I received this press release today, and thought I’d share it. There’s some subliminal (Visa) advertising, and it’s pretty easy (Visa) to see who (Visa) commissioned the (Visa) study, but I don’t mind throwing them a free plug. My CIBC Classic Visa and I have been quite close since first year university, and I pay […] Read more…
Our Las Vegas Long Weekend
So last week my husband and I made our first ever trip to Sin City…and it was a blast! First things first, I got a Vegas-appropriate Shellac manicure: bright pink with sparkles. It’s not a rule per se that you have to look like a showgirl in order to enjoy your experience, but I figured […] Read more…
“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
If you haven’t read it yet (and I realize most you probably have), then read it. Simple as that. I’m no bandwagon jumper (in fact, when dealing with a two year old book, even a #1 New York Times bestseller, you might say I am chasing the dust behind the bandwagon) but this book easily makes my […] Read more…
BIC Prize Pack Giveaway – $100 Value!
Giveaway open to Canadians. Sure, we know computers have their benefits, but a recent study by BIC shows that when Canadians write down notes in class, a meeting, etc., they tend to remember the information better if the notes are handwritten. The study also showed that 62% of Canadians actually prefer to handwrite with […] Read more…
Wednesday Words from “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch
I’ve read some great books lately (“Water For Elephants”: book club selection, incredible, couldn’t put it down) as well as some good books (“From This Moment On” by Shania Twain: sad, from her upbringing to her split, but still inspiring) yet I’ve chosen a relatively old (2008) title to share with you today. I’m sure you’ve […] Read more…
Winners: Shian Naturals and Scholastic
Congratulations to: Melissa from Huntsville, ON winner of the Shian Naturals Prize Pack and Shaunna from Edmonton, AB winner of the Nick Bland books from Scholastic. Enjoy your prizes, ladies! Read more…
Review Roundup: Rubbermaid FilterFresh, Puma Socks and Sof Sole Goodies
My mailbox has been overflowing with products lately (I know, it’s tough), and I’ve chosen three I want to share with you today: Rubbermaid FilterFresh Water Bottle We filter our water at home, and every day I use the pitcher with filter from the fridge to fill up my water bottle. The new Rubbermaid FilterFresh […] Read more…
Using Google Docs For Giveaways
I recently started using Google Docs for giveaways here at This Mom Loves, and I’ve found a number of advantages: It still works even when there are glitches with Blogger comments It keeps entrants’ email addresses private (they appear on my spreadsheet, nowhere else) It can be filled in and submitted much more efficiently (several entries […] Read more…
The Marilyn Denis Show: Behind-the-Scenes and a Momterview
Marilyn Denis’ official bio describes her as “one of the busiest, most fun-loving – and quite honestly, one of the nicest people in broadcasting”, and my experience last week certainly confirmed that. I had first seen Marilyn at a taping of Cityline almost five years ago with my husband’s sisters, and as a getaway this summer, we decided that we […] Read more…
Girls’ Getaway in Toronto!
To celebrate my recent birthday, my husband’s three sisters and I headed to the big city for some bonding time. Tomorrow I will bring you the main event: The Marilyn Denis Show, and my post-show interview with Marilyn. For today, here are the rest of our trip highlights: Accommodations We stayed at the fantastic Marriott […] Read more…