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Celebrating Ten Years of the Best Eco-Friendly Products from Live Clean

While Canada is gearing up to celebrate its 150th birthday, one of my favourite Canadian companies, Live Clean, is celebrating a birthday of its own! 2017 marks ten years since Live Clean debuted its first six eco-friendly shampoos and conditioners to Canadians and while the product line has expanded, the company’s values have stayed the […]

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Discover Handmade Treasures from Across Canada with the Canadian Originals Subscription Box-Giveaway

As somebody that loves to travel, I absolutely adore discovering handcrafted trinkets from around the world. Whether it’s a treasure discovered on a vacation, like my embroidered Romanian blouse and Irish crystal glasses, or something shipped to my door like my painted salt and pepper shakers from the Palestine Territories, those little mementos let me

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McDonald’s Happy Meals Just Got Happier with New Choices Between Toys and Books!

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post, but my opinions are my own. When I was a child, having a Happy Meal at McDonald’s was one of my favourite special treats for dinner. Choosing my meal item, having cookies for dessert, the surprise of the toy, every bit of it was something to be savoured.

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The Star Trek Experience at Calgary’s TELUS Spark is Must-Visit Fun for Families and Series Fans

One of the best things about living in Canada is having so many amazing attractions and destinations that are just a short drive away. I’ve had the chance to explore quite a bit of Saskatchewan and its surrounding provinces in my lifetime, yet I’m always amazed to learn about new family-friendly spots just next door.

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Get FREE Coffee Now and Your Favourite All Day Breakfast Food at McDonald’s Canada

It’s been just over a week now since the debut of the McDonald’s All Day Breakfast and I have to say that I couldn’t be enjoying it more. To me, the Sausage McMuffin is a perfect light lunch or snack, and now I can enjoy one any time I want! And personally, McDonald’s Hash Browns

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Understanding the Nutrition Facts Table Helps Keep You Healthy and Could Win You Free Food! Try the #FocusontheFacts Quiz-Giveaway

When I was a child, my mom taught me the basics of good nutrition in all kinds of ways. She cooked from scratch often, shunned takeout and convenience food and always checked food labels when shopping. Almost as soon as I learned to read, I’d also learned that the first ingredient listed on a product

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Get Your Toilet its Cleanest Quickly with the #CloroxCanada Disinfecting ToiletWand

It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of cleaning. But living with my highly organized and incredibly patient fiance means that I’ve become a lot better at ensuring our little townhouse is always neat and organized. We spend time every day making sure the basic chores are done and as a result, we don’t

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Enjoy the Dairy-Free Goodness of Almonds and Cashews with New Happy Planet Nut Smoothies-Giveaway

I’ve always been a little bit nuts for nuts. Cracking whole assorted nuts and eating them right out the shell has been a Christmas tradition in our house since I was a child. And whether I’m making a flavourful vegetarian curry or a batch of tasty homemade chocolates, adding nuts just makes food better. But

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Valco Baby Strollers Offer Canadian Parents the Ultimate Versatility, Comfort and Style for Baby…Coming this Spring!

Every mom knows that when it comes to baby gear, there are some brands that set themselves apart from the competition. Innovative designs, top-of-the-line safety features, fashion-forward style and attention to details both moms and babies love can all combine to create the most sought-after products for parents. And Valco Baby is definitely one of

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Try Shomi Free Right Now and Enjoy Great Kids Entertainment All Year Long

Brought to you by Shomi and TheCo. My boys love watching cartoons and children’s programs, but when it comes to finding great content, we don’t always agree on the best shows. They want variety, and lots of it. I want content that’s age appropriate, no matter what. Shomi, Canada’s newest streaming service for top television

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Maple Leaf Cupcakes Make an Easy and Delicious Canada Day Treat

I love cooking up special treats for special occasions, and with Canada Day coming up so quickly, I couldn’t resist making something tasty to celebrate our country! The Kraft Canada website is always a go-to resource for me when I want delicious Canada Day recipes and its Jell-O based Flag Cake is a treat I’ve

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Celebrate Canada’s Unique Beauty with New AirWick Canadian Park Series Fragrances

I’ve lived in a small town in the Saskatchewan prairies for my entire life and no matter where the future takes me, I’m sure that the lush Qu’Appelle Valley and the endless farmland fields will always feel like home. But while I may have always lived in the same small town (and even in the

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Teach Kids About Nature with Jessie Farrell’s Children’s CD Take Me Outside-Giveaway

It’s been quite some time since I’ve discovered a great new children’s musician, but recently I was lucky enough to discover the upbeat music of award-winning Canadian singer Jessie Farrell. Her new children’s CD, Take Me Outside, is a collection of thirteen fun songs that are perfect for celebrating the beauty and magic of spring.

