Winner!

A {Cardboard} Knight's Tale and a GIVEAWAY!

 Once upon a time, there lived a brave and gallant knight.  He saved princesses from the flames of an angry dragon, defended his kingdom from enemy forces...and all while wielding his trusty cardboard sword.

Remember last week when I posted about that great Cardboard Adventures Knight costume we received from The Orb Factory?

I mentioned how it provided hours of creative/make-believe fun for the kids. Well, in all my excitement, I forgot to mention that the good people at The Orb Factory are giving one of my lucky readers a Cardboard Adventures™ Knight  too!

Okay, perhaps it wasn't so much as lapse of memory from excitement, but more a "Mommy Brain"/"Momnesia" moment! Hey, having a 3 year old is a good excuse for Momnesia, right?

Do you want to win a Cardboard Adventures™ Knight  for a special little boy or girl in your life? Now is your chance!

Enter the giveaway by filling out our handy dandy Rafflecopter form below.

Pampers Prize Pack Winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Pampers Prize Pack Giveaway!  Thank you for also hanging in there and being incredibly patient with us while our beloved Rafflecopter was down.  Good news is that the amazing folks at Rafflecopter have fixed the problem with my Rafflecopter form. If that wasn't good enough, I've got more news. We have a winner for our Pampers Prize Pack Giveaway!

Now, because our Rafflecopter form was down, some of you had to enter in the comments section. I had to take all the entries from the form and all the entries from the comments and randomly choose a number.

Our lucky winner is...

Entry #22Mary-Anne M.

Please check your inbox, as an e-mail has been sent out to you regarding shipping info.

Can I tell you how jealous I am? I absolutely love, love, love that Skip*Hop diaper bag! ;)

Pampers Review & Prize Pack Giveaway!

No one ever told me how difficult it would be to be a parent. It's the best experience in the world, but at times, the most challenging.  Lately, I've been feeling a lot of heat from everyone regarding potty training. I've been getting flack from all directions about how children should be potty trained as soon as they hit two years old. In all honesty, I think there's no magic age when children are "supposed" to be potty trained. Some potty train earlier than others and some later. It can be a stressful experience for both toddler and parents. Why add to the stress?

I started potty training Little One over the summer and she was doing remarkably well. Two weeks ago, she just decided that she wasn't having anything to do with potty training. She refused to sit on the potty, she only wanted to wear diapers, and she said things like "I'm a baby, Mama!  I'm just little!"

We have been going from weeks of her not wearing a diaper and only wanting to wear her Dora or Strawberry Shortcake panties (or being completely naked!) to weeks of her not wanting the potty and only wanting the diaper or training pants/easy-ups.

Frustrating! 

I heard from other moms that sometimes toddlers have set backs, they can go back and forth for a while, but once they're ready, they're ready.  In the meantime, we will make sure to have diapers on hand.

When I was asked to review Pampers Cruisers 3-Way Fit diapers, I was more than happy to take the opportunity to check out what the product had to offer. It couldn't have come at a better time too.

Pampers is a brand trusted by many parents. It is also the brand that the hospital used on Little One when she was in the NICU. Yes, Pampers has diapers that fit even the tiniest of preemies! Well, Little One was so little that the nurses had to fold her diaper over so it would fit. Still, the fact that Pampers was the brand the hospitals used and trusted, was something that always stayed in my mind when thinking of which kind of diapers to use.

Pampers® Cruisers diapers

• 3-Way Fit gives babies our best fit ever so they have the freedom to play their way

• Pampers Cruisers diapers offer up to 12 hours of leakage protection

• Now with the quilted softness of Swaddlers

• New Sesame Street graphics feature your favorite characters on every diaper

Pampers Cruisers 3-Way Fit  does live up to its word. The fit is quite possibly the best fit on Little One so far. Because it adapts to fit the waist, legs, and bottom, it gives her the freedom to roam around and be as active as she wants to be...and not have any leaking if she does pee in her diaper.

Pampers recently launched its Canadian Facebook Page which will feature product information, meaningful discussion, tips, and news specifically for Canadian parents. You can visit the Pampers Canada Facebook Page and join in the discussions! "Like" it, and share it with your friends!

