We missed this one at the movie theatres and had our first chance to see it yesterday. After my daughter had several teeth pulled, and others fixed, we were looking for a quiet way to spend the afternoon. So we curled up and put Nanny McPhee Returns on the television. My kids and I are both big fans of the first Nanny McPhee movie, in which a hideous nanny with a heart of gold and a tricky disciplinary strategy comes to help a widowed undertaker care for his brood of really rambunctious children. Nanny McPhee was a fun, surprisingly clever…

What do I have in common with Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry? My beautiful voice of course (Joking!) The real answer is: my skin care regime. As part of Mom Central Canada’s latest blog tour I have been offered a challenge and a giveaway. Two of my favourite things. So I am now on the new Proactiv Canada blog tour which means I get to try their products for one month and document the changes to my skin. So far, I have been surprised by the gentleness of the products. Also I didn’t realize Proactiv was created by dermatologists.…

I am a big power shopping, bargain finding, coupon clipping momma from a long line of the same. I start my Christmas shopping early. In fact, I usually kick off next season’s shopping on Boxing Day. I try to stick to budget and I don’t jump on the latest trends right away. I research and make informed choices. I hate waste. I don’t like toys or products that break. I really love things that serve at least two functions. I don’t mind the hunt, especially if I know I am scoring the best deal in town. I love programs, sales…

This time of year, I do a lot of my shopping on line. One excellent spot to find good quality products and great deals are the family of CSN Stores. Lucky me, I am a preferred blogger and as such get to offer my readers some great giveaways through CSN. Right now I’ve got my eye on some of the great toys for Xmas and the furniture selections are amazing too. Order now to receive your products by Dec. 24th. CSN makes it easy. Right now all items guaranteed to arrive by Christmas are marked with a snowflake on the sites.…

This time of year more than ever, I love to find my bargains on line. One excellent spot to find good quality products and great deals are the family of CSN Stores. Lucky me, I am a preferred blogger and as such get to offer my readers some great giveaways through CSN. Right now I’ve got my eye on some of the great toys for Xmas and the furniture selections are amazing too. See kitchen bar stools for some examples. I love the All American bar stools with saddle seats. There is something so cute about the style. Order now to…

This is my Monday Mingle, hosted by Jennifer over at EightyMPHMom.com. My daughter did a better job than I did on my early take of this, so today she is running the show. Have an excellent week and wish me luck in the House of Commons talking adoption and permanency options for children in care. Happy Turkey Day, my American friends!

Must be the season…sounds a bit like Sound Of Music here on Monday Mingle. Anyways all have a lovely week and here are a few of my answers to Jen’s vlog meme.