Author Archives: Amanda

The Guy Guide – Gift Ideas for Women

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Welcome to The Guy Guide – a Gift Guide for Guys to find great gifts for their special lady this Holiday Season. I know that many women like surprises (me included) and I also know that many men have difficulty when shopping for their special lady. If you are a man, this Gift Guide is made to help you out. If you are a woman, send your guy an email with a not so subtle link to this Gift Guide to help them with their shopping this Holiday Season. Does your lady enjoy scrapbooking? How about buying her some digital … Continue reading →

Spark Your Imagination Story Starter Cards (GIVEAWAY) #Canadian

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Last week, I posted a Review for Spark Your Imagination Story Starters. I was so excited to get the review posted so that all of you could read about it and agree with me that these fun games would make a perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas gift that I forgot to include the Giveaway (I know, I know, the best part, right?!). How could I deny you readers the amazing opportunity to win a set of Story Starter Cards for your family to enjoy?! I’m so sorry. Let me refresh your memory about these amazing Mom Made in Canada products….Spark … Continue reading →

Sobeys Tasty Sensations by Compliments For the Holidays (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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Entertaining is a huge part of the Holidays for many families. We used to host a huge Holiday Open House at our house before we had children, however, since having kids, we have only done it once as it is much more difficult to pull off and we don’t have as much room. For us, the Holidays is about spending time with family and friends, but not everyone all at once! One of my favourite parts about entertaining is all of the fun appetizers. Sensations by Compliments found only at Sobeys has a large variety of options for entertaining. As … Continue reading →

Freebie Friday – Free Scrapbooking Templates

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USE CODE: STMMMS65716 (place this code in the box for Coupon/Promo Code) to get $10 off the software and $10 of instore credit! Today I am offering you a Scrapbooking Freebie that contains the 2 Quick Pages shown and all the pieces (papers and elements) used to create those Quick Pages:Please note that this link changes every other week to a new kit! This Freebie has come from MyMemories.com courtesy of Multi-Testing Mommy. If you do take advantage of this FUN FREEBIE and you would like to share what you have made, simply contact me and send me your work! … Continue reading →

Spark Your Imagination Story Starters (3 yrs +)

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Do you like to think “Outside of the Box”? Would you like to help your children become creative thinkers and good problem solvers? The Canadian inventors of Spark Your Imagination Games have created three amazing tools that help you achieve this with ease and FUN! Spark Your Imagination activities come in three styles:Original Spark Story Starters – $11.99This deck of cards includes 50 open-ended scenarios designed to kick-start imagination, encourage problem-solving and get kids talking. SUPER Story Starters – $13.99This set of 24 story starters offers simpler scenarios and illustrated visual cues to help younger and non-verbal children.(Ages 3+) Story … Continue reading →

White-o-Coccoli Bamboo Personalized Spoons #Canadian

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I am so excited to have found this Canadian Company – White-O-Coccoli. They sell the cutest bamboo spoons that are personalized for each person. They are small, light and would make absolutely perfect stocking stuffers! The owner of this company had a goal to make a product that was both eco-friendly and human friendly. The story behind the name is cute. The name White-o-Coccoli was picked out by the owner’s daughter! When she was just about 2 yrs old her Dad was cooking dinner. Their daughter stood on a chair beside the counter watching him chop up all the veggies. … Continue reading →

Buy Gifts this Holiday and Help

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This Guest Post has been written and submitted by Judy Brunton from JudyBrunton.ca I am an avid fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario and over the past 3 of 6 years attending their annual fundraiser have raised the most. In May 2011, I raised just over $5,000 and am hoping to raise $6,000 for the May 2012 walk-a-thon. The walk-a-thon is held in Newmarket the last Sunday of every May and has been held there for the past 35 years. This is my healthy addiction, I’m always coming up with more ideas to raise funds for this wonderful organization. I currently … Continue reading →

ABCmouse.com (REVIEW)

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ABCmouse.com is an incredible online early learning academy for kids between the ages of 2 and 6. The website is ad-free, safe and has over 2,000 games and activities in the subject areas of reading, mathematics, social studies, beginning science, art and music. There are more than 350 custom lesson plans spanning six academic levels—all tailored to supplement and support preschool, pre-k and kindergarten programs. Check out this video to learn more: Both my children (aged 3 and 6 years) have enjoyed using this website. My 6 year old has been able to navigate through the website independently with ease. … Continue reading →

BISSELL Canada is now on Facebook with a “Dirty Little Secret” Contest!

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BISSELL Canada is calling all moms, newlyweds, new home buyers and pet lovers to check out their new Facebook Fan Page. BISSELL Canada is now on Facebook and to celebrate, they are hosting a Dirty Little Secrets Contest. By entering the contest, you are eligible to win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas or a weekly prize of a BISSELL PROHeat 2X Upright Deep Cleaner. Entering the contest is simple – share one of your “dirty little secrets” with Bissell Canada and they will post it anonymously on their carpet. It’s that simple! The contest is open to Canadian … Continue reading →