The Portable Pediatrician By Dr. Sears Review & Giveaway!

I'm sure everyone has heard of Dr. Sears and family. If not you really need to keep reading and sign up for this great giveaway! I am sure you will enjoy this.

I have been a big fan of Dr. Sears for at least 5 years. The Baby Book by Dr. Sears was one of the first books I picked up to read when I was expecting my first born. The Sears family has a huge library of parenting books, sleeping, baby, autism, attachment parenting, and even books for the children - going potty, baby on the way and eating healthy.

I had the chance to review the latest Dr. Sears book called The Portable Pediatrician. This is a huge book on all things you will need to know about your child's health some of the topics covered are teething; sprains and broken bones; nosebleeds; measles; ear infections; choking; rashes; colic; headaches; eating disorders; fever; hip pain; warts; allergies; obesity; seizures; Asperger's Syndrome; bronchitis; masturbation; sunburns; pneumonia; speech delay; lice; vomiting; asthma; heart defects; blisters; sleep problems; and more

Pretty much anything a child could have problems with is in this book! It really is a Portable Pediatrician.

My Thoughts: I love reading anything by the Sears family! I wish they could be my children's pediatrician but I live no where near them, so I will keep my current pediatrician and visit Ask Dr. Sears and read Dr. Sears books. Not long after I received the book in the mail my son complained of a sore ear. Out came the book to read up on ear infections. I could see wax, and we treated my son with warm oil. A couple days later my son says his ear feels a lot better. This book does not replace going to the doctor but it can ease your mind and help with know what may be wrong or help with things you can do at home when you do not need to go to the doctors. We have an appointment on Friday adding the oil will help loosen the wax if our pediatrician feels she needs to flush out the ear. I wish I had this book when Parker was born has there is a big write up on Colic and Torticollis. I really do recommend you check out this great resource.


Where to Connect: Ask Dr. Sears Website, Facebook, and Twitter


Where to Buy: You can find all of the Dr. Sears books at the online Dr. Sears Family Essentials store.

Win! One lucky Canadian Coupon Mom reader will win a copy of Dr. Sears The Portable Pediatrician.

Mandatory Entry: Visit Ask Dr. Sears then leave a comment on something you have learned or something you would like from the store with the link. Please include your email address in your comment and do this entry first before the extra entries can count. Please and Thank you!

Extra Entries:

1. Follow Ask Dr. Sears on Facebook. (1 entry)
2. "Like" Canadian Coupon Mom on Facebook. (1 entry)
3. Follow Ask Doctor Sears on Twitter. (1 entry)
4. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Twitter. (1 entry for following and also 1 entry each tweet - can be tweeted once daily, then comment here with the link from twitter) 

5. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Google Friends Connect. Don't forget to enter to win a bow set for following with GFC (1 entry)

6. Blog about this giveaway and post the link where it can be found. (5 entries)
7. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Networked Blogs. Located on right side bar. (1 entry)

This giveaway is open Canada and US. This giveaway ends on March 14th, 2011 at Midnight EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org on March 15th, 2011 and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the title in the mail. Good Luck!

~*Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of The Portable Pediatrician from The Hachette Book group for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.*~

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Winner for Money $mart Mom Book

And the Winner for the Money $mart Mom: Financially Fit Parenting book is....

Christina said...

Using cloth diapers has saved us a ton of money- especially as child #2 and #3 have come along. It's really much simpler than people think! sydneyv at yahoo dot com 

I have sent off an email to you, please contact me at foreverhealthyaloe at hotmail dot com to claim your prize within 48 hrs. Thanks and Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone else who entered. I have another giveaway ending soon please help make this one a big turn out. $5 Dinner Mom Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook giveaway!

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$5 Dinner Mom Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook Review & Giveaway!

Trying to find healthy tasty meals inexpensively sometimes feels next to impossible. If you have been following my blog for awhile you will know I love reading $5 Dinner Mom blog by Erin Chase.

Erin is a mom of 3 boys. Erin lived and worked in the Dominican Republic where she met her husband and learned to shop responsibility, plan and execute 3 meals a day, 7 days a week for 12 teenage boys when she and her husband were houseparents. Now those are some skills for sure!

