I truly believe that the best gifts are personal ones, and you can’t get much more personal than photo gifts. Posterjack (a Canadian company) has a huge selection of options, in a variety of sizes and at a range of price points, which is why I turned to them in the past when redecorating my family […] Read more…
Of course your pharmacist can fill prescriptions. Everyone knows that. But in honour of Pharmacist Awareness Month, I’m sharing some lesser-known services that your pharmacist can take care of for you…and the chance to win a $500 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card!! Now, did you know that your pharmacist can… Administer flu shots? Administer other […] Read more…
Our whole family gets the flu shot at Shoppers Drug Mart every year, and just a week ago we made an outing of it. (And by “outing”, I mean we went out for dinner after. I’ll use any excuse.) I know there are a lot of myths circulating about the flu shot out there, and […] Read more…
It’s true: flu season is upon us. Coughs, chills, aches, fever, fatigue, and runny or stuffy noses…who says it’s the most wonderful time of the year? It’s hard to say what’s worse as a mom: getting sick yourself, taking care of a sick child, or taking care of a sick husband. But never fear! Getting […] Read more…
On September 25th, HGTV Canada premiered a fun new series with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler called Bryan, Inc., where the powerhouse couple buys and renovates two homes for a profit while balancing their busy home life with four active kids: “Q” (11), Charlotte (10), Lincoln (5) and Jojo (3). Since I always love to […] Read more…
If you haven’t yet heard of the hot new children’s line called marQ, let’s get you up to speed! Founded by Melissa Grelo (co-host of CTV’s The Social as well as the upcoming CTV’s Your Morning) and her savvy business partner Shayna Haddon (owner of Haddon Strategy), marQ is a line of stereotype-free clothing for […] Read more…
Warning: this is my *cheesiest* post yet! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist!) My loyal readers know that I am very discerning when it comes to brand partnerships. I receive tons of pitches that range from not-quite-a-fit to wildly-inappropriate, and I don’t hesitate to decline…a lot. However, when contacted with an opportunity share information about Canadian cheese…how […] Read more…
Time for another flash social media giveaway! The prize: four Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Easter itty bittys from Hallmark in a cute felt basket (value $35). Aren’t they adorable? Here’s how you can enter: Retweet this tweet for one entry: https://twitter.com/thismomloves/status/707668075873587200 Like and/or comment on this Facebook post for one or two entries: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMomLoves/posts/1109132462444252 Like and/or comment […] Read more…
(GIVEAWAY OPEN TO CANADIANS) Time for another great giveaway! The winner of this bundle will receive ALL FIVE of the prizes listed/shown below (worth over $125), and entry is super easy! #1: Posterjack Acrylic Block (create your own, includes free standard shipping) Posterjack is an amazing online source for all kinds of photo printing – […] Read more…
(SORRY, AMERICAN FRIENDS: CONTEST OPEN TO CANADIANS ONLY) Okay, dear readers: I have a fantastic giveaway for you! Samsung is offering one lucky This Mom Loves reader a Samsung Tab S tablet (worth $399.99) as part of their mission to spread the word about the Samsung Canada National Education Challenge! Whether you’re a teacher or […] Read more…