Holiday Cash Giveaway $205 USD Open WorldWide

We all know we are coming up on a very busy and expensive time of the year.  Whether for buying gifts, travelling, baking or decorating the house, wouldn't an extra $205.00 come in handy?  If you answered yes to that question, I have the perfect giveaway to share with you!  This awesome holiday giveaway for $205 USD PayPal cash is open World Wide from Dec. 5- Dec 19th. Winner will be emailed as soon as chosen and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. All entries … [Read more...]

Hasbro Has Some Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas!

We are all familiar with Hasbro's  awesome board games, electronic games, action figures, puzzles, preschool toys, creative play, dolls, toys for outdoor play, vehicles and more.  But, did you also know Hasbro has all the "cool" toys and lots of stocking stuffer ideas? Is your mind over-loaded with lists, baking, crafts, school plays, shopping and decorating? Can't think of what to get to fill those stockings? I have some great ideas for you! Play-Doh Treat Without the Sweet Holiday … [Read more...]

IRON MAN & HULK: HEROES UNITED {Available Dec. 3rd}

IRON MAN & HULK : HEROES UNITED - Marvel makes history again with one of the greatest Heroic team ups in the universe. Hulk’s brute strength and Tony Stark’s high-tech intellect come together to create a powerful duo necessary to face off against one of the most dangerous enemies. When “Zzzax,” a seemingly invincible, energy devouring monster threatens to destroy the planet, these two Avengers are mankind’s only hope. Alone, neither can defeat the awesome power of Zzzax. As a team, they … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday ~ Our Visit to the SPCA {w/Linky}

This Wordless Wednesday is a little wordy ~ My daughter and I recently went on a visit to our local SPCA to drop off a few items from their "wish list".  I had such mixed emotions during my visit.  I was very happy these innocent animals had been rescued, are safe and hopefully will soon be adopted by a loving  individual or family.  However, I was sickened that the need to rescue these poor little creatures from an abusive situation even exists! In my head I cannot even begin to fathom how … [Read more...]

Go ‘Green’ in Your Home {Guest Post}

We have had it drummed into our conscience that we should all be trying to find ways to save the planet, accepting responsibility for this world we all live in. Some might think that recycling or switching off appliances is not going to make that big a difference, but this, combined with the use of increasing numbers of environmentally friendly products, can actually have a huge and long-lasting impact. Green begins at home The first, and easiest, place to start going ‘green’ is at home. Many … [Read more...]

Homemade Nuts and Bolts are the Perfect Holiday Snack!

Do you enjoy having a savoury snack in your home during the holidays?  We do too, but let's face it loading up on box and bag after box and bag of purchased snacks can be very expensive.  They are also very high in calories, salt, fat and often contain many unpronounceable words! A friend of mine gave me the perfect recipe for Nuts and Bolts and I know you will love it too!  You can customize it to suit your family's likes and dislikes and it makes a HUGE batch that will last throughout the … [Read more...]

Giving Back to the Community at Our Local SPCA {#cbias}

"Disclosure - I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client." Some of you already know this, but in case you don't,  my family and I are big lovers of animals and we try to be kind to all living creatures.  Yes, we are those people who pick up caterpillars and worms from the driveway and put them on the grass, will pick up spiders from the livingroom floor and put … [Read more...]

Amazing Cyber Monday/Tuesday Sale at Sleepypod (On-line only)

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!

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

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!

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...]