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Show Loved Ones Your Feelings This Christmas with Jewelry from Powder & Jade-Giveaway

November 29, 2016 by Kathryn 91 Comments

One of the upsides of blogging is that I’ve had the chance to make friends from all over the world and some of those friends are the best ones I’ve ever had. But the downside of that is I usually don’t get the chance to see those friends too often. Luckily, a true friendship is one that isn’t affected by distance and every time I see one of my beloved blogging buddies, we’re able to jump into adventures as if we’d never been apart.

Still, I like to sometimes remind those special friends that I’m thinking of them, and that’s why I absolutely love the fashion jewelry from Powder & Jade. This Etsy boutique offers meaningful jewelry for couples, sisters, mothers/daughters and, my personal favourite, best friends. Each stylish necklace comes with an adorable quote explaining the significance of the chosen piece. I recently had a chance to review one of the necklaces and I knew in seconds which one I would choose: the Rose Gold Star Necklace. [Read more…]

Surprise Your Favourite Little Designer with the Crayola Creations Jewel Maker

November 8, 2016 by Kathryn 30 Comments

I’m a big fan of toys that encourage creativity and creation, which is why I’ve always loved the newest innovations from Crayola. This year, the company has quite a few great products that are perfect for holiday gift giving and I was lucky enough to receive some of them to review! Crayola’s hottest new product this year is one that girls everywhere would love finding under the tree: the Crayola Creations Jewel Maker!

I decided to test out the kit by making a few fun jewelry pieces for my three nieces. The kit contains four different colours of gel jewel solution, catalyst solution, glitter, mixing containers, charms, gem molds, clasps, beads, icon-fetti, clasp bracelets, a work mat and a storage base. I loved how many different choices there were for creating something fun, special and personalized. The icon-fetti even included popular emoji icons that could be added to charms! [Read more…]

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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New Parfum Berger Scented Bouquets Make a Great Holiday Hostess Gift-Giveaway

November 26, 2015 by Kathryn 82 Comments

With December just a few days away, I have the holiday season on my mind. I’ve already been shopping up a storm buying gifts for my nieces and nephews, my boys and my significant other. And when I went searching for the perfect hostess gift, Parfum Berger was ready to help! Lampe Berger Canada’s unique new line of home fragrances make a great gift for Mom, a favourite friend or the hostess at a holiday party. And I couldn’t wait to try out one of the Scented Bouquets for myself!

I received the Cube Scented Bouquet in the Amber Powder scent to review. I loved the classic clean look of the set and wasted no time in removing the plastic stopper and arranging the sticks in the bottle. The polymer sticks help the scent to diffuse into the room more evenly and as an added bonus, they give the Scented Bouquet a great modern style! [Read more…]

Give the Gift of Classic Fun with Rubik’s Cubes and Pro Packs-Giveaway

December 12, 2014 by Kathryn 154 Comments

For forty years, The Rubik’s Cube has been a top gift choice during the holiday season. The best-selling puzzle in history provides endless hours of entertaining fun for kids of all ages, even though it’s generally sure to inspire some frustration as well! And this year, in celebration of the cube’s 40th Anniversary, Rubik’s is making a good thing even better with a new design and even some fabulous new-to-Canada products!

The Rubik’s Original Cube looks just like the one you remember from your childhood, but it’s had some noticeable upgrades! First of all, a brand new mechanical design makes turning the cube smoother and faster. And there are no worries about faded tiles or peeling stickers with this cube. The all-plastic design ensures that the colours are always bright and stay in place!

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Kids Sleep Better with the Cloud B Charley the Chameleon Toy-Giveaway

December 9, 2014 by Kathryn 125 Comments

One of my favourite companies when looking for gifts for little ones is Cloud B, and that’s partly because I know just how important a good night’s sleep is not just for babies, but for their parents too! My boys loved climbing into bed and looking at the softly lit stars created by their Cloud B Twilight Sea Turtles. And when they went to bed peacefully, it meant more sleep for me too!

Now, this holiday season, Cloud B is bringing sweet dreams once more with Charley the Chameleon. This cuddly friend is a perfect bedtime companion for any child that has trouble transitioning from playtime to bedtime. I was very excited when I was given the chance to see exactly what Charley was like.

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Toddlers Love Learning with the VTech Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorer Playset-Giveaway

November 13, 2014 by Kathryn 212 Comments

It takes a special combination of elements for a toy to really appeal to a toddler. Bright colours, music, lights and plenty of interactive pieces help to keep little ones entertained for hours at a time and VTech has been an expert at creating toys that fit those requirements for a long time now. This holiday season is no exception and if you’re shopping for a toddler, the VTech Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset is sure to be a top choice.

The set features thirteen track pieces that can be combined in different ways to create a fun-filled course for the VTech SmartPoint animals. A Rhino SmartPoint animal is included with the set and kids will love moving him around the track and seeing how he responds to the seven special SmartPoint locations on the track with different phrases, music and sounds. Even better, the set is compatible with other SmartPoint animals too!

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Brighten Your Daughter’s Bedroom with the New Seventeen Bedding Sets-Giveaway

December 9, 2013 by Kathryn 167 Comments

Teens can be picky about their style and that’s never more noticeable than when they’re decorating their bedrooms. Most teenage girls want grown-up style, but they still want the fun and colour of youth in a look as well. Now, Seventeen has come out with an exclusive line of bedding especially for teen girls that’s sure to get the seal of approval!

Seventeen bedding comes in three fashion-forward styles. Chloe Garden is a dark navy set featuring white polka dots and accented with pretty pink and yellow flowers. Ombre Ikat takes a classic ikat look and makes it fresh and stylish with blue ombre colouring. And Silvana Sunset is a vibrant and dynamic floral style in shades of orange and pink. I received the Ombre Ikat Comforter Set to review and I couldn’t wait to see what it was like.

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