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As Canada Takes on the World at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, P&G Reminds Us To Say Thank You, Mom

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have kicked off with a bang and I have to admit that watching Penny Oleksiak win Canada’s first medals of the games (and its first medals in women’s swimming in the last twenty years!) has resulted in my being glued to the television as I go through my day. Whether […]

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During the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, P&G is Saying Thank You, Mom

Every time the Olympic Games roll around, P&G honours both the athletes competing in the events and the moms that sacrificed so much to make their children’s dreams come true, both with amazing sponsorships and a moving commercial in honour of mothers everywhere. Watching the inspirational videos dedicated to the hard work of the moms

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Let Kids Get Creative When You Say #YesToTheMess with Help From Swiffer #PGMom

If there’s one universal truth I’ve discovered as a mother of boys, it’s that life with boys is messy! From dirt on the floor to pee on the toilet seat, I’ve pretty much resigned myself to dealing with random messes for the rest of my life. But while some messes are just flat-out gross, others

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Surprise Your Loved Ones with P&G Holiday Gift Sets Available Exclusively at Walmart-Giveaway #MomsShopWalmart

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for somebody special this year, Walmart Canada and P&G have teamed up to make your holiday shopping as easy as can be. Just choose from one of three stylish gift sets packed with favourite products and watch the smiles on Christmas morning! For the Star Wars fan, the

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Give Your House a #15MinReno for Thanksgiving with Mr. Clean-Giveaway

Having just sold a house for the first time, I’ve experienced firsthand the work that goes into preparing a home for sale and closing. The minor repairs were something that I expected, especially in a house as old as mine. But something I hadn’t realized was how much of a difference a good, thorough cleaning

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Three Tips for Back-To-School Beauty from P&G Experts and a Walmart #BeReady2Roar Special Offer-Giveaway #PGMom

When I was a teenager, one of the things that I loved most about going back to school was getting to show off a fun, new look. I was pretty clumsy with makeup in my teen years, but I still had a few must-have products! My favourite was COVERGIRL Pressed Powder in Classic Ivory and

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Get Bonus Shoppers Optimum Points Buying Great P&G Brands at Shoppers Drug Mart-Giveaway #PGMom

Shoppers Optimum Points have been one of the most popular loyalty programs in Canada for years now. And for a limited time, a fabulous partnership between Shoppers Drug Mart and P&G is giving you a new way to earn even more Shoppers Optimum Points! Until May 22, 2015, purchase select brands at Shoppers Drug Mart,

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Get the Cleanest Clothes Possible in Your High Efficiency Washing Machine with New Tide HE Turbo-Giveaway #PGMom

About a year ago, I received my very first high efficiency washing machine and dryer. And as soon as I washed that first load of clothes, I was a convert. The machine gave my clothes such a thorough clean and when my heat and water bills arrived at the end of the month, I saw

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Add Scent Decor to Your Home with the New Unstopables Collection-Giveaway #PGMom

While I’ve never been a big fan of strong scents, it only took one use for me to completely fall in love with the Lush version of Downy Unstopables when I tried adding the scent booster to my laundry. The light scent of vanilla and lavender was delicious and I especially liked using it when

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Freshen Up Your Spring Beauty Routine with New Products from P&G-Giveaway #PGMom

One of my favourite things about springtime is doing a little pampering and refreshing of my look after the harsh winter months. No matter how careful I am, I often suffer from dry skin, limp locks and cracked lips when the winter winds are wailing. Spring is a chance for me to indulge a little

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Try the P&G Best New Product Award Winners and Put the Best to the Test-Giveaway #PGMom

For over a year I’ve shared information about some of my very favourite P&G products and why those products are a must in my household. And thanks to my relationship with P&G Canada, I’ve learned so much about the work that goes into making the best and most effective products possible. Innovation has been a

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Teach Kids to Give Back with These 3 Easy Tips-Giveaway #CleanWater #PGMom

If there’s one life lesson that I want to be sure to teach my boys, it’s that little actions can end up having a big impact on our communities and on the world. Last year, P&G and Walmart partnered to demonstrate that fact with the Clean Water campaign. For each participating P&G product purchased at

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Let Pantene, COVERGIRL and Crest Glam Your Look for Valentine’s Day Date Night

As a work-from-home mom, dressing up is not really a part of my daily routine. In fact, I fully admit that I am one of those parents that sometimes walks my boys to school wearing pyjama pants. (Okay, okay, I sometimes pick them up after school in pyjama pants too!) Getting dressed just to sit

