The holidays are quickly approaching and if you are like me, you are busy getting your holiday shopping list together and hopefully, unlike me...lol... you have already put a dent in the list and crossed some items off! When you are making your list, and deciding who has been naughty and who has been nice, don't forget that your pets like presents too! {Pets are always on the "nice" list, even if they have had a naughty moment or two (or three!) this past year!!} {This is our oldest kitty … [Read more...]
Let President’s Choice® Lighten Your Workload This Holiday Season!
November 28, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Let President's Choice® Lighten Your Workload This Holiday Season! I don't know about you, but I am pretty sure I am not alone when I say I am stressed to the max, and it isn't even December! We still have ALL of our shopping to do; the house is only half decorated; we purchase a fresh tree, so we don't have that yet; then there is always the decorating of said tree; wrapping of gifts (if they are ever purchased...lol), addressing, writing and mailing of cards (I'm already contemplating … [Read more...]
PC® Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream
November 28, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Are you thinking you would like to make a show stopping dessert this holiday season, but you don't want to spend all day baking or mortgage your house to pay for the ingredients? I have just the recipe for you, PC® Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream! Notes: Raspberry buttercream icing has a lovely pale-pink hue that sets off red velvet cake. For a darker pink icing, add more raspberry purée to buttercream 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time. CHEF'S TIP: For a softer icing, add 35% … [Read more...]
Dyson Is Your One Stop Shop for the Holidays!
November 27, 2013 by · 2 Comments
No need to scour the malls and fight through massive crowds, Dyson is your one stop shop for the holidays! I am a huge fan of Dyson products and actually own the Dyson DC43 Animal. I love my Dyson vacuum, this machine is a marvel of technology and second to none. It is superior to any other vacuum I have ever owned in so many areas, including maneuverability, suction, cleanliness, environment and health! I love so much about my vacuum! If you are looking for a perfect gift this holiday … [Read more...]
Saint John City Market named Canada’s Great Public Space
November 26, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Exterior of the Saint John City Market {Photo attribution: Catherine White, Oak Lawn Images } The Saint John City Market has been chosen as Canada's Great Public Space for 2013 by the Canadian Institute of Planners. The City Market was one of 68 entries in the contest. Finalists were selected from more than 100,000 public votes cast across the country during a four-month voting period. "It's unique architectural character reflects the local landscape and traditions of Saint John as a port … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday ~ Beaujolais Nouveau 2013 {w/LINKY}
November 26, 2013 by · 26 Comments
~ Beaujolais Nouveau ~ This past Thursday, we picked up and enjoyed a couple bottles of this wine. Are you familiar with the annual tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau? … [Read more...]
Looking for the Perfect Gift? Think Dyson DC43 Animal!
November 26, 2013 by · 25 Comments
If you are looking for something absolutely awesome as a gift for Christmas, a wedding, housewarming, for your kids who are out living on their own, your parents, or even your spouse...let me tell you what the perfect gift would be; a vacuum! OK, stop scratching your head and thinking...a vacuum...really?? Let's be honest here, any old vacuum may not end up in the awesome category, but let me assure you, a Dyson vacuum will undoubtedly be, the #1 favourite gift! Take it from me, I know, … [Read more...]
Make a Kellogg’s Treat and Make a Difference! #TreatsForToys
November 25, 2013 by · 2 Comments
For many of us, Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Unfortunately, it is not the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. Many families struggle daily to pay rent and utilities and to purchase food and necessary clothing for their family. Sadly, the extras, including toys for their children at Christmastime are at the bottom of the list. Because Kellogg's cares about families and they especially care about children, they have come up with the wonderful … [Read more...]
Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue (Now Available!)
November 25, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Ship ahoy, it's Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue! In this feature, Jake embarks on his most heroic mission ever as the magic of Never Land begins to disappear just as the ancient Forever Tree seems to be fading away. After a mysterious figure known as "The Guardian" arrives to explain that only the pirate who truly believes in himself can save Never Land from vanishing completely, Jake must break off from the rest of his crew and go alone on a mission to save the … [Read more...]
Take the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Challenge! (#ColgateSensitive)
November 24, 2013 by · 5 Comments
Do you sometimes wince in pain when you have a gulp of something hot, like that morning coffee? Does a mouthful of cold water, a spoonful of ice-cream, or walking outside in the freezing cold cause you mouth pain? Do you find you dread the simple act of brushing or flossing because it is sometimes uncomfortable? If you answered yes to any of these queries, then like me, you may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is not uncommon and can be the result of many factors, … [Read more...]
~CLOSED ~ Men’s Skechers On the GO “Frontier” Boots {w/Giveaway}
November 20, 2013 by · 117 Comments
I'm not sure about you, but I always find my husband specifically, and in general any of the males on my list, the most difficult to buy for. Let's face it, a man can only wear so many shirts, sweaters and socks! Well, if you are like me and have a few men on your list, I am about to make your shopping a lot easier. I have a gift idea you are going to love, and so will all of the men on your list! My husband is very hard on shoes. It seems every time I turn around; his dress shoes or … [Read more...]