This week's Candid Canuck is Deborah from Raising My Boys. Check out our interview with her..
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Canucks Rock: All Canadian Link Up 05/11
Welcome to our weekly All Canadian Link Up! This weekend and every weekend, Canucks Rock! with our All Canadian Link Up and Candid Canuck feature interview. Brought to you by your hosts: Did you know Canada?, Tales of a Ranting Ginger and Maple Leaf Mommy!
This week's Candid Canuck is Deborah from Raising My Boys. Check out our interview with her..
This week's Candid Canuck is Deborah from Raising My Boys. Check out our interview with her..
Friday, May 10, 2013
MarcAngelo Foods & The Great Grocery Giveaway
Did you know Canada.. MarcAngelo Foods has recently launched a fun year long contest - The Great Grocery Giveaway!
Check out MarcAngelo Foods Facebook page for The Great Grocery Giveaway app - it's a fun and quick scratch card game, you reveal prizes like instant daily wins of coupons and bonus ballots, match 3 and you could win instantly! There's a $5 MarcAngelo Coupon, a chance at 10 bonus ballots into the Grand Prize Draw or 3 bonus ballots into the Grand Prize Draw.
There's also weekly prize draws of $200 pre-paid grocery cards, and a Grand Prize draw of Groceries for a Year, valued at $10 000!! Thousand of Prizes are still available to be won!
MarcAngelo Foods say We set out to make it easy for Canadian families to experience the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean. From our traditions to your table in minutes: that's MarcAngelo.
We are big fans of their sausages and stuffing bites, that's not all they have either. There's also burgers, roasts, chicken strips, steaks and kabobs in their product line up! Many of their sausages are gluten-free certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) - just look for the GFCP trademark on packages. Many other MarcAngelo products are also safe for those with Celiac disease and other gluten intolerances.
Their kabobs look fantastic, I think we might be trying those on the bbq for the May 2-4 weekend!
Can you even imagine what a relief it would be to receive groceries for an entire year! Well we have a fun giveaway for a little relief, enter below for your chance to win a $50 MarcAngelo Foods pre-paid grocery card! Good luck Canada!
Giveaway
Check out MarcAngelo Foods Facebook page for The Great Grocery Giveaway app - it's a fun and quick scratch card game, you reveal prizes like instant daily wins of coupons and bonus ballots, match 3 and you could win instantly! There's a $5 MarcAngelo Coupon, a chance at 10 bonus ballots into the Grand Prize Draw or 3 bonus ballots into the Grand Prize Draw.
There's also weekly prize draws of $200 pre-paid grocery cards, and a Grand Prize draw of Groceries for a Year, valued at $10 000!! Thousand of Prizes are still available to be won!
MarcAngelo Foods say We set out to make it easy for Canadian families to experience the authentic tastes of the Mediterranean. From our traditions to your table in minutes: that's MarcAngelo.
We are big fans of their sausages and stuffing bites, that's not all they have either. There's also burgers, roasts, chicken strips, steaks and kabobs in their product line up! Many of their sausages are gluten-free certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) - just look for the GFCP trademark on packages. Many other MarcAngelo products are also safe for those with Celiac disease and other gluten intolerances.
Their kabobs look fantastic, I think we might be trying those on the bbq for the May 2-4 weekend!
Can you even imagine what a relief it would be to receive groceries for an entire year! Well we have a fun giveaway for a little relief, enter below for your chance to win a $50 MarcAngelo Foods pre-paid grocery card! Good luck Canada!
Giveaway
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Repair, Relax and Refresh - P&G's Mother’s Day Spa #PGmom
Did you know Canada.. we know it's the Month of Mom (have you been following the hashtag #MonthOfMom on Twitter too for the photo challenge?) and P&G thinks every mom deserves the chance to repair, relax and refresh.
With the new three step Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Collection can help repair six months of
visible signs of damage in just one use. Treat your hair while you sleep using the Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. The weightless, non-sticky serum resurfaces hair at its weakest points and helps to restore hair while you sleep for a healthy looking start each morning. In the morning, style your hair and finish off your look with Pantene Pro-V Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray (my fav hairspray!) to provide flexible, touchable hold that lasts up to 24 hours.
Take some ‘me time’ to reflect and relax. Clear the tub of toddler toys, turn up the toons and light a Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle (this is one of MY mom's favs) and bask in the fresh new scent.
One of my favourite ways to get some me time and feel refreshed - doing my nails at home! Experiment with the bold and beautiful shades of COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss with a chip-resistant top coat tough enough for mom’s world.
