Walmart’s Mom of the Year Award (and info on the amazing mom I nominated)

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When I learned about the incredible, and possibly life-changing, program that Walmart has just started here in Canada, I knew that I had to get involved in not only sharing this program with my Canadian readers, but also ensuring that someone dear to me was nominated so I could share with others how amazing and [...]

Happy 1st Birthday Disney Junior!

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Disney Junior turns 1 this month!  I know parents across Canada are celebrating too because Disney Junior in our households means a few moments of quiet, a few moments of sanity for mom and dad and of course, lots of giggles and discussion when kids watch their favorite Disney Junior shows! Disney Junior is celebrating [...]

Ford Power of Choice Tour Lands At Saskatoon Farmer’s Market

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Please join Ford of Canada at the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market at River Landing on Wednesday May 9, 2012. Not only is it the official kickoff to the Wednesday Market for the spring and summer season of 2012, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the latest and freshest fuel-efficient, environmental friendly engine line-up available [...]

Twitter Party RSVP May 10th

The launch of SHOP.CA is just around the corner! To celebrate the beginning of friendly, hassle-free online Shopping, we’re throwing a Twitter Party! Join us for a fun night where we’ll chat about your favourite online Shopping tips, learn more about the amazing brands that you’ll find on SHOP.CA, and get excited for what promises [...]

Mother’s Day: Time to Start Dropping Hints

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I was out shopping alone this week (a rare occurrence indeed!) and while I bought a few things for myself, I put a few things back on the shelf while making a note to myself that I should probably tell my husband about it.  THIS store, THIS item, THIS size.  I know I’m not alone [...]

Quick – someone go make this for me.

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Flank Steak with Yogourt Chipotle Spread Serve with lightly grilled tortillas for a fajita style meal. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) beef flank steak ¼ tsp each salt, pepper and ground cumin Sauce: 1 head garlic (unpeeled) 1 tsp olive oil 1 cup Astro® Original Plain Greek yogourt ½ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup chopped [...]

Why Do Canadians Have to Pay More for US Brands? Ugh.

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I should start by saying that it’s not like we don’t have great Canadian brands.  I love shopping with Canadian home grown businesses.  There’s no denying, however, that there are some great US brands out there that we get flooded with advertising for, and then can’t access which is frustrating. More frustration ensues when these [...]

Kit Kat Big Break Contest

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From now until July 31, 2012, KIT KAT is offering Canadians a chance to win one of three BIG BREAK prizes of $100,000 CAD plus additional weekly prizes of $1000 CAD. Simply locate the unique PIN code available on specially marked packs and enter it at www.kitkat.ca or https://www.facebook.com/KITKATCanada. This is an easy contest for [...]

Check out Dealfind For Deals in YOUR City

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We live in an awesome time for deal seeking.  It’s funny to think how, just a decade ago, the best and most frequented place I went to find deals was eBay. Not that there’s anything wrong with eBay.  I’m still a pretty big fan, but in 2012 we know that we don’t have to order [...]