Winning Wednesday: PHINEAS AND FERB: THE PERRY FILES DVD

PHINEAS AND FERB: THE PERRY FILES DVD with Digital Copy and Perry Activity Pack available June 5th and you have a chance to win your very own!


While Phineas and Ferb do it all to make every day the best day ever, evil lurks just around the corner! But there is hope for the unsuspecting citizens of Danville. Now, for the very first time, crack open the top-secret archives of O.W.C.A. (Organization Without a Cool Acronym) to expose... THE PERRY FILES!

                                               

Join Perry the Platypus–a.k.a. Agent P.–on his most exciting adventures as he thwarts his nemesis, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, at every turn. With groovy gadgets, mad skills and his trademark brown fedora, this semi-aquatic, egg-layin’ mammal of action is unstoppable! Experience the hilarious havoc as he defends the Tristate Area against Doof’s “inators,” battles rogue agent “Dennis the Bunny,” and much more. When it comes to secret agents, Perry’s not only the real deal, he’s real teal!

BONUS FEATURES:         

·         Nerves of Teal: Do you have nerves of teal? Then OWCA (Organization Without a Cool Acronym) wants you! See if you have what it takes to become like Agent P in this spy recruiting video.

·         Platypus Tour: Take a look inside the Platybus, the traveling Phineas and Ferb exhibit that toured North America.

Want a chance to win your own??  Enter below!

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Winning Wednesday: EZstringer- Restring a Drawstring in Seconds

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
As promised now is your chance to win your own EZstringer.  If you haven't had chance to check out my review you really need to.  This product is awesome and definitely can make a task we all hate something easy to do!  One of my Canadian winners will win their own EZstringer. Be sure to enter below!

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tasty Tuesday: Banana French Toast

 Recently my family had the opportunity to try Sunmaid's Raisin Bread.  I have had it before, but it was the first time that my children and husband had it.  The bread has been a hit with my family and I happened to check out their website site and found the below recipe that you can create with this awesome bread.  I will definitely be writing a grocery list with all of the below ingredients so I can create this for our next family weekend brunch!

Source: Images and Recipe property of http://www.sunmaid.ca

Banana French Toast

8 slices Sun-Maid Raisin Bread
2 medium bananas cut in 1/4-inch (1 cm) slices
1 cup (250 mL) milk
4 ounces (120 mL) softened cream cheese
3 eggs
1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar
3 tablespoons (45 mL) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:
HEAT oven to 350 F (180 C).
PLACE four slices of raisin bread in a single layer in a buttered 9-inch (23cm) square baking dish. TOP with bananas and four slices of raisin bread.
BLEND milk, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth.
POUR over raisin bread. Let stand 5 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
BAKE 40 to 45 minutes (50 to 55 minutes if refrigerated) until set and top is toasted. Let stand 10 minutes.
CUT French toast into diagonal halves and remove with spatula. Dust servings with powdered sugar if desired.

Makes 8 servings.


I received coupons to try the Raisin Bread for free, but views are 100% my own.  They are no way influenced by the coupons I received.

Hate Replacing Drawstrings? Let EZstringer make you love it!

When it comes to sewing I really do lack at skill.  I did take a class when in high-school and I am thankful for the basic information I know.  However, with the skills I learned I never could figure out how to get the drawstrings back into clothes easily.  I know I am not alone here and that is why I jumped at the chance to review this great product called the EZstringer.

I honestly have a stack of clothing that is perfect to wear, but the drawstrings have came out so I had them there "just in case" I found a way to do it easier then what I have in the past.  In the past I would add a pin to the end and slowly try to push the string around.  Sometimes it worked and all of the time I would end up stressed by the process. The EZstringer was easy to use and I am happy to say even those with little or no sewing skill can feel like a pro!

With the EZstringer you receive:

• Large Yellow EZstringer: Great for most applications and bulky clothes
• Medium Orange EZstringer: great for applications with grommets
• Small Pink EZstringer: great for delicate applications

Also they do have the option for you to buy a bag of drawstrings.  If you have that sweatshirt that has an old and frayed drawstring this makes it so easier to replace.  The 12 pack of drawstrings on their website is only $9.98. You will get a variety of colours so you can even mix it up and change the colour if you want to!

Be sure to come back on Winning Wednesday as one of my lucky Canadian readers will win one!


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Viral Video: Watch out Beyonce!

Viral Video: Can your dog do this?? I didn't think so...