P&G is providing a Mother’s Day Spa giveaway valued at $95*. The bundle includes:
Giveaway
With the new three step Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Collection can help repair six months of
visible signs of damage in just one use. Treat your hair while you sleep using the Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. The weightless, non-sticky serum resurfaces hair at its weakest points and helps to restore hair while you sleep for a healthy looking start each morning. In the morning, style your hair and finish off your look with Pantene Pro-V Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray (my fav hairspray!) to provide flexible, touchable hold that lasts up to 24 hours.
Take some ‘me time’ to reflect and relax. Clear the tub of toddler toys, turn up the toons and light a Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle (this is one of MY mom's favs) and bask in the fresh new scent.
One of my favourite ways to get some me time and feel refreshed - doing my nails at home! Experiment with the bold and beautiful shades of COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss with a chip-resistant top coat tough enough for mom’s world.
P&G is providing a Mother’s Day Spa giveaway valued at $95*. The bundle includes:
- Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle
- Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner
- Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo
- Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum
- Pantene Stylers Hairspray Flexible Hold
- COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine
- COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
- Olay Massaging Bar Soap
- One Free Clairol Hair Colour Coupon
- COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm
Giveaway
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Blackflies *shiver*
Did you know Canada.. it's that time of year again! Start out in Mid-May and last until Mid to Late June, the blackfly is almost upon us. And I've heard many times nowhere else on the planet are the black flies as big as in Northern Ontario.
Like the Mosquito, it is the female black fly that bites, but the males that swarm around the females increase the nuisance factor. The female bites a hole in the skin to suck the out blood. In response to chemicals injected by the female during this bite (including toxins and anticoagulants) the area around bites swell, becoming painful and itchy. Intense feeding can cause "Black Fly Fever", with headache, nausea, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and aching joints; these symptoms are probably a reaction to a compound in the flies' salivary glands. Less commonly, severe allergic reactions may require hospitalization.
A blackfly's average lifespan is around three weeks - but that's three weeks too long for many of us.
One solution to combat the blackflies is to take 3 times the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin B Complex for 2 weeks before heading out into the wilderness - this is suppose to cut down bites by up to 75%!
Have you ever struggled with the madness of the blackflies?
Source: CTV, Wikipedia
Like the Mosquito, it is the female black fly that bites, but the males that swarm around the females increase the nuisance factor. The female bites a hole in the skin to suck the out blood. In response to chemicals injected by the female during this bite (including toxins and anticoagulants) the area around bites swell, becoming painful and itchy. Intense feeding can cause "Black Fly Fever", with headache, nausea, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and aching joints; these symptoms are probably a reaction to a compound in the flies' salivary glands. Less commonly, severe allergic reactions may require hospitalization.
A blackfly's average lifespan is around three weeks - but that's three weeks too long for many of us.
One solution to combat the blackflies is to take 3 times the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin B Complex for 2 weeks before heading out into the wilderness - this is suppose to cut down bites by up to 75%!
Have you ever struggled with the madness of the blackflies?
Source: CTV, Wikipedia
15% auto insurance cut for Ontario?
Did you know Canada.. there's been a lot of talk about a possible 15% auto insurance cut for Ontario as part of the new budget from the governing Liberals.
What the insurance companies are saying though is that reducing rates without balancing out the costs for insurers could force the companies to take profits from other insurance streams and use them to fill in the 15% taken from auto.
It does seem like a big perk for the average consumer though, a 15% drop is estimated to save the average driver about $225 per year, this money could be put with other savings towards your down payment on your next vehicle!
Be sure to visit Canada's car reviews before purchasing your next vehicle for reviews, compares and builds. This is a great way to have all the info for your insurance quote, you can even run a quick quote insurance calculator. It's also great to find out safety ratings as part of the new changes may include requiring insurers to offer lower premiums to consumers with safe driving records - another perk!
Do you feel current insurance premiums are too high? Is this 15% cut the answer or will we just see a jump in other insurance rates?
What the insurance companies are saying though is that reducing rates without balancing out the costs for insurers could force the companies to take profits from other insurance streams and use them to fill in the 15% taken from auto.
It does seem like a big perk for the average consumer though, a 15% drop is estimated to save the average driver about $225 per year, this money could be put with other savings towards your down payment on your next vehicle!
