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Support Endangered Animals with Endanzoo Organic Baby Clothing-Giveaway

September 26, 2017 by Kathryn 57 Comments

One of the common thoughts about being a mom of all boys is that we must miss being able to shop for all the fun, frilly and adorable outfits that parents love to pick out for their daughters. But as a woman that loves fashion, I spend plenty of time choosing just the right clothes for my three boys!

As a result, my oldest two sons both love to dress up in their favourite styles. And with all the adorable outfits we already have for our new baby, I’m sure Cormac will be the same way! So, when Endanzoo, one of the eco-friendly brands sold by BabyJoy.ca, offered to send Cormac a free organic cotton outfit to review, I couldn’t have been happier.

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Organic Slammers Fruit Pouches Add Fruity Fun to School Lunches-Giveaway

September 13, 2017 by Kathryn 87 Comments

Another school year is off to a busy start and that means I’m diving into another year of packing lunches! I’m lucky that my boys aren’t too picky when it comes to lunchtime meals but, like most kids, they do prefer sweet, pre-packaged, not-very-healthy snacks.

That’s why I’m happy that I added Organic Slammers fruit pouches to my lunch routine this year. These delicious snacks contain both fruit and vegetables for a wholesome addition to the lunchbox that’s also kid-friendly! I received Chill’N Slammers and Awesome Slammers to test out recently and my boys couldn’t have been happier to see the pouches in their lunch boxes.

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Get Natural Baby and Child Bedding for a Great Price at the Dream Designs Baby & Kids Healthy Sleep Month Event

April 8, 2016 by Kathryn 5 Comments

When it comes to comfortable, breathable and beautiful cloth, there aren’t many fabrics that can top cotton. But did you know that growing three pounds of cotton, enough for a sheet set or a shirt and jeans, requires one pound of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides? Not only is that damaging to the environment, any residual chemical residue left in the cotton could be damaging to a person’s health too!

Luckily, there are plenty of great natural and chemical-free alternatives to purchasing conventional cotton these days and here in Canada, Dream Designs is a great place to find them! This fabulous store has been providing natural fabric home products to Canadians since 1981 and its products are stylish, comfortable and earth-friendly.

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Try Coffee That Will Start Your Engine with Freshly Roasted Driven Coffee-Giveaway

February 22, 2016 by Kathryn 173 Comments

Even though I’ve loved a good cup of coffee ever since I was a teenager, it wasn’t until my late twenties that I realized just how much of a difference there could be between a basic store brand and a freshly roasted quality brand of coffee beans. Once I tasted the difference, I soon became a full-on coffee snob. While I do have my favourite blends and brands, I always love discovering new varieties to add to my coffee lineup. So when I had the chance to test out Driven Coffee, I couldn’t wait to see how I liked it.

I chose three different varieties to review: Papua New Guinea, Fair Trade Organic Mexico Sierra Azul and Impact Espresso Blend. I tend to favour dark roasts, but wanted to try a medium blend as well to get a better feel for the company’s variety. The coffee is available either as whole beans or pre-ground and since I believe the best flavour comes from freshly ground coffee, I chose the whole bean coffee to test. I loved learning that it was roasted in small batches just before being shipped out to maximize freshness!

When the coffee arrived, the smell had me drooling before I’d even opened the box. I popped two of the bags in the freezer to ensure the beans stayed fresh and opened the Papua New Guinea coffee for my first taste-test. It had a nice medium strength and body with a very smooth flavour. I liked the way the coffee was distinctive at the first sip, yet didn’t overpower. It was a perfect breakfast blend to kick start my day!
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Enjoy the Dairy-Free Goodness of Almonds and Cashews with New Happy Planet Nut Smoothies-Giveaway

February 4, 2016 by Kathryn 167 Comments

I’ve always been a little bit nuts for nuts. Cracking whole assorted nuts and eating them right out the shell has been a Christmas tradition in our house since I was a child. And whether I’m making a flavourful vegetarian curry or a batch of tasty homemade chocolates, adding nuts just makes food better. But the best part is that nuts are a great source of so many essential nutrients too!

Now Happy Planet, a proudly Canadian company that makes some of my very favourite fresh soups, is bringing the goodness of nuts to its new line of smoothies! Just in time to help you stick to your newly formed healthy eating and exercise habits, these smoothies comes in four delicious flavours and are packed with all the goodness of almonds and cashews! I recently received the new smoothies to test out for myself and I couldn’t wait to try them all.

The smoothies are available in Coffee, Vanilla Chai, Salted Caramel and Chocolate flavours and can be purchased in both large 900ml bottles and individual-sized 325ml bottles. I opened a single-serve Salted Caramel and took a sip. Immediately, I knew I’d found my new favourite snack for those mid-afternoon slumps! The caramel flavour was fantastic and the smoothie had a great creamy texture that made it hard to believe it was both dairy and soy free! [Read more…]

Stay on the Path to Good Health this Year with a Nature’s Path Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl-Giveaway #OnMyPath

January 26, 2016 by Kathryn 218 Comments

While a new year starts out with great intentions for many people, it’s usually around the end of January that resolve starts to fade and we start to slip in our attempts to stick to our new goals. Whether a bought of cold weather convinces you to skip that run or an especially busy week has you reaching for the phone to order takeout instead of cooking at home, little stumbles don’t have to mean the end of good intentions! And this year, Nature’s Path wants to help keep you on the path to good health.

First of all, try making this Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl! Packed with fruit, yogurt and delicious Nature’s Path granola, it’s a breakfast that will have you feeling full and energized all day. Personally, I love how easy this recipe is to customize with different fresh and frozen fruit!

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Enjoy Healthy Eating on the Go with Happy Planet Grab & Go Fresh Soups-Giveaway

December 3, 2015 by Kathryn 137 Comments

For the most part, I eat pretty healthy. While I enjoy the occasional chocolate or pizza splurge as much as anyone, my everyday diet is mostly lean protein, whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. But the one thing that can always sabotage my healthy eating plans, despite my best efforts, is being rushed at mealtime. When I’m ready for lunch and have lots to do, grabbing unhealthy convenience food is just so much easier than making a healthy meal myself.

Luckily for me, Happy Planet, a fabulous Canadian company with popular lines of organic juices, smoothies and soups, has given me a solution to my problem! New Happy Planet Grab & Go Fresh Soups are a quick, easy, wholesome and healthy way to enjoy a delicious meal on even the busiest days! I recently received an assortment of the new Grab & Go soups to test out and I couldn’t wait to grab my spoon. [Read more…]

Get Energy for Your Day with Great Tasting GoMacro MacroBars-Giveaway

November 4, 2015 by Kathryn 144 Comments

While there are a lot of energy bars I enjoy, it’s rare to find one that I absolutely love. For my busy lifestyle, energy bars are the perfect quick snack to have in my purse for those times I’m out of the house longer than I expected or for afternoons when I just don’t have the energy to make a healthy snack at home. Recently I had a chance to try the new GoMacro MacroBars, and I was excited to see if they’d be a must-have addition to my cupboard.

I received a box of assorted GoMacro MacroBar Minis to review and I couldn’t wait to test them out. With so many delicious flavours to choose from, picking one to try first was no easy task! I eventually decided to snack on the Protein Purity Sunflower and Chocolate variety, and the dense, chewy texture had me living in bliss from the first bite.

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