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Give the World this Holiday Season with Artisan Boxes from GlobeIn

November 16, 2016 by Kathryn 114 Comments

When it comes to great Christmas gifts, I have a special fondness for items from other countries. A simple home décor item that was handmade by a talented artisan in another country usually becomes a memento that’s treasured for years.

And if you’re shopping for somebody that loves exotic items as much as I do, GlobeIn has a great gift option you’ll want to check out! The company’s Artisan Boxes come in a variety of different themes and feature one-of-a-kind items from other countries. I recently had the chance to check out the Savour Box for myself and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive.

This beautiful set is perfect for an avid cook and features hand painted salt & pepper shakers from the Palestinian Territories, a matching hand painted spoon rest, a hand-carved spice bowl from India and either a palm leaf basket from Mexico or hand-harvested sea salt from the Philippines. Every one of the items was absolutely beautiful, but I loved that they were all so useful too!

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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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Your Favourite DIY Fan Will Love Craft Kits from Darby Smart

December 24, 2013 by Kathryn 50 Comments

There’s nothing better than a homemade gift, but a homemade gift can sometimes go wrong too. Pinterest provides endless inspiration for easy crafts and gifts, but just like everyone, I’ve had some Pinterest “fails” when trying to replicate a seemingly easy craft!

That’s why I love the concept of Darby Smart craft kits. I received a First Snow Glass Ornaments craft kit to test out recently and I was so excited to add a personalized touch to our Christmas tree. Darby Smart kits contain everything needed to create beautiful do-it-yourself crafts and gifts including easy to follow instructions sure to produce great results. [Read more…]

Snackbox Provides Month After Month of Delicious and Healthy Snacking

October 16, 2013 by Kathryn 5 Comments

I am a little bit addicted to subscription box services, and a few months ago I discovered my favourite one yet. Snackbox is a monthly subscription box packed with better-for-you snacks carefully selected by a holistic nutritionist and delivered straight to your door. I had the chance to dig into the September snack box recently and having already discovered some new family favourites in my first Snackbox, I couldn’t wait to see what treats I would find in my next box!

That moment of first opening the box and finding it packed with tasty treats is always so satisfying. And September’s Snackbox had plenty to get excited about! My eyes immediately went to the Dan-D Pack Macadamia Sea Salt nuts. I am a huge fan of all kinds of nuts, but macadamias are my all-time favourite. I quietly placed the container aside to sneak away to my room before the boys saw it! [Read more…]

Discover Healthy New Snacks for the Whole Family with Snackbox-Giveaway

August 2, 2013 by Kathryn 124 Comments

My boys and I love to snack. Even though three healthy meals are a part of every day, we all love indulging in tasty treats on a weekday afternoon or after dinner on a relaxing weekend. I try to keep the snacks healthy as much as possible but sometimes finding snacks that taste great and provide great nutrition is difficult, especially when we’re in the mood for something new. Snackbox is an innovative new Canadian subscription box service that is helping moms like me discover new snacks the whole family will love.

Snackbox subscriptions boxes are available for as little as $24 a month and each box contains between ten and twelve carefully selected snacks that provide a healthier alternative to regular junk food. I received the July Snackbox to review and the box happened to arrive just as the boys and I were preparing to make a trip to Edmonton. The timing couldn’t have been better; I quickly added a few of the snacks to my travel bag to take on the road.

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