My (almost) 8 year old left me this note yesterday, on the fridge with a magnet.  You see, he was  ticked off at me for taking away his computer time for the day because he broke one of his sister’s new toys.  He was doing so well until the P.S.

I love balsamic chicken and this is a great  twist with prosciutto and asparagus!  I combined two recipes to create this one with the creamy balsamic sauce – can’t have too much balsamic I say!

“These six new lacquers really showcase Kim’s flirty, feminine side,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Kim often wears pink, white and other softer-toned shades; these colours are great for creating a classic, elegant look that works day or night.”

The Wel-Kim to My World shades include:
Here Kim’s the Sun:  Brighten up your day with this opalescent sparkle.
Kim Konfidential:  A honey-nude so stunning, it should be “klassified.”
Up & Kim-ing Pink:  Get in line! This cotton candy pink is THE pink of the season.
Nothing Kim-pares to Blue:  There just isn’t another hue like this lovely lilac-blue.
Lights, Kim-era, Action!:  A screen-stealing shimmering pearl.
Others Pale By Kim-parison:  This breathtaking white is the fairest of them all.

“Spring is the perfect time to add lighter tones to your look,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “Candy-coated colours in pastel shades are always popular during this season. These ladylike hues look great with the blousy tops and frothy dresses that walked the runways for spring.”

When going through my nail polish collection recently, I realized I have a lot of dark colors and very few light spring shades. So, when I received these 6 new shades I was thrilled! I’ve been wearing them non-stop since which says a lot since up until about 6 weeks ago I rarely wore nail polish on my fingernails (toes are so much easier, no one notices when it’s time for a re-do!)

My favorite is Kim Konfidential – the honey tone is great for spring and it looks great with anything I’m wearing.  I typically do 2 coats of any Nicole by OPI laquer, though these pastel colors are light enough that you could do 3 to be extra efficient.

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My answer?  “The kids.”

I’ve long said that in the warm months, sweaty happy kids smell like puppies.  Or horses.

Not that I’ve had a lot of experience around horses but for whatever reason that’s the analogy I’ve used and when I’ve shared it with other moms I’ve received a nod of approval and agreement.

Bath them, scrub behind their ears, and send them off to bed – but what of the area they’ve left behind?

Open the windows in the playroom, use a plug-in air freshener to mask the smell a bit, and in my case reach for Lysol Fabric Mist and spray the couches and recliner to help eliminate orders (not just cover them up!)

Lysol Fabric Mist kills 99.9% of bacteria on fabrics, thereby eliminating the cause of the odor (gross, right?)

Use it on couches, curtains, pet-beds, cushions and sports bags to take care of that odor-causing bacteria throughout the house.

Unfortunately I can’t use it to spray behind the kids ears and into that messy sweaty mop of hair after a day of play.  I guess a bubble bath will still have to take care of my puppies and horses.

Disclosure: I am part of the Lysol Healthy Families Ambassador Program by Mom Central. I received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group.  The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

Recently Doritos announced their new Jacked flavor – Smokey Chipotle BBQ.  It’s 40% bigger, thicker and definitely bolder chip that’s sure to hyper-stimulate your senses!

Wow, these chips are definitely bold – don’t try them without a drink nearby – and they’re definitely thicker and more crunchy than other Doritos!

If you or someone you know loves spicy heat, they need to pick these up.  For me, they’re a great way to increase my water intake because I had to drink a lot!

If you haven’t already checked out the Doritos Canada Facebook page, like it today and keep up to date on Doritos news.  While there today I learned that all 7-11 stores in Canada will be giving away free samples of another flavor Doritos 3rd Degree Burn chips on May 17th only.  Smart marketing since you’re likely going to need a giant Slurpee for that flavor too!

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The SHOP.CA website is launching (VERY!) soon and I know they’re going to get flooded with eager Shoppers ready to finally say goodbye to annoying duty charges and crazy shipping prices!  I’m really eager to see what SHOP.CA (literally!) has in store for us.  The SHOP.CA Super Shoppers have been given a few hints and info about what’s going to be available but even we don’t know fully what’s going to be in stock so I’m just as excited as the rest of you to jump onto the site and Shop!

