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		<title>UPPAbaby G-LUXE (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The piece of baby gear that I most obssessed about researched before our first baby was born was definitely the stroller.  There are so many different options out there now and it can be hard to narrow things down!  We decided on a full-sized stroller that we could put the carseat in and it has <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/05/uppababy-g-luxe-giveaway.html">UPPAbaby G-LUXE (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter" title="UPPAbaby logo" src="http://www.uppababy.com/images/logo.gif" alt="" width="298" height="98" />The piece of baby gear that I most <del>obssessed about</del> researched before our first baby was born was definitely the stroller.  There are so many different options out there now and it can be hard to narrow things down!  We decided on a full-sized stroller that we could put the carseat in and it has served us well&#8230;.but that was just the first of many strollers that we would own.  It turns out that these days, many families have different strollers for different needs and what we need now that Rowan is almost walking and getting ready to take on the world is a lightweight stroller that folds compactly and is still comfortable for all of our adventures out and about.  Enter the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uppababy.com/" >UPPAbaby</a> G-LUXE!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="UPPAbaby G-LUXE Ani" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/UPPAbabyGluxeAni.jpg" alt="" width="258" height="316" /></p>
<p>I was sent the G-LUXE in Sebby, which is a gorgeous blue; I&#8217;ve received many compliements on it!  When it arrived, I was able to assemble it in a few minutes - just pop on the front wheels, click the sunshade onto the sides and  attach the cupholder and you&#8217;re done.  One of my favourite features is that when you have the G-LUXE collapsed, it stands up.  That is so much nicer than a bulky stroller that falls to the ground when it&#8217;s folded.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="UPPAbaby G-LUXE" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/UPPAbabyGLuxeCollage.jpg" alt="" width="439" height="480" /></p>
<p>The G-LUXE takes up very little room in our trunk &#8211; you can see that after a trip to a warehouse store I had more than enough room for our stroller and all of our groceries.  I can take the G-LUXE out of the trunk and set it up while holding a squirming one year old and I&#8217;ve never seen a lightweight stroller with such a large and easily accessible basket!  As you can see in the top right picture, it has room for the purse that I&#8217;m using as a diaper bag and there is still additional space underneath the seat.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="UPPAbaby G-LUXE" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/100_1564.jpg" alt="" width="254" height="382" /></p>
<p>At a mere 11 lbs, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uppababy.com/products/product.php?id=171" >UPPAbaby G-LUXE</a> is by far the lightest stroller I&#8217;ve ever had the pleasure of pushing around.  By coinsedence,  we took a trip to the Agriculture museum on Easter weekend with our old stroller, and then went back with some friends and our new UPPAbaby G-LUXE a few days later.  I was quite impressed with how well the G-LUXE fared: I can easily steer it with one hand while holding my preschooler&#8217;s hand, the sun canopy is huge and has SPF 50, the drink holder is secure and holds everything from my coffee to a sippy cup, and the ride was just as smooth as our full-sized stroller.  In fact, I preferred having the G-LUXE because of its smaller footprint; when you&#8217;re in crowded spaces it&#8217;s much nicer for everyone if the stroller is compact!  As you can see above, Rowan was perfectly happy to spend the morning chilling in her G-LUXE.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="UPPAbaby G-LUXE" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/UPPAbabyGLuxe.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="341" /></p>
<p>The UPPAbaby G-LUXE is suitable from 3 months to 50 lbs, but to be honest, Rowan is the primary occupant.  I did take Ashlyn for a quick spin to see how it handled with a bigger child (she&#8217;s about 30lbs).  It still handled like a dream and she was quite comfortable in it so I know we have years of use ahead of us!  You can see that Rowan has loads of room to grow and Ashlyn still has a long way to go before she&#8217;d be too big.  Every time we take the G-LUXE out she asks if it&#8217;s her turn to ride in it!</p>
<p>Having a lightweight stroller with a 120° recline is really handy for the odd time we&#8217;re out and Rowan decides to nap in her stroller.  The only thing that I don&#8217;t love is the mechanism to change the incline of the seat; I find it a bit tricky to get the plastic tab up high enough on the drawstring to get the seat fully upright.  I fully realize that is just because I&#8217;m not used to this method (it&#8217;s very common on strollers with an umbrella fold) and it&#8217;s certainly not a deal-breaker!</p>
