Layers By Scentsy Giveaway

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Careful ladies, there’s a new addiction waiting for you this spring!  Fans of Scentsy will be thrilled to see, smell, and feel the new line of products coming your way – Layers By Scentsy! Have a favorite Scentsy fragrance?  My regular readers know about my Scentsy addiction by now – I have literally dozens upon [...]

Nicole by OPI Introduces NEW Limited Edition Texture Coat Shades for Instant Nail Art

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Nicole by OPI announces the launch of four new limited edition Texture Coat hues: Amethyst, Opal, Aquamarine and Quartz. This line of graffiti-style nail art products offers a simple way to create an edgy, two-texture effect on nails with quick, at-home application. In addition to the two-texture element, these four new line additions feature high-shine finishes. [...]

Springtime Smoothie

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Is just me or has this spring been super-busy so far? I know that as the kids get older and activities increase so is our household craziness. Spring activities have started, school is still in full force, and work is piling up.  All good things, it’s just a matter of learning balance (some days I [...]

Hunger Games Red Carpet Serves Up Delicious Do’s

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At the Hollywood premiere for the eagerly-anticipated Hunger Games, the red carpet served up plenty of fashionable fare. Stars of the film—including Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks and Josh Hutcherson—dazzled the fans that turned out for the event with fab clothes and chic hairstyles. Since Joico served as the official hair sponsor for the film, and [...]

Evenflo Symphony Car Seat Giveaway

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According to Transport Canada over the past two decades, the average size of children has increased, but the safety standards for child seats in motor vehicles have not kept pace. The changes to the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations will update these standards to better align with Canadian requirements and testing [...]

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 [...]

A New Hit at Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins!

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Disney Junior has had an amazing 2011, bringing children’s favorite characters into the homes of Canadian kids everywhere! Jake and the Never Land Pirates was a huge hit in our home and now, the newest program on Disney Junior looks like it’s going to be just as successful. Doc McStuffins is about a 6 year [...]

Rocky Mountain Soap Company

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Albertans are spoiled.  Not only do they get great Chinooks in the winter months, skiing nearby, a massive mall worthy of comfy shoes and a hotel stay to cover it all, but they also are home to Rocky Mountain Soap Company.  I discovered this store for the first time when I was in Banff and [...]