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Show Off Your Figure with a Red Hot Curves Built-in Shapeware Dress-Giveaway

August 8, 2015 by Kathryn 212 Comments

Since I work from home, I don’t dress up to leave the house every day. And because of that, I absolutely love having the chance to put on a glamorous new outfit, style my hair and head out with my boyfriend for a night on the town. I have a few go-to dresses that I use for those special outings, but I’m always looking to add a new one to my closet, and recently I had the chance to do just that thanks to Red Hot Curves!

This innovative company is perfect for any woman looking for that perfect dress for special occasions. Its dresses aren’t just stylish and timeless, they also feature built-in shapeware! I recently had the chance to review one of the dresses for myself and I couldn’t wait to give it a try.

I chose the Blake dress in a size Medium. I tend to vary between a small and a medium dress size, so choosing is always a bit hard for me. The medium fit well and considering it’s quite a low-cut dress, was definitely the best choice since I don’t think a small would have covered my chest enough. [Read more…]

Experience the Total Non-Stick System of New Circulon Prime Cookware-Giveaway

September 24, 2014 by Kathryn 229 Comments

Good cookware is one of my absolute must-haves in the kitchen and while I have very particular tastes about what type of cookware I like to use for certain dishes, I have struggled in my search for a good, multi-purpose skillet. I use cast iron frying pans for fatty foods but for low-fat cooking I find that I have issues with food sticking to the pan. On the other hand, I tend to shun non-stick cookware because of the potential health risk when the non-stick coating starts peeling off. I admit it…I’m terrible about remembering not to use metal utensils with non-stick pans!

That’s why I fell in love with the brand new Circulon Prime cookware at first glance. Not only is this cookware incredibly stylish (I especially love the red set), but it’s also incredibly functional! Featuring a special Total non-stick system of high and low grooves that increases the durability of the non-stick surface, it’s the perfect solution for anyone that craves the effectiveness of non-stick cookware but doesn’t always remember to grab a non-metal utensil while cooking!

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Beaches Resorts – An Unforgettable Adventure for Adults #BeachesMoms

January 23, 2014 by Kathryn 60 Comments

I’ve mentioned that my boys are always in my mind when planning a vacation, but of course, I want to have fun too! So while activities for kids may be a big part of my consideration when travelling, I also want plenty of adult entertainment and activities. And on my family’s recent trip to Beaches Negril in beautiful Jamaica, I experienced the full scope of the more mature activities that the resort has to offer.

beaches negril pool — The beautiful Beaches Negril pool is always a favourite place for adults to relax!

Relax at the Spa

The luxurious Red Lane Spa is a haven for any parent that just needs to unwind. Featuring a full range of spa services including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and more, it’s such a great way to enjoy a little pampering while the kids are having fun at Kids Camp! And for a little mom and daughter bonding, the Red Lane Spa has recently introduced the new Ginger Lily spa menu offering special parent/child spa treatments!

beaches negril red lane spa — The Red Lane Spa is so picturesque, just looking at it makes me feel more relaxed!

I had the chance to experience one of the new treatments for myself and since I knew I’d be heading back to harsh winter weather soon enough, I decided to indulge in the Front Porch Punch Shea Butter Massage. The mango, melon and strawberry scented Shea butter lotion left my skin so velvety smooth and the massage had me feeling even more relaxed than I had when I first stepped onto the resort. For a totally sensual treat, a trip to the Red Lane Spa is an absolute must when at a Beaches Resort!

beaches negril towels — Everything at the Beaches Negril resort features these special extra touches…even the towels at the spa and in the rooms!

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Enjoy Your Wine at its Very Best with a Vinturi Aerator-Giveaway

October 24, 2012 by Kathryn 79 Comments

When I’ve had an especially busy week and Friday rolls around, I absolutely love unwinding with a glass of good wine. There are a few wines that I especially favour but for quite some time, I’ve wished that I could bring out the flavour of the wine I drink properly with an aerator.

I’d heard in the past that all wines are best if decanted, which basically means that the wine is poured into a container to expose it to the air and release more of the aroma compounds. Generally, red wine is at its best if decanted one to two hours before serving and white wine should be decanted about ten to twenty minutes before being poured.

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