Canadian Parenting, Recipe and Gift Idea Blog | Multi-Testing Mommy

The Science of Rock ‘n Roll Exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre {GIVEAWAY}

By Amanda | June 16, 2014 - 9:00 am |June 16, 2014 entertainment, family, giveaway

I am super excited for the new Rock ‘N’ Roll exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre! The exhibit will be on display at the Ontario Science Centre until October 26th 2014. I LOVE music! I love how it sounds, I love making music and I love how it makes me feel! The science behind music is pretty fascinating and I believe that this will be an exhibit that the entire family will enjoy. The Science of Rock ‘N’ Roll is an interactive exhibition that provides a fresh look at the history of rock from the perspective of science and technology. … Continue reading →

Win a Star Wars Darth Vader Bottle Opener from @HallmarkCA #HallmarkPressPause

By Amanda | June 12, 2014 - 9:22 pm |June 12, 2014 giveaway

70 Comments

Attention all Star Wars Fans! I shared some Star Wars Gift Ideas yesterday and now you have the chance to win one! Enter below for your chance to win a Darth Vader Bottle Opener! This would make the perfect gift for your the Star Wars Fan in your house, don’t you think? IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Prize: A Darth Vader Bottle Opener – arv $14.95 Open to: Canadian Residents only Giveaway Ends: June 30, 2014 11:59pm EST Entry-Form Multi-Testing Mommy is a proud member of the Hallmark Press Pause Team for 2014! Team members receive samples throughout the year from Hallmark. … Continue reading →

Star Wars Gift Ideas for Father’s Day #HallmarkPressPause

By Amanda | June 11, 2014 - 8:26 pm |June 11, 2014 for dad

13 Comments

My hubby is a HUGE Star Wars fan! Whenever I see Star Wars Gift Ideas, I am always tempted to buy him one of everything! Right now, some of my favourite Star Wars Gift Ideas are Bottle Openers with SOUND! They retail for $14.95 and come in three characters: Darth Vader, Chewbacca and Yoda. Hallmark Canada has many other Father’s Day Gift Ideas including special books, desk top sentiments, mugs, photo frames and more! Of course, some of my favourite gift ideas for Father’s Day are home made, but that might just be the Kindergarten teacher in me! Be sure … Continue reading →

8 GREAT Father’s Day Ideas ~ #ArtsyPlay

By Amanda | June 11, 2014 - 12:00 am |June 11, 2014 activities, Artsy Play Wednesday, crafts, for men

6 Comments

I find it challenging to buy men gifts, but for Father’s Day, children have the ability to give Dad the best gift of all: a homemade present! You’ve come to the right place if you are looking for Father’s Day Ideas! DADDY & ME-FATHER’S DAY FOOTPRINTS-FROM CAPRI + 3 FATHER’S DAY POEM PRINTABLE FROM CRYSTAL’S TINY TREASURES FATHER’S DAY PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS FROM MEANINGFUL MAMA FATHER’S DAY HANDPRINT CRAFT & FREE PRINTABLE FROM FUN HANDPRINT ART FATHER’S DAY WOOD PRINT ART FROM MINI MONETS AND MOMMIES FATHER’S DAY CARD WITH HOMEMADE STAMPERS-FROM IN THE PLAYROOM OVER 300 DIY FATHER’S DAY GIFT … Continue reading →

Who Loves Cheesecake? {CONTEST} #CheesecakeoftheYear

By Amanda | June 10, 2014 - 1:30 pm |June 10, 2014 food

1 Comment

Summer is almost here and do you know how I know? Ontario strawberry season has arrived! Look what I found at the grocery store this week: There are so many things that I LOVE to make with strawberries including jams, muffins and strawberry butter, but this year I’m going to make something NEW! You’ve guessed it…..CHEESECAKE with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, naturally! Do you think my cheesecake could look as good as this one? I love the swirled look! Confession Time… I have never made a cheesecake! I have made “no-bake” cheesecakes, but for some reason I don’t count those as … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Car Safety Kit? {Giveaway} #HyundaiDriveSquad

By Amanda | June 10, 2014 - 10:16 am |June 10, 2014 giveaway, safety

101 Comments

Are you prepared with a Car Safety Kit? Do you know what to include in a car safety kit? Courtesy of Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. I am pleased to introduce you to Ted Mansell, Service Technician and longstanding Hyundai team member. Ted has been working on Hyundai vehicles for 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge on automotive safety to share. I’m sure many of you take road trips in your vehicle during the warm summer months. There is nothing worse than getting stuck on the side of the road and not being prepared! This summer, we will be … Continue reading →

Get Ready! Get Set! It’s the Hot Wheels Track Builder Challenge Time! {GIVEAWAY}

By Amanda | June 9, 2014 - 12:30 pm |June 12, 2014 activities, giveaway, kids, toys

119 Comments

I am a member of the Hot Wheels® Connector Club! My son LOVES to play with Hot Wheels cars and there is a world of imaginative possibilities with Hot Wheels play, so I’m a HUGE fan as well. Hot Wheels cars are a favourite in our house! They often come in the car in my son’s pockets. They are a great small toy for little hands. Building the tracks isn’t as difficult as I originally thought it would be! I left to go to a Bridal Shower and when I returned, our entire first floor had been taken over by my … Continue reading →

Coffee is Mommy’s “Happy Juice”! #KraftMeACoffee {Giveaway}

By Amanda | June 4, 2014 - 5:54 am |June 4, 2014 food, giveaway

3 Comments

My husband calls coffee “Mommy’s happy juice”. I completely understand why! Coffee is a HUGE part of my morning routine and if this Mommy goes without, it sets my day off to a bad start. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the taste of coffee, but it is also the routine of sitting down to drink a hot cup of joe that I just can’t seem to go without. Did you know that Kraft Canada has recently come out with new Kraft Keurig®*Compatible Pods?! There are three different brand options, each offering their own unique and delicious taste: Maxwell … Continue reading →

A List of Outdoor Activities for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

By Amanda | June 4, 2014 - 12:01 am |June 4, 2014 activities, Artsy Play Wednesday, Outdoor Activities

9 Comments

With the weather getting warmer, we are finding ourselves enjoying the outdoors more and more! We have compiled a list of some fun outdoor activities for kids in order to have some extra fun during these warm weather months. 1. Capri + 3 – 5 Simple Bubble Solution Recipes 2. Life with Moore Babies – Musical Sidewalk 3. JDaniel4’s Mom – Patriotic Wind Sock 4. Life with Moore Babies – Colorful Ants 5. Artsy Momma – Water Balloon Games 6. Multi-Testing Mommy – Bubble Fun 7. Crafty Journal – DIY Foam Flyers 8. Raising Wild Ones – Rainbow Pinwheel 9. … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Raising Children and Gender Stereotypes

By Amanda | June 3, 2014 - 8:47 am |June 3, 2014 parenting

30 Comments

This article may share some stronger opinions than you are used to reading here. Please know that I continue to respect ALL opinions and today I am going to take my right to share mine. I do hope that we can have a conversation below in the comment section as I am always keen to hear others opinions on this subject matter. PINK or BLUE? Those were the options if I didn’t want GREEN for clothing when I was preparing to have my first baby. Because we were not finding out the gender of our baby and people … Continue reading →

Author Archives: Amanda