Be sure to visit Canada's car reviews before purchasing your next vehicle for reviews, compares and builds. This is a great way to have all the info for your insurance quote, you can even run a quick quote insurance calculator. It's also great to find out safety ratings as part of the new changes may include requiring insurers to offer lower premiums to consumers with safe driving records - another perk!
Do you feel current insurance premiums are too high? Is this 15% cut the answer or will we just see a jump in other insurance rates?
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
My Camera Couture
Did you know Canada.. Canadian company My Camera Couture, makes the most gorgeous straps for your camera. All of their straps are hand made in the Vancouver studio. For both SLR/DSLRs and point and shoot camera, no matter what you shoot with you can do so in style.
With the birth of our third little man we decided it was time to upgrade to a DSLR and have been having a lot of fun taking pictures, learning techniques and understand all these settings.
I LOVE having a fun strap to personalize the camera. The kids just had a talent show at school last week and everyone had out their DSLRs and we got so many compliments on our strap and how unique it was, really makes you stand out in a crowd, I love it!
Easy to attach, strong and secure, you don't feel nervous about letting go of the camera while around your neck. Their handmade SLR and DSLR camera straps are reversible with the fashion fabric on one side and "Capture Everyday Life" at least twice on the reverse. My Camera Couture wrist straps are strong enough to use with your SLR/DSLR camera or any other device that takes a 3/8" strap and their point and shoot straps have a sturdy loop that attaches easily attach to point-and-shoot cameras, cell phones, GPS devices, and more!
We have a great surprise for our readers! We have this beautiful strap to give away in this gorgeous fabric, enter below for your chance to win Canada!
Giveaway
With the birth of our third little man we decided it was time to upgrade to a DSLR and have been having a lot of fun taking pictures, learning techniques and understand all these settings.
I LOVE having a fun strap to personalize the camera. The kids just had a talent show at school last week and everyone had out their DSLRs and we got so many compliments on our strap and how unique it was, really makes you stand out in a crowd, I love it!
Easy to attach, strong and secure, you don't feel nervous about letting go of the camera while around your neck. Their handmade SLR and DSLR camera straps are reversible with the fashion fabric on one side and "Capture Everyday Life" at least twice on the reverse. My Camera Couture wrist straps are strong enough to use with your SLR/DSLR camera or any other device that takes a 3/8" strap and their point and shoot straps have a sturdy loop that attaches easily attach to point-and-shoot cameras, cell phones, GPS devices, and more!
We have a great surprise for our readers! We have this beautiful strap to give away in this gorgeous fabric, enter below for your chance to win Canada!
Giveaway
Monday, May 6, 2013
Armani, Holt Renfrew & Free The Children
Did you know Canada.. A baby’s blanket is a symbol of warmth, love and security and a mother’s love for her child is universal. Just in time for this Mother's Day Holt Renfrew is working with Armani to reach its goal of raising $100,000 for Free The Children.
Armani has created the most beautiful baby blanket exclusively for Holt Renfrew, with the proceeds of this blanket going to support Kenyan newborns and mamas in need via Free The Children.
Free The Children is an international charity and educational partner. Founded in 1995 by international activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children believes in a world where young people are free to achieve their fullest potential, and empowers youth to remove barriers that prevent them from being active local and global citizens.
As you can see, every little one will love this very cozy blanket and every Mama (and Mama to be) would love to receive one this Mother's Day. Accompany it with a note about who else is benefiting from this blanket and it will warm everyone's heart.
Available on-line and in stores as of May 3rd, get your quickly as once they are gone they're gone and there is only a limited number available.
Coming in a beautiful box, and in four different colour options, this will be a gift to remember this Mother's Day!
Armani has created the most beautiful baby blanket exclusively for Holt Renfrew, with the proceeds of this blanket going to support Kenyan newborns and mamas in need via Free The Children.
Free The Children is an international charity and educational partner. Founded in 1995 by international activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children believes in a world where young people are free to achieve their fullest potential, and empowers youth to remove barriers that prevent them from being active local and global citizens.
As you can see, every little one will love this very cozy blanket and every Mama (and Mama to be) would love to receive one this Mother's Day. Accompany it with a note about who else is benefiting from this blanket and it will warm everyone's heart.
Available on-line and in stores as of May 3rd, get your quickly as once they are gone they're gone and there is only a limited number available.
Coming in a beautiful box, and in four different colour options, this will be a gift to remember this Mother's Day!
Get Favourite Tunes for You and Your Tooth
Did you know Canada.. In April we were very excited to be in our Toronto
neighbourhood at the Gladstone
Hotel for kid’s karaoke and a brunch to celebrate the launch of Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes.
