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Treat Yourself to Bookworm Bliss with the Sweet Reads Box Subscription Service-Giveaway

October 17, 2017 by Kathryn 113 Comments

Like many writers, I absolutely love to read. And when I start a book, I will devour it as energetically as I do a piece of cheesecake. In fact, devouring a book AND a piece of cheesecake is pretty close to paradise in my opinion.

So, when I heard that my friend Kerri had started a subscription box service especially for those that love a good book, I couldn’t wait to learn more. And when I found out that every box also came with a tasty treat and a hot drink to savour, I was in heaven.

The Sweet Reads Box is a reader’s dream come true, featuring a carefully curated novel, a specialty coffee or tea, a sweet treat and an item or two specially chosen to fit the theme of the book. I received the September box to review and I couldn’t wait to dig into everything inside. [Read more…]

Give the World this Holiday Season with Artisan Boxes from GlobeIn-Giveaway

November 16, 2016 by Kathryn 114 Comments

When it comes to great Christmas gifts, I have a special fondness for items from other countries. A simple home décor item that was handmade by a talented artisan in another country usually becomes a memento that’s treasured for years. And if you’re shopping for somebody that loves exotic items as much as I do, GlobeIn has a great gift option you’ll want to check out! The company’s Artisan Boxes come in a variety of different themes and feature one-of-a-kind items from other countries. I recently had the chance to check out the Savour Box for myself and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive.

This beautiful set is perfect for an avid cook and features hand painted salt & pepper shakers from the Palestinian Territories, a matching hand painted spoon rest, a hand-carved spice bowl from India and either a palm leaf basket from Mexico or hand-harvested sea salt from the Philippines. Every one of the items was absolutely beautiful, but I loved that they were all so useful too!

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Help Kids Develop Building and Programming Skills with Creation Crate Subscription Boxes-Giveaway

April 27, 2016 by Kathryn 105 Comments

If there’s one lesson I can teach my boys that I know will be valuable for their entire lives, it will be to find joy in learning new things. And since most kids are lagging behind in essential science, technology, engineering and math skills (often referred to as STEM skills), fostering a love of learning is more important than ever.

Now, Creation Crate, a new subscription box service in Alberta, Canada, has found a way to help kids play and learn at the same time with its new electronics subscription boxes! Every month, children receive a box that contains electronics parts and instructions for building a useful device. Designed for children around 12 years of age and older, each project helps develop essential STEM skills while also letting kids create a fun electronics project! Recently I was sent a Creation Crate to review and I couldn’t wait to see what it was like.

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Give the Gift of Creativity with Subscription Boxes from Kiwi Crate-Giveaway

December 15, 2015 by Kathryn 79 Comments

If there’s one thing that I believe is hugely beneficial in my boys’ development, it’s building and creating with their hands. From simple crafts at school to projects at home with wood scraps, a hammer and nails, there’s so much learning that goes on when a child is building something on their own! That’s why I’ve always loved Kiwi Crate subscription boxes.

These fun-filled boxes for different age levels contain a craft or building project centered around a certain theme. The Koala Crate is for children from 3-4, the Kiwi Crate is for children from 5-8, the Doodle Crate is for craft-loving kids from 9-13 and the Tinker Crate is for future engineers between 9-13. No matter what types of activities your children love, there’s a crate for them!

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Try Snacks from Around the World with a Treats Subscription Box-Giveaway

October 14, 2015 by Kathryn 163 Comments

My family and I are all big fans of snacking and because of that, we love discovering new and delicious snack foods to enjoy. From a savoury new chip flavour to a unique chocolate treat, we’re willing to try almost anything once! That’s why I love the idea of the Treats subscription box service.

There are a lot of subscription box programs that offer monthly snacks, and I’ve had the chance to try a few of them in the past. What makes Treats different is that the company features snack foods from different countries each month, so each shipment of treats is also a glimpse into another culture. I recently had the chance to review a Treats Premium Pack featuring 8-10 snacks from Japan and the whole family was excited about giving the goodies a try! [Read more…]

Get Ready To Pack Lunches Kids Will Love with Boomerang Food Movers-Giveaway

August 13, 2015 by Kathryn 135 Comments

The new school year is creeping up faster than I would like, but I have to admit that there’s one part of the back-to-school season I absolutely love…shopping for new school gear! And lunch gear has always been a personal favourite of mine. Gone are the days of squished sandwiches in plastic bags and paper lunch sacks thrown into the trash. Now there are tons of fun, kid-friendly lunch containers that help ensure eco-friendly and delicious lunches!

Boomerang Food Movers is one of the newest Canadian providers of litterless lunch supplies, and recently I had the chance to review the company’s products for myself. I received a plethora of Boomerang products including Litterless Snack Tubes, Sandwich Wraps and Meal Boxes. The bright colours and convenient sizes had me actually wishing I were packing school lunches already! [Read more…]

Add Style to Your Home with the Posterjack Gallery Box

November 17, 2013 by Kathryn 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a gift that makes a big impact this Christmas, the new Gallery Box from posterjack is sure to become a family heirloom. And posterjack makes getting that perfect gift easy with online ordering featuring plenty of customization options for a personalized gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. I had the chance to review the new Gallery Box and having recently done a makeover in my living room, I decided to get a picture for the wall of that room to dress it up a little more.

I headed to posterjack.ca and uploaded one of the pictures from my family’s recent trip to Disneyland in a 16” by 16” size with a white frame to match the white trim of the room. I couldn’t wait to see how it would look! The picture arrived within a week and I pulled it out of the box and put it on the wall immediately. The Gallery Box frame creates a bold look that is sure to create a great focal point for any room. And I loved being able to look at it hanging on the wall throughout the day and relive the memories of our family’s magical adventure. [Read more…]

Snackbox Provides Month After Month of Delicious and Healthy Snacking

October 16, 2013 by Kathryn 5 Comments

I am a little bit addicted to subscription box services, and a few months ago I discovered my favourite one yet. Snackbox is a monthly subscription box packed with better-for-you snacks carefully selected by a holistic nutritionist and delivered straight to your door. I had the chance to dig into the September snack box recently and having already discovered some new family favourites in my first Snackbox, I couldn’t wait to see what treats I would find in my next box!

That moment of first opening the box and finding it packed with tasty treats is always so satisfying. And September’s Snackbox had plenty to get excited about! My eyes immediately went to the Dan-D Pack Macadamia Sea Salt nuts. I am a huge fan of all kinds of nuts, but macadamias are my all-time favourite. I quietly placed the container aside to sneak away to my room before the boys saw it! [Read more…]