I have to say Norman is adorable and I think he actually rides a bike better then me! ;-)

Now's Your Chance to S.A.S.S. back, with the Saturday Alexa Stop & Share

Welcome to Stop and Share Saturday, or S.A.S.S., a weekend BLOG HOP, brought to you by your hosts: Little Miss Kate, Maple Leaf Mommy, Multi-Testing Mommy, The Spring Mount 6 Pack and Two Children and a Migraine and Deals From MS Do.

 Our goal is to get some comment love, increase traffic and hopefully get some new followers.

It's a hop, in that you move from blog to blog, But it's not a hop in that we want you to do more then just quickly jump from one spot to another. We want you to Stop & Share. It is always a good idea to have the ALEXA TOOLBAR INSTALLED on your browser. (You want this on your computer, it constantly helps you as well as every blog you visit. Directions here.) The more places you visit, the more likely you make it that they will S.A.S.S. you back.

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Throwback Thursday Tune: Remembering Robin Gibb

This weeks Throwback Thursday is dedicated to the Bee Gees.  RIP Robin Gibb

Did you have a favourite Bee Gees song?

Wordless Wednesday: Even the little ones can help!

Miss K helping with the dishes..did you notice how she stacked?  Yes we had to rewash, but she loves doing it is what matters!

Tasty Tuesday: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to make yourself some sweet potato fries then I do have a recipe for you!  I had always been intimidated by making home fries, but this recipe was so easy to follow and healthy alternative to frying!

You bake them and voila 30 minutes later you have a great snack or a new dish to add to your list of favourite dishes to make!

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. dried Italian herb seasoning (or whatever is similar that you have in your cupboard!)

All you need to do is to preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray.
Then spread the sweet potato strips out onto the baking sheet in a single layer, coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and spices, turning them over to evenly coat on all sides with oil and spices.  Or you can put them all in a bowl and coat them that way to to ensure it is evenly coated.

Bake for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes with spatula. Serve warm.

 This recipe was delicious and as I mentioned before EASY to make!

Looking for more recipes like this then check out the original post and more great ones at http://www.oprah.com/food/Oven-Baked-Sweet-Potato-Fries#ixzz1vkBsXfja

Viral Video: Why vacuum the house when you can vacuum your cat?!?

Being a dog owner I will never be able to do this, my dogs would rather attack the vacuum then have it on them.  I am wondering though how this pet owner came to the point of deciding to vacuum their cat to see if they like it...

Viral Video- Bride suprirses groom with Justin Biebers Baby

Checking out videos the other day I came across this one and have to give kudos to the bride and bridesmaids for their surprise routine for the groom. 

Now's Your Chance to S.A.S.S. back, with the Stop and Share Saturday

Welcome to Stop and Share Saturday, or S.A.S.S., a weekend BLOG HOP, brought to you by your hosts: Little Miss Kate, Maple Leaf Mommy, Multi-Testing Mommy, The Spring Mount 6 Pack and Two Children and a Migraine and Deals From MS Do.

 Our goal is to get some comment love, increase traffic and hopefully get some new followers.

It's a hop, in that you move from blog to blog, But it's not a hop in that we want you to do more then just quickly jump from one spot to another. We want you to Stop & Share. It is always a good idea to have the ALEXA TOOLBAR INSTALLED on your browser. (You want this on your computer, it constantly helps you as well as every blog you visit. Directions here.) The more places you visit, the more likely you make it that they will S.A.S.S. you back.

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Thursday Throwback Tune: Madonna 30 Years ago...

Madonna -I honestly do not know anyone who does not know who she is.  However, I am pretty sure many people are not aware of her first music video! This video is from 1982...need I say more :-)

FREE Purex Sample for Canadians

If you have not requested your sample this year head on over to Purex and receive a sample of their Triple Action laundry detergent or their Purex Ultrapacks.  It is limited one per household and one a year!

Happy Washing!

The Magic of Mothers & Daughters Book Review

I recently had the pleasure to read and review Chicken Soup for the Soul The Magic of Mothers & Daughters.

101 Inspirational and Entertaining Stories about That Special Bond

"Mothers and daughters. They are, at the same time, very similar and completely unique. This relationship — through birth, childhood, teen years, adulthood, grandchildren, aging, and every step in between — can be the best, the hardest, and the sweetest. Moms and daughters will laugh, cry, and find inspiration in this collection of entertaining, poignant, and heartwarming stories that remind them of their shared love, appreciation and special bond."

Like many of the other Chicken Soup books that I have read I really did enjoy reading this story.  I found this story to be different in many ways for me, from some of the other books that I have read.  We all have our own unique relationships with our mothers and no two relationships are a like.  Being a mother now I can see this so clearly with my own children.  No matter how I try my relationship with both girls will never be the same as they are both separate individuals and through life will have different wants and needs from me.

