Winners…Many Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners of the Christmas Extravaganza: Secret Gift Basket: Jessica of Burlington, ON Moonjar Moneybox: Bev of Winnipeg, MB Rubbermaid Set: Valerie of Minto, NB Rubik’s Race Game: Lisa of Vineland Station, ON My Friendship Bracelet Maker: Jonathan of Edmonton, AB My Ribbon Barrette Maker: Lorie of Foxboro, ON $50 Posterjack Voucher: […] Read more…

Christmas “Treats” From Hallmark

These treats may not be edible, but they’re a sure-fire bet to spark that festive feeling! A couple of weeks ago, I received my latest Hallmark goody box, thanks to my role on their Press Pause Panel. My two favourite items, for home and classroom use: Merry-Okee Micro Karaoke (Christmas Karaoke Microphone) $19.95  This battery-powered […] Read more…

Frannie’s Spy Club: The Official Rules

The following are the rules for my five year old daughter’s “Spy Club”. The members of the club fluctuate frequently, depending how they treat Frannie on any given day (there is an ever-changing list on her door where she crosses out and adds names accordingly) and I don’t believe they actually hold meetings or do […] Read more…

Hot New Gift Idea: Teacup Piggies and Piglets

This Christmas morning, my girls will both be finding a Teacup Piglet (retailing for approximately $10) under the tree. These little baby pigs (toy, of course: no mess, no smell,) come with names, birth certificates and accessories, and speak (25 responses, available in English or French) when their noses are pressed. If it says it’s tired, […] Read more…

Anastasia’s Picks: Books For Kids

Here are my ten year old niece’s latest recommendations: The Inquisitor’s Apprentice by Chris Moriarty  This book is about a young boy who becomes a magic crimes policeman’s apprentice, and goes on several adventures and tries to figure out who a master killer is. At the same time I liked and disliked the creepy […] Read more…

Will Work For Food: Black Magic Chocolates and Two-Bite Pancakes

So last week I talked all about being a PR-Friendly blogger, and the high standards I uphold for product reviews. Today, I am writing a whole post about two very inexpensive products I found on my doorstep…just because they’re yummy. Black Magic Chocolates, in their black box with red ribbon, are being re-introduced just in […] Read more…

Why I Can’t Give Up Naptime

Every mom knows the importance of naptime. Even when the fog of sleep deprivation subsides, for some of us earlier than others, those precious hours still give us the chance to get something done without another human being attached.  When my girls were babies, the morning naptime was when I got on the treadmill and took a […] Read more…

Want the New KitchenAid Food Processor?

Contest open to Canadians. I know, I know: it’s ironic that my biggest single-item giveaway yet is a cooking-related product. But man, what a product! Up for grabs for one very lucky This Mom Loves winner is the new KitchenAid 13-cup Food Processor, perfect for holiday meals! Yes, you read that right. I’m giving one of […] Read more…

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