To celebrate the exciting launch of the Pampers Canada Facebook Page, Pampers is giving one of my lucky readers an amazing Pampers Prize Pack! The Prize Pack includes a beautiful Skip Hop Deluxe diaper bag (with changing pad) along with Pampers diapers!

Isn't this diaper bag gorgeous?! I am in love with this diaper bag! 

TO WIN

Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter the giveaway. If you are having difficulty viewing the Rafflecopter form, just refresh and it should load. Make sure to leave a comment in the comments section of this blog post (below).

Good luck, everyone! This giveaway is open only to residents of Canada. Giveaway ends at 12:01AM on January 2, 2012!

**Edited to add:** Because of the issues readers have been reporting regarding the Rafflecopter form freezing, we have extended the giveaway deadline. The giveaway ends on January 6, 2012. Instead of filling out the Rafflecopter form, please leave a comment in the comments section at the end of this post for each entry. 

TO ENTER:
Visit the Pampers Canada Facebook Page and tell me what you like about the page! This is a mandatory entry. (2 entries)

While you're on the Pampers Canada Facebook Page, "like" them and tell them I sent you :) (2 entries) 


"Like" Random Thoughts and Musings from the Island REVIEWS on Facebook. (2 entries)

Follow Random Thought  and Musings from the Island REVIEWS on Google Friend Connect! (2 entries)

Follow me on Twitter @chancesmommy and Tweet this contest! (2 entries)
"I want to win a Pampers Prize Pack on @chancesommy's blog! http://tinyurl.com/7zw6ufs"

Bibiray's Organic Kids' Couture - Giveaway Winner!

Want to know who won the Bibiray's Giveaway?

Congratulations to SJB (entry #73)! You have won a Bibiray's Adjustable Organic Knots Dress! Please check your inbox, as an e-mail has been sent to you.

Your little one is going to love her new dress! Mine wants to wear hers all the time! She loves the neat design and all the colours. There's also a huge pocket sewn into the dress that Little One loves toting all her special little toys in.

I love the fact that the dress is made of organic cotton and that it grows with my child. Adjustable organic clothing is such an amazing idea!

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Bibiray's Organic Kids' Couture - Review and Giveaway!

One of the things I find most difficult about having as little one is the fact that she grow so quickly.  Clothing and shoes don't last long because she outgrows them in no time!  Kids' clothing and kids' shoes are quite costly...especially if you have to get a bigger size in a few months!  Little One has been lucky to be the smallest out of all her friends. She always gets everyone's hand-me-downs!

Bibirays.ca has the perfect solution to the problem of having to buy new clothes all the time because your kids outgrow them so quickly. Their clothing has snaps to make it last! Everything is 3 sizes in 1 and it's all made with 100% organic cotton.

I was given the opportunity to review one of the items on the Bibirays.ca website. I let Little One choose, since ultimately, she would be the one to wear the Bibiray's item. She chose the Knots Dress in Red.

Like all of the clothing items on the website, the Knots Dress grows with your child. One size will fit up to 3 sizes and will last for many seasons. Adjustable knots at the shoulders and snaps in between the bottom layers make it easy to change the length and fit of the dress.

My 3 year old is in love with her dress and refuses to take it off. Sadly, we're on day 2 of her not wanting to remove it! She says "it's so comfy" and she loves the colours and patterns. What she loves most is the big, deep pocket that she can store her treasures in. She's been lugging around her "pet" (a stuffed hamster named Nibbles) in there and telling people that "Nibbles is in a baby carrier".

The dress is very versatile and can be worn as is, with a top underneath, with tights, leggings, one of Bibiray's peasant tops...the possibilities are endless.

I think it's pure genius to create kids' clothing that lasts a few years and sizes...especially when that item of clothing happens to be your child's favourite.

FYI: Little One dressed herself. Don't mind the mixed patterns (striped leggings)! She's got her own sense of style, which I sometimes don't quite understand. The photo below is of Little One's reaction when I asked her if she could change out of her Bibiray's Knot Dress. She has been wearing it for the past two days.

Bibirays.ca has organic cotton kids' wear for boys and girls.