Review: I really enjoyed reading through this book. Erin share's lots of great tips for freezing, batch cooking and saving money throughout the book. Erin also shares some meal planning idea's and also different ways to batch cook while you are preparing dinner without a ton of extra work. Each recipe has the price for each ingredient and a total cost. These cost are from where Erin lives, in the Midwest, USA. I have found that most of the meals are more for myself but still not really expensive and when you watch for sales and use coupons the price comes down. There are so many recipes I am looking forward to trying, especially all the wraps and muffins that can be freezed for a great on the go meal.Southwest Sausage Muffins, Cheesy Sausage Muffins, Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Taco, then all the great salads including Minestrone Pasta Salad,Taco Salad and Broccoli-Raisin Salad. I will be able to keep busy this spring and summer for sure.

The first recipe I tried was the Banana Blueberry Loaf Bread and it turned out very yummy. I don't think I needed to mix it as much as I did but it still was good. Here is what it looked like when Abby and I were finished baking them.

Where to Connect: There are tons of different ways to connect with Erin Chase visit her on $5 Dinner Mom Website, Blog, Email, Facebook and Twitter.

Where to Buy: You can purchase either of $5 Dinner Moms Cookbooks on Chapters.ca and Amazon.ca or check out places in the US here. 2.

Win! One lucky Canadian Coupon Mom will with their very own copy of Erin Chase's The $5 Dinner Mom: Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook!

Mandatory Entry: Please visit $5 Dinner Mom and come back to leave me a comment on a recipe you would like to try or something you learned from Erin. Please do this first before any Extra entries may count. Please include your email address in your comment.

Extra Entries:

1. "Like" $5 Dinner Mom on Facebook. (1 entry)
2. "Like" Canadian Coupon Mom on Facebook. (1 entry)
3. Follow $5 Dinner Mom on Twitter. (1 entry)
4. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Twitter. (1 entry for following and also 1 entry each tweet - can be tweeted once daily, please leave twitter link in comment) 

5. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Google Friends Connect. (1 entry)

6. Blog about this giveaway and post the link where it can be found. (5 entries)
7. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Networked Blogs. Located on right side bar. (1 entry)

This giveaway is open US and Canada. This giveaway ends on March 13th, 2011 at Midnight EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org on March 14th, 2011 and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

~*Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of  $5 Dinner Mom Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook for review purposes. All opinions are my own.*~

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Blog Hopping, Come Join!

Come join the weekend blog hop over at The Blog Entourage all weekend long.
~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I wanted to let everyone know of a fun blog hop.*~

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Free Sinus Rise

For a Limited Time offer NeilMed is giving away a Sinus Rinse bottle and two packets of saline solution to Facebook Fans. Head over to their Facebook page and "like" them. Then click the link to request your free offer. It's for a limited time and will likely go fast.

I have found the Netipot from NeilMed to be helpful with my sinus pain, I would think the Rinse would be great also.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Just sharing information with Canadian Coupon Mom readers.*~

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Wordless Wednesday - February 23rd, 2011

As much as winter can be fun, I am ready for Spring anyday now!

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Giveaway for Reaching 200 Followers

Here is a great little giveaway for my followers of Canadian Coupon Mom. When Canadian Coupon Mom reaches 200 Google Friends Connect followers I will pick a name from the comments below using Random.org. Up for giveaway is a set of fun bows from Gracie Rose, Girly Boutique.

Gracie Rose Girly Boutique is a locally (Ottawa area) owned boutique selling all things girly, from hair clips, handbands to hats and tutu's (coming soon). Shell is a mother of 2 and started Gracie Rose Girly Boutique after her daughter Grace was born in March 2010. Shell makes bows, also she sells crochet headbands and hats and custom decorated wipe cases. Tutu's will be coming soon Gracie Rose Girly Boutique.

Visit Gracie Rose, Girly Boutique and Connect on Facebook. If you live in the Ottawa area you can also purchase Gracie Rose Girly Boutique bows/clips etc from Fits me 2 Consignment at 6179 Perth Street, Richmond Ontario.

Mandatory Entry: Please leave a comment on this post along with your email address. You must be following Goggle Friends Connect publicly to have your comment count.

It's that simple! Good luck and thanks for following Canadian Coupon Mom!