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Experience the Ultimate in Luxurious Family Driving in the Brand New 2015 Lincoln MKC

Living in a small town, I tend to do a fair bit of driving in a typical week. From extra-curricular activities to the big weekly grocery-shopping trip to dropping my boys off with their dad on the weekend, running around in the car is just a fact of life. Recently Ford Canada gave me the

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Take the #RMNChallenge and Save When You Shop Online with RetailMeNot.ca-Giveaway

It’s no secret that I love to shop online. In fact, in just a few short years I’ve gone from being a hesitant newbie to a self-proclaimed online shopping pro. But as much as I love shopping online, I love saving even more! I learned shortly after making my first few Internet purchases that I

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Tropical Peanut Butter Balls Make a Tasty and Healthy Snack

Looking for a family snack that’s quick, made from wholesome ingredients and easy to customize? Look no further because Peanut Butter Balls have it all! These no-bake snack bites combine oats, honey, peanut butter and any other fun additions your heart desires for a snack that’s as healthy or as decadent as you want it

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Get Cheesy on Mexican Night With a Special Offer from Old El Paso and Kraft Canada

My boys’ first experience with Mexican food was a taco party made with an Old El Paso Dinner Kit, and while we’ve tried all kinds of different Mexican delicacies since then, Old El Paso tacos are still their favourite. Benjamin loves a soft taco and Zackary likes the crunchy shells, but both boys agree that

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Find Provincial Tax Benefits You Can Claim with Help from TurboTax Canada

The deadline for filing income tax is almost here and if you still haven’t filed, TurboTax Canada is the quickest and easiest way to ensure that you get the job done on time. There are plenty of benefits that Canadian families can claim and often, those benefits are specific to certain provinces. Make sure you

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Top 5 Tax Benefits for Canadian Families Filing an Income Tax Return from TurboTax

Filing taxes is something that I’ve always done myself, and to be honest I really rather enjoy it. While it does take a lot of work, it’s also a chance for me to see how well I’ve done financially in the previous year and how my business has continued to grow. But one of the

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Surprise Your Disney Frozen Fan with Amazing Holiday Gifts from Showcase

Gifts from the hit Disney movie Frozen have been one of the hottest trends of the holidays this year and if you’re still looking for that perfect Frozen toy for your little fan, Showcase has you covered with Canada’s largest selection of Frozen merchandise! These are my personal top four favourite Disney Frozen toys available

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Canadian Tire is Spreading Joy to Children’s Hospitals Across Canada

Christmas is the season of giving, but it’s also the season of giving back and this year Canadian Tire has embraced that spirit in a very special way: by bringing holiday cheer to children that aren’t able to spend the season enjoying festive activities with friends and family. The company recently decorated nine children’s hospitals

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It’s Time To Stream Into 2015 with Staples Canada and Choose an Ultimate Holiday Movie-Giveaway

One of my favourite things about the holiday season is watching holiday movies and there are so many to choose from! While I can watch almost any holiday movie and enjoy it, I do have a few special favourites and so do my boys. Zackary loves the silliness and high energy of Jingle All The

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The PetSafe Canada Simply Clean Litter Box and Pet Loo Make Caring for Your Pet Easier Than Ever-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that most people know about me, it’s that I absolutely love my cat, named Racer by my oldest son. As the only other female in the house, she immediately latched onto me even as a kitten and I have to admit, I can’t resist her complete devotion. But Racer’s also a

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Little Girls Celebrate Canada’s Diversity with Maplelea Girls Dolls

One of the things I love so much about Canada is its diversity, and that’s why I’ve always loved Maplelea Girls. These large and realistic dolls are instantly appealing to both children and parents because of their wholesome look and realistic body type. But even better, each of the Maplelea Girls dolls has a unique

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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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Discovering New Healthy Options and a Fun New App at Denny’s Restaurants

It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been to a Denny’s restaurant, but I remember loving the chain’s delicious breakfasts and tempting desserts when I was a child. Denny’s has changed a lot since I was a child and the menu now also offers a tempting array of healthier “Fit Fare” options and a

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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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Hasbro Canada Toys are a Great Gift for Boys this Christmas-Giveaway

Every year, one of my favourite holiday moments is flipping through toy catalogues with my boys and checking out some of the newest and best toys available. And invariably, Hasbro has a collection of must-have toys that get my boys absolutely giddy about the upcoming holidays. This year is no exception and I was so

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Enjoy Brighter, Healthier Skin this Winter with the KORRES Wild Rose Collection-Giveaway

Finding the right skin products is a constant challenge for me, partially because my skin is constantly changing! I deal with hormonal breakouts all year long as well as the typical aging concerns of a woman in her thirties. But winter brings added challenges such as dryness and dull skin. No wonder finding the perfect

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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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IHOPE Canada Watches are a Useful Gift that Supports Canadian Causes