<p>The suggested retail price for the UPPAbaby G-LUXE is $199.99.  Please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uppababy.com/retailers/" >UPPAbaby</a> to find a Canadian retailer close to you.</p>
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<p>One lucky CANADIAN reader will win an <span style="color: #ff69b4;"><strong>UPPAbaby G-LUXE in Ani (pictured at the top of the post)</strong></span>!</p>
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		<title>Happy Mother&#8217;s Day from Dorset Cereals (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p>If Ashlyn had her way, she&#8217;d have cereal for at least 2, if not 3, meals a day.  I&#8217;m always checking the cereal aisle to find a cereal that is good for her but still tastes as yummy as the sugary stuff that she reaches for.  I was happy to receive <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/04/dorset-cereals-giveaway.html">Happy Mother&#8217;s Day from Dorset Cereals (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>If Ashlyn had her way, she&#8217;d have cereal for at least 2, if not 3, meals a day.  I&#8217;m always checking the cereal aisle to find a cereal that is good for her but still tastes as yummy as the sugary stuff that she reaches for.  I was happy to receive a package from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dorsetcereals.ca" >Dorset Cereals</a> featuring a variety of their delicious and nutritious cereals and my family has been more than happy to help me taste-test them!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Dorset Cereals" src="http://www.dorsetcereals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Bowl.jpg" alt="" width="456" height="202" /></p>
<p>Our current favourite is <strong>Super Cranberry, Cherry &amp; Almond Muesli.</strong>  Full of cranberries, cherries and almonds with raisins and sultanas, sunflower seeds, flame raisins and toasted cereals; we have enjoyed it dry as a snack, with milk, and my personal favourite &#8211; on top of a bowl of plain yogurt.  I&#8217;m trying to keep my computer off until after we&#8217;ve eaten so that we can spend breakfast talking and getting ready for another hectic and fun day!  You can find Dorset Cereals at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dorsetcereals.ca/where-to-buy-2/" >various retailers</a> across Canada and around the world.</p>
<p>Families will be spending quality time with mom this Mother’s Day.  But they can also show mom they’re thinking about her <span style="text-decoration: underline;">EVERY</span> day by winning a simply delicious gift bag for her that’s filled with Dorset Cereals. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Dorset Cereal prize pack" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/P1010488Dorsetprizepack1.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="272" /></p>
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<p>TWO lucky readers will each win a <span style="color: #ff69b4;"><strong>gift bag from Dorset Cereals (ARV $75)</strong></span>.   Includes is an attractive gourmet getaway lunch tote made from protective material that insulates for up to four hours and folds flat for easy storage and four boxes of Dorset Cereals!</p>
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		<title>Norio Kids playhouse (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p> Ashlyn loves to play in her playhouse in the backyard, but like many families we just don&#8217;t have room to put one inside.  Norio Kids has a creative solution &#8211; a cardboard playhouse system!</p> <p>We received our Cocoro playhouse system just before Easter but I held off on opening it until after the holiday <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/04/norio-kids-playhouse-giveaway.html">Norio Kids playhouse (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
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<p> Ashlyn loves to play in her playhouse in the backyard, but like many families we just don&#8217;t have room to put one inside.  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.noriokids.com/" >Norio Kids</a> has a creative solution &#8211; a cardboard playhouse system!</p>
<p>We received our Cocoro playhouse system just before Easter but I held off on opening it until after the holiday weekend.  With a total of 26 pieces, you can create any structure you like!  It comes with instructions for a basic playhouse, which is what we built.  The playhouse dimensions are 44” x 39” x 39” so there is lots of room for my almost-3-year old and a friend to play inside.  Made with sturdy double-wall <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sfiprogram.org/" >SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)</a> certified cardboard that is 100% recyclable, it is much sturdier than I had expected it to be!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Norio Kids Cocoro playhouse system pieces" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/NorioKids26pcs-per-set_20-05-24_large.jpg" alt="" width="384" height="225" /></p>