WIN IT!
Clothing that lasts, is organic, and that grows with your child = great!  Oh, don't just take our word for it.  Bibirays.ca is generously giving one lucky reader of mine a Bibiray's Knot Dress of their own! The winner gets to choose colour and size.

To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Make sure you leave a comment in the comments section here, letting me know either A) Why you like Bibiray's or B) Why you like organics. If you are having difficulty viewing the Rafflecopter form, please refresh and it should load.

* Ends December 27, 2011. Open to Canadian residents only.*

Disclosure - To facilitate this review, I was given a Knots Dress in Red by Bibiray's. All the opinions on this blog are honest and my own.

Orkids.ca Sustainable Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo WINNER!

I know, I know. Many of you will be upset with me. Sadly, there could only be one winner for this very popular giveaway.  It makes me really happy to know that A) Many of you are concerned about the environment and are considering litter-less lunches/sustainable products for your families and B) You love supporting new, up and coming Canadian businesses like Orkids.ca!

Thank you to all who entered this giveaway. Cheers to Orkids.ca for sponsoring this giveaway. We really love working with you!

Without further ado, the lucky winner of the Orkids.ca Sustainable Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo is...

264 Tara Elias Follow via GFC

• Name: Tara Elias
• Email: tXXXX@excite.com 
• Option: Follow via GFC

The winner has been sent an e-mail. Please reply with your address so Orkids.ca can send you your amazing prize! Just in time for the Holidays!

High Liner Foods & GL2GO Giveaway Winners!

Thank you to all who entered the giveaway. THREE winners have been chosen via random.org. Without further ado, the winners are...

130 erin m. Tweet About the Giveaway

• Name: erin m.
• Option: Tweet About the Giveaway
• Extra Info: https://twitter.com/#!/erin2470/status/133268292151427072

64 Berendina Dykema Tweet About the Giveaway

• Name: Berendina Dykema
• Option: Tweet About the Giveaway
• Extra Info: http://twitter.com/#!/TheArtOfBaking/status/132307272406794240

• 134 Robyn C Tweet About the Giveaway
  • Name: Robyn C
  • Option: Tweet About the Giveaway
  • Extra Info: https://twitter.com/#!/Mom2GMC/status/133307526866415616
     

An e-mail will be sent to notify winners. Please reply with your mailing info so your prize can be sent to you. Enjoy your High Liner products and your GL2GO long distance minutes!

Chunky Bling Swarovski Ring Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered to giveaway. A winner has been chosen via Random.org. Congratulations to...

• Name: Jennie Yuen
• Option: Tweet About the Giveaway 
• Extra Info: https://twitter.com/#!/jennieyuen/status/132652592957362176

An e-mail has been sent to the winner. Please respond with your mailing info so that your prize can be sent out to you. 

2011 Holiday Gift Guide {Must Haves and Two Giveaways}

I know what you're thinking. Holiday Gift Guide? Lady, are you crazy? It's November!

That's exactly my point though. It's NOVEMBER! One month away from the Holidays. Whatever Holidays you are celebrating, I'm sure you're looking for some gift ideas.


This month, I will be featuring some fabulous products that I think will be a hit with  your loved ones. Yes, there will be some giveaways too! Stay tuned and I hope you enjoy the products I'll be sharing with you this month!

One of the reasons I'm including this Holiday Gift Guide so early is because I'd like to get the giveaway prizes out to winners before the Holidays!

{MY PICKS}

To kick start our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, I'd like to introduce you to Chunky Bling!

Cute accessories that you can mix and match on  your own to create a unique look that bests suits you = pretty good in my books!  We all have women on our lists who would love a Swarovski ring or a fabulous watch to wear to the many dinners, parties, and gatherings they'll be attending this season.

Chunky Bling is giving my readers a coupon code!
Coupon Code
(CHRIS186) that you readers can use to get any watch set for just $24.95 (this is a really good deal)! This coupon will be good through Nov 21, 2011.

Not only that, but they're also giving one of my readers a Swarovski ring! Enter the giveaway here! Head over to fill out the rafflecopter for on my original post to enter the giveaway!

Another item that would be a surefire winner this Holiday season is DAVIDsTEA's 24 Days of Tea! 

