Category: Reviews & Giveaways

Christmas Gift Guide for Kids
December 17, 2012 No Responses

Christmas Gift Guide for Kids

Mail-a-Tale Does the child in your life love books? Mail-a-Tale is a book club for age 0-8;  you sign up for $19.95 per month and receive a great kids’ books in the mail each month. What a fabulous gift idea...
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Top 10 His and Her Christmas Gift Ideas for 2012
December 13, 2012 2 Responses

Top 10 His and Her Christmas Gift Ideas for 2012

If you’re like me, you haven’t got your shopping done yet but there is still time! After consulting with my husband, I have gotten the male perspective on some great ideas for the husband, boyfriend, son, brother, and father on...
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Introducing Windows 8 and a Guest Blogger – my Husband!
December 4, 2012 No Responses

Introducing Windows 8 and a Guest Blogger – my Husband!

On November 27, my husband Dan Bechard and I attended the Microsoft Windows 8 Launch event at the Loden Hotel in Vancouver. Between mouthfuls of some very tasty food and drink, we got a chance to check out Microsoft’s newest...
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Green Your Cleaning Routine and Seventh Generation Starter Kit Giveaway
November 19, 2012 8 Responses

Green Your Cleaning Routine and Seventh Generation Starter Kit Giveaway

When I became a mother, I became a lot more conscious about what kinds of chemicals were coming into my home. I didn’t want to expose my child to any unnecessary toxins because many of the products we use in...
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The Lush FUN Factory and Other Halloween Adventures
November 3, 2012 No Responses

The Lush FUN Factory and Other Halloween Adventures

October was a busy month for the dude and I. Our Halloween adventures started with a special visit to the Lush store on Robson on October 17 for the launch of their new “Fun” product for kids. I told my son...
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A Round Table of Moms Meets Premier Christy Clark
November 1, 2012 No Responses

A Round Table of Moms Meets Premier Christy Clark

It seems a bit like a dream, but the other day I attended a round table meeting with Premier Christy Clark, Director of Outreach Pamela Martin, and about 20 other mom bloggers. It was an honour to be chosen to...
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Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite and Fabulous Ticket Giveaway
October 16, 2012 12 Responses

Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite and Fabulous Ticket Giveaway

It’s a glistening snowy winter evening and Max and Ruby have been anxiously waiting for the most spectacular event of the year: seeing The Nutcracker ballet with Grandma.
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Favourite Things – EMU Australia Boots Review and Giveaway
October 11, 2012 26 Responses

Favourite Things – EMU Australia Boots Review and Giveaway

Today I am reviewing one of my new favourite things – boots from EMU Australia!  I was lucky enough to receive boots for both myself and my son to try out for fall and I love, love, LOVE them! My...
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Back to School Tip and Giveaway: The 5+ Label Pack from Stuck on You
September 26, 2012 7 Responses

Back to School Tip and Giveaway: The 5+ Label Pack from Stuck on You

I recently discovered a fantastic labelling system by Stuck on You that is perfect for Back to School.  Whether your child is going to daycare, preschool, kindergarten or grade school, you need all kinds of supplies – a backpack, water bottle,...
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My Favourite Things – Oh Canada Rooibos Iced Tea
August 4, 2012 one Response

My Favourite Things – Oh Canada Rooibos Iced Tea

I love tea – love, love, LOVE it – and drink it every day. Recently, I received some loose tea samples from David’s Tea in my VancouverMom.ca Top 30 Mom Blogger swag bag and I am really getting into loose tea...
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Book Review: Introducing Solids by Dawwn Whittaker
June 16, 2012 No Responses

Book Review: Introducing Solids by Dawwn Whittaker

Introducing solid foods to your baby can seem intimidating for a new mom. Cheeky Chops Consultant Dawnn Whittaker has put together a great guide “Introducing Solids” to guide you step by step through the process. Read on for more information...
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Review: Fisher Price Rescue Heroes Fire Truck with Billy Blazes
July 17, 2011 one Response

Review: Fisher Price Rescue Heroes Fire Truck with Billy Blazes

We were excited to receive our Rescue Heroes Fire Truck with Billy Blazes. As we opened this toy, I was impressed to find out that almost all the packaging was recyclable and wouldn’t be filling up my garbage bin.
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From this Moment On…
April 20, 2011 No Responses

From this Moment On…

I am a huge Shania Twain fan. Her music has been a memorable part of my wedding and the conception of my son. In 2005, when I married my one and only love, and my bridesmaids walked down the aisle to...
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