No matter if government chooses to focus on resource sector development, a green economy or skills development, or all three – a prosperous British Columbia requires strong labour force participation and parents of young children need access to affordable, quality child care if they are to be part of that prosperity. The Current Child Care […]
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Target Canada End of Summer Giveaway
Target is really excited about coming to Canada. To check out all the fun, please visit their Facebook page for lots of contests, and more info about their openings. In the meantime – I have a giveaway here courtesy of Target Canada! Win the ultimate Target Canada summer prize pack. The price pack, valued at over […]
Hallmark Seasons
I can’t find the Chicken. This was probably more crucial BEFORE Easter when I received another fantastic box from Hallmark. Unfortunately, things got away from me and I didn’t manage to share with you all the fun Easter ideas Hallmark had. The Chicken is awesome by the way. Spring isn’t just about Easter though. Spring […]
The Maladjusted
Apart from being a great descriptor for myself and my family, this post is not about the trials and tribulations of the House of Crunch. It is about a book. The book is not a parenting book. Derek Hayes has written a series of 16 short stories about people who might be considered a bit […]
George’s Cream Review & Giveaway
I have to admit that I tend to stick with the creams I know and don’t venture into unknown territory all that much. However, I am also a HUGE supporter of all things Canadian and am happy to try and talk about Canadian products. George’s Creams are one of those. The first thing that I […]
Elephoto Review & Giveaway
Every year I make a photo calendar to send out to the overseas relatives and Grandparents, etc. Not a cheap gift, but a nice tradition that I have kept up for about 8 years now. I usually use Kodak Gallery and have been happy with the quality and choice of calendar layout. However, when […]
Tetley Can Perk You Up
As a product of generations of working class Scots, I have always been happy with regular tea. None oh that fancy stuff lassie! My mom drinks Tetley and so do I. Orange Pekoe. I will get fancy with the odd cup of Earl Grey but that it about it. We won’t mention the packets of […]
Join the Tassimo Club!
My awareness grew of this strange thing called a ‘Tassimo’ as more and more people tweeted about it. “What is this strange thing that people are all a twitter about?” I thought. More and more people were reviewing them, winning them, getting them. As a staunch PLAIN coffee drinker (lattes are as exotic as […]
Sunshine and Unicorns…
as my kids like to say.. So Saturday was a gorgeous and sunny day. Like A lot of Loves, I was beyond giddy about the planned lunch/tweetup being that not only was my mom watching the two older kids, but my husband said he would tag along! Like Marilyn the prospect of getting out […]