Category Archives: REVIEW

Kandoobi~animal edition {APP REVIEW}

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There are many APPS out their for young children, but one of the more fun and educational ones that I have seen is Kandoobi ~animal edition. This preview video shows you exactly what the Kandoobi App looks like:As a former Kindergarten teacher, I tend to be rather critical of various computer games and apps made for young children. When I approve of an app that is geared towards young children, it is because I truly believe it is a positive and effective teaching tool. Kandoobi definitely meets my criteria for choosing an educational app for my children to play with. … Continue reading →

Harvey Prince Scents for Mother’s Day {REVIEW} and {GIVEAWAY}

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Harvey Prince fragrances were founded in 2008 and have been featured in the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Prevention and The Economist, NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, and the New York Daily News.We received a bottle of Ageless fragrance from Harvey Prince to try out. I love their slogan “Now, smell as young as you feel.” I have always felt younger than I really am, but I may as well wear a scent that keeps me smelling young too! This fragrance’s notes are a delicious blend of Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Mango, Jasmine, Tuberose, YlangYlang and Sandalwood. These notes combined make … Continue reading →

Happy Future Skin Care Products for Baby {REVIEW} and {GIVEAWAY}

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PLEASE NOTE: Happy Future are no longer available. Happy Future skin care products are: USDA approved Paraben Free hypoallergenic organic mineral oil or petrechemical free free of artificial colours free of nut derivatives synthetic perfume free alcohol free free from raw materials derived from GMOs oleo-calcareous liniment – traditional nappy change lotionThis lotion contains essential fatty acids and vitamin e which are key to soothing baby’s skin. Cleansing milk non-rinse – face, body & handsThis formula is designed to remove impurities from baby’s sensitive skin. Cleansing lotion non-rinse – face, body & handsThis lotion is made to remove impurities and … Continue reading →

Olivieri Whole Grain Lasagna Sheets {REVIEW} and {GIVEAWAY}

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Olivieri has some wonderful products that help making family meals so convenient yet healthy! Their new Whole Grain Lasagna Sheets are definitely included in these amazingly tasty products! I haven’t made lasagna in over a year! The last time I made it, I remember the pain that the oven ready noodles were. None of them broke evenly and it made making lasagna that much more of a chore. Recently, I had the opportunity to make a lasagna with the new FRESH Olivieri Whole Grain Lasagna Sheets and let me tell you, they were so easy to use and they tasted … Continue reading →

Travelling with Baby?! Check Out These Products!

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Oyaco.com is a Canadian distributor of innovative, safe and high quality baby, maternity and children’s products. OYACO is based in Calgary, Alberta and ships its 26 product lines to over 600 retail and online stores across the country.Travel Friends NeckrestThis comfy and fun neckrest supports a child’s neck and chin, especially while sleeping during travel. We make a lot of long road trips and neck rests like these ones come in handy for when it is nap time! I love how there are hidden magnets so that this neck rest will sit in place. The reversible fabric has two different … Continue reading →

Upper Canada Soap presents KITCHEN {REVIEW} and {GIVEAWAY}

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The Kitchen Collection is available in three fragrances: Lemon Citrus Preserve: A fresh, zingy fusion of lemon, lime, orange and mandarin.Apple and Cinnamon Pureé: Fresh baked apple and warm spicy notes of cinnamon.Poached Fig and Pear: Warm, syrupy & sweet fig with a touch of pear.We received the Lemon Citrus Preserve for review. We just love the fresh, clean scent of these products. Upper Canada Soap has a Kitchen Line that is a lovely treat for any cook! The Kitchen Collection includes: Hand Wash, Hand Lotion, Counter Spray, Liquid Dish Soap and a Caddy Gift Set. Hand Wash ($12): I … Continue reading →

The Looney Spoons Collection {Book Review}

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The Looney Spoons Collection by Greta and Janet Podleski is quite possibly the best recipe book I’ve ever read! I love to READ recipe books, especially when they have a large amount of extra information like this one does! This book is written with a lot of humour which is appealing to kids (for eating sake) and for adults (it is purely entertaining).I love all of the extra tid bits of information and tips! I have learned so much from reading this book. Here is what I love: The fun names of the recipes (with a translation of what it … Continue reading →

Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family {REVIEW}

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This book is available through Amazon via CreateSpace.About the Handbook:This 450-page “Handbook” is a guide for families everywhere, and is filled with lots of useful details that everyone can use, from evacuating their home and their general area during a disaster, to purifying water, storing food and protecting themselves and their property. It was very important to Dr. Bradley, the author of the book that he was helping families pull together a plan that works for them, including special needs for people with disabilities and the elderly as well as providing details on how to create an effective network (ie, … Continue reading →

Luna Kettlebottom and the Magic Cauldron Society – “Vlad and the Beanstalk” in Canada!

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Luna Kettlebottom and the Magic Cauldron Society – Vlad and the Beanstalk by Brandissimo! Inc. is an APP that is presently FREE for a limited time and is now available in CANADA. It is compatible with iPad and requires iOS 4.0 or later. The regular price is $2.99.About the APPThis APP is an interactive story book (on a classic children’s story) that actively includes the reader in the story. It is rated for children 4-8 years of age. You can follow Brandissimo on Twitter and check out the Luna Kettlebottom and the Magic Cauldron Society Website and on Twitter, Facebook … Continue reading →

Baci Perugina Chocolate – YUM! {REVIEW}

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Chocolate is my weakness. What woman doesn’t have a weakness for chocolate? Ok, I’m sure there are a few of you out there, BUT I bet that will change if you give Baci Perugina a try! Did you know that “Baci chocolates arrived on the Italian market in 1922, 15 years after the founding of Perugina in Perugia, Italy.”? That’s a very long time ago people and there is a reason why they have continued to be produced! They are so yummy! An interesting read is the history of Baci where Baci’s love story that began 90 years ago is … Continue reading →