~Disclaimer: The winner of this giveaway will win a free set of bows/clips from Gracie Rose, Girly Boutique. Thanks Shell for sponsoring this giveaway!. All opinions are my own.*~

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Thank You

When I started my blog, it was really just something for me to have some fun writing about stuff I love. I never thought I would have many followers, other than friends and family. Here I am not even a year later with all these great followers! I have been reading other blogs and saw a few with giveaways for their followers either on their Facebook page or blog and I decided I should also have a little giveaway for my loyal followers.. Stay tuned for a fun little giveaway. You will love it especially if you have a little girl or know someone with a little girl. My way of saying Thank You for following Canadian Coupon Mom!

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.*~

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Family Day!

Happy Family Day or Presidents' Day for my American followers.

Hope you enjoy your day with your family. I actually have the day off for once and so does Dh, so we plan to spend some nice quality time together and with the children! We enjoyed some yummy homemade waffles in our Cusinart waffle maker this morning and now the boys are playing Wii (Batman Lego), while Abby and I are going to do some puzzles.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.*~ 

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Ocean Spray $1.00 off Coupon

Looking for a juice for the whole family that is 100% juice blends with no added sugar? Ocean Spray offers a wide variety of fruit blends, also some that are diet or low calorie juices. These juices are sweetened with Splenda.

Sign up for Ocean Spray's newsletter and be the first to receive new recipes, coupons and special offers. 

Looking for a coupon - get $1.00 off any Ocean Spray product with this printable coupon, offer is only valid in Canada.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Just sharing information to my great readers.*~

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Try Febreze NOTICEables for FREE

Febreze is offering a Trade-Up to a Febreze NOTICEables for FREE after mail in rebate.

Head over to Febreze.com to print off the Rebate Form. You need to first purchase one Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil-Warmer 1-Pack or one Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil Watmer with decorative cover. Complete the mail in rebate form along with UPC and original dated cash receipt. Then wait for your cheque in the mail that will include applicable taxes and shipping.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Just sharing information. All opinions are my own.*~

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Kellogg's Coupons

Kellogg's is offering some great coupons right now through Websaver. 

The following coupons are available: 

Special K Oats & Honey cereal - Save $1.50  

All Bran, Raisin Bran or Guardian - Save $1.00 

Muslix or Just Right - Save $1.00

Special K cereal - Save $1.00

All-Bran Bars - Save $0.75

Rice Krispies Squares Bars - Save $0.75

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.*~

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EdenFantasys Shipping Review

I have been a fan of EdenFantasys for awhile now. Browsing, waiting and watching all the nice things that they have to offer in their adult store. I decided it was time to place my very first EdenFantasys order. I placed my order on February 8th, it took a couple days to fill my order and then I received my email saying my order was shipped on February 10th.

EdenFantasys ships worldwide! Free Standard shipping to US for orders $59+. International shipping starts at $25 and shipping to Canada starts at $15. I waited to place an order until I had a few things in my cart and shipping was $17. I also received a tracking number for my order.

When ordering if you sign up for a free account you have access to
* No hassle order cancellation and modification.
* Free return shipping labels.
* Various promotional offers and gifts.
* Speedy checkout to save your time.
* Wish List to keep track of what you want to buy.
* Purchase history.

My order to a week from the time I placed it to the time my order arrived at my door in a plain brown box. Very impressive as I am in Canada. I am also very impressed with the privacy, your credit card gets marked with WM8003509050NJ or just Web Merchants Inc. and your box is just a normal brown box with the mailing label - Web Merchants.

I received a free SexIs magazine with articles on new products out, polls etc. I was very happy with my first order and I am looking forward to ordering more in the near future. A sneak peak to some upcoming reviews... Sex Kitten Wicked Wax in chocolate flavor, and a cute bra and undies set.

~*Disclaimer: I am part of the blogger program with Edenfantasys. I will receive a gift card to EdenFantasys for posting my opinions which are 100% my own.*~

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Winner of Roundabouts!

The winner for the Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves is comment............

# 3.  Alyssa said...

I follow on twitter @amotherhoodblog

I have sent off an email to you please contact me at foreverhealthyaloe at hotmail dot com to claim your prize within 48 hrs. Thanks and Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone else who entered. I have another giveaway ending soon. Money $mart Mom: Financially Fit Parenting Book, ends February 27th, 2011.

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Wordless Wednesday ~ February 16th, 2011

Out to the winter carnival in our home town over the weekend.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Just sharing a photo of my children*~

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To Cut or not to cut?

