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GIVEAWAY WINNER: VSP Eye Health Giveaway

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I hosted a Giveaway last week that required you to watch a video about Eye Health and ask questions about the video or eye health in general. I am hoping to get those questions answered for you and post them in a future post. Here is the video to watch again (or for the first time if you didn’t catch it – it’s definitely worth a watch, I think!): The winner of this giveaway, sponsored by VSP Vison Care wins a pair of Designer Sunglasses…..and the winner is…..cherdon CONGRATULATIONS! Click here to view a document about Eye Health and Athletics … Continue reading →

Great Canadian Blog Bash!

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This amazing party finishes this Friday July 1st! So get partying, Canadians! Have you checked out the hosts sites?Good Girl Gone GreenKat’s ConfessionsMom vs. The BoysPampered PattyWhispered Inspirations What about some of my blog friends that I have gotten to know over the past few months?Did You Know Canada?Maple Leaf MommyMy Little Review CornerTales of a Ranting GingerLittle Miss KateToronto Teacher MomThe Knit Wit by ShairNumber Crunching MommaNinja Mommers Have you checked out my Great Canadian Blog Bash Post and Giveaway? I’m giving away some pretty sweet Canadian Loot (*blush* at least I think it is!): A natural health/beauty product … Continue reading →

REVIEW Dempster’s Thin Bagels

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I love bagels, but I do find that sometimes there is just too much “umph” to them! I am very happy to announce that Dempster’s now has thin bagels that have only 100 calories each! They come in three varieties: white with whole grains Multigrain 100% Whole Grains and Cinnamon Raisin I’m a sweet tooth, so I’ve always been partial to sweet bagels myself. I love the Cinnamon Raisin kind, but the other two are great with cream cheese or peanut butter. Finally, a company who is up with the times, realizing that people are wanting to cut down on … Continue reading →

REVIEW and (closed) GIVEAWAY: Sobey’s Burgers – Getting The Grill Going!

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Congratulations to 409cope – the winner! Our family LOVES to use the BBQ during the summer months. Partly because of the fact that the house doesn’t get hot from the oven and party because of the delicious taste of food coming off of the grill. Sensations by Compliments brings you juicy, premium, homemade-style burgers perfect for any barbecue. I was able to sample two types of Compliments burgers, the Cheddar and Bacon and the Lean Sirloin Beef Burgers. You can make a guess which ones were for my husband and which ones were for me and the kids 😉 Whether … Continue reading →

REVIEW and GIVEAWAY -coming soon: SUPER COMFY Alegria Shoes

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When my Mariposa sandals from StepHappy.ca arrived on my doorstep, I was so excited, I cannot even begin to put it into words! I am not a typical women (in many ways of the word), but lately I’ve started to become a bit more obsessed with shoes than I have been in the past. Being on a single income in our house, I cannot rationalize buying a pair of shoes for different occasions, so I typically only have 1 pair of running shoes, 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of dressy shoes and 1 pair of leather fall type shoe. … Continue reading →

DVD Review and Giveaway: Chuggington: Chuggers To The Rescue and Chuggington: Let’s Ride The Rails

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Congratulations to “tumyii” and “flowerchild”, the winners! The Chuggington series has a very different feel to it than the traditional Thomas the Tank Engine. I find it more fast paced, energetic and fun – especially for my 2 1/2 year old who needs things to be exciting to capture his attention. Chuggington does just that! The music is up beat and the characters are very cheerful, colourful and animated. As I type this, the Chuggington theme song is singing away in my head. It’s catchy! And it plays in my house QUITE A BIT! Chuggington has two DVDs released. Chuggington: … Continue reading →

INFO and (closed) GIVEAWAY: Eye health in Children by VSP VisionCare

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When my daughter was 9 months old, I was nursing her and I was gazing into her adorable little blue eyes when I happened to notice a dot that didn’t look like it belonged. Good thing I did because one thing lead to another and let’s just say that we caught something at an early age because we took her to the eye doctor! In order to qualify for this giveaway, you must watch this YouTube video. It is worth watching and it is only 1 minute 33 seconds -you’ve got the time, I know you do 🙂 The prize … Continue reading →

INFO: How to Save on Your Auto Insurance Policy

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If you own and drive a car, there are many expenses that simply get under your skin. A common complaint for most drivers is the expense of parking and more recently, the rising cost of gas. When trying to cut back on expenses however, it is common to overlook the cost of your auto insurance. Did you know, if you normally commute to work, you may be able to lower your premium when you go on maternity leave? Here are other auto insurance money-saving tips from Kanetix.ca – a quote comparison service for a variety of insurance products including auto, … Continue reading →

GIVEAWAY: Hey Toronto! Who Wants to Go See THE WIGGLES?!?

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Congratulations to MapsGirl! What child does not like THE WIGGLES?!? I know my two children (aged 6 and 2.5) do! Every time they come on the tv, they dance and sing and are captivated by the good old tube for the entire show. The Wiggles are coming to Toronto (one of their many stops across North America) to celebrate their 20th Birthday this summer on July 23 and 24th at the Ricoh Coliseum! Come along and “Sound Your Funky Horn,” “Clap Your Hands With Dorothy,” and do the “Hot Potato.” Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the … Continue reading →