Author Archives: Amanda

Children’s Accudial: Rotating Dosing Label (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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In Ontario, we have a telephone help system called TeleHealth in place for when you have health/medical related problems and you either:a) Don’t want to go to your doctor.b) Your doctor is unavailable and you don’t want to go or aren’t sure if you should go to the hospital.c) You want a second opinion. I have called TeleHealth a few times when I am unsure about one of my childrens’ fevers and one thing that I have learned from them is how to properly dose fever reducing medication according to weight. The problem is that children grow (like weeds) and … Continue reading →

“Today I Ate a Rainbow” – Healthy Eating Encouragement for Kids!

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Back in August, I wrote a post about a grocery shopping trip that my daughter and I took together where she asked me if we could buy enough food so that when we got home we could eat a Rainbow Snack. That afternoon, we did indeed eat a rainbow snack! I cannot express what a proud and happy Mama I was! My daughter actually ASKED to EAT A RAINBOW! This made me think of a company that I had seen around Twitter for quite some time, so I decided to contact them about my post and potentially reviewing their amazing … Continue reading →

What are 3 Items You Can’t Live Without?

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My daughter is sick with a cold right now and this morning, when she was in the middle of coughing and blowing her nose, she mentioned her concern about running out of kleenex. Hubby piped up and said, “No honey, that is one thing your Mommy will never run out of is kleenex – that and toilet paper and water”. He is right. I always make sure that our stock of toilet paper and kleenex is plentiful AND we buy drinking water from a local water “u-fill” store. We put it into glass storage bottles instead of the plastic ones … Continue reading →

Seventh Generation Diaper Donation Program

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I’ve recently been introduced to a brand called Seventh Generation, a brand that truly cares about the environment and Canadian Communities. Buy One GIVE One with the Seventh Generation Diaper Donation Program Seventh Generation is aiming to reach their goal of giving away up to 240,000 diapers to 40 shelters in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. During the month of October, every package of diapers you purchase anywhere in Canada will mean one package donated to a women’s shelter in a community. To view a list of Participating Women’s Shelters, go here. You too can feel like … Continue reading →

Live Clean Baby Soothing Relief Collection (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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Recently our family has been introduced to the Live Clean Baby Soothing Relief Collection. What stood out to me at first glance of this product was that they are made with non-irritating, gentle, natural and plant based ingredients. No Phthalates, Parabens or Cleansing and Foaming agents (like SLS or Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate and DEA). Right away, I feel much better using these products on my kids’ skin. The Live Clean Baby Soothing Relief Collection includes the following products: Live Clean Soothing Relief Baby Wash tear free wash specially formulated with natural colloidal oatmeal and chamomile that gently cleanses and soothesMy … Continue reading →

OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover Powder (REVIEW)

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I received a bucket of OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover Powder to test out in my home. This powder is a “new formula” for OxiClean® that contains 40% more oxygen power per scoop. I really like using OxiClean® to boost my laundry, especially my whites loads. I find that it helps to brighten the whites and helps to get the clothing that much cleaner. I use a very natural type of laundry “soap” that is AMAZING, but there are times when the stains just won’t come out. I find that after adding a small scoop of OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover Powder … Continue reading →

How to Bake and Puree Fresh Pumpkin

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Last year, I sent these delicious mini Pumpkin Muffins for my daughter’s Halloween Class treat. I sent these rather than a bag of candy in hopes that the class would enjoy something half healthy during their Halloween Celebration. Pumpkin Muffins 1 cup all purpose flour1 cup whole wheat (if you don’t have this, just double the all purpose flour)2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg (optional)½ tsp salt (optional)¾ cup packed brown sugar1 egg1/3 cup canola oil2/3 cup buttermilk1 ½ cups pureed pumpkin (canned or fresh)¾ raisins (golden works best with this recipe) Variation: Add 2 apples, peeled and … Continue reading →

Twisted Bazooka Halloween Giveaway

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Halloween is a time for fun and treats! Bazooka Candy Brand would like to share their “Twisted” Ring Pops with you, my amazing readers, as a spooky Halloween Treat to enjoy with your little ghosts. There are some hauntalicious flavours like “citrus craze”, “blue raspberry watermelon” and “berry blast” to name a few.Check out this giveaway in order for your chance to win 1 of 4 Twisted Bazooka Halloween Candy Baskets: You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. Check out Multi-Testing Mommy’s Giveaways Toy Clearance Sale at chapters.indigo.ca. Shop now to prepare for the holidays! The above product was … Continue reading →

Petite Tuques – Fingerless Mittens (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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As a Mom of two young children, I was so excited to receive a pair of fingerless mittens for review because I am always needing my fingers when I’m with my kids – to do up zippers, car seats, wipe noses etc. Petite Tuques sells the most fun, hand knit mittens ever! The are top quality, made with high quality yarn and are Canadian Made! The fingerless mittens are Adult mittens made to fit an average woman or a woman with these hand measurements – Palm of hand is 3 1/2 inches wide. The mittens are made to order and … Continue reading →

Kicking Breast Cancer to the Curb

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Enviro Healthcare Inc, a leading supplier of high quality hospital laundry bags and various healthcare products, has developed a series of household pink ribbon trash bags in support of the Breast Cancer Society of Canada! Enviro Healthcare has created the Kick Breast Cancer to the Curb Campaign by donating $0.50 from each sale directly back to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. The campaign will be running for a limited time by concentrating it’s efforts in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and then continuing through the holiday season. A minimum of $35,000 is anticipated to be raised across Canada … Continue reading →