This has been a question for awhile. My daughter Abby has super fine beautiful hair. The thing is she Hates and I mean HATES getting it brushed or combed. Especially after her bathtime, if it doesn't get brushed before bed it gets all knotted up. I am not home in the evenings and I know when hubby isn't home it may not get brushed due to Abby giving nanny a really hard time. Hubby (Derek) says she needs her hair cut. I agree to a point but will miss the long perfectly highlighted hair.

What would you do in my situation? I was thinking of cutting it to her middle back, past her shoulders. Abby does NOT want it cut and when I ask she will tell me straight out No haircut! With the spring and then summer and all the swimming I am afraid of her getting tons of tangles. This picture doesn't show the highlights but the length. I guess I will have to bite the bullet and take some hair off. Maybe a couple inches to start and she how well she will do with the brushing after that. If Abby will allow us to brush more than she can keep it.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. *~

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Printable Coupons

If you are looking for some printable coupons good in Canada head over to Right@Home. Signing up is simple and free. Each time you visit they ask for just your email address. Right now Right@Home is offering $35 in printable coupons for the following:

Ziploc bags buy 2 and Save $4
Buy 1 Glade Scented Oil Refill Get 1 Free
Buy 1 Glade jar Candle and Get 1 Free
Buy 1 Scents & Spray Get 1 Refill Free
Buy 1 Windex Original Glass Cleaner and Get 1 Multi-Surface Cleaner Free
Buy 2 Glade Pluggins Scented Oil Refills and Get 2 Free
Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel Get 1 Toilet Duck Product Free
Buy any 2 Draino Products Save $5
Buy 1 Pledge Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner Get 1 Free

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I am sharing information.*~

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WalletPop Canada - Extreme Couponing

Last week I was appoarched to do an interview with a man named Aaron Broverman from Aol Canada's WalletPop website. WalletPop Canada is a Personal Finance website sharing articles on just about everything from deals, investing, celebs etc. Broverman is a journalist for WalletPop and was working on an article about Extreme Couponing. Is it really attainable in Canada? Check out his article on WalletPop and see Canadian Coupon Mom along with Steve Zussino from Grocery Alerts also featured in it.

Come follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Facebook or tweet with me on Twitter @CouponMomCanada.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I am just sharing some fun information.*~

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Happy Valentine's Day

From: FlashScreen.com

I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day today. We usually don't go big on Valentine's day, usually a nice supper together maybe a card or something. We try to remember everyday really should be Valentine's day. Showing loving year round.

Check out Bounty for a Valentine's Day Spiral Mobile craft or Kraft's Baker's Chocolate & Mocha Sweethearts.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Just sharing some fun information.*~

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Money $mart Mom Book Review and Giveaway

When I decided to make the change and become debt free I searched all over to find a good book or two about saving money and becoming debt free. It was very hard to find Canadian material. The American material can work but it is very hard to apply since a lot of their government and savings plans are different then we have here in Canada.

I have found a few great coupon sites online and learned of Gail Van-Oxlade from the TV show Til Debt Do Us Part. I wish I had found Sarah Deveau's book back then but you can check out this great book and learn a lot of Sarah now, as I did. Her book is not a "You must do this, and do it my way" type of book like a lot out there. It is all about making your own choices with Sarah's guidance and advice. Sarah gives you a lot of choice and no right or wrong way to help become Financially Fit. Sarah also likes Gail Van-Oxlade and has included her in Money $mart Mom.

I was contacted by Sarah Deveau about her new book called Money $mart Mom: Financially Fit Parenting in January when she was having a half off sale on it. I had the opportunity to review this great book and also offer one of my readers a book for themselves.

I love that Sarah is Canadian and this book is Canadian through and through! This book is a great resource for anyone thinking about having children or even people who have already begun. It's never to late to learn about preparing for the future or navigating Government benefits. When it comes to government benefits and investing I am lost. This gave me a great look at everything the Canadian government has to offer parents.

Sarah includes everything from thinking about having children- when is right for you and learning the true cost of things you really need and can do without. Those baby item lists in book and online I will vouch are not what you really need. A lot of the items you can do without because Baby just may hate it and not use it.

