Wednesday 30 April 2014

The Healthy Shopper's 2014 Spring Pick ~ #Review & #Giveaway

A few weeks ago I was entering my house and noticed...I could see my lawn.  It was covered with snow all winter long and I could say Spring is finally here unless Mother Nature throws us a curve ball.    At least I had put away my heavy winter coats and snow boots.  Spring not only brings April showers and May flowers but also The Healthy Shopper Picks for this season.   I always love to see their latest picks to learn about new companies and products that are HOT for this season.  If you are like me who has started running again, it is the best time to start eating more naturally and organically.

The Healthy Shopper's 2014 Spring Pick


Softlips Prize Pack ~ #Giveaway #Winner

The winner to my Softlips Prize Pack giveaway

Maegan M.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Birthday package, May 24th, CAN

Marcelle, May 22nd, CAN

Vichy ProEven Night, May 17th, CAN

Yves Rocher White Botanics, May 12th, CAN

Pound Puppies DVD, May 1st, CAN/US

Spring Must Haves, May 5th, CAN

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt, May 3rd, CAN <--ENDING

Saturday 26 April 2014

Birthday Package Full of Goodies ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I had never received a care package before.  I never did go away for University/College or lived abroad.  I love to receive useful items (or cash) for my birthday rather than something I have no idea what to do with.  This birthday I had received my very first care package.  I was excited to try everything I received.

I thought it was funny to receive a package containing

Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Wax Strips
Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Trio
Rub535 Water bottle
2 packs of Gravol Taste Free Liquid Gel Capsules
ARM & HAMMER Advance White Extreme Whitening Toothpaste
Pro Whitening Spinbrush
Tooth Tunes 1D

You had to wonder if the person was thinking I was going to have some wild night for my birthday.  Trust me when I tell you my birthday will be a very mellow and kid friendly day.



Friday 25 April 2014

Je Suis en Amour avec Persona ~ #Review




Paris.  It is one of the places I have yet to visit and I have added to my bucket list.  I would love to visit the Eiffel Tower,  do some shopping, and try their popular pastries in their many cafes.  Also, when I think of Paris, it also reminds me one of my favourite movies - Audrey Hepburn's Sabrina.

Persona


Thursday 24 April 2014

Vichy Neovadiol Magistral Elixir~ #Review

As a woman, there is one thing I am not looking forward to - Evil "M" - Menopause.  I have been hearing alot of horror stories and experiences women go through.  Women could start as early as 30 and or later in their 50s but the average is 51 years of age.  When does it end?  It is all dependent on each woman's body adjusting to their new level of estrogen.  Let's all hope it is short and painless.  My mom has been complaining how dry her skin is for the past couple of years.  As the best daughter in the world, (not kidding) I have always provided her skin care products to use to make her comfortable.  This time, she had the opportunity to try Vichy Neovadiol Magistral Elixir aka elixir of youth oil.

Vichy Neovadiol Magistral Elixir


Tuesday 22 April 2014

Marcelle Prize Pack ~ #Review & #Giveaway

We only have a birthday once a year and I would love to doll myself up for my big birthday bash.  It would be the time for me to try and treat myself to some new makeup.  This time, I was able to try so many Marcelle goodies I have not tried before.

Marcelle


Monday 21 April 2014

Winners to my giveaways! ~ #Giveaway Winners

The winner to my Garnier Ultra Lift Transformer is

Sarah J.

and

The winner to my Transformer Rescue Bots: Heroes on the Scene DVD

Karla S.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):

Vichy ProEven Night, May 17th, CAN

Yves Rocher White Botanics, May 12th, CAN

Pound Puppies DVD, May 1st, CAN/US

Spring Must Haves, May 5th, CAN

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt, May 3rd, CAN

Softlips, April 29th, CAN <--ENDING

Sunday 20 April 2014

L'Occitane Neroli & Orchidee and Fragrance Beautifying Cream ~ #Review

One of my favourite stores, L'Occitane, will launch a new scent in their La Collection de Grasse line, in time for Mother's Day.  If you love perfume, you have to check it out.  There are many great reviews on their collection and this marks their first anniversary of their unique blend of ingredients.  I can't believe it's been a year already.  It felt like they only just launched it.  I believe L'Occitane makes one of the best perfumes out there.  This time L'Occitane will be joining two legendary flowers of the utmost femininity Neroli & Orchidee to add to their collection.