This Advent Calendar has tea au lieu of chocolate! Perfect for the tea lovers in your life. I just love, love, love DAVIDsTEA! I know about six people who would love to receive the 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar as a present!

Psssst! If anyone's listening, I'd love to receive this gift! Hubby? Hello? Are you reading this? ;)

This kit includes:

Buttered Rum	Chocolate Rocket
Coco Chai Rooibos	Countess of Seville
Cream of Earl Grey	Creme Brulee
Creme De Menthe	Davids Organic Breakfast
Elf Help	Exotica
Forever Nuts	Green & Fruity
Honey Bee	Japanese Sencha
Mulberry Magic	North African Mint
Read My Lips	Santa's Secret
Secret Weapon	Sleigh Ride
Sweet Dreams	The Skinny
Toasted Walnut	Vanilla Oolong

I remember as a kid, I was always so excited to find out what chocolate surprises awaited behind each window in my Advent Calendar! I know it will be equally exciting to uncover a surprise tea flavour each day leading up to Christmas!

You know what makes me happy? "Green" presents make me happy. Of course, the Holidays aren't just about giving and receiving gifts. We all know that. This said, it would make me feel really good to know that I can tread a bit lighter on the earth by giving loved ones gifts that are practical and can be used time and time again.

Orkids.ca has fabulous stainless steel plates, cups, tiffins, containers, and snack packs. Giving friends and family gifts to help them begin the New Year with litter-less lunches is a great idea. The stainless steel items can be purchased on the orkids.ca website.  

You can also win an Orkids.ca Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo on my blog here! Make sure to enter by filling out the rafflecopter form on the original post.

Stay tuned for more Holiday gift ideas and more giveaways!

Orkids Sustainable Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo Review and Giveaway!

A few months ago, I began a wonderful relationship with a business I love and respect tremendously.  Not only are their products fantastic, but we instantly hit it off. I was also excited to find out that I was the very first product reviewer to blog for this great business!

I don't like using plastic utensils/cutlery, plates, bowls, or cups.  Not only do I find them wasteful, but the thought of plastics and leaching really concerns me. Even though a lot of plastic products are now BPA-free, I still feel safer using glass or stainless steel.

Though I love glass, with a toddler around, I'm afraid of her dropping it and it shattering into a million pieces. Believe me, it's happened several times in my kitchen.

Orkids.ca has fabulous stainless steel cups/glasses, tiffins, snack containers, and now plates!

Another thing I love about Orkids.ca is that they really listen to what their customers want.  They asked me what products I would like to see them carry on their website, and I mentioned a few things, including stainless steel plates.  Sure enough, one of their newest items on the website was the stainless steel plate!

We have International Dinner Nights with our friends and one of the rules is that each family must bring their own plates/bowls, cutlery, and cups.  This way, whoever is hosting that night doesn't have to wash tons of dishes and we're not using disposable dishes and creating waste!

Orkids.ca recently gave me a stainless steel snack pack, plate, and glass to try out.

I have to say that I was really excited about the snack pack!  It was great for toting around little snacks for the toddler! They're very portable and easy to store at the bottom of a bag or in that compartment under the stroller where I throw all Little One's "stuff" when we're out and about.

We were at church last Sunday, and I packed snacks for the toddler in her snack pack. She was quiet and content for the entire service! Between snacking on raspberries and colouring in her colouring book, she was quiet for more than an hour!

I love the plate. I think I'm going to have to order a bunch of them! I wish I had thought of this beforehand, because they'd make cute items for the loot bags for Little One's friends next weekend! I hate it when kids get cheap, junky little plastic toys or loads of horrible candy in their loot bags! Maybe next year I'll make sure the kids get something "green" like an Orkids.ca cup or plate.

The stainless steel cup/glass? SHATTERPROOF! That's all I have to say! I've got a set of six (seven, with the one that was recently sent to me) and I use them all the time. When Little Ones friends are over, they use the cups. Two and three year olds spill their drinks. Often.

I can count the number of times Little One and her posse drop a glass or tip one over. Crash. No worries with the stainless steel glasses! What a relief!

