And, The Winner Is...

Thank you to everyone who entered the Lake Huron Fish and Chips Co. Contest! We are pleased to announce that Janet is the winner of one free meal and beverage. The winner was chosen randomly via Random.Org. We will e-mail you with your prize voucher.

Come on over and visit Lake Huron Fish and Chips Co. in Providence Bay soon.

Because Every Kid Needs A Little Bling!

I had heard of Teething Bling by SmartMom Jewelry on several parenting and baby blogs before, and was really curious about the product.

Teething Bling is made of the same materials that many teething/chew toys are made of, only it looks great on Mom (or Grandma...or whoever is wearing it)! The products are all non-toxic and BPA and lead free.

Little One loves to gnaw and drool all over my jewelry as it is, so why not give her something meant for her to chew on?

I received my Teething Bling from Smart Mom by entering a contest hosted by Kady at Take A Mom's Word For It! Thank you, Kady! I was so excited when I found out I won! I'd definitely recommend Teething Bling to any Mom who as a little one who is teething or likes to gnaw on things! :)

As you can see from the photo below, Little One absolutely loves her Teething Bling!

Check out the SmartMom website to see all the Teething Bling products.

Oh, You Guys Are SO Lucky!!!

As if a 20% OFF code for Wee Warmers wasn't enough, Wee Warmers is sponsoring a contest on my blog!

How cool is that?!?

You know how much Little One and I LOVE Wee Warmers. I raved about them over here. We know you'll love them too.

I bought these rockin' cool Wee Warmers for Little One since she's such a musical kid. I think I'll get her some striped ones next time! I just love the striped Wee Warmers too!
You can get some Wee Warmers for your special little guy or girl!

BUY IT!
Head over to the Wee Warmers site and buy your Wee Warmers online.

or

WIN IT!
One very lucky blog reader will win three pairs of Wee Warmers of their choice. Yes, THREE pairs...and you get to choose which ones you want!!!

To win, all you have to do is go to the Wee Warmer's website, check out all the cool designs in their catalogue, come back here and leave me a comment with which three you'd like!

You can get extra entries by:

* Following me via Google Friend Connect (on my sidebar). Don't forget to leave separate comments for each entry.

* Follow on Twitter @chancesmommy and Tweet this contest/giveaway.

* Mention this contest on your blog. Let me know the link where you posted the contest.

* Grab my button (sidebar) and leave me the link so I can find you.

Good luck! Contest ends Friday, July 2nd!

Wee Warmers For Your Wee One!

I have to admit that I am a sucker for adorable, funky, cool
baby clothes and anything baby related.

Way back when Little One was just born, Wee Warmers
sent me two pairs of preemie Wee  Warmers. They are
awesome!

Little One has since grown considerably and she loves
traipsing around in nothing but a diaper (if I'm lucky!)
and a onesie (again, if I'm lucky!).  My kid just does not
like wearing clothes. End of story!

To cover her adorable, chubby, sweet baby legs from
scratches and nicks (she's a climber and is no stranger
to bruises and and minor injuries), Wee Warmers are
the perfect solution.

Diaper changing is easy, since unlike tights, we don't
have to take them off and put them back on. In the winter,
they protect baby's sensitive skin from the cold. If you've
got a crawler or a climber, Wee Warmers protect
knees very well.

I also like that Wee Warmers can be used when
potty training. No pants to pull down or up in moments
of desperation! :)
Another cool way to wear Wee Warmers is on baby's
(or toddler's) arms so that t-shirts can be worn even
in the winter!

Mostly, I just love the look of Wee Warmers. They
give Little One's outfits such character!

Get your own wee one his/her very own Wee 
Warmers! Visit the Wee Warmers website and
peruse the many styles and colours they offer.

Oh, and Wee Warmers is Proudly Canadian!

The discount code "ww_friend" will take
20% off at checkout!

How cool is that!?!

Love, love, LOVE!!!

I've got this strange aversion to communal bars of soap or public washroom soap dispensers. It just leaves me feeling a little unsettled. Okay, it grosses me out.

