Category Archives: REVIEW

(closed) BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: “Dance First. Think Later” by Kathryn & Ross Petras

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CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMENT #32 susansmoaks! “Dance First. Think Later. 618 Rules to Live By by Kathryn & Ross Petras (March 2011–Workman Publishing) is a cute (size and actual book) book full of quotes about living life in the moment. This little book would make the perfect gift for recent graduates, newlyweds, new home owners or anyone looking for a little uplift an direction in life! One of my favourite quotes in the book is Rule No. 7 by Julia Child, “If you’re alone in the kitchen and you drop the lamb, you can always just pick it up. Who’s going … Continue reading →

(closed) BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Saving Women’s Hearts by Martha Gulati and Sherry Torkos

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Winner was randomly selected using RandomNumber.org! Congratulations, Jim #26! The book Saving Women’s Hearts is written by two highly qualified individuals: Martha Gulati–a cardiologist, specializing in cardiac disease prevention in women and Sherry Torkos–a pharmacist with training in both conventional and complementary medicine. The book is so detailed! It walks you through the scientific details of the heart along with all of the many risk factors the are placed on womens’ hearts. It then goes on to talk about different screening and tests that are commonly used to screen for heart disease. I like Chapter 5 about Heart Medications that … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Life Choice Foods Chicken Nuggets

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Today we got some food to sample from Life Choices Foods delivered right to our doorstep. As soon as my son discovered that there was food in the bag, he insisted on taking a look through it with me and pick something out that we would eat for lunch. He picked out the Chicken Nuggets. Here is what I like about the Chicken Nuggets: made with our premium quality chicken vegetable grain-fed chicken raised without animal by-products chickens are raised without antibiotics Source of Omega-3 from Flax No Trans Fats Prepared without frying No Additives or Preservatives Source of Fibre … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Santa Cruz Organic Chocolate Sauces for Valentine’s Day!

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This Valentine’s Day don’t give your loved ones high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavorings. Show them you really care with wholesome certified organic ingredients such as Santa Cruz Organic’s line of chocolate syrups. Honestly, I like the idea of ditching the traditional idea of boxed chocolates and giving these chocolate syrups instead! Unique and fun and did I mention creative? Yum! Here are some ideas that were shared with me that sound simply heavenly! Start a cold February morning off right with a steamy mug of mint hot chocolate. Stove heat milk and add in Santa Cruz Organic Mint … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEW: The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari by Donita Paul and Evangeline Denmark

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The Dragon and the Turtle Go On Safari by Donita K. Paul and Evangeline DenmarkIllustrated by Vincent NguyneGenre: Juvenile FictionISBN 978-0-307-44645-9 The Dragon and the Turtle helps children learn how to conquer their fears while going on exciting adventures with Roger (the turtle) and his best friend Padraig (the kitten-sized dragon). In the book, Roger and Padraig go on a camping adventure together where they are bound and determined to spend the entire night outside. They use their vivid imaginations and find all sorts of things to be afraid of, but in the end, their strong friendship is what helps … Continue reading →

Book Review: Amazing Cows by Sandra Boynton

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Shortly after my first child was born, we were introduced to Sandra Boynton, an amazingly fun, creative and talented children’s author. Almost immediately, Moo, Baa, La La La, The Belly Button Book, Barnyard Dance, Snuggle Puppy and Blue Hat, Green Hat became regular favourites in our house. I was super excited when Amazing Cows was released because it is slightly more unique than her other books. It is a collection of cow stories, poems, jokes a comic book and lots of fun! There are even many of Boynton’s other adorable animal friends like chickens, sheep and hippos involved in this … Continue reading →

Book Review: Coloring Outside Autism’s Lines by Susan Walton

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Coloring Outside Autism’s Lines: 50+ Activities, Adventures, and Celebrations for Families with Children with Autism by Susan Walton (Sourcebooks; ISBN: 978-1-4022-4120-8; TP $14.99; November 2010) This book has been written by Susan Walton to help bring some fun and adventure into the lives of families who have a child or children with autism. Coloring Outside Autism’s Lines has more than 50 activities and suggestions for fun filled adventures for families with children with autism. The pure focus of this book is fun, fun and more fun! Of course, all new adventures require some planning. In Chapter 1, Walton walks parents … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Oral-B Vitality ProWhite Toothbrush

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The Oral-B Vitality Pro White rechargeable electric toothbrush features a head with a unique polishing cup to surround each tooth and polish away surface stains, while removing more plaque than an ordinary manual brush. * Cleans significantly better than a regular manual toothbrush* Dentist inspired polishing cup helps remove surface stains* Deep cleaning bristles remove plaque* Oral-B is the #1 dentist-recommended toothbrush brand worldwideNote: The above information was taken directly from the Oral B website I have to say that after using this brush with the polishing cup head, my teeth have never felt so smooth! I feel like I’ve … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Kidz Gear Headphones for Kids

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Our kids love music. They love listening to music, playing music, dancing to music, you name it! When it comes to listening to music with portable players, adult headphones just don’t work! They are either too large and fall off their head or the buds fall out of their ears. That is why I love Kidz Gear Headphones that are made specifically with kids in mind! They are child sized headphones, but they are made to provide the same high quality performance as adult headphones. They are comfortable for children with padding for their ears. I just love how kids … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Kiss My Face Moisturizer and Shower Gel

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C’s The Day MoisturizerNourish and moisturize dry, sensitive skin with a daily dose of anti-oxidant Ester-C, certified organic oils and Herbs, for soft, smooth, radiant skin.This product contains no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary chemicals and was not tested on animals. GOOD FOR YOU BECAUSE…Ester C: anti-oxidant, anti-aging, stimulates collagen productionAlmond Oil: emollient and moisturizingJojoba Oil: similar to the skin’s own oil, nature’s most effective moisturizerThe above information was taken directly from the Kiss My Face website. I am really enjoying the C’s The Day Moisturizer and so is my body! Especially during this dry, cold snap we seem … Continue reading →