<p>First things first: we opened the package.  When I explained to Ashlyn that not only was it a playhouse that we could build, but she was allowed to decorate it with crayons and stickers, she literally could not wait long enough for me to take everything out!  We spent a half hour just decorating the roof together, as it was the piece on the top when I opened the box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Norio Kids Cocoro playhouse system" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/DSC_0259.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="319" /></p>
<p>The next step was separating the pieces and assembling the playhouse.  I took this picture at 1:59pm:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Norio Kids Cocoro playhouse system" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/DSC_0263.jpg" alt="" width="368" height="403" /></p>
<p>And these were taken at 2:07pm:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Norio Kids Coroco playhouse system" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/DSC_0270-1.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="358" /></p>
<p>Ashlyn is having a blast with her new playhouse.  She loves to play in it and it was a big hit with one of her little friends when they came for a play date &#8211; how often can children colour on the walls?  I love that this playhouse offers a variety of creative outlets and Ashlyn will have loads of fun decorating it for weeks to come.  We&#8217;ll keep it up most of the time because it&#8217;s so much fun, but I love that if we&#8217;re having a particularly full house due to company or a packed play date, I can disassemble the playhouse in moments and store it easily, then have it back up before the last mini-van pulls away from our home!</p>
<p>A bonus that she doesn&#8217;t even know about yet (I&#8217;m holding on to them for a rainy afternoon): all of the Cocoro cardboard playhouse structures come with 2 miniature versions made of cardstock!</p>
<p>Norio Kids is offering Not Just Baby Brain readers a <span style="color: #ff69b4;"><strong>20% discount code until May 6th</strong></span>!  Just enter <span style="color: #ff69b4;"><strong>MRK320BB</strong></span> when you order your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.noriokids.com/collections/cocoro-playhouse-system" >Cocoro playhouse system</a>; 2 free miniature versions are included with the sale of the cardboard Cocoro playhouses. </p>
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<p>One lucky reader will win a <strong><span style="color: #ff99cc;">Cocoro playhouse system</span></strong> from Norio Kids!</p>
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		<title>Spring cleaning with Green Works®</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p> </p> <p>I&#8217;ve talked before about my tendency to do &#8220;winter cleaning&#8221; instead of spring cleaning and the weather lately really proved my point.  Ottawa had gorgeous, sunny, summer weather for a week and we were out every day for hours at various playgrounds and backyards, soaking up every moment we could.  Then winter came back and <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/03/spring-cleaning-with-green-works.html">Spring cleaning with Green Works®</a></span>]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">I&#8217;ve talked before about my tendency to do <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/01/i-thought-it-was-called-spring-cleaning.html" >&#8220;winter cleaning&#8221;</a> instead of spring cleaning and the weather lately really proved my point.  Ottawa had gorgeous, sunny, summer weather for a week and we were out every day for hours at various playgrounds and backyards, soaking up every moment we could.  Then winter came back and I had a good look around my house and realized I&#8217;d better get my act together!  When my package of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trygreenworks.ca/" >Green Works</a><sup>®</sup> cleaners arrived I knew I had no more excuses.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I hate to admit it, but I&#8217;m a bit of a procrastinator.  If I have to get out one cleaner for my tile floor (kitchen and entry/powder room), one for my hardwood, one for windows, one for stainless steel, one for wood&#8230;I just don&#8217;t end up doing any of it.  I need cleaners that multitask and let me get as much cleaning done in the shortest amount of time.  Ashlyn loves to &#8216;help&#8217; me clean so I also want to make sure that the products I use can clean powerfully without harsh chemical fumes, and with Rowan crawling around and occasionally licking the floors I need no residue!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Some of the big selling features of Green Works<sup>®</sup> are:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Green Works<sup>®</sup> products are made with plant- and mineral-based cleaning ingredients. These ingredients are biodegradable and are naturally derived.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Green Works<sup>®</sup> products are not tested on animals.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Green Works<sup>®</sup> products are acknowledged by the United States Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s Design for the Environment program (you can read more about what this means <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trygreenworks.ca/products/faq.php#a_6" >here</a>)</span></li>
