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

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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