Author Archives: Amanda

Timothy’s K-Cups {REVIEW}

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Since my husband bought me a Keurig coffee maker for Valentine’s Day, I have felt very lucky! The convenience of brewing my favourite drink in the world in less than a minute has been such a treat! Having a hot, fresh cup of coffee every time has been so wonderful, I won’t tell you how many K cups I have gone through in a few short weeks. I have sampled quite a variety of different brands of coffee for my Keurig as well as a variety of flavours. Each of them has its own unique aroma and taste.Timothy’s is one … Continue reading →

Friendly Followers Social Media Blog Hop #linky (3/18)

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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 →

Dempsters® Wants to Know your Favourite Recipes for a chance at $10000

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According to a recent survey commissioned by Dempsters®, over half of Canadians agree that some recipes are yummier when made with sliced white bread. My favourite recipe made with white bread is French Toast. I love French Toast and I love it the most made with white bread. Did you know that Canada’s favourite way to eat sliced white bread is toasted (40%) followed by grilled cheese (16%) and peanut butter and jelly sandwich (14%).The poll reveals that 72% love white bread for its freshness and soft texture and a good majority feel it is irreplaceable as an ingredient in … Continue reading →

Do you need new Sneakers? Would you like a Wii Prize Pack?

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Eating fruits and vegetables is so important to our overall health, yet many of us do not eat anywhere near enough! In an effort to motivate people to get healthy by exercising and eating more fruits and vegetables, Del Monte Fresh Produce will give away 500 pairs of sneakers and 10 Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Pack game consoles and Wii Zumba Fitness during March to Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook fans. The “500 Sneaker March Giveaway,” hosted on the Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook page, will randomly award 500 sneakers to Del Monte Facebook fans who enter the … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 10 (with help from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

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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 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 pounds End of Week 1 BMI: 28.1 End of Week 4: 179 pounds End of Week … Continue reading →

Friendly Followers Social Media Blog Hop #linky (3/11)

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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 →