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<p>So far I have tested out a number of Green Works<sup>®</sup> products in our home.  The dilutable multi-purpose cleaner did a great job on both my tile and my hardwood with no sticky residue.  The bathroom cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner both have a light, pleasant scent &#8211; very important when you&#8217;re working in a small, enclosed space! &#8211; and did the job I needed them to do.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m most impressed with the glass and surface cleaner and all-purpose cleaner.  I&#8217;ve purchased a &#8216;natural&#8217; glass cleaner in the past and had to throw it out because I could not get a streak-free clean.  When I saw that the Green Works<sup>®</sup> glass and surface cleaner is also recommended to use on stainless steel I was sold.  It cleaned my windows and oven door with no streaking and no harsh fumes.  The  Green Works<sup>®</sup> all-purpose cleaner has taken up residence in my kitchen.  One spray bottle can clean my stainless steel appliances, my counters, my table, my sink and I even sprayed a bit on a cloth to do a quick once-over on my dark wood furniture in the adjoining family room!</p>
<p>You can find the Green Works<sup>®</sup> line of cleaners at Walmart, Sobey&#8217;s, London Drugs and other retailers across Canada.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Disclosure – I am participating in the Green Works program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. </em><em>This is a personal blog. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of The Clorox Company of Canada Ltd.</em></span></p>
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<p>One lucky reader will win a  <strong><span style="color: #ff99cc;">Green Works<sup>®</sup> gift pack</span></strong>!</p>
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		<title>SwaddleDesigns introduces their Angry Birds Collection (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The incredibly popular game Angry Birds by Rovio and SwaddleDesigns have teamed up to launch a  new collection!  Perfect for the Angry Birds fan and new parent in your life, there are bodysuits, swaddle blankets and more featuring those cute &#8211; but angry &#8211; birds in red, yellow and blue.</p> <p>I&#8217;m a big fan of SwaddleDesigns <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/03/swaddledesigns-introduces-their-angry-birds-collection-giveaway.html">SwaddleDesigns introduces their Angry Birds Collection (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="SwaddleDesigns Angry Birds Marquisette Swaddling Blanket" src="http://www.swaddledesigns.com/PDGImages/SwaddleDesigns_SD-802M_t.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />The incredibly popular game Angry Birds by Rovio and SwaddleDesigns have teamed up to launch a  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.swaddledesigns.com/AngryBirdsBaby" >new collection</a>!  Perfect for the Angry Birds fan and new parent in your life, there are bodysuits, swaddle blankets and more featuring those cute &#8211; but angry &#8211; birds in red, yellow and blue.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m a big fan of SwaddleDesigns and we used our Ultimate Recieving Blanket to swaddle Rowan all the time when she was first born.  Having their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.swaddledesigns.com/how-to-swaddle" >how to swaddle</a> instructions on a tag sewn right on the blanket was a huge help during those first sleep-deprived nights when we couldn&#8217;t quite remember how to do it.  Their Marquisette blanket is a light-weight option that is similar to gauze, but softer for that delicate baby skin, and is perfect for the summer weather that is (hopefully) just around the corner.</p>
<p>Now that I&#8217;ve &#8216;been there, done that&#8217; as a parent of a newborn twice, I find my gifts to parents of new babies have changed.  Instead of finding something cute that catches my eye in a store, I prefer to give something that worked well for us.  SwaddleDesigns blankets are high on my list of &#8216;go to&#8217; gifts and now I have one more reason to buy them!</p>
<p>You can join the <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/5uyh3ck" >SwaddleDesigns exclusive email club</a> and get the inside scoop for special offers on SwaddleDesigns products.</p>
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<p>One lucky reader will win <strong><span style="color: #ff99cc;">their choice of Angry Birds bodysuit (size and bird) OR Angry Birds marquisette blanket</span></strong> from SwaddleDesigns!</p>
