valentine’s day

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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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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Let Pantene, COVERGIRL and Crest Glam Your Look for Valentine’s Day Date Night

February 14, 2015 by Kathryn 204 Comments

As a work-from-home mom, dressing up is not really a part of my daily routine. In fact, I fully admit that I am one of those parents that sometimes walks my boys to school wearing pyjama pants. (Okay, okay, I sometimes pick them up after school in pyjama pants too!) Getting dressed just to sit at home working all day has never made much sense to me. But since my workweek is so relaxed, I tend to go all out when I do get the chance to dress up.

And that means that when I leave the house for an elegant Valentine’s Day dinner, I’m going to be looking my absolute best. While I haven’t decided which dress and heels I’ll be wearing quite yet, I do know that I’ll be curling my hair and putting on my favourite date night makeup! And with help from Pantene, COVERGIRL and Crest Whitestrips, I’m sure my look will get a great reaction!

My hair is quite fine, but I have so much of it that it tends to be rather limp. I love curling it but because of its weight the curls often lose their bounce quickly. That’s why I’ve fallen in love with the Pantene Pro-V Full & Strong collection. The shampoo and conditioner strengthen my hair without weighing it down. And the Pantene Pro-V PowerFULL Body Booster Spray is my secret weapon when styling my hair. I just spray the formula on my damp strands, use my Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret to add curls and then set the curls with a quick spritz of hairspray for a look that lasts all night. [Read more…]

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-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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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…]

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…]

Show Your Love this Valentine’s Day with the Helzberg Diamonds INFINITY X INFINITY Collection-Giveaway

February 13, 2014 by Kathryn 216 Comments

With Valentine’s Day almost here, Helzberg Diamonds is celebrating with the release of a stunning new jewellery collection that you won’t want to miss. The INFINITY X INFINITY collection was inspired by ABC’s hit television series Revenge and the mantra of lead character Emily Thorne’s father. Symbolizing the infinite power of love, one of these pieces will be a sure-to-wow gift this Valentine’s Day!

The collection was created by award-winning jewelry designer Udi Behr and uses the double infinity insignia to showcase the idea of infinite love. With pieces that range in price from $49.99 to $1299.00, there’s something for everyone in this stunning line of jewellery!

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