L'Occitane Neroli & Orchidee and Fragrance Beautifying Cream


Saturday 19 April 2014

M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day on May 10, 2014 ~ #CharityBBQDay #MMMeatShops

On Saturday, May 10, 2014, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, M&M Meat Shops and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (formerly known as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada), are inviting you to pay a little and eat a lot for the 26th annual #CharityBBQDay, which raises funds to help find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.



Vichy ProEven Night ~ #Review & #Giveaway

It is not easy being me.  My skin has never co-operated with me.  I try to take care of myself but stress and life tends to get in the way and damages my skin.  Every day I look in the mirror and hope there is no additional spots or signs of aging that were not there yesterday.  One of my favourite brands I love to use for my skin care routine is Vichy.  I love their ProEven line and am very excited to hear they launched their ProEven Night.

Vichy ProEven Night


I have been using Vichy's ProEven line almost every day since they had launched it a few years ago.  I had used ProEven cleanser foam, daily dark spot corrector, eye cream, and BB cream.  The ProEven eye cream is by far one of my favourites because I know it works on the dark circles under my eyes.  I love it so much I polished off one tube and already finished up on the second one.

The ProEven line is now completed with the new Overnight Concentrate.  The ProEven was created to help us correct our uneven skin tone, dark spots, acne scars, sun spots, age spots, and red spots.  The daily dark spot corrector and the Overnight Concentrate are now the ultimate duo that will help correct our skin 24 hours around the clock.

Vichy Overnight Concentrate:
  • tested under dermatological control
  • suitable for sensitive skin
  • hypoallergenic
  • hydroquinone-free
  • paraben-free
  • formulated with the soothing properties of Vichy Thermal Spa Water
We call call it a beauty sleep because we know sleep helps us maintain our skin health.  Our skin regenerates itself in our sleep between 11 pm to 4 am.  (I guess I should be going to bed before 11pm and not 1am each night.)  The overnight concentrated has the highest concentration of LHA & Ceramide Bright & Vitamin C.  Many women who have tried it have seen better looking skin.

The Overnight Concentrate is a gel formula, different from the Daily Dark Spot which is a cream.  It have a formula that acts on both the epidermis and dermis, providing a complete action against dark spots.  My skin feels great after first use.  It absorbs quickly on my face and it leaves no residue or greasy feel.  There is no odor and I found the gel to be very light, perfect for the summer.  I don't like wearing heavy cream during warmer weathers.  It can be used as a mask by applying a thick layer and remove it with a cotton pad after 5 mins.   I can't wait to see if they will add more products to this line.

Overnight Concentration (40ml, $49) is now available in drug stores that sells Vichy products.

GIVEAWAY!

Happy Birthday to me!  Vichy would love to give one of my readers a ProEven prize pack (ProEven Night, ProEven Day, and ProEven Cleanser).

This giveaway will run from April 19th to May 17th, 2014 (midnight EST).  Winner, You have 72 hours to reply.  You must be 18+ Open to Canadians only.  Good Luck!





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*Disclosure -  The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.


Wednesday 16 April 2014

My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic: A Dash of Awesome March 25, 2014 ~ #Review

My daughter loves My Little Pony.  I could easily say she is their #1 fan.  Currently she has two large bins filled with nothing but My Little Pony.  She has also seen a majority of My Little Pony television shows and the movie.  She was excited to watch My Little Pony-Friendship is Magic: A Dash of Awesome.  Both of my daughters love the theme song and singing along with it.  This DVD is great for all ages because even I enjoy watching it with them.



Tuesday 15 April 2014

Frownies Face Lift In a Bag Complete Skin Care Beauty Program ~ #Giveaway Winners

The winners to my Frownies giveaway from Essential Beauty are;

Christine T.

and

Danielle F.

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NOTE: In case you have not noticed.  Some comments on the giveaway post had been selected to receive samples by the Sponsor (Essential Beauty).  Please check if you are one of them and follow their instructions.

My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Yves Rocher White Botanics, May 12th, CAN

Pound Puppies DVD, May 1st, CAN/US

Spring Must Haves, May 5th, CAN

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt, May 3rd, CAN

Softlips, April 29th, CAN

Garnier Ultra Lift Transformer, April 20th, CAN <--ENDING

Juan Pablo Buscarini's Noah's Ark on DVD March 11, 2014 from Shout! Factory ~ #Review

I grew up knowing the story about Noah's Ark.  I was in the Roman Catholic School System and we read the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible.  Back in grade school, one of my teachers played a voice recording of Bill Cosby skit of his version of Noah's Ark.



