Author Archives: Amanda

3M Scotch-Brite Prize Pack

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Last year, 3M Scotch Brite asked Canadians to reveal their “Dirty Little Secrets” regarding cleaning. Here are a few of them: *I often use the same cloth to clean my floor as I do on my dishes.*My fridge is the best place to kick crumbs under.*I use my socks to clean up spills on the floor. We all have our own “Dirty Little Secrets” when it comes to cleaning, I’m sure! I will admit to wiping up a spill on the floor, rinsing out the cloth really well with hot water and then using that same cloth on the counter … Continue reading →

Info: ScotchBlue™ Brand & You: The Sweat Equity Crew Contest

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Long before I was contacting by someone representing Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape, I have been a HUGE fan of this tape! Our kitchen walls are COVERED with my childrens’ artwork! I mean COVERED. One day, I would love to repaint our kitchen with magnetic paint and use magnets to put up their work, but for now, I tape it up and my tape of choice, by far is Scotch Blue Painters tape! Artwork will often stay up for months on end and I have yet (touch wood) to have any paint come off the walls! Nor have we had any … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Diane Lai Rejuvenate and Soothe Lotions

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Diane Lai has created two wonderful creams called Rejuvenate and Soothe. To learn more about them, you can go to her website, Diane Lai.com. What is great about Diane Lai creams?* Zero Parabens* Zero Phthalates* Zero Formaldehyde* Zero Artificial Fragrance* Zero Artificial Colorants* Zero Retinols* Zero Sulfates* Zero Petro Chemicals* Zero Oxybenzone I love how natural these creams are! It makes me feel so good using them on my children (and myself too!). Rejuvenate is her unique daily moisturizing lotion. It is a wonderful smelling, light yet effective cream! I’ve been using it on my 2 year old who seems … Continue reading →

Book Review: My Name is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry

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The darling main character in this children’s story, Isabella, uses her tremendous imagination pretending to be some of the most famous women in America’s history including Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Elizabeth Blackwell (my daughter’s favourite) and the sixth role model – Mommy! Isabella’s Mommy is they type of Mommy that most of us Mom’s strive to be, engaging and encouraging. Throughout the story, she becomes a part of Isabella’s creative imaginative scenes and goes with the flow, encouraging her to become who she wants to be. I found this part of the book quite moving and … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEWS: Bedtime Stories for Children

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Reading stories to our kids before bed is definitely part of our night time routine for us. This is more part of my 5 year old’s routine than our 2 year old’s although we try our best to get him involved with at least looking at a book before bed as well. I am always excited to be introduced to new childrens’ books. I’m like a kid in a candy shop when I go into a book store, seriously! I get all giddy inside and I have to seriously use will power to not buy a book every time I … Continue reading →

Bounty Monster Mess

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With Halloween looming just around the corner, all of us parents know that there are many messes coming our way whether it be the pumpkin carving, the crafts, the baking or even the Halloween makeup! We are always in need of help with tidying up and although I’m a big believer in good old cloths and water, sometimes some one time use items are a HUGE help and a necessity!!!Bounty paper towels are the only paper towels that we use in our house–this is the honest truth. We buy them in bulk at Costco. We have tried other brands before, … Continue reading →

Info: Parents Magazine iPhone Apps–Inexpensive and Fun!

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My hubby has an iPhone and he absolutely loves it. I say a bit too much sometimes, but that’s another topic all together! Ok, ok, I will admit, his iPhone is pretty awesome! There are so many incredible apps avaiable for the iPhone out there. I never thought that when my hubby got his iPhone that it would actually prove to be useful for our 2 year old, but it has. He has a few apps for it that Little Man adores and in a pinch if he’s cranky and only wants Mommy and I’m trying to get dinner on, … Continue reading →

Info: Business 2 Blogger

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I’m in the process of trying to get this blog “out there” a bit more. One of the places that I’ve signed up at is Business 2 Blogger. I’m hoping to make some new contacts via this free online connection service. The sign up is completely free and if you are willing to either write a post or put up their button, they will email you opps 4 hours before the “basic status” members. Business 2 Blogger’s goal for Bloggers is to give Bloggers both big and small opportunities for paid writing gigs that they typically wouldn’t have access to. … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEW: Baby Baby Baby! by Marilyn Janovitz

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I just recently had the opportunity to review a fabulous board book called “Baby Baby Baby! by Marilyn Janovitz. This book has wonderfully flowing and rhyming text. We read the book over a few times in a row when we first received it because it had such flow to it and by the end, both of my kids (2 and 5) were chiming in excitedly! The illustrations are very sweet and adorable, including various members of the family. I like this because the book is about people that baby should recognize in their family. The book helps with bedtime routine … Continue reading →

Info: Boost Mobile–A Great Mobile Phone Company

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve never bought a phone online, but I must say that I’d be tempted if I had to renew my phone plan (if I lived in the US). Have you heard of Boost Mobile? It’s the “No Contract Prepaid Unlimited Pay as You Go Phone Plan” company. One of the coolest features of the Boost Mobile phones is that you can update your Facebook and Twitter accounts. You can be anywhere and update your status on Facebook or send out a tweet … Continue reading →