Mastermind Toys Is Coming To Barrhaven!*

I had to get the exciting bit out of the way first — I’ve been a fan of Mastermind Toys since my older guys were babies, ordering many toys from their online shop. They are now opening their third Ottawa location in Chapman Mills Marketplace.

They are throwing a party and we’re all invited!

Attend the Grand Opening celebrations at 71 Marketplace Ave, from July 10-13, 2014, and receive loot bags for your kids, a special offer for you, and participate in giveaways. Attentive staff will be on hand to help you and complimentary gift wrapping will be available all weekend.

Did I mention the cupcakes? Who can say no to cupcakes?! (PSA: cupcakes are on Saturday only.)

Mastermind Toys has published their list of Hot Summer Toys, and was kind enough to send us something to play with, too!

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DIY: “Old Made New” Candle Lantern*

Who doesn’t love a touch of vintage flair on a summer patio? Taking something old and re-purposing or re-envisioning it is a style technique as old as time. Cheerios is doing it with their classic staple of childhood past and present, by introducing their new Honey Nut Cheerios Hearty Oat Crunch — my kids couldn’t wait to open the box and try it, and give it their full endorsement!

Backyard entertaining is a summer must for us — our small house makes indoor events a challenge. Here is a simple candle lantern you can make yourself to decorate your breakfast nook or your backyard gazebo:

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Giveaway: Nellie’s All Natural Laundry Soda*

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Being a long-time fan of Nellie’s All Natural Laundry Soda, I am excited to have the opportunity to introduce this product to one of my readers. In fact, it’s the #1 detergent I recommend to friends with environmental sensitivities, small children, or washing cloth diapers!

I prefer detergents with a short list of ingredients that work easily in my HE front-loading washer without any extra steps, such as first dissolving the powder in warm water.  Nellie’s All Natural Laundry Soda is the only powder I’ve used in my washer that hasn’t resulted in caked detergent on freshly-washed clothing. It dissolves quickly and rinses extremely well.

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Review & Giveaway: Smith Farms Bath & Body Products*

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I love natural bath and body products, and especially enjoy those that are made in Canada. Supporting local businesses matters to me, so I was excited to hear about Smith Farms (Quebec) and their line of natural bath and beauty items.

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