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Come Join the @TD_Canada #FinanciallyFit Twitter Chat on November 17 at 9pm EST

November 12, 2015 by Kathryn 1 Comment

November is financial literacy month, and it’s a cause I’m pretty passionate about. All too often, young adults head out into the world with no concept of how to manage their money properly and end up drowning in debt as a result. I know all too well how easily debts can start to add up because I was one of those young adults myself! And now, as a successful and debt-free parent, I’m determined that my boys will start their adult lives with all the money skills and knowledge they need to avoid my mistakes.

That’s why I’m thrilled that TD Canada is as passionate about teaching kids money skills I am. And to celebrate financial literacy month, the company is sponsoring a fabulous Twitter chat that you won’t want to miss! Come join the #FinanciallyFit Twitter chat hosted by @simplystacienet on November 17, 2015 at 9pm EST to get some great information on how you can teach your child more about money. Whether you’re curious about first jobs or allowances, this is one must-attend chat for parents! [Read more…]

Come Join the @BGBCanada #SDMBeautyGala Twitter Party on November 3 at 8pm EST

October 27, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Last year I had the chance to attend the fun and fabulous Shoppers Drug Mart Holiday Beauty Gala for the first time. This event has been taking place for some time now and once I’d attended, I was sad I’d missed it for so long! With beauty consultations, makeovers, free samples, refreshments and prizes, it’s a great way for a woman to enjoy a little pampering. Last year I even won a gift basket of beauty goodies just for attending!

But the best part is that with the purchase of each $10 ticket to the gala, a $5 donation is made to Beauty Gives Back Canada and I also receive a $5 coupon good for anything I purchase at Shoppers Drug Mart! The fact that I can support a very worthy cause while indulging my love of cosmetics and beauty products is so exciting for me! [Read more…]

Join the @CSTConsultants #MyBTSHack Twitter Party on August 27 at 9pm EST

August 20, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

Back to school season is one busy time, and that’s why CST Consultants wants to know how you make it easier! Whether it’s freezing dollar-store sponges in zipper-lock bags to use as ice packs in a lunch or tracing around your child’s feet so that you can shop for school shoes solo, there are all kinds of ways to make the back-to-school season a breeze instead of a bother. And we want to hear all about your best back-to-school hacks, from money-saving tips to dinner ideas, at the @CSTConsultants #MyBTSHack Twitter party!

Come join in the fun on Thursday, August 27 at 9pm EST to share your favourite back-to-school hacks and get some tips to make your own planning easier. This is one chat that will help you face the new school year with a smile on your face! Even better, we’ll be giving away five $75 Visa gift cards to help with your back-to-school shopping too! Please note that prizes are open to Canadian residents only, but everyone is welcome to join in the conversation! [Read more…]

Join the @JohnsonvilleCA #TasteofJVL Twitter Party on August 17 at 9pm EST

August 11, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

It’s almost September already, and that means that I’m starting to think about tasty, kid-friendly meals that I can whip up on those busy fall nights once school starts. My boys have a few favourite dishes, but I have to admit that a food I’ve skipped adding to our fall meals is Johnsonville Sausage. Even though we enjoy the tasty sausages hot off the barbeque all summer, I tend to forget about them as a food choice when the coooler weather arrives.

This year, that’s going to change! And to show Canadians just how versatile and delicious Johnsonville Sausage is as a meal choice, the company is hosting a tasty Twitter party that you won’t want to miss! Come join in the #TasteofJVL Twitter party on August 17 at 9pm EST to share cooking tips, discover kid-friendly new recipes and see just how easy it is to incorporate Johnsonville Sausage into your dinner menu! [Read more…]

Come Join the #RoadToRio #WannaPlayChat on August 5 at 8pm EST

August 2, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

In a little more than a year, Canada will be heading to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics and that legendary Canadian pride is already soaring! As a proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Tire has come up with some great ideas for ways that you can get your whole family involved in the countdown to the summer games. Try these four tips to help build your excitement and anticipation!

