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Shop.ca – New Online Shopping Site for Canadians

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There is a new Canadian shopping website available that is aiming to make online shopping for Canadians as easy as (or easier than) our neighbour’s south of the border. I love shopping online, but I am some times deterred by shipping delays and prices, or just the fact that an item isn’t available to me. Continue reading →

President’s Choice Summer Must Try Items

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The President’s Choice Summer Insider’s Report is out and it includes some tasty items to make your meals enjoyable. With everything from marinades to ice cream toppings to laundry soap, everyone will find something from their new line up that will become a favorite. We sure did in our home. Little Bird quickly took to Continue reading →

Childish Notions – Kiddyloo

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Little Bird is 34 months old now and we have been trying to get her interested in potty training. She will go now and then, but she really hasn’t been interested in going diaper-free. I admit, at the end of my pregnancy, I did not push a lot on her. Mostly because I was tired Continue reading →

Me Myself and Us: Cookie and Cupcake Kits (Closed)

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Our daughter is 33 months old now and she really enjoys helping out in the kitchen. Whether it is cooking, baking or just making lunches, she is always pushing over a chair and getting right in there with us. We are always looking for new things to make meals and treats fun. I was recently Continue reading →

What A Jewel Feature & Giveaway (Closed)

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With the arrival of our new daughter in about five weeks, we have been busy at work decorating her new room. In addition to her living space, we have been upgrading Little Bird’s room to reflect the fact that she is becoming a ‘big girl’ now. Her old furniture, clothes, some books and toys have Continue reading →

Gail Vaz Oxlade: Never Too Late – Book Review

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HarperCollins Canada released Gail’s newest book, Never Too Late in December 2010 and it was one both Papa Bird and I really wanted to get our hands on. We first learned about Gail Vaz Oxlade when she hosted her show titled ‘Till Debt Do Us Part’, a show for couples and families struggling to pay Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Freebies and Specials

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Every year on or around my birthday I like to do a post about companies that offer birthday freebies and discounts that I know of.  So, yes, it is my birthday today. We actually celebrated on Friday because that was our day off and Papa Bird had to work this weekend. It was Papa Bird, Continue reading →

Lalabee Bathworks Coupon Code & Giveaway (Closed)

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Our daughter was born with moderate eczema. She doesn’t have it all of the time, and when she gets it, it ranges from very slight to quite a lot. Her eczema is due to dry skin and usually it clears up after putting some vaseline or eczema lotion on her skin overnight. Lately she hasn’t Continue reading →

Tim Hortons New Smoothies With a Full Serving of Fruit

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For about 6 months now, Little Bird and I have a tradition where we go out to our local mall and look around before the stores open about once a month. For us, there is a lot to see because our local mall happens to be West Edmonton Mall. Part of our trip out requires Continue reading →

FREE Coffee at McDonald’s Canada & Giveaway (Closed)

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Visit a participating McDonald’s restaurant in Canada any time during the day between today, February 28th and Sunday, March 6th and receive a free small cup of coffee – no strings attached! McDonald’s Premium Roast coffee is made with 100 per cent Arabica beans, and fire-roasted for a full-bodied flavour.  To keep in the loop, make Continue reading →

Purex 3-in-1 Free Sample

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Open to legal residents of Canada while supplies last, sign up to receive a free sample of Purex 3-in-1 to try out. I’ve used these before and I like them quite a bit. They go in to the washer at the beginning and stay with your laundry until it comes out of the dryer. Allow Continue reading →