Better World Books: Buy a Book, Help Save the World

Better World Books is a book-shopping website…with a twist. Here’s some info I received about them: ********************* “Goodnight Moon” saving the world? Do-gooder online bookseller supports literacy and the environment For years, “do-gooder” moms and book lovers have shopped Better World Books for its big discounts and even bigger impact on the environment and literacy. […] Read more…

Samsung ST30 Camera and Mamarazzi!: Reviews

I’ve been shopping around for a new camera lately, and was excited to get the chance to review the new Samsung ST30. I mean, first of all, check out all the cute colours: But what you can’t see in the picture is that this camera weighs in under 90 grams, and is a pocket-sized 82 x […] Read more…

Pampered Chef Review and Giveaway

Giveaway open to Canadians. You all know I’m not a cook. If I can eat out or get someone to cook for me, then I’m a happy woman. But I realize that, for many reasons (a: I’m not rich, b: my mom lives too far away and c: if my husband did ALL the cooking, […] Read more…

Back To School Big Spenders

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…

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