This can be shown as true through this book as well.  It allows us a peak into the lives of other mothers and daughters.  I have to say some of the stories are not something that I would consider memorable if it happened in my own relationships, but the thing is it did not happen in my relationship.  Just as each of my girls will have a unique relationship with me, these stories show how truly different we all are in what we need from our mothers/children and this is constantly changing through our life phases.

If your shopping for a gift for your daughter or mother be sure to check out this book.  Now that spring is upon us it is the perfect gift to sit back on a warm day and read this book.  It will truly show you that special Magic between Mothers and Daughters.  You will be able to find this book and many more on http://www.chickensoup.com/


Happy Reading

Disclosure: I was provided a book for review purposes.  I was in no way compensated for my review, all views are 100%  mine.

Tasty Tuesday: Mandarin Almond Salad

 I love salads and this was an awesome salad I made a few weeks back.  As always you can tweak the recipe as you like.  The last time I made this we actually did not add any dressing or sugar the almonds and the recipe was just as awesome.  Plus it was a whole lot healthier!! The picture above is my own version without any dressing or sugared Almonds.  We are big fans of cheese though so I did add a bit over the entire bowl of salad.  We found that the juice from the oranges gave the salad enough moistness.  This is the original recipe have shared that I found on All Recipes, but have fun with it and make it your own!

Mandarin Almond Salad

1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and chopped
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, oranges and green onions. 
 
Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate, and cool for 10 minutes. 
 
Combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, one tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. 
 
Before serving, toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl, and sprinkle with sugared almonds.  


Enjoy!

FREE Aloe Gel Sample US/CAN

Be sure to check out Aloe Kings facebook page today as they are giving out free sample of their aloe vera gel. You can get the regular gel or with tea tree oil!

Enjoy!

All Dads Deserve to be Healthy with @AdultEssentials #Giveaway

Don't you agree that the men in our lives deserve to be as healthy as they can be and Adult Essentials can help them do that! What man doesn't love a good tasting gummy every once in a while, after all, many men are just kids at heart, right?! Adult Essentials taste so yummy that they are hard to turn down, in fact, they are difficult to forget because they taste THAT good! Adult Essentials are pectin based gummy vitamins that are:

• gluten free, nut free, dairy free
• approved by Health Canada
• made with natural flavours and colours
• delicious

Adult Essentials along with Multi-Testing Mommy and a group of amazing and influential bloggers are co-hosting a Dads Deserve to be Healthy Giveaway to celebrate Dads in Canada being healthy.  We all know we want Canadian dads to be healthy!!

Would you like to enter to win a handsome monogrammed black gym bag FULL of Adult Essentials for that important Dad in your life? Enter the Rafflecopter Form below.  

Giveaway is open to Canadian Residents only and ends on June 17th 12:01AM.

a Rafflecopter giveaway Adult Essentials are available online at Well.ca and at most Rexall Pharma Plus, Metro, Sobeys, Lowblaws/Real Canadian Super Stores, London Drugs and now at Shoppers Drugmart.


To learn more about Adult Essentials, feel free to visit them: Adult Essentials Website @AdultEssentials on Twitter Adult Essentials on Facebook

Happy Mothers Day!

Now's Your Chance to S.A.S.S. back, with the Stop and Share Saturday

Welcome to Stop and Share Saturday, or S.A.S.S., a weekend BLOG HOP, brought to you by your hosts: Little Miss Kate, Maple Leaf Mommy, Multi-Testing Mommy, The Spring Mount 6 Pack and Two Children and a Migraine and Deals From MS Do.

Our goal is to get some comment love, increase your traffic and hopefully get some new followers. It's a hop, in that you move from blog to blog, But it's not a hop in that we want you to do more then just quickly jump from one spot to another. We want you to Stop & Share. It is always a good idea to have the ALEXA TOOLBAR INSTALLED on your browser. (You want this on your computer, it constantly helps you as well as every blog you visit. Directions here.) The more places you visit, the more likely you make it that they will S.A.S.S. you back.

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3. PLEASE ONLY ONE LINK PER BLOG.
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5. End your comment with "- SASS" so folks will know you are stopping by from the Stop and Share Saturday Hop, and will hopefully return the favour.

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Enter for a chance to win a Mystery Kitchen Box Giveaway! US Only

For all my US followers I have a great giveaway opportunity for you!  I wish I could enter, but as I am not a US resident I figured if I can't win I want to share this with all of you!  Check out the details below!!

Stephanie From Savvy Saving With Stephanie Is Hosting A wonderful Giveaway.

To make things More Exciting she is doing a MYSTERY KITCHEN BOX GIVEAWAY.

