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

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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Show Off Your Love this Valentine’s Day with an Initial Heart Necklace from Angelica Joy Jewelry-Giveaway

February 9, 2016 by Kathryn 150 Comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a gift that will let your special someone share their love with the world, Angelica Joy Jewelry has the perfect solution for you! The company’s gorgeous Initial Heart Necklaces are a perfect gift choice for a special lady in your life and with both sterling silver and gold necklaces available, these custom-made pieces are sure to warm her heart.

I received a necklace of my own in Sterling Silver to review and while these necklaces are often personalized with the initials of children, I decided to go a different route and get the initials of myself and my fiance. Since we have a wedding coming up on October, I thought that this necklace would be wonderful not just for everyday wear but also for our wedding day. I requested a J and K on the necklace and eagerly waited for it to arrive.

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Surprise Your Kids with Easy Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks

February 12, 2015 by Kathryn 46 Comments

When I was younger, we usually got one or two treats at most on Valentine’s Day. In the morning, we had a special breakfast of heart-shaped Jell-O. Since it was a once-a-year treat we were always very excited about digging into the red jiggling hearts.

Later that day, we each received a small heart-shaped box of assorted chocolates, usually featuring a fun cartoon character on the front.

Times have changed a lot since then and while I still prefer a minimalist approach to the day, there’s not much I can do about the huge packages of candy my boys bring home from school.

Valentine’s Day has become almost like a second Halloween for many, and every cute paper Valentine that is exchanged at school now also includes chocolate, lollipops or other treats.

So what’s a parent with a desire for healthy Valentine’s Day snacks to do? Get creative of course! February is also Heart Health Month and one of the best ways to ensure a healthy heart is by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. That’s why, instead of Jell-O this year, I’ll be feeding my boys these adorable Fruit Pops for breakfast!

Just stick a skewer into a strawberry or slice of banana, dip it in your children’s favourite natural yoghurt and then roll the pop in granola! While I store the pops in the refrigerator until serving, I’m sure they would be delicious frozen as well. [Read more…]

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

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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Sending Valentine’s Day Greetings is Easy, Free and Fun with the OneDay App

February 11, 2015 by Kathryn 42 Comments

I absolutely love sharing stories through video, but I also find it very time consuming. Editing the footage to show only the highlights, tying the clips together, adding music and then finally uploading the video to YouTube is a process that feels endless. In fact, I’ve often spent well over six hours shooting and editing a video that’s just a few minutes long when finished.

But even those tiresome editing sessions haven’t diminished my love of video storytelling, though they have made me crave an easier way to create great videos. That’s why I was thrilled to learn about the OneDay video creation app now available for iOS and Android systems. By simply choosing a theme and following a few prompts, anyone can now create fun stories to share with friends and family!

With Valentine’s Day just a week away, I decided I wanted to test out the app by creating a love-themed video using one of the Valentine’s Day stories available. I decided to make a video featuring my boys’ ideas about love to share. After choosing the theme, I was ready to give my boys the provided prompts and create our story. [Read more…]