First stop?  Definitely the Garden section (you thought I was going to say Shoes or Bags, didn’t you?)  I need a few things to jazz up my yard this summer so I’m eager to see what SHOP.CA has!  Of course, you know I’m going to check out Shoes and Bags next, and then on to Baby & Child…then Clothing…then…you get the picture.

I’m ready to SHOP, are you?

It occurred to me that I need to buy some flowers and get them planted (then lose interest by August 1st like I do every single year!)

I can’t wait to go to the farmer’s market and pick up fresh local produce!

In Canada we’re deprived of the freshest just-picked produce for most of the year so when it’s literally in our backyards (ok, other backyards, not mine) we really go nuts for it.  I have been guilty of over-buying at the farmer’s market a number of times because I’m just so excited and want more, more, more!

I picked up some fresh on-the-vine tomatoes from the grocery store this weekend – not as fresh as the farmer’s market would be but fresh enough that my husband commented on how the smell of them reminded him of the garden!  I decided to whip up a quick salsa using other veggies I had in my fridge.

Tomatoes, onions, celery, yellow pepper and jalapeno is all that’s needed to make a delicious, fresh, salsa for scooping with tortillas or as a topping for grilling recipes.  I used my handy dandy new Tupperware chopper to mix it all up, squeezed in some lime juice, and we were good to go!  Home made salsa typically lasts about 3 days in the fridge before the tomatoes get too watery – if you can keep it from being gobbled up that long!

Disclosure: I am part of the Life Made Delicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Here are a few tips that resonated with me:

1. Don’t nest your dishes together, because doing so will stop the water from reaching the dishes.  Examples of nesting would be spoons er…spooning each other or a pot on top of a bowl.  I’m guilty of this with putting a smaller item underneath a bigger one – I always figured the water would make it’s way around to where it needed to be.

2. Hot water is best and most effective in dishwashers.  Dishwashers were made to perform optimally with hot water (makes sense to me, especially when you think about getting those dishes super clean and free of ick and germs.)

3. Here’s a good one – don’t store your detergent under the kitchen sink!  That’s the second most moist place in your house (aside from the bathroom) and moisture activates the cleaning detergent so by the time it reaches the dishwasher it could be ineffective.  Who knew?!  Our detergent has been in our pantry for a few months now (due to a little 1 year old managing to get into the cupboard under the sink) so I’m glad we’re already (though accidentally) on task with this one!

Hope you liked the tips.  Oh here’s another one you’ll love —> pre-rinsing is not necessary if you’re using a good quality detergent (like Finish Quantum of course!)  Want to try it out?  Here’s your chance to win your own!

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“Disclosure: I am part of the Finish Blogger Program by Mom Central. I received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.”

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Canadians have a timeless love affair with their backyards and summer BBQs. So much so, that the arrival of warm weather is joyfully proclaimed the start of BBQ Season each year. We love marking special milestones, achievements, or just luxuriating in a casual gathering of friends and family, in our favourite outdoor spaces.

Saputo, Canada’s premier authentic Italian cheese maker since 1954, challenges Canadians to think beyond the BBQ basics, and invites amateur foodies across the country to enter the Saputo à la Carte Summer Contest. With a few simple clicks and an imaginative approach to pairing dishes, contest participants can create a delectable menu, and have a chance to win the ultimate $50,000 backyard makeover from Saputo.

Submit your own à la carte summer menu at saputoalacarte.ca for a chance to win!

Contest ends June 17, 2012 Find full details and enter the Saputo à la Carte Summer Contest at saputoalacarte.ca

PRIZES:
Grand Prize: $50,000 backyard makeover
Secondary Prizing: Ten winners will receive a year’s supply of Saputo cheese!

For some inspiration, check out this recipe featuring Saputo Mozzarellissima that makes my mouth water!

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Sounds delicious doesn’t it?  This is on my BBQ-to-do-list for this month for sure!  Feeling in the BBQ mood all of a sudden?  I can help you out with that!

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