• beauty products - Giveaways

    Tria Beauty Series – Post 7 – #Giveaway

    May 22, 2013 - By 

    Well, my lovelies for the past several months I have been teasing you with the promise of a grand giveaway. First I tested this Tria At Home Hair Removal Laser device out. I put it through the paces and tested the safety features. I took you through all the features. I also noted clearly that it does not hurt. It is effective, efficient and inexpensive. What’s that? You don’t believe me? Well, think it through. How much does it cost to go to the dermatologist’s office to get that hair removed? How much does electrolysis cost? Yes, that’s right, this…

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    The Gift of Writing for #FathersDay #giveaway

    May 17, 2013 - By 

    It’s that time of year again. Father’s Day. There are actually few occasions that stump me entirely, but Father’s Day is always challenging. I like to choose gifts from the heart. Something that is long-lasting. Something that can be used and also treasured. One year I bought my husband a barbecue for his birthday. Other years I have simply gone with clothing, or tickets to an event. But generally speaking Dad is the hardest guy to buy for – at least in my family anyways. Dads don’t really need a lot, or want a lot even, but at the same…

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    Tip Top Shoe #giveaway

    May 8, 2013 - By 

    Are you a shoe gal? Are shoes your babies? Do you baby your shoes? Well, Tip Top shoes has a great solution to help protect your heels. Tip Top Shoes are the invention of experienced wardrobe stylist and shoe collector Kelly Lyles. Lyles was style consultant for many years with various brands, magazines, TV outlets, record labels and celebrities. Her idea was born when she noticed her Chanel boots had a crease in the toe. Not that I ever had a Chanel pair of boots, or ever will, but I empathize with this nasty boot affliction and have had same…

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    Learning Toys Kettler Tricycle #giveaway and Sick Kids

    May 1, 2013 - By 

    Some of my regular readers know I spent time at the Hospital For Sick Children as a tween and teenager. My Mom ran me back and forth from Guelph many times over the years to see world renowned experts in paediatric gastroenterology. I hated being sick and I hated how it intruded in my life. The procedures were always incredibly invasive and travel was a difficulty. None of it was fun, but everyone at Sick Kids was always kind, caring and compassionate. I could never ever imagine a more caring place than Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. It is a…

  • Giveaways - Travel

    Parker IM Gift of Writing and #MothersDay #giveaway

    April 21, 2013 - By 

    This Mother’s Day has me thinking hard about what to give, or share with my Mom, and the many Moms I know. Flowers? Well, that’s a given. Dinner out? That’s a standard date every Mother’s Day especially since my Mom moved to London. But beyond that, what says: “I love you and thanks.” When I was a teenager and my Mom was hunting for something unique to give me, she would often buy a fancy keepsake pen, the kind that lasts and is built to be treasured for years. When I graduated my Mom gave me a small gift cheque…

  • family travel - Giveaways - Health - parenting - special needs

    The Ultimate Blog Party #UBP13

    April 8, 2013 - By 

    This is the second year I have taken part in this great event hosted by 5MinutesforMom.com. It’s a fun annual event and a great way to get to meet a few new bloggers, expand your circle and build some connections. So what’s involved, you ask? Well over $20,000 in prizes and a massive group of bloggers who write about various topics: from review bloggers to niche bloggers that focus on special needs. There are Dad bloggers and Mom bloggers and even some parents in waiting bloggers. So, for those taking part in the party who are new to this blog…

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    Unique Photo Artwork – A Mother’s Day #Giveaway

    April 2, 2013 - By 

    My newest piece of art via Posterjack Do you develop your pictures anymore? I know I don’t. I use them on my blog and sometimes I turn them into screenshots for any of the electronic devices in my home, but as for developing them and having a hard copy of my special moments, well that somehow has been a casualty of the digital age. My generation simply doesn’t do that anymore. My Mom still asks me for pictures, but really I haven’t done that in so long I would hardly know who to trust with my photos.  Just a few…

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    Spring Cash Bash Month Long #giveaway

    April 1, 2013 - By 

     Welcome to Spring! Although the weather around here {Indiana} does not yet feel like Spring, my family and I are ready for the warm weather, playing outside, shorts and flip flops. To celebrate Spring and one year of blogging, The Cash Bash is back with its biggest prize yet! This giveaway is brought to you by Kara’s Deals and Steals and dozens of amazing bloggers who make such an awesome prize possible. You can see the list of all bloggers who sponsored this event here. One lucky winner will get the choice of $310 Paypal cash or $310 in Amazon…

  • Giveaways - Health - special needs

    La Roche-Posay Itch Free Day Drawing Contest #100families

    March 25, 2013 - By 

    My daughter Ainsley doesn’t have eczema, but she does have extremely sensitive skin. That’s part and parcel for a child living with sensory processing disorder. She is easily irritated by many things and synthetic fabrics make her even itchier. Her skin is extremely dry also, so we use cream often.  When Ainsley was little we experimented with many cosmetic options and lotions. But lotions that are overly greasy or scented also irritated her. It took us months and a whole lot of trial and error to figure out what worked. Lipikar Baume AP is one product that is gentle enough…

  • Giveaways - Travel

    Hapari 2013 Summer Line and One For You!

    March 21, 2013 - By 

    My new Hapari tankini. It worked well in Vegas, even though the temperatures were chilly. Let’s be honest. This time of year, if you are Canadian, there is only one thing you are thinking about. Travel. And if you are a girl, the next thing you think about is Holy Crikey what’s the 411 on my bathing suit situation? Do I have one? Will it still fit? Am I comfortable enough in it, to chase my children on the beach while simultaneously looking like a goddess? Is it too revealing? Does it cover my wobbly bits? I have no more…