Author Archives: Amanda

Craft: Stained Glass Mitten (and some #Canadian Deals)

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Today, over at KahootKids.ca Blog, I would like to bring to you a fun and EASY craft for children as young as 2. I have written a post with instructions for how to make a Stained Glass Mitten. And every week, I like to share with you some amazing Canadian Deals from KahootKids.ca! SAVE 50% on a Stylish Designer Sling Bag for Baby & You! $12 for $25 of Personalized Children’s Books from I SEE ME! $34 for a 16″ x 20″ Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print from PhotoBin (Save 62%) $20 for a 4-week Stroller Fit Session (Value $80) in … Continue reading →

Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Soul Find Your Happiness

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This book features 101 Inspirational Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion and Joy. This time of year is a typical time of year for many people to experience depression and other feelings of loneliness, sadness and more. This book is an easy read that features true stories about positive thinking, thankfulness, happiness, passion and joy. The stories within this book are truly inspirational and uplifting! They leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling. Some of the stories even gave me shivers, I get those when something really inspires me. If you’d like to enter to win a copy of this … Continue reading →

Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Soul O Canada

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This book features 101 Heartwarming and Inspiring Stories by and for Canadians. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are such great books to keep around for those times when you feel like reading, but you don’t have much time. The short stories within these books are so inspiring and fun to read. The Chicken Soup for the Soul O Canada is such a beautiful book to read as a Canadian. There are many stories about hockey, winter and of course even Tim Hortons! To enter a giveaway to win a copy, feel free to visit Tales of a Ranting Ginger … Continue reading →

Hey Bloggers! Join February’s “I HEART Blogging” Blog Hop

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Welcome to this month’s community blog hop: “I Heart Blogging”. Here is how it will work:The one and only rule: You must be a member of BSN. If you are not a member you can join here for free. This month link up to a post you love! Once you add your blog- stop by a few other blogs on the list to follow and leave a comment, let them know you are stopping by from BSN so they know you are a new friend and can connect with you on the community as well! Feel free to Tweet about … Continue reading →

February 2012 Highlights on Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD

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FAMILY CHANNEL DISNEY XD TAKEOVERThursday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m.Disney XD conquers Family Channel with the first ten episodes of the Disney XD series Fort Boyard on Thursday, February 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Featuring mind-boggling riddles, tournament battles and an exciting finale, viewers will embark on a four-hour extreme takeover and see one team crowned ‘conquerors of Fort Boyard.’ VALENTINE’S DAY MARATHONMarathon beginning on Tuesday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.Roses are red, violets are blue, Family has a special Valentine’s Day planned for you. On Tuesday, February 14 beginning at 4:00 p.m., Family will air a special … Continue reading →

M&Ms Ms. Brown Came to Town!

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Well, if you missed it earlier today, Ms. Brown came to town! You can catch her live reveal on M&Ms Canada Facebook Page. My kids and I sat in front of my computer and watched her arrival – I literally got shivers as the curtain dropped and she was revealed! I just love her look – sexy, smart and modern, I love it! Hey! Check it out, my snowman must REALLY like Ms. Brown because somehow, he got a hold of her hot glasses:Now behave yourself Ms. Snowman! Check out her pictures on the Facebook Page here to see the … Continue reading →

Disney’s Treasure Buddies arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD tomorrow! (#Giveaway)

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Treasure Buddies arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Tuesday, January 31st, 2012! Synopsis: Disney’s talking canine superstars are back in “Treasure Buddies,” their 6th all-new adventure. This latest story is told from the perspective of the Buddies’ newest friend, a mischievous Egyptian monkey named Babi. As Babi tells us, more than 40 years ago a young archeologist named Thomas Howard, travelled to Egypt with his dog Digger to search for the lost necklace of Cleocatra. They managed to discover half of an artifact, the Bronze of Bastet, but their find triggered a booby-trapped cave-in, which they barely escaped. Forty … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Healthy Together Week 4 (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 This week has been very challenging for me as I have pneumonia. I finally decided I had better get my behind to the doctor and I am sure lucky that I did. No wonder I’ve been dragging, feeling a serious lack of energy and not able to kick this cold that I’ve had … Continue reading →