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Give Your Kids the Gift of Creativity with Kiwi Crate Subscription Boxes

December 4, 2014 by Kathryn 56 Comments

With so many gift options consisting of tech devices, video games or battery-operated toys, it can be hard to really encourage creativity and imagination in kids when choosing Christmas presents. But those gifts that let kids build, use their hands and learn are often the most popular ones and that’s why Kiwi Crate has made it a mission to let kids experience that joy of creation in a very unique way.

This subscription box service offers a choice of four different craft kits. Koala Crate kits are for kids between 3-4 years of age. Kiwi Crate kits are for kids between 4-8. Tinker Crate kits are science-based kits for kids between 9-14. And Doodle Crate kits are craft kits for kits between 9-16. I recently received a Kiwi Crate and a Tinker Crate for my boys to review and I couldn’t wait to check them out. [Read more…]

Show Hockey Moms They Matter with The House That Mom Build Website-Giveaway

March 23, 2014 by Kathryn 147 Comments

Being a hockey mom is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of dedication, sacrifice and time to have a child in minor hockey and P&G knows that. A hockey mom is carpool queen, tournament manager, official cheerleader and after-game snack maker all rolled into one. A few of my favourite women are hockey moms and I know from how busy they are just how much commitment it takes. These women often have virtually no time to themselves because every spare minute is spent either getting kids ready to hit the ice or cheering on their youngsters at the rink. That’s why P&G wants to help out hockey moms everywhere with some great tips for helping parents survive hockey season with a smile!

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Minimize Cellulite at Home with the New Riiviva Celluite Kit-Giveaway

March 21, 2014 by Kathryn 165 Comments

Last year I discovered the benefits of microdermabrasion and after reviewing the Riiviva home microdermabrasion device, I also learned how easy and inexpensive it can be to do at home. The process removes dead skin cells and stimulates skin renewal to help minimize wrinkles and fade age spots. Now, Riiviva is revolutionizing skincare again with a convenient and inexpensive way to battle cellulite!

The new system features Cellulite and Cellubrasion heads that fits on the standard Riiviva microdermabrasion device and have a special massaging feature that uses suction and massage to lift and stretch the septae ligaments under the skin’s surface. Combined with the Cellulite Body Creme, it provides women with an effective and affordable way of reducing cellulite in the comfort of their own homes.

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Your Handyman Can Tackle Any Job with the Ryobi 18V One+ 6pc Ultimate Combo Kit

December 16, 2013 by Kathryn 35 Comments

One of the most foolproof gifts for a handyman is new tools and coming from a family that has a talent for DIY, home renovating and mechanics, it’s one of the reasons tools are often on my Christmas list. Ryobi tools are one of the brands that I always know will be well-received, and with good reason! The company specializes in offering professional-quality tools at affordable prices so that home renovators and do-it-yourself fans can get the great performance they want without spending a fortune.

This year, one of Ryobi’s hottest products is the Ryobi 18V One+ 6pc Ultimate Combo Kit. Featuring six different and essential power tools, two batteries, an IntelliPort charger and a tool bag, it’s the ultimate set for any handyman. And the Lithium+ batteries improve the performance of the tools up to 15% while providing benefits such as longer runtime, lighter weight and extreme weather performance.

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Shake Off that Dinnertime Rut with Old El Paso #YouMexiCAN

August 15, 2013 by Kathryn 3 Comments

I love to cook and I tend to be quite creative when I do. From vegetarian lasagne to shrimp curry to ginger beef, I love finding a few favourite dishes from all different styles of cuisine and then tweaking them until they’re just the way I want. Unfortunately, my boys are picky eaters and invariably refuse to eat anything that I’ve cooked when supper arrives. “I don’t like that,” is a common refrain in our household and it drives me absolutely crazy!

As a result, I’ve found myself stuck in a dinnertime rut and it’s not one that I’m happy about. Instead of the fun and exotic dishes I want to create, I tend to stick to kid-friendly basics like spaghetti and hot dogs. After all, what’s the point of working so hard to make a fancy and delicious meal when I’m the only one that’s going to be eating it?

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Preserve your Produce on Bernardin National Can-It-Forward Day with the Home Canning Starter Kit-Giveaway

August 7, 2013 by Kathryn 112 Comments

One of my favourite things about cooking is learning new techniques that let me make even more fun food for my family. We all have our favourite dishes but sometimes I want something specific that I haven’t yet learned how to make, or I have a surplus of a certain fruit or vegetable and want to use it in a new way.

Canning is easily one of my favourite ways to preserve extra fruits and vegetables, but it’s something I’ve only attempted for a few years. Part of the reason was that I didn’t really know what equipment I needed and so if recipes required that jars be processed in boiling water, I didn’t attempt the recipe. I mastered a delicious plum jam that the boys absolutely love but I didn’t know how to progress from there.

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Make Birthday Party Planning Easier with Birthday in a Box

May 6, 2013 by Kathryn 4 Comments

My oldest son Zackary is only a month away from his seventh birthday and I can’t believe how the time has flown! I can still remember when he was a cuddly baby in my arms and now he’s reading, playing sports and having birthday parties with his friends! I have to admit, I sometimes go a little overboard with planning birthday parties for my boys. But this year I’ll actually be travelling during Zackary’s birthday, which means his party will take place after I get back and my preparation time will be rather limited.

angry birds space deluxe kit Thankfully, Birthday in a Box is here to make my party preparations as quick and easy as possible. Recently I got the chance to review one of the company’s Deluxe Party Kits and I decided to choose something that would work for Zackary’s birthday party so that I wouldn’t have to worry about tableware.

Birthday in a Box has tons of fun party themes available and choosing which one to review was the hardest part about shopping at this handy online store. I considered the Star Wars and Hot Wheels themes, but I finally decided to get the Angry Birds Space Deluxe Kit. Containing sixteen napkins, eight cake plate, eight cups, eight cutlery sets, red streamers green streamers, birthday candles and a tablecloth, it has everything I will need to dish up cake and drinks for my birthday boy and his friends! [Read more…]

Make Quick and Customizable Holiday Beverages with Soda Stream

December 20, 2012 by Kathryn 3 Comments

I am really not a fan of soda. I dislike it not only because it’s full of sugar and caffeine, but also because it results in the production of a large number of wasteful plastic bottles. And while I don’t mind drinking soda water, I find myself getting annoyed by the idea that I’m basically paying for carbonation. That’s why the idea of a Soda Stream system always intrigued me. Recently I got to test out the Soda Stream Genesis Starter Kit and I couldn’t wait to see how it worked.

The Soda Stream has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to store-bought soda for the last decade. My initial thought about the device was that while it did eliminate the wasteful plastic bottles, using it would still mean I was giving my kids a drink that wasn’t especially healthy when using the machine to make soda. So I was thrilled to learn that Soda Stream syrups contain less sugar and caffeine than store-bought soda brands. And the system even offers flavourings for water that are completely free of calories and sugar! [Read more…]