Mother’s Day Must-Haves {w/ Video & Giveaway}

Mother's Day Must-Haves

Mother's Day Must-Haves ~ Many Canadians celebrate Mother’s Day by showing their appreciation for mothers or mother figures. The Mother’s Day date in Canada is on the second Sunday of May each year. Celebrations of mothers and motherhood occur throughout the world and many of these can be traced back to ancient festivals. With Mother's Day just a couple of weeks away, Hallmark is keeping moms in the spotlight with products that are perfect for the upcoming season and are complete with warm … [Read more...]

Show of Hands! Who Loves Sarah Richardson?

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I love Sarah Richardson, she seems so down to earth and makes you feel like you are her next door neighbour or bff!  I always search for her design programs and try to watch as many as possible. She has such fabulous ideas and I love her approach to sharing her practical, endearing and inspiring decor and design.  Even though it has always been a nightmare for me, she somehow makes the renovation process look so smooth and easy! (Where were you Sarah Richardson, when I decided to paint all of my … [Read more...]

~ CLOSED ~ Take the Hallmark Get Carded Challenge ~ w/Giveaway

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The Hallmark Get Carded Challenge ~ I really love technology, just ask my husband or kids!  When I think back twenty or thirty years I am astounded by the changes modern technology has made to our lives.  Mostly good changes...and arguably,  some maybe not so good! Many of us now seem to spend our waking lives glued to our laptops and iPhones; we're checking our "virtual" mail, Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ and the list continues.  The only things that seem to come in … [Read more...]

~ CLOSED ~ Hallmark Pics ‘N’ Props ~ Review & Giveaway

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The first day of school is always a special occasion, filled with excitement and anticipation! We've spent hours shopping with our children for that special first day of school outfit, the perfect backpack, the right lunchbox and all those necessary school supplies. Because that first day of school only happens once, we want to capture and remember it forever.  Photos are the perfect way and the Hallmark Pics 'N' Props My First Day Of School Kit is a wonderful way to make a memory and tell … [Read more...]

Minted ~ A Community of 1000’s of Independent Designers, All Available to You!

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I am not sure if you do this, but I do and I know many others do it as well.  We collect our precious cards and keepsakes, tie them together with a pretty ribbon and tuck them away to be pulled out, admired and reread over and over again. So naturally, when I purchase a keepsake, card, or special party decor I want it to be unique and reflect my true feelings. … [Read more...]