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Fun and Practical Holiday Stocking Stuffers from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

December 14, 2017 by Kathryn 99 Comments

It seems like just when I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, I have to reach into my purse once more to buy enough trinkets and treasures to fill stockings for my boys and my husband. But filling a stocking doesn’t have to cost a fortune, so this year I’m on the hunt for fun and practical stocking stuffers for the whole family.

By keeping stocking items more sensible, I know I’ll be able to keep the family budget in check and give some truly useful items at the same time. Here’s a list of some of the best ideas for stocking stuffers from Church & Dwight that are both practical and affordable.

Gifts for Her

Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Lotus: With hints of Apple, Wildberry, Grape and Citrus, Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Lotus instantly refreshes your hair between washes by absorbing excess oil from the roots, leaving hair smelling fresh and clean for every and any occasion. [Read more…]

First Time Mom Tips from a Mom of Three

November 22, 2017 by Kathryn 13 Comments

Being a first time mom can be overwhelming, especially in the first year! From post-partum recovery, to adjusting to a new sleep schedule (or lack thereof!), to learning to recognize your baby’s cries and wants, the first year is a struggle for even the strongest of women. To help make baby’s first year a memorable one for you and baby, these three tips may get you through the first milestones with ease:

Take a Postnatal Vitamin

Most new moms walk around in a state of exhaustion. Eating well can be tough when caring for a newborn, so taking a postnatal vitamin can fill in any nutritional gaps and help give you and baby what you need when nursing. First Response Prenatal & Postnatal Gummy Multivitamins are a go-to. They come in an easy to take gummy format – perfect for pregnancy and beyond to provide calcium and other essential nutrients, like B vitamins and folate. [Read more…]

Moms Know Best: University Student Care Package Essentials for Your Kids-Giveaway

August 23, 2017 by Kathryn 97 Comments

No matter how old your kids get, you’ll never stop being their mom. So naturally, when that bittersweet milestone finally becomes a reality (yes, I’m talking about college or university), you’ll sleep better at night knowing that you’ve equipped them with the tools and the advice they need to succeed.

Of course, kids can be stubborn about taking advice from Mom and Dad. So keep it short and sweet with a few quick tips and some great university student care products from Church & Dwight that will have them ready for anything!

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Discover 100 Handy Uses for Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

June 14, 2017 by Kathryn 96 Comments

When you think about symbols that immediately remind you of Canada, baking soda probably doesn’t spring to mind as much as maple syrup, beavers and a double-double coffee do.

But Arm & Hammer Baking Soda has actually been a must-have in Canadian households for over a century! So to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, the team at Arm & Hammer – with the help of their loyal fans – have come up with more than 100 uses for baking soda. If you’d like to see this old dog do some new tricks, you’ve got to check them out:

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Baby, baby, baby. Baking soda is an all-natural cleaning product that’s gentle enough for even the tiniest baby clothes, yet effective enough for big baby odours. It can be used to treat spills on carpets, clean equipment and toys, deodorize baby bottles and diaper pails as well as freshen stuffed animals to give them a new life.
Have you tried it in the bathroom? It helps remove the dirt and grime from bathroom tiles or no-wax floors quickly and easily. It’s also effective at cleaning shower curtains, deodorizing drains and wastebaskets, surface-safe cleaning and for septic system care.
Not just for cooking in the kitchen. Yes, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda is a staple baking ingredient as it causes dough or batter to rise, becoming light and porous when heated. But it can also be used in the kitchen to clean lunch boxes, microwave ovens, dishes, pots and pans, recyclables, drains and garbage disposals. Did I mention it removes odours from plastic containers, polishes silver, freshens sponges and stinky sinks, refreshes tea pots, cups and mugs and works great as a fruit and vegetable scrub? It’s also a common deodorizer for fridges and freezers. Changing the box regularly (every 30 days is recommended) helps ensure optimal odour elimination.
Don’t fret about your floors. It helps remove unsightly scuff marks (without unwanted scratch marks) from tile and no-wax floors. It’s also great at neutralizing common household odours and freshening stale-smelling air in your home.
Tackles the greasiest of garages. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda safely cleans your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without you having to worry about unwanted scratch marks. It’s also a great deodorizer for car interiors and camper water tanks, and tackles oil and grease stains on your garage floor or driveway.
Smelly gear no more. Use Arm & Hammer baking soda to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment like hockey or camping gear, as well as gym bags.
Don’t forget to take it outside. It is a must-have for your next camping trip! It’s a dish and pot scrubber, hand cleanser and deodorant, just to name a few. It also cleans your plastic and vinyl pool toys as well as lawn furniture when it’s time to bring them out for the summer, and works wonders on barbecue grills.

And that’s not all!

Because of the gentle and all-natural formula of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, it’s a popular personal hygiene product for many. It can be used as a body and facial scrub, hand cleanser and a refreshing bath soak. It also helps to fight bad breath and body odour and is great for washing hair.

Personally, I love doing a microdermabrasion scrub with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda about once a week. It’s great at gently removing dead skin cells to brighten and refresh my complexion!

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For more tips on ways you can clean, freshen and beautify with baking soda, make sure to visit www.armandhammer.com!

While baking soda may not be the most iconic symbol of Canada, it sure is one that I’m happy to have in the house. From cookies to cleaning, it’s always been one of my top choices for all kinds of things since it’s safe, versatile and inexpensive!

Check out the website and see what new uses you can discover for your box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda!

Prepping Your Summer Beauty Routine? It’s All About the Hair!

May 31, 2017 by Kathryn 1 Comment

I try my best to keep up with my usual beauty routine even in the winter, but when you live in a province that sometimes has snow from October to May, that can be hard! That’s why late spring always feels a bit like a renewal for me, as I pull out my favourite skirts, freshen up my look and get ready to spend as much time as possible outdoors in the sunshine. But staying summer fresh can take time…time I’d rather be spending outdoors! That’s why this year, I’m vowing to sleep more and shave, well, never! Seriously! I’m also going dry…dry shampoo that is. Want to know more?

Let’s start with your locks. A good hair day can make all the difference to your look, but spending time shampooing, conditioning and blow drying every morning can leave you frantic and frazzled. My new secret weapon for fabulous hair is Batiste Dry Shampoo. If you haven’t heard of dry shampoo, I suggest you run, not walk, to pick up a can of Batiste. It works to instantly revive oily hair, leaving it looking and smelling clean and fresh. No wet washing required and, most importantly, no blow drying. If I have a few extra minutes to spare, I sometimes re-style my hair, but it’s not necessary. Batiste comes in a variety of fragrances – New Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry is perfect for summer with top notes of pear, melon, kiwi and wildberry! [Read more…]