I have been fortunate enough to attend two conferences recently. I was named one of the 200 Most Connected Women in Canada and, for the second year in a row, took part in the She’s Connected conference in Toronto. I also bought a ticket to Blissdom Canada for the first time ever which solidified in my mind the need for a whole wardrobe makeover. Not a frumpy affair. I have gained a lot of insights into blogging as a business and I will share more of that with you soon. These events always come with samples and swag and so…

For the first year ever I am taking part in this great November giveaway hop with Life With Two Boys and Mommy’s Reviews and Giveaways. It will run for one week and interested bloggers should click here for more information and to sign up. Sign up runs until Oct. 31st. The requirements are:* All participants must have a giveaway specifically for this event that runs the duration of the event* All participants must find their own sponsor(s) and host the giveaway on their own blog. You may sponsor your own giveaway if you wish * The prize/prize package should be…

This is the best freebie I have seen in a long time. I am super grateful that Cineplex sent me this email for my readers to enjoy. Cineplex theatres throughout Canada will throw open their doors tomorrow morning (Saturday, Oct. 22nd starting at 8:30 a.m.) for free. So Skip the Saturday morning cartoons and head over to Silver City theatres in London at 8:30 a.m. to catch a movie. Concession items will be sold. All of the proceeds will go to the Starlight Foundation. The Starlight Foundation helps children who are seriously ill and their families through offering education, entertainment…

There is little I hate more than cold sores. I don’t get a lot of them, but when I do I want them gone instantly. As a result I keep Blistex handy at all times, when I travel and when I leave the house there’s even a tiny one stashed so I don’t run out ever. So when Abreva appeared at my house recently for review I was excited to try another option. Abreva is recommended by pharmacists and it’s a fair bit more expensive than my standby Blistex. But, when I tried it last week, I was blown away…

The Backyardigans hold a special place in my heart. When they first started staging the popular TV show, we hopped right on the ticket train and raced out to see them. My kids both loved the Backyardigans and I felt good encouraging this show because it was wholesome, it encouraged them to move through song and dance sequences and their music always seemed so much more sophisticated than the average TreeHouse show. And what’s more than that, it was, and still is a really creative little preschool gem. In their neighbourhood, their backyards become transformed into magical adventures. The Backyardigans…

In September The Thames Valley District School Board in partnership with CTV London (once the A channel) launched the pledge. Over 12,000 signatures are now on the petition, pledge, a commitment to end bullying. On Monday November 14th all schools throughout Thames Valley, public and Catholic school boards, will take the pledge in honour of Bullying Prevention Week. Click Http://www.ctvnewslondon.ca/thepledge here to get to the page to sign the pledge. Because kids should always feel safe at school. Because parents should not feel stressed out about leaving their child at school. Because children should be first and foremost safe to learn.…