How your couch, mattress or carpet can earn you an easy $20 minimum

Disclosure: This is a paid post in partnership with Foam For Cash. All opinions are my own.   There may be more money hiding in your couch than a bit of loose pocket change. Canadian families who bought sofas, mattresses, padded chairs and carpet underlay may be entitled to compensation for being overcharged thanks to  a recent out-of-court settlement involving  foam manufacturers who allegedly conspired to fix their prices.  So, the bad news is, several manufacturers of … [Read more...]

Four Tips for Keeping your New Year’s Resolution

This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Another year, another blank slate to write the next chapter of your life. There’s no time like the present to set the counter back to zero and reflect on your personal goals for the year. Whether your final objective is increasing your workout time, reading more books or picking up a new hobby, how will you make sure your 2018 goals will stick past January? While we all … [Read more...]

All Cats Need Love

Disclosure: this post was brought to you in partnership with  Church and Dwight There are many things that get better with age, and a feline friend is one of them! If you’re thinking about adopting a kitten or know someone who is, ask that they consider a senior cat instead. Sure, kittens are cute, but adult cats have a great deal going for them. Read and share this list of why adopting a senior cat might be right for you!   Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes … [Read more...]

Whippet Sticks are meant to be played with!

"Boys, stop playing with your food!"  Who else is guilty of shouting that one out at the kiddos while they mess around with their lunch? This weekend was totally different when I surprised the boys with Whippet Sticks for a fun afternoon snack. The stick like shape of Whippets are just perfect for playing around with and the boys didn't hesitate to break into a light saber battle with theirs. When they caught me watching them from the other side of the room they looked a little guilty, but … [Read more...]

Get outside to kick-start your best season yet

This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.   When the weather gets nice, there should be no excuse to miss the outdoors. After a long winter, the first rays of sun feel so glorious and can really fill you with anticipation for the fun months ahead. I’m talking summer BBQs, biking your favourite outdoor path, enjoying a walk through the city or exploring new places you've never been … [Read more...]

Danone Nations Cup

  It's the first day of soccer practice and there's a fair amount of butterflies in the tummy. We eat an early dinner, scurry around the house looking for shin pads and soccer socks and rush out the door. My son chatters on and on during the drive to the field wondering who will be on his team this year. He's not the only one with a bit of first day nerves, as a soccer mom, I'm a bit excited and anxious myself to see who our new "soccer family" is going to be for the … [Read more...]

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