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		<title>The Looneyspoons Collection (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[   I&#8217;m a longtime fan of Janet and Greta Podleski.  Some of my most frequently requested recipes come from their cookbook &#8220;Eat, Shrink and Be Merry&#8221; (try the Girl-Guy cookies and add about 1/4 cup of whole flax seeds for crunch - you can thank me later).  I was excited to see that their <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/03/the-looneyspoons-colletion-giveaway.html">The Looneyspoons Collection (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
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<div>I&#8217;m a longtime fan of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.janetandgreta.com" >Janet and Greta Podleski</a>.  Some of my most frequently requested recipes come from their cookbook &#8220;Eat, Shrink and Be Merry&#8221; (try the Girl-Guy cookies and add about 1/4 cup of whole flax seeds for crunch - you can thank me later).  I was excited to see that their latest creation, &#8220;The Looneyspoons Collection&#8221; features many of  the recipes that I have made and enjoyed in the past, but they have been updated and &#8216;healthified&#8217;.  Lots of nutritional information has changed since &#8220;Looneyspoons&#8221; was first published the 90&#8242;s &#8211; more fibre, whole grains, good fats, less sodium etc. &#8211; and if you want to eat healthy, you need to keep on top of the current recommendations!</div>
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<div>I asked Greta (excuse me while I pick up that name I just dropped) what recipes she recommends for moms and she suggested trying  &#8216;You&#8217;re Pudding Me On&#8217;, which is a warm banana bread pudding.  Coincidentally enough, on the day my copy of TLC arrived I had taken a &#8217;No Weigh, José! Mexican Lasagna&#8217; from the freezer for our dinner so I figured since I wasn&#8217;t cooking I&#8217;d give the dessert a try!</div>
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<div>Made with 12 grain bread, vanilla yogurt, bananas, chocolate chips and a few other ingredients, it was a snap to put together and it baked while we ate dinner and cleaned up.  My house smelled amazing and we couldn&#8217;t wait to dig in &#8211; waiting the 10 minutes for it to set when you take it out was torture.</div>
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<div>Ashlyn dug right in and loved it; so did the moms and kids we shared it with the next day at a play date.</div>
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<div>I&#8217;ve made a note to try &#8217;Sticky Chicky&#8217; (baked chicken thighs in a sticky-sweet BBQ sauce) which I have been told is very popular with kids and parents alike.  &#8221;The Looneyspoons Collection&#8221; is popular across the board these days - it&#8217;s the #1 non-fiction book in Canada!</div>
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<p>One lucky reader will win their own copy of <span style="color: #ff69b4;"><strong>&#8220;The Looneyspoons Collection&#8221;</strong></span> from Janet and Greta Podleski!</p>
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		<title>Fairy Dancing (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Am I the only one who thinks winter is never going to end?  Between the weather and our various illnesses, we&#8217;ve been spending much more time inside than any of us would like to.   Watching “The Fairies &#8211; Fairy Dancing” is a great way for Ashlyn to pass the afternoon when Rowan is napping! </p> <p></p> <p>&#8220;From jazz <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2012/02/fairy-dancing-giveaway.html">Fairy Dancing (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Am I the only one who thinks winter is never going to end?  Between the weather and our various illnesses, we&#8217;ve been spending much more time inside than any of us would like to.   Watching <strong>“The Fairies &#8211; Fairy Dancing”</strong> is a great way for Ashlyn to pass the afternoon when Rowan is napping! </p>
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<p>&#8220;From jazz to tap, tango to rock &#8216;n roll, bootskooting to ballet, the fairies discover so many different kinds of fan-fairy-tastic songs and dances. Featuring all of the Fairyland friends dancing, Fairy Dancing is full of beauty and friendship and a sprinkling of glitter and magic! It is priced at $6.99 suggested retail. <strong>Available at a retailer near you or <a href="http://www.ncircleentertainment.com/"  target="_blank">NCircle Entertainment</a>.</strong>&#8221;</p>
<p> We&#8217;ve spent many, many hours watching and dancing along with Harmony, Rhapsody, Elf and all the rest of the Fairyland friends.  Of course, the first step is getting her fairy outfit on.  Then she&#8217;s ready to enjoy her show!</p>
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<p>Ashlyn says that her favourite song is Elf&#8217;s &#8220;Tapping in the Sun&#8221;, but I think the Fairy Tots doing their Fairy Jazz performance is a close second.  I love that she&#8217;s learning all sorts of new dance moves &#8211; music class is highly entertaining these days &#8211; and that it&#8217;s a movie that we both enjoy watching.  I think we&#8217;ll be looking into some dance classes this fall!</p>