If you are still not familiar with Tooth Tunes,
Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes
toothbrush plays two minutes music to encourage longer brushing and ensure kids
follow the recommended brushing time, so no more timer set-up and unwillingness
to brush. Enjoy a party with Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes, the only
toothbrush with Music in Your Mouth technology which streams music sounds from
the bristles of the toothbrush to the teeth, straight to the head, allowing
kids to hear music during brushing. And what music, just listen to the names,
for kids from three to five: “We Found
Love” by Kidz Bop, “Good feeling”
by Kidz Bop, “The Alphabet Song” and “Brush-A-Long Song”.
And for kids
ages six to twelve, each toothbrush has one of the following top chart songs: “All Day” by Cody Simpson, “If I Ruled the World” by Big Time Rush,
“We Will Rock You” by Queen, “Tonight,Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae, “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz and the exciting
new additions performed by pop sensation One
Direction “What Makes You Beautiful”
and “One Thing”.
That day the media
brunch was such a great entertainment spot where 1D songs definitely were favourites of the karaoke. I think many
parents enjoyed kids’ performances especially when we had such an awesome host
as Adamo Ruggiero from YTV’s Next Star. My boy was on stage
for the first time in his life singing kid’s song with Adamo. If Teddy did not
know anything about One Direction
before this karaoke brunch, now I hear “Oh
Oh What Makes You Beautiful” quite often, kids catch everything fast. We
also had a photo taken at the event with virtual One Direction.
Would you
like to be in a live One Direction concert? If so thrilling news from Church & Dwight Canada Corp., they are hosting Brush with Tooth Tunes™, Rock with One
Direction Sweepstakes! Visit http://toothtunes.ca/home.php?lang=en for a chance to win a Grand Prize – a trip to
Toronto and two tickets to a live 1D
concert on July 9, 2013 or three Rock Star First Prize Packs till June 9, 2013.
Faniya
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Disney Preview Event
Did you know Canada.. Next week we are invited to The Walt Disney Studios Canada event for a meet and greet.
I can’t wait to take a sneak peek of Disney upcoming films. I expect lots of exciting things are prepared for all of us in the near future.
Faniya
Teddy Out-Ready
I can’t wait to take a sneak peek of Disney upcoming films. I expect lots of exciting things are prepared for all of us in the near future.
Faniya
Teddy Out-Ready
Friday, May 3, 2013
Recipe Round Up! 05/3
Did you know Canada..
Can you believe it is already May! Where does time go?
May brings nice, warm weather which means good days to BBQ but there are also some rainy days when indoor cooking becomes a must. This is where we will be turning to our crockpots! Check out our Crockpot mini series on Canadian Moms Cook as one of our reviewers, Alison, has shared some great crockpot recipe ideas with us!
We also are very excited to have a new design over at Canadian Moms Cook! We would love to hear your feedback from the reader's standpoint! Bring on the constructive criticism.
Recipe Round Up
Broccoli and Cheese Soup in the Crockpot
Pizza in the Crockpot
Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
Cinnamon Streusel Loaf
Tips and Tricks: Mess Free Kitchen When Using a Mixer
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
2 Ingredient Crab Dip
I encourage you to head on over to Canadian Mom Cooks where you will find some family tested recipes, food ideas, interesting food products and more. Co-author Multi-Testing Mommy and I have been sharing some of our food adventures with our families over the past couple of months.
Can you believe it is already May! Where does time go?
May brings nice, warm weather which means good days to BBQ but there are also some rainy days when indoor cooking becomes a must. This is where we will be turning to our crockpots! Check out our Crockpot mini series on Canadian Moms Cook as one of our reviewers, Alison, has shared some great crockpot recipe ideas with us!
We also are very excited to have a new design over at Canadian Moms Cook! We would love to hear your feedback from the reader's standpoint! Bring on the constructive criticism.
Broccoli and Cheese Soup in the Crockpot
Pizza in the Crockpot
Crockpot Pork Tenderloin
Cinnamon Streusel Loaf
Tips and Tricks: Mess Free Kitchen When Using a Mixer
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
2 Ingredient Crab Dip
What have you been cooking up in your kitchen?
I encourage you to head on over to Canadian Mom Cooks where you will find some family tested recipes, food ideas, interesting food products and more. Co-author Multi-Testing Mommy and I have been sharing some of our food adventures with our families over the past couple of months.
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