25 Days of Christmas Countdown from Simply Fun Families

Are you looking for Christmas countdown ideas? When I was a child we made a paper chain of activities such as reading books, singing carols and watching Christmas specials. With my kids last year we made a paper chain of Christmas books and read a different book each year. This year we get to try… Read More »

Mills 5 Star Mega Lot in Oshawa 10K Contest and $200 Giveaway #5StarMegaLot

I’ve got some MEGA news from Mills 5 Star Mega Lot in Oshawa. The brand new Mills 5 Star Mega Lot is having it’s Grand Opening Dec 7, 2013 and to celebrate they are having a $10K Cash Giveaway! How You Could Win $10,000 To be entered into the draw, you MUST buy a vehicle… Read More »

Happy Hanukkah Activity Pak from Jewish Holidays in a Box (GIVEAWAY) #giftguide

This Post is Part of the Holiday Gift Guide 2013 If you are looking for something for your children to do this Hanukkah, the Happy Hanukkah Art & Activity Pak is a good place to start. It’s one of the many products available from Jewish Holidays in a Box, a company started by Ellen. She… Read More »

Considerations When Buying a Vehicle

No matter what type of car you are planning to buy, when buying a vehicle there are some things you will need to consider first. © Jakub Krechowicz | Dreamstime.com   Buying a Vehicle? Think About These First Type of Car You will need to decide what type of car you want. I don’t only… Read More »

Donating Hair for Cancer Patients With Pantene Beautiful Lengths #PonyItUp

Pantene Canada has been holding a national campaign called Pantene Beautiful Lengths to encourage Canadians to cut their ponytails to create wigs for those who have lost their hair to cancer for 6 years. Pantene Beautiful Lengths Will Donate to Canadian Cancer Society This year’s campaign kicked off October 19, 2013 but they are still… Read More »

Upload a Picture of Your Thanksgiving Dinner TODAY to Instagram to Benefit Families In Need #GiveAPlate #PGmom

If you are having your Thanksgiving meal TONIGHT (Sunday, October 13, 2013), take a picture before you eat following the directions below and upload it to Instagram asking Cascade to “Clean My Plate!” Make sure to include @GiveAPlate with the hashtag #GiveAPlate. For every plate shared, Cascade will be donating $5 to Food Banks to… Read More »

10 Simple Steps to Better Fuel Economy

With the price of gas so high lately, everyone is looking for ways to make their gas last longer, to get a better fuel economy. Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. Regardless, I only share information I believe in. See my disclosure policy for more.

Cinch to Hang is Perfect for Camping and Picnics

The Cinch to Hang The Cinch to Hang is an all purpose outdoor organizer. Have you ever tried to hang something from a tree? I know when we go camping we usually want to hang our lantern from the tree. Sometimes you are lucky and someone else put a nail in the tree (which is… Read More »

Rise of the Guardians on Blu-Ray and DVD

Rise of the Guardians On March 14, one day before Rise of the Guardians came out on Blu-Ray and DVD, my children and I had a Rise of the Guardians viewing party. We were sent the movie plus some fun items to make our viewing party special. Unveiling the Viewing Party Kit My kids were… Read More »

Girl Guides of Canada Invites You to Try Now Join Later

If your daughter has wanted to try out Guiding (in Ontario) but you were afraid to make a commitment without knowing how you and your daughter would like it, here’s your chance. Try Now Join Later Girl Guides of Canada is hosting another round of Try Now. Join Later for Ontario residents. I know that… Read More »