My daughters have never heard of the Noah's Ark story until now.  The story in the Bible is simple and short but people have their own creative ideas of what they think happened during the trip.  Juan Pablo Buscarini's version may not be realistic but it was very fun to watch.

Juan Pablo Buscarini's Noah's Ark


Monday 14 April 2014

Lovable Labels 3 Days Sale ~ #PR

I label all my kids items from clothes to books.  No mother likes to find items missing from their kids belongs.  I gave a pack of labels to my girlfriend and she said she used them right away.  My other girlfriend who works as a Teacher Assistant said she loves when kids use labels for their stuff.  Are you running low on labels or need new ones?  Great News!  Lovable Labels is having a YOLO (You Only Label Once) three days sale.



The sale is to save $10 on any purchase of $25 or more using the promo code YOLO2014.  The sale runs from April 15th, 2014 to April 17th, 2014 @ 11:59PM PST.

This is a great sale because usually I see the $5 off coupon code when you spend $25.  Don't hesitate before the sale is over.  It is time to stock up and save.

*Disclosure - I will be receiving my choice of  multi-purpose label for promoting Lovable Label program.   All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Earth Day with Yves Rocher ~ #PR

On Earth Day (April 22), for ANY product purchased at Yves Rocher = 1 TREE will be planted!

Earth Day with Yves Rocher


Sunday 13 April 2014

Yves Rocher White Botanical ~ #Review & #Giveaway

When I was younger I was always excited on my Birthday.  I never did have a birthday party until I was 16 when my friends came to surprise me at Swiss Chalet.  From there on, I have always had a birthday party until three years ago.  I am more focused on my daughters' birthdays than my own.  At least my birthday is on the weekend this year so I won't need to go to work and will be able to spend the full day with my daughters.

Yves Rocher White Botanical


Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation DVD giveaway from Shout! Factory ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to my Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation DVD giveaway from Shout! Factory is;

Shannon V.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Yves Rocher White Botanics, May 12th, CAN

Pound Puppies DVD, May 1st, CAN/US

Spring Must Haves, May 5th, CAN

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt, May 3rd, CAN

Softlips, April 29th, CAN

Garnier Ultra Lift Transformer, April 20th, CAN

Frownies, April 14th, CAN <--ENDING

Friday 11 April 2014

Allied Beauty Association Show ~ #abatoronto

I had the opportunity to attend the Allied Beauty Associations Show that was held on April 6th and 7th, 2014.  This show is not open to the public but for people who work in the hair and beauty industry.  It is a place where salon professionals gets their latest idea, trends, techniques, and trying out new products.  The floor was transformed for a two-days tradeshow and marketplace with many amazing demos and non stop great deals shopping.  There was so much to see and do.

Allied Beauty Association Show


Thursday 10 April 2014

Pound Puppies: A Perfect Match on April 8th, 2014 from Shout! Factory ~ #Review #Giveaway

My daughters are always excited to see what the new DVD from Shout! Factory will be.  They are always throwing out guesses as to the next one I am bringing home.  This one is one of my favourites - Pound Puppies.  It is another 80s TV show classic I use to watch growing up.  I am happy to see my daughters are also watching them.  This DVD was played a few times and they can't get enough of it.  My girls can't wait to see the next Pound Puppies DVD.




Monday 7 April 2014

Spring Must Haves at Hallmark ~ #Review & #Giveaway

It felt like Valentines Day was yesterday and now we are preparing for Easter celebrations.  When we are celebrating Easter it also means the weather is getting better and warmer and hopefully we should see tulips in my garden.  It was only a few weeks ago I just noticed I was able to see my lawn.  It was covered with snow most of the winter and the snow has finally melted.  Easter is another fun celebration where families get together to feast and to hunt chocolate eggs.