When I heard that Lysol came out with a touchless soap dispenser, I got so excited! Seriously. Really excited! I got TWO of them! One for the bathroom and one for the kitchen!

The Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System comes with one dispenser, one hand soap refill and four AA batteries. There are three great scents to choose from: Soothing Cucumber Splash, Cleansing Green Tea & Ginger, and Refreshing Grapefruit Essence.

I LOVE the No-Touch Hand Soap System! No touching germy soap dispensers/pumps and no sharing a bar of soap. No wasted soap, since the system dispenses just the right amount of soap. Personally, since I'm a *little* frugal, a little less soap would be ideal. I'm still 100% satisfied though. I love the Soothing Cucumber Splash and the Cleansing Green Tea & Ginger. I haven't tried the Refreshing Grapefruit Essence yet.

Even my husband seems impressed with the Hand Soap System! I actually got the system with him in mind. We have a farm and he is constantly washing his hands. Dirty, grease-stained hands touching the bathroom soap = a big no-no for me. Hooray for the No-Touch Hand Soap System!!!

Loco for Loco Beanz!!!

The Island has a lot of wonderful, breathtaking, spectacular things to offer. We've got the Bridal Veil Falls, the Cup and Saucer hiking trails, the gorgeous beach and boardwalk at Providence Bay, and so much more.

One thing about the Island though, is that there are no chain franchises like McDonald's, Tim Horton's, Starbucks, or Kentucky Fried Chicken. In my opinion, that is the beauty of the Island. I absolutely love that we support local businesses. It adds to the charm and "feel" of the Island. There are many Mom and Pop type shops and eating establishments. Each has its own distinct character.

Coming from the city, I do admit that I have a weak spot. I sometimes miss my Tim Horton's breakfasts and coffee/hot chocolate. The good news, however, is that Manitoulin Island has its own coffee house!

Loco Beanz Coffee House offers regular and specialty coffees and teas. They've got unique beverages, meals, treats and gift items. With three locations (in Gore Bay, Little Current, and Manitowaning), islanders and visitors can treat themselves to a rich cup of organic, Fair Trade coffee and grilled pesto chicken on flatbread. Personally, I'm a fan of the Chocolate Banana Smoothies! YUM!

You can also get delicious baked goods and organic/fair trade chocolate at Loco Beanz. Only the finest quality ingredients go into the scrumptious treats you'd buy at Loco Beanz. It is *the* place to hang out when in Gore Bay, Little Current and Manitowaning!

The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Loco Beanz is the kind of place one would consider home away from home!

You can purchase packages/bags of specialty coffee to enjoy in your own home. They have several different types to choose from. A favourite pick from coffee connoisseurs is the fair trade organic dark roast.

As a special treat for one lucky blog reader, Loco Beanz is sponsoring a contest on my blog! Loco Beanz will be giving one lucky reader 1 lb of organic/fair trade coffee.

BUY IT!

Head on over to Loco Beanz and treat yourself to a hot or cold beverage and something delicious to snack on. Their flat bread sandwiches and wraps are really good! If you go to Loco Beanz, leave me a comment and let me know what your favourite item on the menu is! I know there are a lot of hardcore Loco Beanz fans out there! :) I'm one of them!

WIN IT!

(Mandatory) To enter the contest, simply go to the Loco Beanz Facebook page and "join" their Fan Page. You must come back here and leave me a message to let me know that you clicked "join" on their Fan Page.

Extra chances to win:
- Follow me on Google Friend Connect (let me know in a separate comment that you've done this).
- Follow me on Twitter (@chancesmommy) and let me know in a comment that you've done this.
- Tweet this (and let me know).
- Grab my button (on my sidebar) and post it on your blog. Please include the link to where you posted it.

Good luck, everyone! This contest ends on July 9, 2010 (12AM-EDT). Open to Canadian residents only.

Don't Forget...

There's still time to enter this amazing contest!!! Click here for contest details! Good luck, everyone! Contest ends June 30th (12AM EDT). Winner will be chosen at random. Contest open to residents of Manitoulin Island, the Sudbury area, and anyone traveling to the Island this summer!