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Let Go of the Mom Guilt! Four Indulgences a Mom Should Never Feel Guilty About

If there’s one thing that us moms have really mastered, it’s feeling guilty. Told your daughter you were out of ice cream so you could finish it when she went to bed? Convinced your son that hockey wasn’t that much fun so you wouldn’t have to deal with the huge investment of time and money?

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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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Surprise a Special Mom with a Design Molloy Custom Birth Story Word Art Print-Giveaway

UPDATE: Thanks so much to everyone that entered! Use coupon code MOMMYKAT10OFF to save 10% off your online purchase from Design Molloy! Coupon expires June 30, 2016. Mother’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re looking for a present for a brand new mom or an experienced one, Design Molloy has the perfect gift idea!

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Surprise a Woman That’s #OneToughMother with Mother’s Day Bouquets from Teleflora

Being a mother isn’t always easy. In fact, it can often be a dirty, thankless, exhausting job. From dealing with the attitude of the terrible twos to navigating the high emotions of puberty, moms really are there for their kids through thick and thin. And on Mother’s Day, it’s time to show that special woman

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Show Off Your Love this Valentine’s Day with an Initial Heart Necklace from Angelica Joy Jewelry-Giveaway

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a gift that will let your special someone share their love with the world, Angelica Joy Jewelry has the perfect solution for you! The company’s gorgeous Initial Heart Necklaces are a perfect gift choice for a special lady in your life and with

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Treat Yourself to Luxury with Items from the Distinctive Assets Mother’s Day in Hollywood Gift Basket-Giveaway

Every Mother’s Day, a select group of Hollywood’s most popular moms gets a fabulous gift basket created by the L.A. based marketing firm Distinctive Assets. Packed with the hottest designer items for both mom and baby, it’s always exciting seeing which brands make their way into the gift basket each year! This year celebrity moms

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Celebrate Motherhood with Top Items from the Distinctive Assets Mother’s Day in Hollywood Gift Basket

Every Mother’s Day in Hollywood, 25 of the top new celebrity moms are treated to a gorgeous gift basket created by the LA-based marketing firm Distinctive Assets. Packed with tons of designer items for Mom and Baby, these gift baskets are always extraordinary and this year was no exception! Celebrity moms and moms-to-be including Gwen

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Treat Mom to a DQ Cake and Support the Children’s Miracle Network through Lindsey’s Cakes for Miracles #LCFM

When I was a child, one of the most exciting and coveted treats in my life was an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. But with a birthday in January, I never actually got one. My sister, with a birthday in June, was more often the lucky one that got to blow out the candles

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Find the Perfect Feeding System for Your Baby with the New Playtex Bottle & Nipple Gift Set and Nipple Variety Pack

I love being a mother and it’s something I’ve embraced since I learned I was pregnant eight years ago. My emotions after having my first son were mostly of wonder, happiness and love, but in the coming weeks another emotion started to creep into my days…confusion. When it comes to taking care of a baby,

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Survive Being a Hockey Parent with Tips from Olympians’ Moms and McDonald’s Canada

Every hockey parent knows that it’s not just a child that makes sacrifices in order to play on a team, it’s the parents too! From early morning practices to long drives to games to hours spent in a cold arena cheering on your child, it’s no small job being a hockey parent! But it can

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You’ll Love Heading Out with Your Baby with the babymoov Free Hand Nappy Bag from Cariboo Distribution-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that can make life easier for a new mom, it’s a really good diaper bag. I remember when I gave birth my oldest son, the only diaper bag I had was a large denim sack with a change mat built into the cover flap. It had a one-size-only crossbody strap, one

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Make Organizing Your Goal in 2014 with the Simply Plan All-In-One Planner-Giveaway

I am not a naturally organized person. In fact, for many years I was probably one of the most disorganized people imaginable. That started to change when I had kids. Keeping some sort of a routine is just a necessity when you’re a parent, like waking up early despite the fact you’re a night owl.

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Experience the Ultimate Marriage of Function and Fashion with New Ju-Ju-Be Tokidoki Bags-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that a mother never stops needing regardless of her child’s age, it’s a diaper bag. My boys aren’t in diapers anymore, so I don’t want a bag that actually looks like a diaper bag. But since I’m carrying my own gear as well as items for my boys any time I

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Chocolate Indulgence from Chubby Chipmunk Featured in the Distinctive Assets Mother’s Day in Hollywood Gift Basket-Giveaway

Last month, Hollywood’s most well-known celebrity moms were treated to a special Mother’s Day gift basket from LA-based marketing firm Distinctive Assets. The baskets were packed with exclusive goodies for Mom and Baby including products from Earth’s Best Organic, Credible Cravings, Pact, CCILU and many others. Moms-to-be Penelope Cruz and Jessica Simpson and new moms

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Nominate a Mom You Know for the Second Annual Walmart Mom of the Year Awards

Moms are amazing in so many ways, but there are some moms that go above and beyond to an extraordinary degree. Whether they balance a busy career as they are raising a thriving family or they devote countless hours to important causes while still caring for loved ones, there are hundreds of different ways a

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A Special Mother’s Day Subscription Box from LittleEcoFootprint Lets Moms Unwind

Us Moms work hard and that’s why getting to relax and indulge on Mother’s Day is always such a treat. LittleEcoFootprint, the company that delivers monthly subscription boxes of eco-friendly baby products right to your door, understands that. That’s why last month the LittleEcoFootprint boxes focused exclusively on moms for a change! I was so

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Customized Whiteboards from Tailor Made Whiteboards Make Family Organizing Easy-Giveaway

It’s a little hard for me to believe sometimes, but my boys aren’t babies anymore! My oldest is reading, playing sports and going to the library all by himself and my youngest is dressing himself, playing independently and only too eager to remind me that he’s “a big boy.” Going from caring for all my

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The Epson Expression Premium XP-800 Small-in-One is a Gift Mom Will Use All Year

Are you still on the hunt for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Epson Canada has just what you’re looking for and it’s a gift that’s sure to wow! Whether your mother is a busy career woman, a creative crafter or a stellar scrapbooker, the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 Small-In-One is sure to be a hit!

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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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LittleEcoFootprint April Subscription Box has Green Cleaning, Organic Snacks and More!

Receiving a box of goodies from LittleEcoFootprint has quickly become one of the highlights of my month. Discovering new eco-friendly brands for my family is so much fun and the surprise of not knowing what I’ll receive makes the boxes even better! April was quite easily one of my favourite boxes thus far; I couldn’t

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It’s Time to Organize for Good with Help from Secrets of an Organized Mom by Barbara Reich

I’ve mentioned in the past just how much I love cleaning. To be terribly blunt, I don’t. I work hard at keeping our house in a reasonably organized state, but I struggle. Of course, the fact that I often get new products to review can make organization even more difficult and I find that I

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Fill Your House with Fragrance this Christmas with Scentsy

There’s really no one moment or memory that stands out to me about the Christmas season. My affection for the holiday is a combination of tastes, sights and smells all combining to inspire the feeling of Christmas. That’s why I was so excited when I got the chance to review some very special holiday products

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