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Movie: The Help – In Theatres August 10, 2011 (REVIEW)

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Description:Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made … Continue reading →

popchips™: A Healthier Snacking Alternative! (REVIEW)

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popchips™ are an amazing creation! They are potatoes that are not fried or baked – they are popped (using some heat and a little pressure) – seasoned and voila, they are the perfect healthy snack for the whole family to enjoy – guilt free! I LOVE the popchips™ pledge: Our all-natural pledge: no fake colors, no fake flavors, no preservatives, no fluorescent orange fingertips, and no wiping your greasy chip hand on your jeans. Now, that is classic! I love how they have no artificial colouring or artificial flavours. Those are two key points that I like to see in … Continue reading →

We Are Canadian Blog Hop

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Each week we pull on blog from the previous week’s hop, to be the Featured Blogger of the Week.  We use random.org, and will email the winner that they won as soon as we can. This Week’s Featured Blogger is: Please feel free to grab the button, and spread the word to all your fellow Canadians! <a border=”0″ href=”http://talesofarantingginger.com/” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/Shairbearg/flag20canadian.gif” /> </a> Rules: 1. Canadians Only! 2. Follow the Co-hosts, and leave a comment so we will follow you back! 3. Follow the Featured Blogger, and leave a comment so they can follow you back! get the InLinkz code

The Wiggles In Concert (REVIEW)

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My family was fortunate enough to attend the Wiggles in Concert in Toronto when they came to celebrate their Wiggles Big Birthday Event (it’s their 20th Birthday)! The Wiggles are such a capturing children’s music group. Their music is catchy, fun and entertaining! It was impressive how the Wiggles included the children in the concert by coming right out into the audience to say hello and collect some of the gifts that the children brought for them including roses for Dorothy and bones for Wags. We are hoping that Jeff feels better soon because he was unable to join the … Continue reading →

Maple Leaf Top Dogs CONTEST!

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Nothing brings families together quite like a barbeque. Get grilling this summer with Maple Leaf® Top Dogs™ for a chance to WIN some fantastic prizes! Maple Leaf is encouraging parents and kids across Canada to pile on the toppings and share how they like to “top” their Top Dogs™ for a chance at $25,000 and the crown title of “Canada’s Next Top Dog”. In addition to the grand prize, there are also random weekly prizes of $1,000 available to be won! Parent and child duos can share their best Top Dog creations on the Maple Leaf Facebook page until August … Continue reading →

Finally Diaper Free Event – Sept. 11-24, 2011

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Please feel free to grab this button and share with everyone! Especially if you plan on sharing tips at the event. Hosted by:Knit Wit by Shair and Multi-Testing Mommy. Date:September 11 – 24, 2011 What:Finally Diaper Free! Tales From the Potty…. An event all about Potty Training – day by day updates on two true potty training experiences, giveaways, shared tips and interesting potty training products. UPDATE: Here is a page where all of the up to date information, reviews, GIVEAWAYS and tips can be found throughout this event: Finally Diaper Free Potty Training Event Information. Sponsors and Parents:If you … Continue reading →

Wedding Bridal Shower Gift Ideas – Post #2

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Back in June, I wrote a post about special Wedding and Bridal Gift Ideas. For this wedding that I’m in this fall, there are two bridal showers and a stagette. I want to make each of these events special in their own little way. For the first shower, which I did not host, I brought foods that are the bride’s absolute favourite in order to add a personal touch to the shower. The gift that I gave wasn’t too special (in the sense of being unique), although I did listen to the bride’s desires and I bought her THE BEST … Continue reading →

Top 10 Traffic Sources

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I got this idea to check out my Top 10 Referring Sites from two of my favourite blogging buddies: I look at my Stats, but not in detailed view as much as I should! It is a good idea to check out where your visitors are coming from so that you can continue some things and change others in order to gain better traffic. So, in the last few days, my most popular traffic has come from:Google/organicDirect traffic to Multi-Testing MommyBlogger.com/referral (I’m not exactly sure what this means – if anyone out there knows, I’d love to know!)TwitterStumble Upongoogle.com / … Continue reading →

THE HELP Movie Prize Pack Giveaway

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Congratulations to Ginger Mommy! I had the privilege of seeing an advanced screening of the movie The Help starring Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone and directed by Tate Taylor. I can’t say much until it’s release date on August 10, 2011, however, I will say this. I believe it is a must see movie! It was really well done and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Feel free to join in the conversation happening on Twitter by using the hashtags #TheHelpMovie and #Canada and also by joining in the news on Facebook. Would you like … Continue reading →

JAVA ALERT! Ethical Bean Coffee (REVIEW and GIVEAWAY)

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Congratulations to the winner, Anne T.! When I was approached by @EthicalBean to review their coffee, I was jumping up and down for joy! Oh, how I LOVE my coffee! Little did I know the extra treat that I was in for….the incredible quality of coffee that was awaiting for me to try and the incredible customer support at Ethical Bean. I was fortunate enough to sample: Rocket Fuel-French RoastThe lovechild of dark alchemy and complete combustion. A hammering dark roast, blended to display body, balance and a dazzling dark cocoa-laced finish. Decaf-Dark RoastA very undecaf decaf. Gobs of body, … Continue reading →