*UPDATED to add: I'm excited to say that Orkids.ca will be part of Little One's loot bags for her birthday this weekend! We are giving all the kids at her party a stainless steel drinking cup of their own! "Green" loot bags are the way to go!*


BUY IT
If you are looking for some great "green" Christmas gifts (or birthday and other holiday or celebration!), I highly recommend Orkids.ca stainless steel products! The snack packs would be fabulous for stocking stuffers! You can buy them on the orkids.ca website.

WIN IT
How would you like to win an  orkids.ca Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo of your own? The Mealtime Combo includes a stainless steel glass and plate!

 You want it?

TO ENTER: Fill out the rafflecopter form.  Don't forget to simply tell me by posting in the comment box below, what (other than the Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo) your favourite orkids.ca product is. Visit their website to view what products they offer!

Giveaway open to residents of Canada.  Ends November 28, 2011. 

 ** If you are having difficulty viewing the rafflecopter form, please refresh and it should load.**

Disclosure - I received a Stainless Steel Mealtime Combo (plate and glass) and a snack pack as a thank you for writing this honest review. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are original and my own.

High Liner Foods GL2GO Promo and Giveaway

Living on an island 11 hours from my loved ones makes me realize how important it is to keep in touch. It sometimes makes me sad that my toddler isn't going to grow up seeing her cousins all the time like I did when I was a child. It makes me even sadder knowing that she'll only get to see them twice a year, if we're lucky.

High Liner knows busy moms are always looking for ways to save money for their families and connect more often with loved ones and not have to worry about how much it costs to contact loved ones who live far away.

High Liner is offering 40 free GL2GO minutes on specially marked packages. The codes from the packages can be combined for up to 200 free minutes.

What is GL2GO? It's basically a smart phone app that works with any service provider.  The GL2GO long distance rate is less than 2 cents per minute in Canada and the codes can be redeemed at
http://40freeminutes.com/.

High Liner is giving 3 of my readers a chance to try out one of their products for FREE and save on your long distance bills by trying out GL2GO!

WIN IT!
To enter for your 'Free Product Coupons' from High Liner, simply fill out the rafflecopter form!
Giveaway open to Canadian residents only. Giveaway runs from November 2 to November 16.

** If you are having difficulty viewing the rafflecopter form, please refresh and it should load. It might take a few tries, but it will load. **

Disclosure - I was given 200 free GL2GO minutes as compensation for writing this post.

Chunky Bling Swarovski Ring Giveaway!

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are thinking of what to get people for gifts or even what to wear for all those dinners and parties we'll be attending.  I know what you're thinking.  Lady, Halloween was just yesterday and you're thinking about the Holidays already?!? 


Yes! I am!

Want to find some cute accessories to go with your outfits?  I know that one item I need to get is a watch.  Ever since I moved to "the Island", I have stopped wearing one.  The fact that my toddler hid the only watch I have, doesn't help either!  Psssst! Toddler and Hubby, if you're reading this...a new watch for either my birthday or Christmas would be appreciated!

ChunkyBling.com has some great items. The fact that I can pick, choose, and design my own watch is great too! I like the idea of being able to personalize my jewelry and make it my own. It's not just watches that Chunky Bling has. 

Check out their:
handmade bead jewelry
Swarovski Ring
bead watches
interchangeable charm necklaces
mother's bracelets
and 
chunky bracelets

For even more fun, check out their online jewelry party!

Chunky Bling has something special for my readers!  They've given you a Coupon Code
(CHRIS186) that you readers can use to get any watch set for just $24.95 (this is a really good deal)! This coupon will be good through Nov 21, 2011.





ChunkyBling is also giving one of my lucky readers a prize!

Swarovski bead rings are made with elegant Swarovski crystals and Swarovski pearls, set in rhinestone-crusted rondelles and accented with sterling-silver findings. All Swarovski bead rings are strung on a stretchy cord which allows the wearer to easily slip the ring on and off the finger. It also allows for flexible and comfortable sizing.

Giveaway Prize
Your giveaway prize will be a Swarovski Ring (winner may choose any color and style).

TO ENTER: Please fill out the Rafflecopter for below. 