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Get Ready for Holiday Party Season with Beauty and Grooming Essentials from P&G-Giveaway #PGMom

With Christmas just ten days away and holiday parties on the calendar, everyone’s getting ready to dress up and put his or her best face forward! And P&G has some great tips and products to help both men and women look and feel great this holiday season. Here’s the company’s favourite ways to get ready

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Get Back to Routine this Fall with Olay, COVERGIRL and Secret-Giveaway #PGMom

With the arrival of fall comes a return to routine and that can sometimes leave moms and kids both feeling a little worn out. Early morning activities, late night study sessions…it’s not always easy putting your best face forward during the busy autumn season, especially if you got a little less sleep than you expected!

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Say #GoodbyeFlyaways and Shave #InASnap with New Products from Gillette Venus and Vidal Sassoon-Giveaway #PGMom

Summer is definitely the season for wearing cool, flowing dresses while sporting cool, flowing hair and I have to admit, it’s one of my favourite things about July and August. There’s simply nothing better than feeling the warm breeze blowing while being outside in the sunshine. But summer clothes can mean summer woes at times,

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Jason Priestley on Diaper Bags, Clean Water and the Magic of Parenthood

Jason Priestley may be best known for his role as teen heartthrob Brandon Walsh, but these days he has plenty of other work keeping him busy. From his guest appearance on Package Deal to directing his first full-length feature to publishing his memoir, there’s always a lot on the Vancouver-born actor’s plate. Even so, he

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Get Guaranteed Thicker, Denser-Looking Hair with NIOXIN Haircare-Giveaway #PGMom

For some reason even though many women put a lot of effort into ensuring that they take care of their aging skin, aging hair rarely gets the same attention. Yet as we get older, hair often gets finer, thinner and more brittle, especially after pregnancy. Personally, while I have lots of hair, it’s very fine

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Caring for Clothes-Behind the Scenes at the P&G Fabric Care Facility in Cincinnati

There is nothing I love more than seeing behind the scenes, whether it’s at a concert or a factory. It’s one of the most educational experiences imaginable and recently I had the chance to tour the P&G Fabric Care facility in Cincinnati and learn more about the development, research and testing that go into beloved

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Five Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep from the National Sleep Foundation and P&G

A good night’s sleep is something that is simultaneously essential and elusive for so many parents. Whether we’re struggling to get our children to sleep or trying to get a proper night’s rest ourselves, we tend to have problems getting the sleep we need. Recently I flew to Cincinnati for a very special P&G All

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Help Kids Gain Independance in the Bathroom with Bathroom Buddies from Today’s Parent and P&G-Giveaway #PGMom

My boys are both old enough that they’re pretty much independent when it comes to bathroom routines. From using the toilet to brushing their teeth, they don’t really need Mom’s help anymore. (Though their aim sometimes could use some work!) Building that independence has taken time and effort, especially when it was time to brush

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Add Style to Your Look for the Holidays with New Products from Pantene and COVERGIRL-Giveaway #PGMom

It’s time to trade that everyday look for one with a little extra flair for the holidays, and COVERGIRL and Pantene are here to help! With a new COVERGIRL Flamed Out collection inspired by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie and a line of heat-protection haircare to keep your hair healthy through even the hottest

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Tide Pods and Pink Tartan Partner to Create the Washable Collection for Busy Women-Giveaway #PGMom

I love keeping my style fresh and fashion-forward, but spending my day taking care of two active boys doesn’t always make that easy. I start the day looking and feeling great, but chances are before the day is over I’ve had to clean up multiple messes and quite possibly had something spilled on me. So

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Get Ready for Blissful Dreams with the New Febreze Sleep Serenity Collection-Giveaway

When I was younger, I had insomnia that would sometimes keep me up until dawn and it made functioning during the day so much harder. That was when I first learned just how important a good night’s sleep is, and when I get enough rest I can sure notice a difference in my day’s activities!

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The New Swiffer Bissell SteamBoost Lets You Clean with the Power of Steam-Giveaway

Since I bought the century-old house that I was raised in, life has been one long renovation. And one of my absolute favourite updates has been replacing the broken kitchen tiles and grungy 35-year-old living room carpet with beautiful new laminate flooring and white tile. Cleaning the floors on the main level used to be

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