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Let Your Kids Get a Little Gross this Christmas with The Ugglys Pet Shop-Giveaway

December 7, 2015 by Kathryn 76 Comments

Do your kids prefer weird and gross to cute and cuddly? Do they laugh hysterically at rude noises and bad smells? Does just saying the word “fart” cause a reaction in your house? Then this Christmas, the perfect gift may just be The Ugglys Pet Shop toys! These bizarre pets may not seem lovable, but kids can’t get enough of their weird wackiness.

Recently I received an assortment of The Ugglys Pet Shop figurines and accessories to review, and with two school-aged boys in the house, I was pretty sure they’d be popular. I liked the collectible size of the pets and I have to admit that they really were pretty cute, in a gross way! Just like real pets, there were cats, dogs, birds, monkeys and lizards to choose from, all with their own unique style. [Read more…]

Surprise Your Child with a New Festive Friend from Build-A-Bear Workshop-Giveaway

December 7, 2013 by Kathryn 111 Comments

If there’s a company that knows how to celebrate the holidays in style, it has to be Build-A-Bear Workshop. Each year I wait eagerly to see what type of loveable Christmas characters the company will release and each year I’m impressed by how many choices there are for kids and adults alike. From adorable stocking stuffers to personalized gifts, there’s sure to be a best friend for your little one in this holiday collection!

One of my personal favourites this year is Frosty the Snowman. This charming plush friend features the classic black top hat, scarf and jolly, happy soul. Frosty the Snowman is a must-watch holiday program for us each year, so having Frosty in the house is a treat for all of us!

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Glam Style with No Regrets with Dippity-do ColorPop Ombres and Shimmers-Giveaway

December 2, 2013 by Kathryn 90 Comments

‘Tis the season of glitz, glam and holiday parties, and if you want to add a little flair to your look without committing to a new colour, then you need dippity-do ColorPops! These fun temporary hair colours were previously available in funky pink, blue and purple shades, but now the company has released four new party-worthy options: Blonde Balayage, Brunette Balayage, Silver Shimmer and Gold Glam.

I received the Blonde Balayage and Gold Glam ColorPops to test out for myself and I couldn’t wait. I’ve always loved the ombre look but I have to say, there is no way I would ever want it permanently in my hair! These fun little orbs were the perfect solution and so easy to use! I simple held a section of hair taut, glided the dippity-doo ColorPop over the strands and then used my fingers to soften the colour and make it look natural. A spritz of hairspray and I was done!

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Fill Mom or Dad’s Stocking with Stylish Gifts from Levenger-Giveaway

December 10, 2012 by Kathryn 74 Comments

When Santa comes down the chimney to fill a stocking, he generally has lots of fun trinkets for the kids in the family. But finding goodies to fill Mom and Dad’s stockings can be a little more difficult! That’s why Levenger is there to lend Santa a hand with all kinds of great stocking-stuffers available right now!

For example, what woman wouldn’t fall in love with the adorable Pocquettes Coin Purses? Made of coloured leather, these coin purses are available in fanciful shapes including a cupcake and a pear. I especially loved the handy metal clasps that lets a woman hook the purse onto a larger bag if desired. And the sweet little purses are the perfect size to hold ear bud headphones too!

While Mom will be beaming with delight after finding this fabulous gift from Levenger in her stocking, Dad still needs a special gift too! So Levenger comes to rescue once again with the International Phone Pocket Briefcase. This sleek leather phone case and passport holder is small enough to work perfectly as a wallet but large enough to make it ideal for travelling. [Read more…]

Tips on Stocking Stuffing from LifeSavers-Giveaway

December 3, 2012 by Kathryn 229 Comments

When Christmas rolls around, I think everyone gets excited about the presents. But in our family, the stockings are just as eagerly anticipated. The fun of choosing just the right items to fill a stocking and the joy of seeing my boys pulling out their treasures is always such a special part of the holidays.

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And one of the items that is always included in the stockings of everyone in our family is a much-anticipated LifeSavers Holiday Funbook. These fun holiday-themed book-shaped packages of LifeSavers are a favourite of Zackary and Benjamin and I tend to get excited about them too! It’s obvious LifeSavers knows a thing or two about adding joy to a Christmas stocking and so this year the company has some great stocking stuffer tips to make your holiday easier! [Read more…]