Our #FitMadeFun Party

Both my children love wearing their LeapBand. LeapBand is a cool new innovative product from LeapFrog. This wearable activity tracker encourages children to get active with customizable virtual pet pals. LeapBand tracks children's every movement and suggests fun active challenges. The more they move, the more points they earn to unlock virtual rewards for their pets and get to new levels. I love this, as it is a wonderful way to encourage children to move their bodies and play. My children are both competing to get more points, and this is awesome because they can only earn points by moving.  

View of Montreal from Mount Royal

One of our favourite moments in Montreal was going to Mont Royal and seeing all of Montreal from the top. I really respect the choice the government has made to ensure that Mount Royal stays the tallest and looks upon the city. This lookout is a must see when you visit Montreal.

Win Nairns Oat Crackers and Cookies

Nairn's Oat Crackers and Cookies are available in Canada in seven delicious flavours, all made from wheat free recipes with whole grain oats. They are high in fibre and naturally energizing to keep us going throughout the day. They contain zero trans or hydrogenated fats, and no GM ingredients, artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. All their other products except the Scottish Cheese Oat Crackers are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Bring Back Fun When Going Back to School With Mastermind Toys

Canada’s largest specialty toy retailer, Mastermind Toys have been busy doing their toy-buying homework to help parents get their kids back to school ready. From Backpacks, Bento Boxes and Boogie Boards, to Snack Packs, Scooters and Flash Cards, Mastermind’s list of cool school tools will prepare us and our children ease into the back to school mode. All items are available at Mastermind’s 31 locations and www.mastermindtoys.com.

Win a Back to School Prep Kit From Shoppers Drug Mart

Back to School time is just around the corner, and many of us may have already stocked-up on all the essentials from notebooks, pens, and clothes to prep our children for class. However, our little ones will also need a few things to tend those cuts and scrapes acquired on the playground. This Shoppers Drug Mart Back to School Prep Kit will help children get back into the swing of things and stay healthy.

Win a Kellogg’s Innovation Prize Pack

I checked out a variety of Kellogg’s newest lineup of cereal and snack innovations that continue to enrich and delight families across Canada. Our favourites are the delicious Original Pringles Tortillas that can be paired with salsa, guacamole or enjoyed on its own. These crunchy corn chips are also available in Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch flavours.

Hallmark Share The Love: Card Challenge and Win a Set of Cards

Similar to last year this year too, I am participating in the Hallmark Share The Love: Card Challenge and sending out seven cards, in seven days to seven different friends and family. If you would like to be part of this and connect offline with the special people in your life enter the giveaway below and win a pack of Hallmark thank you cards. 

Exploring and Enjoying Downtown Montreal

This summer my family and I enjoyed exploring Montreal, Quebec. Our drive to Montreal was about 5 hours from Toronto with a few stopovers at ONroute locations. We stayed over at the largest hotel in the province of Quebec, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal. The Canadian National Railway built this downtown hotel in the 1950s.

Quilled Magnets with Corrugated Cardboard Strips

I involved my children to make these cute quilled magnets with Corrugated Cardboard Strips. This was our first time quilling with Corrugated Cardboard Strips, and the process was smooth because we followed the clear instructions on the package of the Corrugated Cardboard Strips from Quilled Creations. My children enjoyed making this fish and frog with the Corrugated Cardboard Strips.

Win These Soft Wipes Before Allergy Season Begin

With our children heading back to school, where cold and flu germs run free, and fall allergy season begin Boogie Wipes are here to help. These gentle wipes for runny nose are made especially for children. The wipes help moisturize their nose with vitamin E, aloe and chamomile. Since the wipes are made with natural saline it helps dissolve mucus. I am glad the hypoallergenic, extra soft wipes are alcohol, phthalate and paraben free.