Other topics Sarah talks about are the Basics -budgeting and figuring out where you are and where you are heading, preparing for the future, running a household (one income or two) - meal planning, cost of living etc, and the first, preschool and as they grow plan. Also what happens if things don't go as planned. Which like we all know can happen sometimes.

I have been saving and budgeting for well over two years now and I think I have a pretty decent handle on it. Some days are harder than others but that is another blog post in itself. I feel this was a great read and everyone could benefit! I am in almost my 5th year with having children (can't believe my son will be 5 soon, yikes!) and I still find all the information Sarah discusses as great and helpful information. You really should check out this book.

About the Author: From http://moneysmartmom.ca

"Sarah Deveau published her first book, Sink or Swim: Get Your Degree Without Drowning in Debt (Dundurn, 2003) after graduating from the University of Calgary’s Communications program. When she and her husband decided to have children, she searched for books about the impact having children would have on their finances.

Finding little, she decided to write the book she wished she had been able to buy at the bookstore. Or rather, write the book she wished she could have borrowed from the library!  She began researching and writing, fitting in her work as she had three daughters in four years, finding time while the kids were napping or at preschool.

During those years Sarah also opened Cater Tot Consignment, a children's consignment boutique in Airdrie, Alberta. This 1,200 square foot store has won numerous awards, including Calgary's Child Magazine Parents Choice Awards three years running. Cater Tot has been featured in Today's Parent Magazine, as well as dozens of local newspaper and magazine articles, and on many television programs."

Connect with Sarah on Facebook or Twitter, Website or through Email.

Win: Sarah would like to give one lucky Canadian Coupon Mom their very own copy of Money $mart Mom: Financially Fit Parenting! (One copy to give away)

Mandatory Entry: Please share a money saving tip that has helped you save or become debt free. Or share something you learned from Sarah's Tip page. Please include your email address in your comment and do this entry first before the extra entries can count. Please and Thank you!

Exra Entries:

1. Follow Sarah Deveau on Facebook. (1 entry)
2. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Facebook. (1 entry)
3. Follow Sarah Deveau on Twitter. (1 entry)
4. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Twitter. (1 entry for following and also 1 entry each tweet - can be tweeted once daily) 

"Please use @CouponMomCanada and @SarahDeveau with a direct link to this post."

5. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Google Friends Connect. (1 entry)

6. Blog about this giveaway and post the link where it can be found. (5 entries)
7. Follow Canadian Coupon Mom on Networked Blogs. Located on right side bar. (1 entry)

This giveaway is open Canada Only. This giveaway ends on February 27th, 2011 at Midnight EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org on February 28th, 2011 and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

~*Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of Money $mart Mom from Sarah Deveau for review purposes. All opinions are my own.*~

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Abby and Dora

Yesterday when Abby and I decided what was for lunch, we did a little craft while it was cooking. Abby decided on Dora vegetable soup. We pulled out the crayons and paper and took a look at the soup can. This is what we can up with.

I forgot how much I loved to draw cartoons. I just might have to start drawing again. Are you crafty? Do you like to draw? Please leave me a comment or connect with me on twitter @Couponmomcanada or on Facebook at Canadian Coupon Mom. You can even send me an email at foreverhealthyaloe at hotmail dot com. I love hearing from my readers!

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.*~

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McDonald's Free Biscuit - February 9 & 10, 2011

Here looks like a tasty treat. I saw the billboard ad on my way to work last night and wanted to share this with you.

Receive a Free Buttermilk Biscuit February 9 & 10, 2011 during Breakfast hours.

Only available at participating McDonald's restaurant's in Canada, excluding certain retail locations. Not available with an EVM, Value Picks or any other offer. Limit one per customer, per visit.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I am just sharing some fun information.*~

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Wordless Wednesday - February 9th, 2011

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.*~

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Free Vaseline Cream

I just love all the Vaseline products I have tried. Today I used my Cocoa Butter Vaseline. I also like the Aloe Fresh hydrating cream.

Here is a chance to try Vaseline's Intensive Rescue for free! If you are a Facebook user head over to Vaseline and "like" their page for promotions and updates. If you don't use Facebook don't worry you can still receive this coupon. Head on over to Save.ca and add this to your cart along with some other great coupons.

Head over fast to either as there are only 1000 coupons available.

I have not used the Intensive Rescue yet but I have my coupon on the way. I will likely post a review after I use it.

