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Family Valentine Fun!

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This is something that could start a tradition in your family, year after year! Be sure to visit our post about Homemade Hot Chocolate for some yummy (some healthy and some not so healthy) and delicious ideas! Check out Simply Fun Families for more inspiring ideas: Visit our Valentine’s Day Page for more Valentine’s Day Arts, Crafts and Activities! If you don’t see a Disqus comment form at the bottom of the post, please use the button F5 to refresh your page! Email us if you are still having trouble.

Valentine’s Day Garland

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I have definitely received a huge dose of creative inspiration to kick off 2014 since discovering Pinterest, and my kids will be benefiting from all of this with our best Valentine season yet! One very unexpected project (which I am perfectly delighted by) is the Homemade Valentine Garland that I made with my 5 year old. Walking through the gift wrap section of a local store, my eye caught a glimpse of a Valentine’s gift bag that was simply scrumptious eye candy for a person who loves the colour pink (me!). Small circles side by side, row by row, with … Continue reading →

A @PennyLaneOrg Organics Skin Care Line #Giveaway

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I use Penny Lane Organics Skin Care products every single day! They are quality Canadian made products that I fully trust. I created a DIY Microwavable Bean Bag using their essential oils back in the fall and since then have received requests from many friends and family for me to make them each their own bean bag.There is a great review of Penny Lane Organic Skin Care products over at www.foodretro.com. IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Prize: $50 Gift Card to Penny Lane OrganicsOpen to: Canadian Residents over the age of 18 years.Giveaway Ends: February 12th, 2014This giveaway has now ended. More … Continue reading →

A Tree Full of Kindness and Love for Valentine’s Day!

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Replace a dead tree branch’s lost leaves with beautifully crafted, heart shaped love notes to display in your home this Valentine’s season. A winter walk, a fallen branch, and some kind thoughts are all you need to get started on this spectacular display! Read about how Karen from Simply Fun Families created her own Valentine Tree full of love notes! Check out Simply Fun Families: Check out our Valentine’s Day Page for more Valentine’s Day Arts, Crafts and Activities!

Find Out Your Cardiovascular Age with a Tool from @ShopprsDrugMart #TreatYourHeart

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Starting a few weeks ago now, I began an adventure to a NEW me! I am taking in information from many sources to help me gain knowledge on how to be healthy and how to live a healthy lifestyle. I am reading about Clean Eating, Protein Intake, various forms of exercise and more. I am getting to know my body so much better by spending some time focusing on me and my needs. It’s time to focus on being the best me I can be so that I can be there for my children and my family. Shoppers Drug Mart … Continue reading →

Giveaway RoundUp for #Canadians 2/6

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How has your week been going? Have you learned of any new and interesting products that you would like to share? Scroll down to see Low Entry & Regular Giveaway Linky…… FEATURED GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK: Vicks Starry Night Cool Mist Humidifier and Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology CAN 2/10 Zipadee Zip Sleep Sack for Babies CAN/US 2/24 $50 in Webbers Naturals Coupons CAN 2/28 $50 Shea Butter Market Skincare Prize Pack CAN 3/2 Note: For Low Entry Linky, scroll downTo List Your Giveaways, They Must… be open to CANADIANS! TO ADD YOUR GIVEAWAYS TO THIS LIST, CLICK ON … Continue reading →

An Educational Snow Day! {Wordless Wednesday} #WW

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We’re sorting coloured marshmallows after going outside to play in the snow! More Educataional Ideas for a Snow Day:Build a snowmanPlay a gameDo a puzzlePlay with playdoughBakePut on a Puppet ShowPlay restaurant For more great ideas, visit our Artsy Play Wednesday Link-Up post today for more great educational ideas like How to Make a Soap Painting Sensory Bin! If you don’t see a Disqus comment form at the bottom of the post, please use the button F5 to refresh your page! Email us if you are still having trouble.

Win a @SheaButterMkt $50 Prize Pack!

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I am a HUGE fan of Shea Butter Market all natural skin care products! I wrote a Shea Butter Market review last fall and since receiving those products for review, I have ordered more as they have become a part of my daily skin regime. IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Prize: $50 Shea Butter Market Prize PackOpen to: Canadian Residents (must be age of majority in place of residence) Giveaway Starts: February 5th, 2014Giveaway Ends: March 2, 2014 This giveaway has now ended. Shea Butter Market Information Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest