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Blogger Sign Up: The Great Mystery Boxes Giveaway

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As bloggers sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed with goodies that we couldn’t possibly use enough of in our lifetime. We donate to charities, share with friends and family and sometimes we just stock it away for another time. Well we wanted to be creative, and maybe just a little bit wanted to declutter so…. Four popular Canadian bloggers have joined together to share with you- our wonderful friends- some of these great products. Introducing… THE GREAT MYSTERY BOX GIVEAWAYS Whats in the boxes? Well, now that would spoil all of the fun wouldn’t it? There are four themed packages all … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 18: The 10000 Step Crew

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This post is written as part of a journey inspired by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s My Healthy Weight Action Plan, an online tool geared towards helping you live a healthier life. Feel free to get caught up on previous posts: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 13, Week 14, Week 15, Week 16, Week 17 Here are the stats to show my progress in my “Get Healthy Challenge”: Start Weight: 190 pounds Starting BMI: 28.9 End of Week 1: 185 … Continue reading →

Gain More Friendly Followers (Social Media Hop)

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Welcome to Friendly Followers Blog Hop hosted by The Knit Wit by Shair and Multi-Testing Mommy where our goal is: you will find some new blogs to read you will gain some more followers you will gain some more friends you will get a new genuine comment or two RULES: Follow the two hosts’ links and the featured friend link. Enter your link (any ONE SOCIAL MEDIA link you choose–NOT a direct link to a blog/website). Follow as many people as you can throughout the week. Try to make this genuine! Leave a genuine comment after following someone new and … Continue reading →

Let’s Go Shopping in #Canada #Online with #Norwex

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Do you love to shop? Have you ever shopped online? I love to shop and even more I do love to shop online! That is why we have created this page, the Canadian Online Shopping Directory. It has a whole bunch of wonderful places to shop online for Canadians! Stay tuned each Sunday for some amazing shopping opportunities heading your way! This past week, we co-hosted a Twitter Party called #GreenVision with @_greenMandy from Norwex. Norwex Cleaning Products are Earth Friendly and so easy to use. By using Norwex products, you can save money, be kind to our earth and … Continue reading →

Recipe Round Up from @CdnMomsCook

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Did You Know Canada and I have been busy over at Canadian Mom Cooks this week, check out some of the recipes we have been cooking up.No-Knead Bread – a huge hit around here, I’ve been getting requests to make it for friends! So easy you’ll be literally shocked by how simple bread can be. Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins – a homemade recipe from MTM, looks delish! Butter Tarts – a Canadian favourite, this is my personal recipe, they are sooooo good. Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole – a great find from a friend, this will change how you think … Continue reading →

An Amazing Teacher’s Take on “May the Fourth Be With You” #StarWars Day!

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There are many good teachers out there, but every once in a while, you are blessed for your child to have an INDCREDIBLE one! I would like to share one of those AMAZING teachers with you. Her name is Ms. Key and she writes a blog called Out of Gold Stars. Yesterday, as many of you are aware, was May the 4th. In Star Wars fan land, this is a HUGE day: MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU. Ms. Key decided to “celebrate” this special day in her classroom as many of her students are Star Wars Fans! Check out … Continue reading →

The #Norwex After Party Begins! #Discount Code

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Thank you to all of you who participated in tonight’s #GreenVision Twitter party with @_greenMandy and @MultiTestingMom! It was a blast. Norwex Cleaning Products are Earth Friendly and so easy to use. By using Norwex products, you can save money, be kind to our earth and to your family all at the same time! Feel free to check out my reviews:Norwex CleaningNorwex Natural Cleaning ProductsPotty Training EssentialsNorwex Cleaning Products Have Made Me Greener, Healthier and Have Saved Me $! DISCOUNT ALERT! @_greenMandy would like to offer you an After Party Discount of 20% to those of you who would like … Continue reading →

Travelling with Baby?! Check Out These Products!

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Oyaco.com is a Canadian distributor of innovative, safe and high quality baby, maternity and children’s products. OYACO is based in Calgary, Alberta and ships its 26 product lines to over 600 retail and online stores across the country.Travel Friends NeckrestThis comfy and fun neckrest supports a child’s neck and chin, especially while sleeping during travel. We make a lot of long road trips and neck rests like these ones come in handy for when it is nap time! I love how there are hidden magnets so that this neck rest will sit in place. The reversible fabric has two different … Continue reading →

#GreenVision Twitter Party is coming on May 2 9pm EST

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Please feel free to copy this button to place on your blog, facebook account etc. to help spread the word! I am SO excited to announce that I am co-hosing another amazing Twitter Party with the wonderfully inspiring @_greenMandy! #GreenVision May 2, 20129-10pm ESTFun, Information, Green Talk and Prizes!While anyone is welcome to stop in for a chat, the prizes are available to Canadian and US Residents only who have filled out the RSVP form. Learn how to attend and participate in a Twitter Party here. To be eligible to win prizes at the party, you must fill out the … Continue reading →