Finally, in my part of the world the temperatures have just started to moderate. I have heard a few robins singing, the snow has finally melted, our pair of ducks that visit for a few days each week are here and I even saw a few brave bits of green poking their heads through the soil. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ affresh® Makes your Spring and Everyday Cleaning a Snap! {Review & Giveaway}
~ CLOSED ~ Introducing the Kellogg’s Canada New Product Line (Giveaway}
Monday I had a surprise and very timely delivery of a box, jammed full of goodies from the Kellogg’s Canada new product line. I say the delivery was timely because, like many people, my New Year resolution was to eat healthier, be more active and lose a few pounds. So far I have been doing well, but lately the February blahs have set in and I'm in need of some motivation! … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ MrGreen All Natural, Eco-Friendly Products {Review & Giveaway}
I was thrilled when recently given the opportunity to review some of the products from the MrGreen line. MrGreen recognizes the strong and growing environmental movement sweeping across North America and the World. Now, not only are government agencies fueling this movement; end users and consumers are demanding environmentally safe products and MrGreen has answered the call! … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Tame the Chaos with Control-n-Roll {Review & Giveaway}
I would be willing to bet that you too have you experienced that sudden realization... the house seems, well....just a little too quite?? You investigate and invariably one of the kids, the cat or the dog has an entire roll of toilet tissue unfurled on the bathroom floor...yeah, I've been there too! Have you ever stumbled across a product and thought to yourself...this is so simple and so practical, why didn't I think of it? Well, Control-n-Roll is one of those great … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ #NoRoadSalt for us, @EcoTraction Works Great and is Safe for the Environment {w/Giveaway}
Because of its harmful effect on the environment, we don't use salt on our driveway or steps. What we have been using is sand, although it provides some traction, it less than satisfactory, tracks through the foyer and foyer rugs and accumulates in the gardens and the lawns. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Hylunia – Beyond Complex C #giveaway {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}
We all have women in our lives who put everyone else first. You know who they are, they're always caring for the kids, husbands and friends, as well as, working, volunteering, looking after the home...etc, etc, before they even stop for one3.22222 second to consider themselves. Maybe that selfless person is your mom or mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, or friend. If you want to give that someone special a gift she'll truly thank you for, give her the gift of Beyond Complex C or any … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart ~ Review & Giveaway ~
I was recently given the opportunity to review, Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart, wonderfully written by Howard Binkow and beautifully illustrated by Susan F. Cornelison; one of the magnificent books in the Howard B. Wigglebottom series. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Life Manifestos ~ Proclaim Your Passion {Giveaway}
Are you familiar with Life Manifestos? I wasn't until I had the opportunity to review their product, now that I have, I think they have a sensational concept that you will love. What they do is create, "Inspirational Posters for People Who Live With Passion, Purpose, Commitment, & Excellence". I received the "Personalized Family Manifesto", a 16" x 20"poster, customized with our family surname. It is very beautiful and reading this will allow you to strengthen your family while … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Wholly Guacamole & Beanitos to the rescue! #CANBTS {Review and Giveaway}
For many the back to school chaos has started; lessons, basketball, piano, soccer, cub scouts, choir, football, hockey, girl guides and the list goes on...!! Most are taxiing kids from one event to another and trying to balance all the activities with work, school and dinner. On weeknights, no one has time to spend hours in the kitchen preparing a nutritious and quick dinner. Let Wholly Guacamole and Beanitos come to the rescue and save your back to school dinners! … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ “Use Your Words – A Writing Guide For Mothers” by Kate Hopper
Use Your Words - A Writing Guide For Mothers by Kate Hopper introduces mothers to the craft of writing. That special moment, the one you know you will never forget, will someday be a fond but very distant memory. Time will have successfully ravished the edges and blurred it with other moments and memories, never again to be clearly captured. Photographs effectively portray an image or a moment frozen in time. What they do not do is capture the intense, absolute heart exploding joy of having … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Don’t euthanize, litter train your cat or kitten with Litter Getter! {Review & Giveaway)
Sadly, I am well aware that cats and kittens are sometimes euthanized because they don't use their litter box and they void and/or defecate in other places within the home. We are huge animal lovers and would do anything possible to save these precious lives. Our family has been fortunate and very thankfully have never had this issue. I personally feel this is not a route I would ever take, however, I do understand how very problematic this could be, especially for families with young … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ My Baby Compass – Birth to Two Years {Review & Giveaway}
I was recently given the opportunity to review My Baby Compass -Birth to Two Years, by Kathryn Thorson Gruhn. While my children are now grown and long removed from this age group, as a nurse and a mom, I realize the importance of closely monitoring child development. I have been hearing many great things about the My Baby Compass series and I'm thrilled to be featuring a review & giveaway. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Hylunia Skin Care – Review & Giveaway {ARV $145}
I'm an "Older Mommy" and I don't by any stretch of the imagination obsess about, or actually even have a skin care routine. However, I have noticed my skin is drier and duller than it used to be and I think the time has come to be a little more aware that as I age, so does my skin. So, I was thrilled when Hylunia skin care sent me some samples of their product to review. … [Read more...]
World’s Best Cat Litter
I was recently given the opportunity to review the World's Best Cat Litter and being the proud Mom of two very pampered kitties I jumped at the chance! Over the recent Christmas holidays, we also had a sweet little feline visitor for two weeks. Yes, that's right, three kitties under the same roof for over two weeks. … [Read more...]