Holiday Gift for Boys It seems like boys all have an inherent love of remote controlled toys. The magic of being able to press a button on a controller and see a reaction from a toy is something that delights every child. I am always happy to discover new remote controlled toys, and when I …
Holiday Meal Idea for the Busy Family I love Kraft dressings, and when Kraft launched its new Sizzling Salads kits this past summer, I was thrilled when I was given a chance to review one of the four delicious-sounding varieties for myself. (You can read the review here.) With people’s minds now turning towards holiday …
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Holiday Gift for Children 6 Years and Older Parents everywhere know that kids and glow-in-the-dark toys go together like peanut butter and jelly. With Christmas quickly approaching, finding the coolest new toy for under the tree is a high priority. And this year, the incredible Glow Crazy kits from Kroeger Inc. are sure to be …
Holiday Gift for the Guys I love a hilarious printed shirt, and so does my husband. Finding a comfortable shirt with a hilarious saying that suits our unique sense of humor isn’t always easy, but earlier this year I discovered Snorg Tees and their sensational collection of funny t-shirts. I was able to review one …
Holiday Gift for the Hostess I love to cook, so having great tools in my kitchen is essential. I always keep my eyes out for new kitchen innovations, and when I discover one I usually can’t wait to try it out. When I heard about the innovative Butter Bell crock from L. Tremain, I knew …
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Holiday Gift for Babies and Children To a large degree, it seems to me that toys are getting more and more complicated. Even the free toys that come with a fast food Kid’s Meal are so advanced. Zackary’s last free Kid’s Meal toy was a colorful superhero character that said three different phrases. When I …
Holiday Gift for Boys and Girls My four-year-old son has an obsession with vehicles. He loves them all, from race cars to semi trucks to mini vans. If it has a motor and a steering wheel, chances are good that he thinks it’s the greatest thing known to mankind. Needless to say, he was introduced …
Holiday Gift for the Home My husband and I, like so many adults, often purchase something for our house as a Christmas present to each other. We pretty much have everything we want individually, but our run-down old house needs almost everything! Unfortunately, deciding on something together can sometimes be more stressful than enjoyable as …
Holiday Gift for Preschoolers and Young Children When I was young, I had a lot of trouble learning to tie my shoes. Long after all of my friends had mastered the concept of “the rabbit running around the tree and jumping into his hole,” I was still using the less efficient method of making a …
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My long-time readers may remember when I made the switch to full-time cloth diapering. I have absolutely loved the experience, and I am so glad I did it. I continue to cloth diaper my son to this day, and I am so impressed by how easy it is and how satisfied it makes me feel. …
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Regular readers will know that I am incredibly fond of eco-friendly cleaning products. I am always on the lookout for the newest innovative cleaners on the market, and I love testing the effectiveness of the various formulations to see how well they compare to traditional harsh cleaners. So when Upper Canada Soap, a company that …
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I have disliked my teeth for most of my adult life. They seem to be especially prone to cavities, they are worn in the front so that they appear somewhat crooked, and they definitely were never as white as I would have liked. The cavities may not be something I can really do much about, …
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Now that my husband and I have made the jump from renters to homeowners, we are discovering just how much work is involved in owning a home. Of course, due to our home’s age and lack of upkeep, we do have more work than most. The house is sagging in the middle and needs to …
I have had long hair since I was old enough to choose my own hairstyle, but I have never been very good at creating anything more than a ponytail or a simple messy bun with my hair. I absolutely adore hair accessories, but often I find that the ones I buy don’t work well with …
I have spent my entire life in Saskatchewan, but my husband was born and raised in Quebec. His parents both spoke only English, but he was educated in a French school and eventually spent years in Montreal and Quebec City, which helped him to refine and perfect his French vocabulary and pronunciation. When I first …
I love to cook, but there are days when I just don’t have the time to plan and prepare a complete meal from scratch. I want the food that I serve my family to be delicious and nutritious, but there are times when I need it to be convenient as well. So when I was …
When I want to make a great meal even better, I know that I can’t go wrong with a delicious salad. Fresh romaine, tomatoes, onions, croutons, bacon bits and a delicious dressing…who could say no to that? Of course, nobody knows delicious dressings better than Kraft. I’ve been a fan of Kraft dressings since I …
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As a fairly eco-conscious consumer, I try my best to make environmentally friendly decisions about the products I buy. I choose recycled items whenever possible, I avoid harsh chemical cleaners and I buy organic, locally grown food as soon as it comes into season. There are some products in my life, however, that seem almost …
It’s slightly bewildering to me to live in an age when toys are often bought and discarded in a matter of months. We had plenty of toys when I was a child, but most of them were carefully treasured and enjoyed for years before finally being packed away for younger children to use one day. …
About the time that our oldest son learned to walk, my husband and I bid a sad farewell to candles. I had loved scented candles in my younger years, and had accumulated a wonderful collection of candles and holders that had both beautified and scented my surroundings since I first moved out of my childhood …
Earth-Fest 2010-Giveaway #2 Having a child is like going on the big roller coaster at the amusement park. Until you’ve actually taken the ride, you can’t begin to imagine what it’s like. The entire process of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is unquestionably the most intense, emotional and unexpected time a woman can imagine. …
Earth-Fest 2010-Giveaway #1-Happy Earth Day! As I watch the world continue to develop, I can’t help but feel that basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter are becoming increasingly contaminated by chemicals and pollutants. Grocery stores are full of genetically modified food. Electronic devices in our homes give off cancer-causing VOCs. Good old cotton, one …
When my preschooler Zackary was a baby, he had no discernible sleep schedule whatsoever. On some occasions, he would stay wide-awake and cheerful until midnight. Other times, he would pop out of bed like a jack-in-the-box at four in the morning. Occasionally, he would wake up at about 2:00 a.m. and remain awake for the …
Before I became a mother, I would never have believed that adding a child to our family would mean adding so many new items to our house. Clothing, diaper bags, sippy cups, toys, teething rings…I was the oldest of five children, but I certainly don’t remember our house being so full of child-related paraphernalia when …
I have a strong aversion to chemicals in all of their forms, so I am constantly looking for ways to replace the chemical products in my household with natural or less harmful alternatives. Whether it’s using vinegar to clean my windows or old coffee grounds to scrub my sinks, I am always willing to try …
