Yee Wittle Things

Wordless Wednesday - 7 Years

2013-04-03T00:00:00.000-04:00

Can't believe it's already been 7 years since we said "I do", and I wouldn't change a thing! Happy Anniversary to my amazing hubby; the only man who holds my heart, my best friend, my other half. Marrying someone you love is special. When that someone you love is also your best friend, that's MAGIC. xoxo

Softsoap Body Wash & GIVEAWAY (CANADA) #Softsoapskinisin #BodyBliss

2013-04-02T15:28:00.000-04:00

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Fun with Bear Paws Morning Snacks & GIVEAWAY (CANADA) #FeedTheFun

2013-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

I'm so excited to be a part of the Bear Paws Morning Snack "Feed the Fun" blog tour, because Bear Paws are such a big part of our family. For almost 3 years, we have relied on Bear Paws as a go-to snack, a sidekick in lunches, and a special treat. When our daughter had a life threatening allergic reaction to peanuts almost 3 years ago, our lives had to change. We immediately began

LEGO Star Wars Easter Egg Decorating Guide

2013-03-28T09:52:00.000-04:00

LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out was just arrived on DVD March 26, 2013 and now you can have some fun this Easter in celebration of its release! Easter is almost here and it's always fun to decorate eggs, and make them unique! How about decorating them - Star Wars style!! Get creative and follow this step-by-step guide so you can re-create your favourite LEGO Star Wars characters

Wordless Wednesday - Good Riddance!

2013-03-27T00:00:00.000-04:00

Good Riddance to Winter....I hope soon!!

The Bible Blu-ray Giveaway (US/CAN)

2013-03-26T21:33:00.000-04:00

Be on the lookout for The Bible which will be released soon on Blu-ray and DVD April 2, 2013! From Executive Producers Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor) and Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel) comes The Bible — an epic 10-hour miniseries, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD April 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Breathtaking in scope and scale, THE BIBLE features

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent - 3 Ingredients & HE Friendly!

2013-03-23T00:01:00.000-04:00

For years, I've been spending so much money on laundry detergent, only to be dissatisfied with not only the cost, but with the unnecessary additives and sometimes effects on our sensitive skin. I was so thrilled when my mom told me about a homemade laundry detergent that she had started using and really loved. It's SO cheap to make, great for sensitive skin, and leaves your clothes smelling

Earth Hour 2013

2013-03-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

Earth Hour will happen between 8:30 pm - 9:30pm TONIGHT, so be sure to try and participate by shutting off all of your electricity during that hour. We'll be shutting ours off, will you??

Walt Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs Coming This Summer

2013-03-22T20:37:00.000-04:00

Check out these Walt Disney titles that will come to 3 Disc Blu-ray Combo Packs this summer, June 11, 2013! “The Emperor’s New Groove,” features an all-star cast and Academy Award-nominated music by Sting (Best Music, Original Song, Sting, 2000). When the young and spoiled Emperor Kuzco (voice of David Spade) is transformed into a llama by his sinister advisor Yzma (voice of Eartha

LEGO STAR WARS: The Empire Strikes Out - Coming to DVD

2013-03-22T20:18:00.000-04:00

Get ready to check out LEGO STAR WARS: The Empire Strikes Out on DVD March 26th! Your favorite characters are back in the brand new LEGO Star Wars special, LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out. Catch up on what’s happening in the galactic LEGO Empire with these tidbits about Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out with a fun catch-up on its predecessor, The Padawan Menace. WHAT TO

Life of Pi Review (@FoxHomeEnt)

2013-03-22T00:00:00.000-04:00

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presented LIFE OF PI on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD recently on March 12, 2013. Based on the acclaimed best-selling novel from Yann Martel that has been published in 40 languages, and brought to life by visionary Academy Award winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), this magical adventure of hope, wonder,

Wordless Wednesday - Playful Mess

2013-03-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

My daughter loves playing in her room by herself. She has a great imagination. But this is what it looks like when she's playing. As a result, I stepped on something very small, very pointy and VERY hard by accident because of this mess. OUCH! Why does stepping on a kid's LITTLE toy always hurt SOOOO much? lol

Tagger Bags Giveaway (U.S. only)

2013-03-19T16:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the Tagger Crew Laptop Messenger Bag Prize Package Giveaway Sponsored by: Tagger Bags Organized by: Mom Powered Media Special thanks to our wonderful co-hosts: Mom to Bed by 8| Powered by Mom| Baby Costcutters|Frugality For Less | Swank Savings We use so many different types of bags daily, whether it's to carry personal belongings around, school supplies, groceries, etc. It

Where Did Time Go?

