BOOK REVIEW: Personal Skills Books for Children by Pat Palmer

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I received a copy of both “Liking Myself” and “The Mouse, The Monster and Me” by Pat Palmer. These books are unique, interesting and fabulous. “Liking Myself” is geared towards children aged 5-10. I was never taught to “Like Myself”. I was never taught to look at my strengths and weaknesses, although I do remember that my weaknesses were pointed out on a regular basis (and still are), but that’s for a different post! By actively engaging children in the reading of this book, I believe that the message really hits home. Children are encouraged to reflect upon their own … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEW: E Is for Ethics

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Feel free to enter my Upper Canada Soap contest that ends this Sunday at 11:59pm! I am so happy and proud to feature a Canadian author, Ian James Corlett. He has written an amazing book called E is for Ethics that has 26 short, simple and clear stories that feature Elliott and his little sister Lucy. Each story centers on a particular positive ethic, such as honesty, kindness, charity, and integrity. After each story, there are a series of questions that guide parents into a healthy discussion about each ethic. I feel like this book is very unique. I have … Continue reading →

(closed) Valentine’s REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Upper Canada Body Truffles

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Contest is now closed. Winner will be contacted via email. I received a bottle of Chocolate Strawberry Body Creme from the Upper Canada Soap Body Truffles product line to try out. I actually had to get my hubby’s help to open the bottle pump (I think this was a fluke)! Once he got it working for me, I lathered it on all over–my skin just soaked the stuff up as though it was so thirsty and I had never given it moisturizer before. I LOVE the way this body creme felt on my body and it certainly does make your … Continue reading →

Product Review: 191 Unlimited Clothing for Boys and Men

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191 Unlimited has a very inspiring start up story! It all began with two good friends, recent college grads who started with $191 at a casino and turned it into enough money launch their first 191 Collection! The founders, Parth and Girish have 4 main principles they follow with each of their creations, that they have: 1) Awesome Fit2) Extreme Comfort3) Innovative Detailing 4) Affordability From the sample that we received and by looking at the website, I completely agree with the first three principles. Maybe I’m cheap, but $54 for a boy’s shirt seems a bit steep? The shirt … Continue reading →

Born Free Baby Feeding Products

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Don’t forget to click on over to my Price Pfister Faucet Giveaway and my Burts Bees Giveaway! When my almost 5 year old daughter was a baby, BPA wasn’t a topic that we knew about. It makes me sick to my stomach now to think about the harmful chemicals she must have been exposed to and what they have done to her body. I remember when we first found out about BPA in baby bottles, my Mom tried to make me feel better by reminding me that back when she was pregnant with me, they didn’t know that smoking was … Continue reading →

Price Pfister faucet – Contest Closed {GIVEAWAY}

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I always like to be up front with my readers. Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to US Residents only! I am Canadian and I got burned on this as well. If I was a US Resident, I would have received a faucet free of charge for review. However, when the opportunity to run a giveaway presented itself, I couldn’t turn it down, even though it would exclude my fellow Canadians! I can’t deny my American friends this amazing opportunity! Price Pfister has a huge variety of gorgeous looking faucets for your kitchen and bathroom. I wish that we could … Continue reading →

Green Beaver Skin Products

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I have enjoyed a few Green Beaver products and I am sad to say that I have found the first one that I really don’t like. There aren’t many skin care products that I refuse to use, but the Green Beaver Apre-Ski Winter Body Lotion truly smells terrible. I wish I could get past the smell. I really did try because I truly believe that the product itself would work really well! Maybe if you aren’t as sensitive to smell as I am, you would like to try this out yourself?The Apre-Ski Winter Body Lotion has highly moisturizing botanical emollients … Continue reading →

Eco-Resolutions

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Don’t forget to check out my latest contest! You could win $75 towards Burts Bees products!!! Last year, I had the pleasure of getting to know Lisa Borden from Borden Communications. I recently read an article that she wrote about Eco-Resolutions (resolutions that we can make in order to be kinder to our planet) and I was really inspired by some of her ideas. Please read below so that you too can make a difference (no matter how small)… What Can I do Today? by Lisa Borden Are you trying to protect your health and save the planet everyday? You … Continue reading →

Upper Canada Body Butter

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Upper Canada Warm Honey Nectar Body Butter I love Body Butter, especially at this time of year when my skin can get so dry. I have extreme dry patches on my knees and elbows and this Upper Canada Warm Honey Nectar Body Butter has helped to do the trick. Upper Canada Warm Honey Body Butter is rich in natural antioxidants to smooth, moisturize and protect the skin. What I do love about Upper Canada products is that they are free of parabens, mineral oils and synthetic dyes and they use all natural ingredients. Mmmm….body butter! Oh, and don’t forget to … Continue reading →

REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Burt’s Bees

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Note: This giveaway is now closed. Please read on to read the review. Burt’s Bees products are free of petrochemicals, Phthalates, Parabens and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Yet another amazing company who is getting with the program and making products that are actually good for our bodies and don’t hurt the earth as much in the process. Recently, I received a bunch of Burt’s Bee’s Products for review. I have been using the products over the past month and here are my thoughts… Radiance Healthy Glow Kit Mini Exfoliating Body Bar – I didn’t find that this bar exfoliated at all, … Continue reading →