The giveaway runs from 12:01AM on November 1, 2011 until 12:01AM on November 14, 2011. Open only to residents of Canada and the United States.


**If you are having problems viewing the rafflecopter form, please try refreshing the page and it should load. It may take a while, but it will load :)  **
 

First Alert Breast Cancer Awareness Fire Alarm Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway. The TWO winners for our First Alert Pink Ribbon Fire Alarm giveaway are Robyn C and Anne-Marie T. An e-mail has been sent to the winners. Please reply with your mailing addresses so your prize can be sent to you.

• 170 Robyn C Tweet About the Giveaway
   
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      192 Anne-Marie T Leave a Blog Post Comment

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Win a $10,000 Dream Canadian Vacation!!!

I have to admit that I feel really guilty. Why? Well, I love traveling. I love exploring different countries, learning about new cultures, and just taking everything in. Before I turned 25, I had traveled to eleven countries, twenty U.S. states, and only four Canadian provinces.

Yes, only four. Don't get me wrong. I love my country. I guess I've always just taken for granted that it's here for us to explore. When I was younger, I didn't want to go sightseeing in my own "backyard". Now, it seems so appealing. I want to show my daughter just how amazing our country is. I want her to see, feel, and breathe what it is to be Canadian. There are so many stunning spots to visit in Canada. It's now my dream to go coast to coast and see the country I was born and raised in.

If someone gave you $10,000 for your Canadian Dream Vacation, where would you go?

Where would I go? I've been to Quebec and Ontario (those don't count, because I have lived in both provinces). I've also been to New Brunswick and British Columbia. I had a layover in Calgary once, but that doesn't count because I never left the airport!

Like I said, I would go coast to coast and try to see as much of the country as I could. Big on my list are Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Alberta.

Enter CentrSource's DREAM BIG CANADA contest to 

Win the Grand Prize!

There are also eight weekly secondary draws for $500 gift cards to be won! Even if you win one of the weekly draws, you're still eligible to win the $10,000 Grand Prize. You know how some contests are closed to residents of Quebec? Not this one! That's right! Salut, mes amis Quebecois! This contest IS OPEN to all Provinces!! :)

An added bonus? You will get great offers just for entering!

All you have to do is fill out the form on their DREAM BIG CANADA site. After you've entered, you can  share it with your family and friends. By sharing the contest, you can earn multiple entries that will increase your odds of winning.

Contest is going on now and ends December 11, 2011.

In case you are unfamiliar with CentrSource, here is some information about them:

CentrSource brings customers and Sellers together in one convenient online community. What makes CentrSource different from other sites is that CentrSource helps you find products and services in specific areas. Your area! Simply go to centrsource.ca, type in what you’re searching for and enter your postal code. There you go! It’s that easy. No more sifting through thousands and thousands of links that are not suitable or in your search or neighbourhood. This is easy...and fast! Find what you want and what you need - in an instant!

"Earn rewards when you browse

The best part about shopping on CentrSource is our Sellers want to reward you with SourcePoint$ when you request product samples, download a discount coupon, try a new product or whatever else a Seller has to share. Collect your points so you can cash them in on great products at the SourcePoint$ Store. If you find a Seller you really like, simply click 'Follow Seller' and you'll be informed of all of their great Offers - now and in the future. You won't ever miss out on a great opportunity again." {from the CentrSource site}

  DREAM BIG CANADA CONTEST:

• Contest runs October 11, 2011 – December 11, 2011
• Grand Prize $10,000 Canada Vacation Voucher
• 8 weekly secondary prizes of $500 gift cards to be won
• Travel Voucher must be redeemed between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012
• Open to all of Canada including Quebec {age of majority}
• Read the rules & regulations

*DISCLAIMER: For helping promote this campaign, I am being compensated for posting.

What Do Housefires and Breast Cancer Have in Common? (Plus, a Giveaway)

Did you know that October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Fire Safety Awareness Month as well?

Both are killers and for both, early detection is very important in saving lives.

Many of us have loved ones whose lives have been affected by cancer.  Many of us have had mothers, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, sisters, or friends who have had or are going through breast cancer. The number of strong women in my life who have had breast cancer is alarming. Just recently, three of my friends have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

In Canada, more than 5,000 women and 50 men die of breast cancer each year.  Breast cancer continues to be the most common type of cancer for Canadian women. [Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation]The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation wants Canadians to make sure they get their routine mammograms and examinations. Prevention is key.

