And we're back!

Hello to all of you wonderful people who have stuck by us! I can honestly say I have missed you all.
For those of you that have been wondering what happened to us, we apologize.

Last year my oncologist determined from my CT scans that I needed to start treatment pretty much immediately for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, stage 4. I had 6 rounds of chemo, but part way through all of that, I ended up being hospitalized & put in isolation for 2 weeks because I developed cellulitis, shingles AND meningitis...all at the same time. It was my 2nd time having shingles & also my 2nd time having meningitis. Neither illness is fun to have...but when you have them at the same time...well...I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!

The chemo and the cancer have left me drained physically & mentally. My memory is the pits & while the nice nurses at the cancer center have given me the excuse of "chemo brain" I really dislike using it...maybe I just don't like to admit it though. I understand it can take months or years to recuperate from the chemo.

The other major thing that happened is my co-blogger gave birth to her twin girls. Being a new parent is a learning experience. They were premature and spent a few weeks in the NICU. Like any baby, they take up a lot of time & energy...and since there is 2 of them & only 1 of her, well...it's tiring to say the least.

The girls are getting bigger now & the doctor is thrilled with their health and impressed with how advanced they are for their ages. So we have some free time again to get back to posting. With the girls birth & my health issues, we have decided to expand a bit on the blog. We will still be posting contests, coupons & freebies, as well as any reviews for products that we are asked to check out, but we will also be posting more personal blog posts.

We know that recently another blogger has been outed for claiming reviews that others have written instead of giving their own honest feedback, as well as hosting fake contests. We are not going to get into a debate on if any of that is true or not. What we ARE going to do is take this opportunity to assure our followers, fellow bloggers & companies that EACH & EVERY product that we receive is reviewed by us. We will not EVER copy someone else's review, if we do not like something, then we will say so & we will explain why. All of our reviews are 100% honest & unbiased.

Any and all contests we host all have real winners. We do not fake contests, we do not fake winners. There is no point to it. We would rather step aside before we would do something like that. We do post contests using our referral links, some may not like that we get an extra entry for a contest because of this. For those of you who feel that way, we are sorry, but in all honesty, we have gotten maybe 5 extra entries from someone signing up using our links & we have never won a contest like that yet.

In the future, we may decide to change that. What do you all think? What's your opinion on us using referral links when we post contests?

Keep watching for a welcome back contest from us....tell us in the comments section below what store you would like a gift card for. Whatever store gets the most votes will be chosen for the giftcard prize.

Huggies Little Movers Review

I was lucky enough to be picked to try & review Huggies Little Movers diapers.
With twins in the house, you know we go through a lot of diapers. They are moving more & more every day & squirm like you wouldn't believe.

Any parent has experienced the dreaded "blow-outs" where the child has pooped so much or moved & the diaper is unable to contain the poop. Outfits have been ruined...actually we have literally had to buy a new outfit for the girls because we forgot to pack another outfit.

With Huggies little mover, I have less worry. I am not saying that you NEVER have to worry about blow-outs if you use them, I am saying that I am not as worried. The girls wiggle, roll, crawl & squirm. The Huggies Little Movers stay with them every step of the way.


They are soft, have cute patterns & the best part...tabs that hold! Elastics around the legs and waist don't dig in to their sensitive little bodies, but they sure hold in all the mess!

Thanks, Influenster for giving us the opportunity to receive Huggies little movers for free in exchange for review! #IChooseHuggies

*Disclaimer: I received Huggies Little Movers for free from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed are mine alone.

Halo SleepSack Giveaway

The HALO SleepSack wearable blanket replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby's face and interfere with breathing. In addition to sleeping more safely, HALO SleepSack products help babies sleep better, too. It's a warm, cuddly blanket they can't kick off, ensuring your little one sleeps soundly throughout the night. 

Since 2005, the American Academy of Pediatrics has suggested the use of wearable blankets. Today, HALO SleepSack products are used by over 1,250 hospitals to promote safe sleep, and by millions of parents nationwide to help babies sleep safely from the start.

Halo has a ton of resources on it's website, for more information go to HALO

Here are their safe Sleep Tips.

 

ALWAYS

• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
• Remove all blankets, comforters and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.
• Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.

NEVER

• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)
• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

Halo has generously donated a wonderful prize for us to give away to our followers.

Get your entries in now for a chance to win this wonderful prize! of 5 Swaddle/Sleep Blankets!

We thought it would be fun to end the giveaway on the same day as my co-blogger's baby shower, so you have from now until May 2 at 11:59 PM to enter the contest for your chance to win this amazing prize!

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Blu-Ray The Hobbit The Battle of The Five Armies ~ Giveaway

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.

I never read the books, but I thoroughly enjoyed all of the movies, this one I must say was my favorite! 

Special Features on the Blu-Ray combo pack include:

• New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth Part 3
• Recruiting the Five Armies
• Completing Middle-earth: A Six-Part Saga
• Completing Middle-earth: A Seventeen-Year Journey
• The Last Goodbye: Behind the Scenes
• Music Video
• Trailers

#TheHobbit

Own it on Blu-ray NOW

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• Are you Brave like Bilbo? Take the quiz to find out if you have the bravery it takes to journey through Middle Earth!
• Mouse over the Interactive Map to learn fun facts about Middle-Earth.
• Watch the official trailer & click the box art to bring the film home today!

A behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand

Short Making-of Montage



Blu-ray



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Tim's RRRRoll Up The Rim ~ Contest

Purchase a Tim Horton's RRRoll up cup for your chance to win some great prizes. New this year, on the Medium, Large & Extra-large cups, they have a second chance roll up tab!

Don't forget to play the online game daily as well!

Ends on April 2, 2015 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. The “VIP Extra Day of Play” starts on April 7, 2015 at 12:00:01 a.m. ET and ends on April 7, 2015 at 9:59:59 p.m. ET

2015 Toyota Camry ~ Contest

Enter for a chance to win a Toyota Camry!
There is one (1) prize available to be won consisting of a 2015 Toyota Camry (Model: Camry XSE (A SFX); with an approximate retail value of $36,512.73. Prize includes destination/freight charges and all applicable fees and taxes 

Draw is held August 17, 2015  at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET, 
ends on July 31, 2015

1 of 4 LCBO $40 Gift Cards **Ontario Only**

Enter below to win 1 of 4 LCBO $40 Gift Cards:

This giveaway is open to residents of Ontario only who are 19 years of age or older. Only one entry per person. Winners will be contacted via email. Contest closes February 28, 2015 at 11:59pm.