One LUCKY Entrant Will Win

a Box Full of Kitchen Items Retail Value at $80 Or More

Finish all Entries in Rafflecopter today or bookmark this and come back later to finish.

Remember the more Entries you complete the more possibilities you have to win!

Giveaway is open to US Residents only

Starts May 11th and End May 19th

( Stephanie will validate the winner’s Entry and if it wasn’t completed properly she will disqualify and have Rafflecopter re-draw.)

Winner Will be contacted through Facebook within 24 hours of Giveaway ending and winner will be posted on her Facebook Page the day Following the Giveaway.

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Throwback Thursday Tune: 20 years ago..

20 years ago this artist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Music use to be more about the talent and the power that lyrics had and now many new artists (not all) are out and it is said that the show is more important then their true talent and message.

Do you think this is true?? Has music changed or is it that society has and music has had no choice, but adjust?

Wordless Wednesday: True Beauty

Image from Disney Nature Chimpanzee movie.  Stunning isn't it?

Tasty Tuesday: Special K Parfait

Source:Special K

My kids love berries, yogurt and cereal and what can be better then having them all together!  I came across this awesome recipe this morning while looking for some ideas for mixing up our breakfasts!  I am soooo looking forward to trying out this recipe.  Be sure to check out their site for many more healthy eating recipes.

Special K Parfait

3/4 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, low fat  

1/2 cup berries, fresh or frozen (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) 

3/4 cup Special K* Vanilla Almond or Special K Red Berries Cereal

In a tall glass, layer yogurt, fruit and Kellogg's Special K cereal until glass is full.  Top with extra fruit and serve! 

 

 

 

Disclosure: I am part of the Kelloggers' Network, and as such receive free Kelloggs products occasionally. As always, the opinions stated are my own and were not influenced by the free items received.

 

 

Friendly Followers Blog Hop

Welcome to Friendly Followers Blog Hop which is hosted by The Knit Wit by Shair and  Multi-Testing Mommy where the goal is to:

•  find some new blogs to read



•  gain some more followers



•  gain some more friends



• get a new genuine comment or two

Green Friday- Simple ways to be GREENER one week at a time!!!

Welcome back to another week of Green Friday!


The weather has been quite warm here and a reminder that Spring is definitely here!  If your returning again and happened to check out last weeks Green Friday post have used any the tips?? Check out some other simple ways I found this week -they will definitely help you become Greener!

Green around the home:

 Buy energy efficient appliances!  These are truly one of the best investments that you can make if you are using any appliances.  Not only will you save energy, but you will also save some money in your pocket over the years!

Green Everyday Living:

Shop online! Yes you have permission from me to go shopping!  If you buy your CDS and DVDS online you are truly making a difference in the world.  There is no need for wasteful and excessive packaging anymore!

Green around the office:

Do you take notes in the office?  Why not reuse paper?  notes can be made on the back sides of the paper and just imagine how many trees you can save if you do this daily! 

How do you live a Greener life?

 

Funny Friday

Source: http://wormworks.org

Wordless Wednesday: Our very own #Barbie

Our 5 year old is a huge Barbie fan!!

Winning Wednesday!! See Stanley with Lanny is back - Look how I'm celebrating!

If you are a hockey fan then you must check out this awesome contest!  You could win a trip for four (yes you and 3 lucky friends) to see the Stanley Cup final with Lanny Mcdonald!!   I know I have some huge hockey fans in my family and this would be a dream come true for them!


Plus, once you enter for the main prize your name is also entered in to win giving away Reebok Stanley Cup Prize Packs each week for the first 7 weeks of the contest, and then daily from May 23rd to June 10th. One entry per person.

Be sure to check out the contest over on facebook at the Scotia Hockey Club

Plus a couple of my lucky readers will get to win a prize of their own.  I have one Reebok prize pack to offer to a reader and then two runner ups get to win a Scotia Hockey Prize pack!

Good luck to everyone!

Tasty Tuesday: Easy Ravioli Bake

I was searching online for came across this great recipe I wanted to share.  It looks so tasty and really so EASY to make!  Be sure to check out lifemadedelicious.ca for more great recipes!  I'll be sure to make this product and share my review later on!

Source: Life Made Delicious

Easy Ravioli Bake Recipe

 

1 jar (700 mL) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 pkg (700 g) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
2 cups  shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp  grated Parmesan cheese

• Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray bottom and sides of rectangular baking dish 13x9x2-inches, with cooking spray.
• Spread 3/4 cup of the pasta sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in single layer over sauce; top with half of the remaining pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with ravioli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot in centre. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Enjoy!