Giveaway open to US and Canada. The chocolate was a hit, and the stuffed-animal-with-the-book is getting lots of love, but Frannie’s favourite Easter gift, hands-down (no pun intended) was her new Piggy Paint nail polish (her shades shown below). Sea-quin Angel Kisses She was a little concerned that the Easter Bunny was contravening Mommy’s you’re-too-young-for-nail-polish rule, but fortunately […] Read more…
Review Roundup: Treats and Reads
The best of the best that I have to share today: Two great books and a treat to enjoy with them! Reese Minis When I was contacted by the PR rep for this new product, I replied within minutes and told her “you had me at Reese”! These treats are delicious yet dangerous: the Reese […] Read more…
Flashback: “Dear Easter Bunny…”
Have you ever wondered what the Easter Bunny brings to other houses? I thought it would be timely to pull out a blast from the past: my post from last Spring entitled “Dear Easter Bunny: An Open Letter Waiting Reply”. Click on the link to check it out, along with several great comments. (And FYI: “Mama of Seven” has since […] Read more…
Brag About It Jewelry – Review and Giveaway
Giveaway open to Canada and U.S. Brag About It Jewelry is handmade by a Canadian mother of two named Melissa, and is hand-stamped using individual stamping tools. She has a large array of gorgeous items: rings, necklaces, bracelets, which can be stamped with your children’s names and birthdates, or can be accented by their birthstones. These […] Read more…
Cool Toy: Glow Crazy Distance Doodler
It was just a few days before Christmas when I received a Glow Crazy Distance Doodler to review, and I have to be honest: I put it on a shelf for a few weeks, because I knew my girls did not need a new toy just then, what with the haul to come from Santa, […] Read more…
Lulu Photobooks: Review and Giveaway
Giveaway open to Canada and US. When I was first offered the opportunity to make a Photo Book at Lulu.com, I actually hesitated for a few weeks. The thing is, I have weird organizational issues. For example, I just happen to prefer all my photos printed off and arranged in chronological order in photo albums. (I know, […] Read more…
CSN $50 Giveaway
Giveaway open to Canada and US. In honour of a very special occasion coming up next week (you’ll hear about it!), CSN Stores has provided me with a $50 gift code for one lucky This Mom Loves reader. You’ve probably seen CSN on other blogs, including previously on This Mom Loves. Their 200+ online stores sell, well, pretty much […] Read more…
Kate’s Favourite Things (Alternate Title: Stuff People Bought Me)
I know you won’t be able to start 2011 at peace without a full recap of what was under This Mom’s Christmas tree, so here you go! Be forewarned that because of this post, these items will be flying off the shelves, so act fast if you want to own the same cool stuff as me! Faith […] Read more…
Know Any v.i.b.’s (very important babies)?
Do you: a) Have a new baby, or know someone who does? b) Have a baby on the way, or know someone who does? c) Have no connection to babies at the moment, but plan to change that in the near future? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you need to […] Read more…
Otterbottle Lunch Tote: Review and Giveaway
Giveaway open to Canadians. I fell in love with Otterbottle the day I received my first water bottle for review. I’m an even bigger fan now that they have expanded their products to include insulated drink and food containers. My favourite? My stylish new lunch tote. The PR rep emailed me to say that “it’s […] Read more…