If you want to try any of the other Vaseline 325ml bottles. Superstore has them on Sale this week for $1.99!

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I am just sharing some information.*~

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Whirl-A-Style Hairstyler Review

Growing up I used to wear my hair up about 90% of the time. My hair is straight, fine and used to be down to my behind. My mom would braid it or put it up in a ponytail, anything to keep it out of my eyes and up for school and figure skating. Nowadays my hair is much shorter (over a year ago I cut of 14 inches!) but I still like to wear it up a lot especially at work.

Just recently I had the opportunity to try out a Styling product that will do just that. It will keep your hair up in a nice updo and is quick and easy for the average mom on the go. It is called Whirl-A-Style hairstyler, and is a 30 second updo product. I will admit the first handful of times I tried it out, I had a hard time to get it in right and my hair up. Either it was too lose or too tight. Once you get the hang of it, it is a quick 30 second updo that will hold all day. I wore it to work over the weekend for 12 hrs and it stayed put the whole day. I love how nice it hold your hair up. I haven't tried any other styles other than a basic bun but I am hoping to play around with it this week. Their website has how-to's for a bunch of different styles and they are all are for the average women. I recommend trying this product out if you like a nice neat bun or french roll. It's great for people who are active and on the go either with sports, work or just life. I also really like after my hair is up all day, I take out the Whirl-A-Style and I have nice wavy hair great for a date night!

Here is a picture of it in my daughter's hair, who also has fine hair.

And you have to see the front because she was not in a good mood that day.. hahaha it had nothing to do with the Whirl-A-Style hairstyler, she just didn't want to go outside.

A How- to video is available to show you how to use the Whirl-A-Style. Also check out this neat feature where Zania will create a style for you when enter a profile.  

Where to Buy: You can Shop Online they cost $10 US. You can also find locations near you that sell Whirl-A-Style.

~*Disclaimer: I received a free  Whirl-A-Style hairstyler for review purposes. I did not receive any other compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.*~ 

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Winner!

And the winner for the $25 gift card is number..........11

 

 2kidsblogger said...

i follow you on twitter - 2kidsblogger

January 28, 2011 9:55 AM 

Please contact me at foreverhealthyaloe at hotmail dot com to claim your prize within 48 hrs. Thanks and Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone else who entered. I have another giveaway ending soon. Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves end Feb 16th, 2011.

 

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Mother of the Bride or Groom Makeover Contest

Are you or someone you know tying the knot soon? Enter the Ming Wang's "Mother of the Bride or Groom Makeover" Contest.  "Like" Ming Wang on Facebook and click on the Contest tab to enter or vote for an essay.

To Enter: You must submit a 100 word essay telling Ming Wang why Mom deserves a Ming Wang Bridal season wardrobe and a day of beauty for a chance to win. Contest end February 21st, 2011.

Prize Details: One grand prize winner will receive s Ming Wang bridal season wardrobe and a day of beauty, which icludes four full looks meant to clothe the mother for all important wedding events including: engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and the wedding, and a gift card at a local salon for the morning - of the wedding day of beauty. Two runner-up winners will each receive a Ming Wang Dress.

Contest is open to US residents only. Sorry to my Canadian readers, I was also disappointed on this one.

Visit: Ming Wang Website and connect with them on Twitter.

~*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I am sharing information on behalf of Ming Wang. All opinions are my own.*~

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Get Engery by Denise Austin Book Review

From the Publisher:

With busy schedules, demanding careers, and little time, many of us battle just to stay awake. But energy is something that is in our control, even when time is short. Now 50 years young, fitness guru Denise Austin shows readers how to super-charge their lives, using her innovative lifestyle plan. She eats the right foods at the right time of day. She uses the power of stretching and breathing to feed her body with energy-enhancing oxygen. She uses mini-workouts to get energy even on her busiest days--and now you can too!

Denise shows how simple changes can add up to increased energy levels throughout the day. From the foods they consume to the way they sit in their chairs, readers won't believe how Denise's quick and easy plan will dramatically increase their energy levels. In as little as a week, results will be felt: radiant skin, more restful sleep, and a sharper mind...so follow Denise Austin and prepare for a fitness wake-up call!

