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Spice Up Your Relationship with 3 Easy Tips this Valentine’s Day-Giveaway

February 13, 2017 by Kathryn 93 Comments

It’s a known fact that almost every relationship starts to lose some of its initial passion and romance as time goes on and years go by. While the comfort and security that takes the place of that passion is a great thing, it’s always nice to spice things up and bring some heat back to a relationship once again…especially around Valentine’s Day! That’s why Trojan has three tips for heating up things in the bedroom during your next rendezvous, along with a sizzling giveaway you won’t want to miss!

Dirty talk, clean space. There’s nothing like hotel or vacation sex. Having sex in a new environment can help us feel more spontaneous or adventuresome. But time and money for a holiday aren’t always available. Recreate vacation sex by making your bedroom your sexual sanctuary. Remove clutter, invest in good sheets and set the mood. Research suggests women, in particular, have a hard time getting aroused in a dirty and messy place. If you want to make the night extra memorable, introduce a vibrator for her like the Trojan™ Power Wand Vibrations Massager. Let the talk be dirty, and the room be clean – your sex life will thank you.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an Italpasta Red Wine Spaghetti Recipe-Giveaway

February 11, 2015 by Kathryn 208 Comments

Since I love to cook, making a delicious meal for Valentine’s Day is something I really enjoy. And even though I’ll be going out for Valentine’s Day dinner this year, the fact the celebration falls on a weekend means that I can still whip up something delicious and romantic on either Friday or Sunday instead.

Pasta has always been one of my favourite choices when looking for a quick yet delicious meal and this year, Italpasta has a fun and tasty Red Wine Spaghetti recipe that’s ideal for Valentine’s Day romance. Add a green salad and a glass of the leftover red wine for a romantic meal for two you’re sure to enjoy!

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Share Your #HelzbergHints for a Chance to Win Diamond Surprises this Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2015 by Kathryn 5 Comments

Even though I don’t wear jewellery every day, I do have a few special pieces that I wear now and again. From my favourite dual-tone tree pendant to my funky wood bracelet, adding a fun accessory to my outfit just gives my look an extra bit of flair that helps me feel especially pulled together and stylish. And one of my all time favourite pieces of jewellery is my pair of diamond earrings from Helzberg Diamonds.

Now, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but start to dream of sparkly gifts just a little, and Helzberg Diamonds wants to help ensure that your dreams of diamond bliss come true. Just head over to the Helzberg Diamonds Hint Like You Mean It contest page and you can enter to win a $1000 Helzberg Diamonds gift card or a STARRA Diamond Pendant worth $550! [Read more…]

Give the Gift of Time Spent Together with Datevitation Love Coupon Books-Giveaway

May 12, 2014 by Kathryn 16 Comments

We’ve all had that moment of struggle when trying to find a perfect gift and I think part of the reason that deciding on a great gift can be a challenge is that many of us don’t really need very much. In fact, in today’s busy world, sometimes the best gift of all is just the gift of time spent together doing something fun or romantic. That’s the concept that founded the creation of Datevitation, a company that offers customized coupon books for date activities that the lucky recipient can claim when they wish!

While dates may have most people thinking of romance, there are over 500 activities to choose from when creating a Datevitation coupon book and over 200 of the activities were designed for parent-child bonding, though making a love coupon book for your significant other is always a popular choice too! Zackary’s eight birthday is coming up and since he already has more toys than he knows what to do with, I decided to make him a coupon book as his birthday present this year.

Each coupon book comes with five Datevitation coupons of your choice and additional coupons can be added for an additional cost. But one of the best things about the site is that you can actually add your own photo faces to the characters in the coupons to give your book an extra special personalized touch! Each coupon comes with a brief description of the activity which can be customized as well if desired. [Read more…]

Join in the @KraftCanada #KraftPBChocolate Twitter Party on February 12 at 8pm EST

February 8, 2014 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

There are some foods that just go together. Peanut butter and jam, peanut butter and honey, peanut butter and…well, almost anything really! But to really wow your taste buds, there is no better combination than peanut butter and chocolate. And now, for the first time ever, Kraft Canada is making the dreams of peanut butter lovers everywhere come true with its brand new Kraft Peanut Butter with Chocolate!

This match made in heaven will be hitting store shelves soon, but Kraft Canada is kicking off the excitement with a fabulous Twitter party that will give ten lucky participants the chance to be among the first to try new Kraft Peanut Butter with Chocolate! Join us on February 12 at 8pm EST to chat romance, recipes and this delicious debut at the #KraftPBChocolate Twitter party! This party is sure to have you swooning over the sinful new chocolate and peanut butter spread! [Read more…]

Set the Mood for a Romantic Valentine’s Day with Party Supplies from Whish-Giveaway #whishromance

January 27, 2014 by Kathryn 9 Comments

It’s always nice to do something a little special on a special occasion, but making time for that can be hard! Even a goal as simple as creating a romantic table setting can be a bit of a chore when it’s just one more thing being packed into an already busy day! This year though, Whish, a Canadian-based online party supply store, helped to make Valentine’s Day easier for me by sending me its Romantic Table for Two Ambiance Kit.

This clever kit contains everything needed to create the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day place setting. Since there’s nothing less romantic than having to wash dishes after a meal, the plates, cutlery and glasses are disposable. The set also includes chocolates for each place setting, an adorable bud vase and two matching candleholders. There’s even a pashmina shawl that makes the perfect table runner and can be worn after the dinner is over.

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Spoil Your Valentine with an Italian Sausage Borsetti with Bacon and Arugula Recipe

January 25, 2014 by Kathryn 20 Comments

I adore a peaceful and romantic meal on Valentine’s Day as much as anyone else, but creating a delectable dinner takes time and like every parent with young children, I don’t have much time to spare when it comes to dinner preparations. That’s why I love Olivieri pasta and sauces. The products are fresh with a great gourmet flavour and cook up in just minutes so that creating a romantic meal can be done in a flash.

It’s said the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but I’m pretty sure the way to most men’s hearts is through bacon. So I decided to create a decadent yet hearty Valentine’s Day dinner using sausage-stuffed pasta, bacon, arugula and pesto. This meal is meaty and filling but still fancy enough for a date-night dinner. Best of all, it contains just four ingredients and only takes about twenty minutes to prepare!

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Add a Little Spice to Your Relationship with New Trojan Lubricants-Giveaway

August 26, 2013 by Kathryn 91 Comments

Keeping the spark in a relationship takes creativity sometimes, especially after years of marriage. That’s why Trojan has created a new line of personal lubricants designed especially for couples to help add a little something extra to a relationship that’s starting to fall into a predictable routine. The new Trojan Lubricants line includes:

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