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Double Piggy Paint Give Away!

in Lifestyle on 08/06/10

I am truly guilty of putting fashion before function. I will wear shoes that hurt my feet because they are super cute, put my hair in that pony that is too tight because I am sure it makes me look a wee bit thinner, and am more worried about price point then whether my cotton is organic. Sorry. However, when… View Post

Toy Package Winner!

in Uncategorized on 08/06/10

Thanks to all who entered the fabulous giveaway courtesy of Stortz and Associates Inc. I plugged all the numbers into Random.org and the lucky number is: 43 Congratulations to: pam said… 43 I am a current follower. pamfreecycle@gmail.com Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time because the lovely people of Stortz have helped me… View Post

He Caught Me

in Everyday on 08/04/10

Floating in the pool and playing on my laptop. What? So normal. Then made me smile and admit that I just may have a problem. Do you think he was talking about the sun or the blogging? Hmmm Linky love: Are you Canadian? Don’t miss the fab toy package giveaway. Ends Friday!

Am I My Hubby’s Hooker?

in Everyday on 08/02/10

*Warning: Super honest post ahead. After almost 14 years of marriage I feel like I still wield some power. C’mon, I can’t be the only girl out there who is trading IT away. “Ug. I think I have a headache.” Is commonly heard uttered from my lips. Sometimes it is legit! Back rub begins. Le Sigh. “Honey really, “ I… View Post

Sobey’s Dessert & Surviving the Party

in Uncategorized on 08/02/10

A quick trip to Sobey’s to stock up on all things every good Canadian needs to get through a long weekend and survive a pool party with eight extra screaming girls. This included a very special desert. Vanilla & Pecan Pops. When I got home, I got my Martha Stewart on and impressed the heck out of myself. Believe it… View Post

Zoobies and Ducki’s and Yoyo’s Oh My! ……………….A Canadian Give Away

in Lifestyle on 07/30/10

Zoobies. Have you heard of them? Well my daughter has, and she has been aching to get her hands on one FOREVER. Zoobies are the cutest Zoo animals and they can transform from a plush stuffed animal, to a pillow, to a blanket! SO great for car rides and sleepovers! These super cool Zoobies are wonderfully squishy providing hours of… View Post

Damaged – We Have A Winner

in Uncategorized on 07/30/10

I am a ferocious reader and was thrilled to be able to review Damaged by Canadian Author Pam Callow. Thanks to all who entered! I plugged the numbers into Random.org and the lucky number is: 10! Congratulations to Missy who said… 10 I “Like” you! missyprissy09@gmail.com You have yourself a great new summer read! If you didn’t win, don’t… View Post

Bed Rest Sucks

in Everyday on 07/28/10

I am on bed rest. In case you missed my earlier complaining, I fell down like an old lady and some things went crack. Ouch! The Doctor in her infinite wisdom thought my back and ribs might do well if I swallowed a whack of drugs and tried two weeks of bed rest. My ravaged beat up body needs some… View Post

The One Where I Flash the Lawn Boy

in Everyday on 07/26/10

Note to self: You live in the Suburbs, not a deserted island. Occasionally there will be people who are close enough to your house that they will be able to see into your windows without even trying. This is especially possible if your dear Hubby hires the lawn boy to do a little extra work. Dear Lawn Boy, I am… View Post