Come and Party with Me! Let’s talk Cooking! {with Prizes}

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Many years ago, when I was first starting out on my own with my hubby, a friend introduced me to Pampered Chef products for my kitchen. I was invited to a party and I bought a few items, despite the fact that we had very little disposable income at the time. We still have the tools that I purchased that night and I use them on a regular basis! Fast forward a few years when we were visiting my sister in law’s house and she prepared lunch for us on her stoneware cookie sheet. I trust my sister in law’s … Continue reading

Tips for Children Who Suffer from Test Anxiety {EQAO Survival Tips}

EQAO Survival Pack

If you or your child suffers from test anxiety, you are NOT alone! In Ontario, this time of year is rather stressful for children in grades 3 and 6 because they are required to write a provincial test called EQAO Test (Education Quality and Accountability Office) in both literacy and math. This is a test that is set out to “measure students’ cumulative knowledge and skills in relation to a provincial standard”. The test is given at the end of a student’s primary years and junior years at the elementary level and the results are used to compare schools and … Continue reading

How to use TweetDeck for a Twitter Party

How to Use TweetDeck for a Twitter Party

I attend, co-host and host quite a few Twitter parties and I have decided that I like to use TweetDeck to help me navigate the party! In this post, I am going to show you step by step How to use TweetDeck for a Twitter Party! If you aren’t sure what a Twitter Party even is, head on over to read about what is a Twitter Party?, then come back here to learn how to use TweetDeck. First, you need to sign into TweetDeck using your @TwitterName and your Twitter Password.           Do you see the blue … Continue reading

Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

I LOVE Rainbows, don’t you? They are so bright and cheerful and makes me think of hope and happiness! We have collected a bunch of fun Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids this week. I would love to know which one is your favourite! 1. Rainbow Best Friends Jewelry from Jewelry Making Journal 2. Paper Plate Rainbow from Crystal’s Tiny Treasures 3. Rainbow Fingerprint Birds from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails 4. Fizzing Rainbow Pots from Little Bins for Little Hands 5. Rainbow Scissor Skills and Matching Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands 6. Edible Rainbow Sensory Bin from Life … Continue reading

Commit to Being Healthier with @SUBWAYCanada #SUBWAYFreshSwap

Subway Sandwich

Did you know that SUBWAY® Restaurants is encouraging Canadians to take the Commit to Fit™ Pledge and commit to leading a healthier, active lifestyle. I’m always on the lookout for ways that my family can be more healthy. The Commit to Fit Pledge with Subway Canada has been an excellent motivator for me to help my family make some healthier choices this month. Some ideas that Subway provided me with were: So far, the kids and I have taken many flights of stairs instead of elevators, my family has chosen Subway for a fast dinner option instead of less healthy … Continue reading

Prevent Damaged Hair with Garnier Fructis #DamageEraser

Fructis Damage Eraser

I have naturally curly/wavy hair. It sounds nice, but in truth, it isn’t beautiful curls, it is kind of all over the place. I do feel lucky in the sense that I always have the option to wear my hair “curly”, but if I am honest with you, which I ALWAYS am, I wear it curly when I am feeling lazy. Admittedly, this happens more often than I would like. Because I work from home, I tend not to get all “dolled up” (do I EVER really get truly dolled up, no, that isn’t my style) too often, but when … Continue reading

“Month of Mom” Week 4 with MommiesFirst – a subscription box for Moms {Giveaway}

Month of Mom Week 4

  Welcome to our Month of MOM! Let’s celebrate Moms with a MommiesFirst Giveaway! MommiesFirst is a subscription box for Moms that sends personalized, specially curated packages to new and expectant Moms across Canada and the United States. These boxes make an amazing Baby Shower Gift, a gift for a new Mom or a wonderful “just because” gift for yourself or a friend. The amount of love and thought that goes into MommiesFirst is incredible. I know this first hand because I work directly with Lorena, the founder and CEO of MommiesFirst on a daily basis helping her behind the … Continue reading

Enter to #Win a Year Supply of Catelli Gluten Free Pasta

Catelli Gluten Free Macaroni low res

For those of you who have a gluten sensitivity or a gluten allergy OR if you are avoiding wheat, you don’t have to go without your favourite pasta dishes any more! NEW on the shelves: Catelli Gluten Free Pasta!   This pasta is made from a unique blend of four grains – white rice, brown rice, corn and quinoa (GMO-free) and it comes in four varieties: macaroni, Penne, Fusilli and Spaghetti.  It is Certified by the Canadian Celiac Association’s Gluten-Free Certification Program. Did you know that Chef Higgins, the Director of the leading George Brown Chef School in Toronto and also a judge … Continue reading

HUGE @OliversLabels Camp Labels Sale {plus Giveaway}

Olivers Labels Sale

Yesterday, I shared a post about how much I LOVE Oliver’s Labels as a way to keep track of all of my kids’ stuff when they go off to various activities and camps in the summer. I also shared a Printable Day Camp Packing List that might help you to get organized. Today, Oliver’s Labels has made a HUGE announcement! Oliver’s Labels Camp Pack Sale For those of you who don’t want to wait to see if they win the Camp Package that I am giving away, Oliver’s Labels has announced their biggest sale of the year: Click on the … Continue reading

10 Fun Kid Snacks ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Fun Snacks for Kids

It’s all about having FUN with FOOD this week! We are featuring 10 Fun Kid Snacks for you to prepare and enjoy with your children. Yogurt and Berries in a Conefrom Capri +3 Alphabet Numbers Pretzel Snackfrom ABC Creative Learning Eating Stemsfrom High Hill Education Pink Fluff Fruit Dessertfrom Crafty Journal Tofu for Toddlersfrom Capri +3 Caterpillar Snacksfrom Mudpies and Tiaras Cruffalo Crumble from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Strawberry Applesauce from Our Family World Healthy Whole Grain Crepes from Our Family World Let’s Go Fishing Snackfrom Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Please link up your child friendly posts below! … Continue reading