It's Fire Safety Month and First Alert, the leading maker of smoke alarms (as well as carbon monoxide detectors, combination alarms, fire extinguishers, safes, security camera, etc...) wants Canadians to make sure they have their smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and everything they need to prevent, detect, and be safe when it comes to house fires.

Did you know?
71% of structures lost in Ontario fires are residential.
Cooking is the number one cause of household fires in Ontario. Among other causes are smoking, candles and electrical equipment.
8 Canadians die from fires every week. 73% of the fatalities are due to residential fires.

Many of these deaths could be prevented by proper placement and replacement of alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers.

First Alert and CBCF have one common and very important message to spread to Canadians. "Early detection saves lives – whether it be a middle-of-the-night fire alarm or a routine mammogram."

Together, the CBCF and First Alert have formed a partnership.

First Alert has developed a line of Canadian Breast Cancer Fire Safety products. You might have seen the Pink ribbon products in stores near you. In this line of First Alert Breast Cancer Fire Safety products are: two smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm and a kitchen fire extinguisher. For each product sold, First Alert will donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.



The proceeds from First Alert pink ribbon products will support the CBCF as it invests in research and community projects to improve and save the lives of Canadians at risk of breast cancer and those living with the disease.

This sounds like a great idea to me. Every household needs several fire safety products, so why not make yours make a difference in the lives of others?

My husband is on the fire department and every year, he and the other firefighters in our township go door-to-door, inspecting people's homes to make sure they have their fire alarms and are protecting their loved ones by being aware of fire prevention. When I told him about this amazing partnership, he thought it was a great idea. Fire Safety Awareness is very important to us (especially now that we have a toddler) and Breast Cancer Awareness is a cause near and dear to us because of the loved ones in our lives who have been affected by the disease.

For more information about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, please visit www.cbcf.org.
For more information about Safety First (marketed by Jarden Branded Consumables), please refer to www.jarden.com.

BUY IT!

Remember: First Alert, has developed a new line of pink ribbon fire safety products. Purchase yours and for each First Alert Pink Ribbon fire safety product sold, First Alert will donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

WIN IT!
First Alert is giving TWO of my readers a chance to win a Pink Ribbon Smoke Alarm! 

To win, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form! Don't forget to leave a comment on my blog and let me know what you do to keep your family safe from household fires. This is my first time using Rafflecopter.com for a giveaway, so I'm very excited! **If you are having problems viewing the rafflecopter form, please try refreshing the page and it should load. It may take a while, but it will load :)  **

Disclosure - I have received a Pink Ribbon fire alarm from First Alert as a thank you for writing this post.All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own.

Children's AccuDial Winner!

Kids are back at school, and sharing colds and flus. Runny noses, coughs, congestion, fever, sleepless nights...sound familiar? Perfect timing to announce our Children's AccuDial winners (chosen by none other than random.org!).

AccuDial is giving TWO of my readers Children's AccuDial (Weight-Based Dosing Labels). I've had to administer some to my almost three year old and was so excited to see how easy it was to give my child the exact dose of medicine for her weight. Just turn the label to your child's weight and it tells you just how much medicine you are supposed to administer. Simple. Easy. Smart.

Most medicines go by the age of your child. Not all children in the same age group are the same weight! My child is tiny for her age, so giving her a dose of medicine by weight never made any sense to me. This takes care of the worry that she's not getting the proper dosage! Psssst! She actually likes the taste too!

Lucky #7 is the winner!

Tara said... 7

follow both on fb #1 - tara e taraz9 at excite dot com

September 23, 2011 6:04 PM

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Lucky #1!

Michelle Proulx said... 1

Hey Christine I would love to try out a bottle of the Nighttime Cough and Cold formula...man this is exciting..with having a 4 1/2 year old at 28lbs and a 2 year old at 24..there will not be any more guessing and worrying...great idea..THanks for the opportunity to try one out!!

September 22, 2011 3:33 PM

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