Review:
I was very excited to read Denise Austin's new book Get Energy. I have been lacking energy for sometime now and this couldn't come at a better time. A start of a new year and a new you! This book is not a workout or diet book it's all about finding out where your energy can be drained and fixing it along with some nice stretches to help. Denise talks about changing your outlook on life and learning to find a balanced life (something I really need to find). She talks about not over doing it and taking time for yourself, a deep breath and a great stretch really does help when you need an energy boost. There are tips on eating to boost energy and a 14 day pep plan that I really need to put into place as soon as possible. I think if one applies Denise's tips one would have much more energy for each day. Now just to find time to put a plan into place. This book has been a great book on pointing out there are so many ways that you don't even think of that drain your energy in day to day life. It really was a good read.

Where to Connect: Check out Denise Austin on Twitter, Facebook and on her own website DeniseAustin.com. Also you can download Denise Austin's app.

Where to Buy: You can purchase a copy on Denise Austin's Online Store $16.99 or at Chapters.ca $14.43.

~*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hachetter Book Group, Anna Balasi at The Product Review Place for review purposes. All opinions on my blog are that of my own.*~

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Wordless Wednesday ~ February 2th, 2011

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Gillette's Announcement

Gillette's Announcement at 8:00 am is that Jennifer Lopez is Gillette Venus' new Goddess!! To celebrate, they are giving away free Embrace razors today. Check out Facebook to win a Razor throughout the day today!

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8 Am Gillette Venus - Global Announcement

What could be so important that Gillette Venus would make a Global Announcement? This is all the buzz through the blog world this morning. A free razor is what a lot of the talk is about. Maybe? maybe something new? I don't know but I will be there to find out. Check out Gillette Venus on Facebook.

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Clairol Tonight at 9pm ET (February 2,2011)

Did you miss out last week to receive a coupon for a free form hair dye by Clairol? Clairol listened to all their fans on their Facebook wall and have decided to give away another 100,000 coupons. You must like Clairol on Facebook to see where to go for the free coupon. Be on Clairol Facebook page at 9:00pm ET tonight, click on Free Form tab. The Form dye is not available in Quebec and isn't in Canada until March 2011. Limit one per household/or per name.

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Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves Review and Giveaway!

Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves was started by a busy mom of two who began selling these online in February of 2009. They are wraps for cupcakes that transform your standard cupcake into pretty much anything you can imagine.

All you do is use toppings easily found at the grocery or local party supply or dollar store, the self-adhesive cupcake wrappers instantly transform cupcakes into gumball machines, sushi, popcorn tubs (really neat) or the ones I got to review Hamburgers!

The wraps are resistant to grease, are earth friends and wipe clean if things get a bit messy while making them. They can also be easily reused by using a dab of frosting to adhere them a second time.

Roundabouts have 70+ Designs/Themes to choose from. The possibilities are endless. They can be personalized and customized. Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves have been featured in Rachel Ray Magazine and are proud winners of the Most Innovative Exhibitor Award at the 2010 July CA Gift Show in Los Angeles.

Review:  When I saw these for the first time I thought "Wow those look neat but I'm sure they are hard to use". They really do look like Hamburgers. I was very excited to try them out. The price to me is a bit high but if you consider what you would pay to have a cake made at a bakery or grocery store, they are not that bad. I tried to make the icing from the color code on the instruction but mine turned green instead of brown. So I made a peanut butter icing. My icing still turned out a little lighter than I would like but I really didn't mind it. My daughter helped get the cupcakes ready to be wrapped. We were making them for daddy's birthday! They are really easy to use. Bake cupcake, top and wrap. The first one I had abit of trouble just to figure out how to hold it and wrap but the second one was much either. These make great conversation pieces for sure and would be great for any party! I would use these again for sure. I like how they can be reused also with just a dab of frosting the second time around.

 

Where to Buy: You can purchase Roundabouts on their website Roundaboutsleeves.com price starting at $8.99 for a pack of 12 sleeves.

Where to Connect: Roundabouts on Twitter or on Facebook.

Win: One lucky Canadian Coupon Mom reader will win their choice of 1 package of Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves.

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This giveaway is open US and Canada. This giveaway ends on February 16th, 2011 at Midnight EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org on February 17th, 2011 and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

~*Disclaimer: I received a free  package of Hamburger Roundabouts Cupcake Sleeves for review purposes. I did not receive any other compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.*~ 

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