Sunday 6 April 2014

Sephora All Hands in Deluxe Manicure Kit ~ #Review

I like to keep my nails short because I cant function with long nails.  I have two little girls and I don't want to accidently scratched them.  Back in high school my girl friend use to have long finger nails until she started working with kids and there was no way she could keep them the same length as before.  She does not want to accidentally stab them but I know she might want to at times.  (Joking!)  I have two pet peeves and one of them are people biting their nails.  It is a bad habit and eew!  The other one is please don't clip your nails in public like in the subway or in the bus.  Seriously, it is gross and annoying.  Of course I could never find a clipper when I need one.  I think I have a pile of them sitting somewhere in the corner.  I believe everyone should own a good manicure set/kit in a little pouch that holds everything and put in a safe place and Sephora All hands in deluxe Manicure kit could be the best one to own.

Sephora All Hands in Deluxe Manicure Kit


Master Lock Safe Space ~ #Giveaway Winner

The winner to my Master Lock Safe Space giveaway is;

Nicole B.

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My other current giveaways (more coming soon!):
Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt, May 3rd, CAN

Softlips, April 29th, CAN

Garnier Ultra Lift Transformer, April 20th, CAN

Frownies, April 13th, CAN

Ninja Turtles DVD, April 12th CAN/US <--ENDING

Saturday 5 April 2014

Etsy pops-up at Indigo ~ #PR

Etsy and Indigo today announced a Canadian pop-up collaboration featuring a range of unique goods from seven Etsy sellers from across North America. Showcasing the diversity of Etsy’s online marketplace and offering featured sellers increased exposure as part of Indigo’s popular retail environment, the curated selection of products is now available online at indigo.ca/etsy and in-store at the Toronto Eaton Centre Indigo location (220 Yonge St.). 


Etsy at Indigo in-store display (provided by Rock-it Promotions)


“Etsy and Indigo have much in common – both brands offer Canadians looking for the perfect gift or home accessory a beautiful and incredibly diverse selection of goods to shop,” said Erin Green, country lead, Etsy Canada. “We are so excited to align with a leading Canadian retailer like Indigo to celebrate the craft of Etsy sellers in-store and online.”

For a full range of products and to shop Etsy at Indigo, visit indigo.ca/etsy.

About Etsy:
Etsy is a global marketplace where shoppers can browse more than 20 million creative items, ranging from art to furniture to vintage fashion, and everything in between. Whether searching for a specific item or browsing top trends, there's something for everyone. Etsy is the leading online destination for artists and curators to sell their handmade and vintage products, and for buyers to purchase that one of a kind item. More than just a website, Etsy empowers people to do what they love - it’s a vibrant marketplace where new and seasoned creative businesses can grow.

ABOUT INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC: 
With books always at our heart and soul at Indigo we are about telling stories and creating experiences. Indigo is Canada's largest purveyor of ideas and inspiration to enrich your life, with books, specialty toys, gifts and lifestyle enhancing products that affordably offer intrinsic quality, beauty and timeless design. As the largest book and specialty retailer in Canada, Indigo operates in all provinces under different banners including Indigo Books & Music; Indigo Books, Gifts, Kids; IndigoSpirit, Chapters, Coles and the online channel, www.indigo.ca.

*Disclaimer - Media Press Release - Not compensated

Friday 4 April 2014

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt ~ #Review & #Giveaway

My family has always been a big fan of yogurt.  We could easily polish off a tub of yogurt in a day or two.  My daughter will often get excited to have yogurt for a snack.  The same excitement if we were offered a piece of devil's food cake or strawberry cheese cake.  It has been recently I have been purchasing Greek yogurt.  I have found it to be creamier and more filing than the regular ones I purchase.  We are fortunate that we are not lactose intolerant.  For those that you are, check out Liberte Lactose-free Greek yogurt.  Before, you maybe limited or unable to eat yogurt.  Now you can go crazy.  Imagine you can now use this yogurt to make yummy tzatziki sauces or other goodies that is now lactose-free.

Liberte Lactose-Free Greek Yogourt


ISIS Focus Group - April 28, 2014 ~ #PR

There will be a ISIS Focus group in Toronto showroom at the International Plaza Hotel at the end of the month.  They are inviting any moms and dads with kids under the age of 2.  If you like to attend please RSVP by April 16, 2014.


Tuesday 1 April 2014

Softlips Intense Hydration ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Happy Birthday to me and I don't live in a shoe.  In a few weeks, I will be adding another year under my belt.  I tend to forget my age because who wants to remember it as they get older?  To help start my birthday month, SoftLips sent me their Intense Hydration collection to test them out.  Yes, this feeds into my lip balm addiction.  I cannot live without lip balms and I will get nasty if anyone puts anything between me and my lip balms.