BISSELL PROHeat 2X Upright Deep Cleaner

Did you know Canada.. I have TWO dogs and kids and I admit, our carpet can get a little gross. We were very excited about the opportunity to review the new BISSELL PROHeat 2X Upright Deep Cleaner!

We've borrowed carpet cleaners in the past but they have been so bulky, akward to carry, hard to fill, hard to dump, reeeeeally hard to clean, we've only used them for the most desperate of stains.

But with the new BISSELL PROHeat 2X Upright Deep Cleaner it was SO EASY TO USE, even my four year helped with every step of the way...

First lay it open and take out the solution tank..

Then take out the water reservoir..

 and open the lid..

Once you have it filled with water and cleaning solution, reassemble and plug it in.  Turn it on..

Using the very easy buttons in the front, the PROHeat 2X heats tap water up to 25 degrees hotter..

and start cleaning!  you can see the dirty water being sucked back in..

use the tools for stubborn spots..

even my other guy joined in, we've made cleaning fun!

No matter how much you vacuum, a vacuum simply can't reach ground in dirt. Deep cleaning is a carpet-cleaning process that loosens and removes most harmful dirt and ground-in grit, which may be deep down in your rugs and carpets. I won't show you a picture of the gross water we picked up but it was yucky! With dirty dog feet running around all day, crumbs from snacks, running across the carpet with your shoes on just that once, etc.. you just can't imagine what is down in your carpet. With small children rolling around on the floor all day you absolutely want your carpet as clean as it can be.

I am SO impressed with this easy to use tool that worked wonders on my carpet and I will be using this one OFTEN. Don't forget about BISSELL's Dirty Little Secret Contest where you can win your own PROHeat 2X or the grand prize - a trip to Las Vegas!! Be sure to Like them on Facebook to keep up to date on BISSELL's latest products and enter the Dirty Little Secret Contest through the contest tab!!

Syncrohearts

Did you know Canada.. a fun gift idea for new couples is the new game: Syncrohearts!

Created by Canada's Dr. Bobby Love, Syncrohearts was featured and voted into the top ten on the Canadian reality show Dragon's Den. Dr. Love is an international speaker and author on the topic of love. He has been featured in national print, radio and television media.

The objective of the game is to help couples reconnect and spend more quality time together. In the trials of juggling careers, parenting, life in general; couples tend to forget to take time out together just for themselves. Syncrohearts is like a relationship tune-up and it helps couples get more mileage out of their relationship by opening up the lines of communication with love, laughter and romance.

While you might feel a bit silly at first, it really is a fun game on a cold winter night to reconnect with your mate or learn about each other in a new relationship. Did not take too long to play either, just right for a fun night.

A fun, new and different gift idea for both new and experienced couples in your life!!

KIOKKO

Did you know Canada.. KIOKKO Bebe Couture is THE store to visit for chic baby accessories. Their products come in gorgeous prints and vibrant colours, something you just can't find in large retail stores, and the quality is amazing.

We recently tried their large eco-washclothes - made with premium designer cotton and backed with absorbent terry cloth these are perfect for not only babies skin but the big boys and girls too. Not for only in the tub these have been great for sticky fingers at meal time and a quick face clean up before we go out the door. They are SO cool looking, I just can't get over the comparison to other wash cloths that we've had that are dingy and stringy within days of using them.

They also have beautiful blankets, the sweetest bibs, mitten clips, nursing covers and more.

With all of their products designed and handmade in Canada, this would be a great gift for any little one in your family, or for ones on the way! With only $5 flat rate shipping on all orders within Canada & USA you absolutely can not go wrong. Not sure what to get? They also have easy to get E-Gift Certificates!

We are SO EXCITED to share with our readers a limited time 30% discount code, enter didyouknowcanada when checking out to receive 30% off your ENTIRE order, how awesome is that???

Go, shop, right now!!

Recipe to Riches: Voting

Did you know Canada.. the time is here, it's time to vote for your favourites! Be sure to Click here and get a vote in for your favourite dish on Recipe to Riches!

Did you try them all?? I did!! Even those that I made myself. Which was your favourite?

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday as we find out the winner! Remember the grand prize is $250,000!!

Coppertone

Did you know Canada.. many people are surprised when I tell them they should be wearing sunscreen even in the winter!

Well it is absolutely true. In fact, I've read that snow reflects about 80 percent of the ultraviolet light that hits it. AND for every 1,000 feet of elevation, ultraviolet exposure increases about 2 percent (snow hills, mountain climbing).

And for most Canadians, it's Coppertone that is synonymous with suncare. As the most trusted suncare brand, Coppertone offers an extensive line of suncare products that meet the needs of every member of the family, every day. In fact, Coppertone's Canadian head office has been located in Montréal, Quebec, since 1926!

For protecting your exposed face in the winter check out Coppertone's line made specially for the face. Their oil free line offers Broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays in 30 and 60 SPF. It's also hypoallergenic, paraben free and has a light formula can be used under makeup and won't clog pores.

Heading to the slopes or other winter sports be sure to use Coppertone SPORT. It's waterproof, won’t run into eyes and sting, sweatproof and hypoallergenic.

Think about adding Coppertone as a stocking stuffer this year, or adding it to a beauty gift bag you're making, this is an extremely thoughtful and well timed gift for this Holiday Season!!

Booster Juice

Did you know Canada.. Booster Juice is Canada's largest chain of fresh juice and smoothie bars!!

It was in 1999 that the first Booster Juice location was opened in Edmonton AB.

While they have not only juices, shakers, and yogurt blendz our absolute favourite is the smoothies!!