If you want to give a gift that is useful, stylish and makes a difference, look no further than IHOPE Canada watches. These watches feature a fun interchangeable strap that lets you change the colour of your watch in an instant simply by popping out the face and putting it into a different strap. And

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McDonald’s Happy Meals Encourage Reading with Fun New Books-Giveaway

Almost every child gets excited about a McDonald’s Canada Happy Meal, and between now and November 14, 2013, you can get excited about Happy Meals too, because each one now comes with one of four charming children’s books! As a huge literacy advocate, I was so excited about this new program and my boys, both

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Add Personalized Style to Your Look with Rustic Metal Creations Jewellery-Giveaway

While I love all kinds of different jewellery, hand-stamped, personalized silver necklaces, rings and bracelets are easily my favourite accessories. The pieces are completely original, reasonably priced and so meaningful to the recipient. Recently Rustic Metal Creations, a fabulous Canadian-based shop specializing in personalized hand-stamped jewellery, gave me the chance to review one of its

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Celebrate Canada with the New ROYALE Inspire Us Facial Tissue Collection-Giveaway

One of the things that I love about Canada is its diversity. Just like its citizens, the landscape is full of change and variety, from my own home province of prairie fields to the towering mountains of British Columbia to the lush greenery of the Eastern coast. And this year ROYALE is celebrating that diversity

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Breakfast is Quick and Delicious with the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day. From simple cereal to a large breakfast buffet, it’s always such satisfying food and I love finding new and fun ways of making breakfast exciting. Now while I mostly prefer home cooked meals, I have to admit that my boys and I love indulging in

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Find the Knot Genie and Other Great Kids Products in Canada at Kids N More

Have you ever found a product that you know will be absolutely perfect for your children, but that isn’t available in Canada? So often I look for items that can solve some of the challenges I have with my children and find something that looks ideal, only to find out that it’s not currently shipping

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Kids Get Nutrition and Convenience with Milk Unleashed Shelf Safe Milk #MilkUnleashed

August is here and school days are quickly approaching! I am having a blast getting my boys all the gear they need for the upcoming school year and healthy food for lunches and snacks is always something at the top of my list. This year, the new Milk Unleashed shelf safe milk will be right

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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 Fun Gear for Summer and Stock up for School at Stuck on You

Whether I’m helping my boys keep track of their favourite toys at the park or organize their supplies for school, Stuck on You has been helping me out for the last three years. The Australian-based company has been featured numerous times on my site because its gorgeous personalized labels, backpacks, growth charts and other items

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Babies Travel in Comfort with the Mountain Buggy MB Mini and Carrycot-Giveaway

Having a new baby this spring has been wonderful.  We have spent many sunny afternoons snuggling in our backyard hammock, lying in the shade of our poplar trees and, of course, strolling the streets of our small community.  Even though this is my third child, I somehow managed to not yet invest in a good

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

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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Babies Love to Bounce and Play in the Evenflo ExerSaucer Jump & Learn Safari Friends

When my boys were younger, one of their very favourite toys was our ExerSaucer. They both had so much fun bouncing in the seat and loved being upright so that they could look around the room. Evenflo has simply the best and most interactive ExerSaucers for babies and recently I received the new ExerSaucer Jump

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Comfortable and Fashionable Spring and Summer Shoes from Skechers-Giveaway

It’s been a long, cold spring in Saskatchewan but the forecast is finally improving and I am more than ready to ditch my winter gear! And this year, Skechers Canada is making putting away my winter boots even more tempting with a great collection of fashionable footwear for spring and summer that’s as comfortable as

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Glup Baby Accessories Provide Practical and Trendy Essentials for Little Ones-Giveaway

When my boys were babies, I learned for the first time how much easier life could be with the right baby gear. I had that common mentality of thinking that all strollers, diaper bags and infant outerwear was the same until I was actually using some different products. That’s when it became clear that well-designed

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

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

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!

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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BIC Flex 4 Disposable Razors Know That Canadians Love a Clean, Close Shave in Any Season-Giveaway

While some men may think of summer as a time to relax and let their look get a little scruffier than usual, the truth is, according to a recent study commissioned by BIC Flex 4 disposable razors, that most men still prefer the clean-shaven, well-groomed look even in the heat of the summer. In fact,

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Turn Camping into Glamping with the Instant Tent 8 and Other Amazing New Products from Coleman Canada

Do you love the great outdoors but want to be able to enjoy it without having to use bushes as a washroom and fire as an oven? You need to try “glamping!” Glam camping is taking North America by storm and if you want to kick your camping up to a new luxurious level, Coleman

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There’s No Such Thing as Summer Boredom with LEGO SpongeBob Squarepants Building Sets

Summer vacation is a time for lots of fun outdoor activities and family bonding, but summer is also a time when parents sometimes desperately need to get work done while kids are getting in the way looking for something to do! This summer, Nickelodeon Canada wants to help you prepare for those moments with a

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