2013-03-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

It seems like just yesterday that I was holding my son in my arms for the first time. I remember when he was born, he came into the world so quietly and his dark little eyes focused on mine in a moment frozen in time. I'll never forget that. 5 years later, he's about to finish Senior Kindergarten and will soon be moving onto Grade 1 with a bright future ahead of him. Where did

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway #TheHobbit

2013-03-18T20:26:00.001-04:00

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is coming to Blu-ray & DVD March 19, 2013! J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an amazing quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by

Getting Creative with Lysol & #LysolHandSoapContest

2013-03-18T00:00:00.000-04:00

In our household, we are very adamant about keeping our hands clean and not spreading germs around anymore than they already naturally do. When you have kids, it's easy for things to get passed around, but Lysol makes it so much easier with their No-Touch Hand Soap Dispensers! We actually own a couple in our house and it's so convenient for placing by the kitchen and bathroom sinks, putting

Parental Guidance Blu-ray GIVEAWAY (US/CAN)

2013-03-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

Watch our for Parental Guidance coming to Blu-ray and DVD March 26, 2013 starring a great cast including Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei and Tom Everett Scott. Old-school grandparents Artie (Crystal) and Diane (Midler) get more than they bargained for when they get stuck babysitting their type-A daughter’s (Tomei) overprotected kids. But things go from hectic to hysterical

Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies

2013-03-16T13:19:00.002-04:00

With St. Patrick's Day almost here (literally only tomorrow!), I needed a fun recipe that I could take to a family dinner tomorrow for a dessert, that the kids and us grown ups would all love. Who loves mint AND chocolate together? ME!!! This girl right here!! It's heaven in your tummy in my opinion! And what could be better than a nice, light and fluffy cake-style cookie filled with

Chasing Mavericks Review (@ChasingMavs, @FoxHomeEnt)

2013-03-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

I recently had the opportunity to review this film and although wasn't sure what to expect at first, was pleasantly surprised at how inspiring and emotional it turned out to be. Chasing Mavericks is based on the true story of Jay Moriarity, surfing extraordinaire, who had a passion for the waves and a determination to conquer the wave at Mavericks - Northern California Mavericks surf

Disneynature Wings of Life Trailer & Slideshow

2013-03-14T15:11:00.000-04:00

Butterflies are a symbol of beauty and elegance...and I've always been fascinated by them! I'm so excited for the upcoming release of Wings of Life and can't wait to see it myself. Disneynature's Wings of Life will be released on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack April 16, 2013. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg (“America’s Heart & Soul”) and narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, <!--

Life of Pi 3D Chalk Art - Toronto Eaton Centre (@toeatoncentre)

2013-03-14T15:01:00.000-04:00

Check out this incredible 3D chalk art inspired by the film Life of Pi just recently released on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy!

Kinder Canada's EGG-citing Easter News! #KINDERMom

2013-03-14T00:00:00.000-04:00

Easter is quickly approaching and I can see its little head peeking around the corner already. I love enjoying Easter with the kids and the older they get, the more fun it is to create new traditions and have fun with this bunni-ful holiday! Every year we like to decorate eggs and I try to pick a different technique each Easter for us to try. I think this year we will try the "marbled

Wordless Wednesday - Costume Bling

2013-03-13T09:41:00.003-04:00

My mom recently gave me a gorgeous collection of my Grandmother's costume jewellery. It's so neat going through it and seeing all of the different and unique pieces! Do you like costume jewellery??

Life of Pi Blu-ray Combo Pack GIVEAWAY - 2 WINNERS (US/CAN)

2013-03-12T14:01:00.000-04:00

Life of Pi is the latest film directed by Ang Lee (who won for Best Director at this year's Oscars) and was just released on Blu-ray and DVD TODAY: March 12, 2013!! I can't wait to watch this film tonight and am also anxious to read the best-selling novel from Yann Martel that has been published in 40 languages, in which the movie has been magically, and impressively, brought to life by. Did

Tubetime Social App (@Tubetime)

2013-03-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

I recently had the opportunity as an ambassador for Tubetime on Twitter to try out the new Tubetime social app that has just been launched in Canada. This is a nifty app that will make your viewing experiences so much more involved, enhanced and interactive. I've been loving it! Tubetime is a FREE social TV app and is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch on iOS 5.1.1