I love that the smoothie is made right in front of you and you know exactly what is going in it. Our current favourite is Strawberry sunshine - VERY strawberry with a hint of banana, it also has passion fruit and guava - delish!! It's not only me that loves it either, the kids think it's the most special treat there is!! Just don't tell them how good it is for them ;)

This month their featured smooth is Eggnog!! Looks and sounds like the perfect Holiday treat doesn't it?!

Why not grab a gift card for a friend or a stocking stuffer for family, it would make a great treat and they would know how much you care about them for offering such a healthy AND tasty treat!

BKH Jerky

Did you know Canada.. you have have seen them on Dragon's Den - BKH Jerky is a store out of Vancouver that makes the MOST delicious jerky you have ever had!

It's Singapore style beef and pork jerky that is sweet, juicy, and moist. Not at all dried out and tough to chew like any other jerky I've tried. I love that BKH jerky uses half the salt as other typical dry, chewy, salty, and leathery jerky out there. We do not use MSG, gluten, or wheat in our jerky.

The pork is my fav but beef is my hubbys fav, we love BOTH original and spicy, I say buy it all and fun a fun night of taste testing!!

A family owned business, they use only the finest cuts of Canadian grown beef and pork products, the meat is sliced not ground and is finished on the barbecue. This is not something you can pick up at the corner store!!

I'm sure you can think of AT LEAST 10 guys and gals in your life that would absolutely love to try this stuff, I know I can (including me!!!), this would make a fantastic Christmas gift. Introducing a friend or family member not only to a new style of jerky, but Canadian made at that!

A new, different and fun gift idea for this Holiday Season, treat your friends to something new and be the hero of the day - I promise, everyone will INHALE this stuff, so delicious!!! Order online today!!!

Bio-K+

Did you know Canada.. Bio-K+ is PROBIOTICS!

I feel like Probiotics is a bit of a buzzword lately, according to the currently adopted definition by WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host". Probiotics can help your intestinal bacteria perform tasks more efficiently. You see them marketed with yogurt, supplements, drinks and cereals.

I spoke about this with Isabele Chevalier of Bio-K+, she says “while yogurt is delicious, the only thing that yogurt and a probiotic fermented milk product have in common is the texture.”

Probiotic products like Bio-K+ have nothing to do with yogurt, Bio-K+ delivers huge amounts of Probiotics to your system, 50 BILLION active bacteria per bottle if you can believe it. That is because in order to be beneifical it's all about the ratio, you need more GOOD bacteria than bad for it to be working for you and this number is in the billions.


I was surprised to learn that 70% of your immune system starts in your intestine and that is where you want to keep your body healthy. Not only for those that have a condition, probiotics are for everyone to keep you healthy, feeling great and stronger against illnesses.

I have recently been trying Bio-K+'s Strawberry Flavour Probiotic. It's delicious! Not only great for my body but tastes great and great texture, like a milkshake. These products are perfect for anyone over 2, and with the foil lid it's easy to stick a straw in, great for giving it to the kids. They need all the help they can get against the yuckiness of school as we know.

Bio-K+® is the only product containing the patented formula L. acidophilus CL1285® + L. casei LBC80R®, 100% probiotic bacteria. Isabele told me today that it's not just hearing that a product has "probiotics" is enough, you need the right strain and delivery method. The Probiotics must be fresh, and if it's in capsule form it must have a coating so that it is not ruined by stomach acid as it must reach the intestine to work - exactly what Bio-K+ has.

If you are looking to improve your health I 100% recommend Bio-K+, they are a Canadian company that absolutely knows what they are talking about and is a company we can trust to deliver the best in probiotics.

We are so excited to share with our readers a chance to try Bio-K+ for themselves!! One reader will win a Bio-K+ Gift Basket containing..
* 1 Bio-K+ cushion/ blanket
* 1 Bio-K+ water bottle
* 1 Bio-K+ Coffee Mug
* 1 Bio-K+ recycle bag
* a coupon for a free 6-pack of any of the Bio-K+ fresh product

A $90 value!

Giveaway

National Safe Driving Week

Did you know Canada.. National Safe Driving week starts today, December 1st, and runs until the 7th.

It's actually the 56th National Safe Driving Week!!

Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian drivers to take added precautions on the road throughout the winter months. Being prepared is the best way to ensure for safe winter driving.

As part of National Safe Driving Week, Young Drivers of Canada is releasing a 24 Hour Challenge Video Series. Young Drivers of Canada Instructor Rachel Hesson-Bolton was stuck in her vehicle on a cold winter’s night. This is the scenario we all hope we will never get into. When you’re freezing cold and it’s dark, that’s not the time you want to be reading instructions. The 24 Hour Challenge Video Series shows Rachel testing the items in her kit with mixed results. Great you have water in your kit, but it’s -16°C and your water is frozen. How should you pack your water? Should you leave the mitts out of your kit and just depend on hand warmers? We’ll cover that. What is the #1 tool Rachel found you must have in your emergency kit?

When the 24 hours is all said and done, Rachel gives us 15 episodes on the real goods of what should go in the emergency kit and why. And it will all fit in your vehicle. Promise.

Young Drivers of Canada talks about the importance of being prepared for winter driving. Now we put our emergency kit to the ultimate test and we want to share our results with you.

Are you prepared for winter driving??

Win with Swiss Natural

Did you know Canada.. starting today, Swiss Natural is running a Facebook contest where you could win a $250 VISA card!

They are giving away one every week of the month to help pay off those holiday bills!

Visit their Facebook page (and be sure to Like it) today!