Pick one summer Olympic sport you have never tried before and play that sport with your kids. Here’s the full list of summer Olympic sports.
Pick a goal that you want to track, i.e., how many basketball free shots can you take, what is your best trampoline move, how fast can you run 50 metres, etc.
Work on a specific skill and try to see how with practice you can improve throughout the year. Before next year’s Olympics, get your family to try again to see if they can beat their personal best.
Do you know any Canadian athletes who are on the #RoadtoRio for the first time? Find out who they are and what they are planning for 2016.

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Join the @KraftCanada #BringsTheHeat Twitter Party on June 25 at 8pm EST

June 23, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing I adore, it’s a little heat in my food. In fact, it’s a love I’ve had ever since I was a child, and my mom often tells the story of me sitting on my dad’s lap as a toddler and gobbling spicy chili with joy. As an adult, my tastes haven’t changed much so I love finding new ways to kick up the heat level in my favourite dishes.

If there’s one thing I love even more than a spicy meal, though, it’s Philadelphia Cream Cheese. And now, Kraft Canada has taken two of my very favourite things and combined them into one glorious new product. Kraft Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese takes the cool, creamy flavour of Philly and pairs it with the mouth-watering heat of jalapenos for a taste that has it all!

To celebrate the debut of new Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Kraft Canada is hosting a fantastic Twitter party that you won’t want to miss! Come join in the fun on Thursday, June 25 at 8pm EST for the #BringsTheHeat Twitter party! We’ll be chatting about ways to heat up your cooking and sharing ideas on how to use this delicious new Philly product too.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without prizes! Ten lucky participants will win a Kraft Philadelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese Gift Basket worth $100 so that you can add more heat to your summer. Please note that prizes are open to Canadian residents only, but everyone is welcome to join in the conversation! This party is going to be the perfect way to kick off summer fun, so check out the official rules, RSVP below and mark your calendar for some delicious fun. Then get ready to turn up the heat this Thursday with Philly!

Date: June 25, 2015

Time: 8pm – 9pm EST

Twitter Party Hashtag: #BringsTheHeat

Host: @KraftCanada

CoHosts: @mychaos – @mommykatandkids – @adomesticmomma

Join the @CanadianTire #WannaPlayChat on June 16 at 8pm EST and Show Off How You and Your Family #WannaPlay this Summer

June 13, 2015 by Kathryn 37 Comments

Growing up in a small town, my boys have always had lots of different ways to get active. From organized sports to playing at the park with friends to jumping on the trampoline in our own back yard, getting moving is not something that should be a problem. Yet I know that there are still some days they don’t get the recommended sixty minutes of physical activity a day. And they’re not alone. Studies show that nine out of ten children aren’t getting enough exercise each day!

Canadian Tire wants to change that, so the company is launching a fun new program just in time for summer. The goal is simple…turn off those electronic devices, get outside and play! Then share your pictures and videos using the #WannaPlay hashtag to show Canada how you and your family wanna play this summer.

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Come Join in the #CDNMoney Chat with @Scotiabank On June 9 at 7pm EST

June 7, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

It took me a lot of mistakes to become the responsible money manager that I am today. In my early years I used to struggle from paycheque to paycheque without saving a penny. While I’ve mostly mastered saving now, I know that there are a lot of other Canadians struggling to make ends meet.

That’s where the new Scotiabank Momentum Savings Account comes in. This unique new account rewards Canadians for saving by letting them earn up to 2% interest on their accounts instead of the current 0.75%. And to celebrate the debut of this new account, Scotiabank is going to be joining in this week’s #CDNMoney chat!

Come join in on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm EST for a #CDNMoney chat that focuses on saving! Whether you have your own savings success story to share or you need some great new tips and tricks to help you save more, this chat is going to be full of great information.

As always, there’s no RSVP required and so much great information available. With special guest @Scotiabank and host @commoncentsmom, this is sure to be one educational and useful chat!