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		<title>My Memories (scrapbooking software giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p>I love traditional scrapbooking but I don&#8217;t have nearly enough time for it these days.  With a little girl who wants to &#8216;help&#8217; and is very interested in crafts I can&#8217;t leave my products and pages out or who knows what I&#8217;ll find!  I&#8217;d heard about digital scrapbooking software  before but hadn&#8217;t <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2011/12/my-memories-scrapbooking-software-giveaway.html">My Memories (scrapbooking software giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>I love traditional scrapbooking but I don&#8217;t have nearly enough time for it these days.  With a little girl who wants to &#8216;help&#8217; and is very interested in crafts I can&#8217;t leave my products and pages out or who knows what I&#8217;ll find!  I&#8217;d heard about <a target="_blank" href="http://mymemories.com/" >digital scrapbooking software</a>  before but hadn&#8217;t made the leap until I was introduced to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mymemories.com/" >My Memories Suite</a>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been playing around with My Memories Suite for a few weeks now and I can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s taken me this long to try scrapbooking on the computer!  While I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll ever give up traditional scrapbooking, there is something to be said for being able to make more than one copy of a project instantly and not having to worry that a breeze might ruin a layout you&#8217;ve spent hours on.  I made a few Christmas gifts using My Memories Suite, which is why I wanted to wait until after Christmas to run this post &#8211; I didn&#8217;t want to ruin the surprise (hi Mom!).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="My Memories Suite scrapbooking software" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/MyAlbum3-002.jpg" alt="" width="384" height="384" /></p>
<p>I found the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mymemories.com/" >My Memories Suite</a> scrapbook software to be very easy to use and I had a lot of fun creating some traditional layouts, as well as playing with the various embellishments that are available.  You can do everything that you need to in this software &#8211; cropping pictures, rotating them, changing colours and creating your own layout or using a template that is provided.</p>
<p>My favourite project was a small calendar. I used various quick pages (ie pages that are already made up; you just put in your pictures and it&#8217;s done) that I could download for free from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mymemories.com/" >My Memories Suite</a>, then added the months using the &#8216;calendars&#8217; tab in the Control Panel and played around with the colours until I liked them.  I printed them out as 4&#215;6 pictures and put them into a frame and voila &#8211; a personalized calendar that&#8217;s perfect for the office or computer room.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="My Memories Suite scrapbooking software" src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p53/chickypoo81/Blog/2012Calendar-007-1.jpg" alt="" width="479" height="320" /></p>
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<p>This is the perfect time of year to start a scrapbook; the weather is cold and a whole new year is starting.  Use the code <strong>STMMMS73949</strong> and you&#8217;ll receive a $10 discount on the purchase of the MyMemories Suite V3 scrapbook software AND a $10 coupon for downloads &#8211; <strong>a total value of $20!</strong></p>
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<h3>One lucky reader will win their own <span style="color: #ff00ff;">My Memories Suite scrapbook software</span>!</h3>
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<p>To enter, look around <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mymemories.com/" >My Memories Suite</a> and leave me a comment with your favourite digital scrapbooking kit (required).</p>
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		<title>Beauty and the Beast back in theatres (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s a tale as old as time, and now it&#8217;s coming back to theatres in Disney Digital 3D!  I vividly remember seeing it the first time in was released in 1991 (wow, does that make me feel old all of a sudden!) and it&#8217;s been one of my favourite movies ever since.</p> <p>In case <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2011/12/beauty-and-the-beast-back-in-theatres-giveaway.html">Beauty and the Beast back in theatres (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Disney's Beauty and the Beast  in Disney 3D poster" src="http://media-file.net/disney/beautybeast-3d/images/BeautyBeast3D_Poster.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="358" />It&#8217;s a tale as old as time, and now it&#8217;s coming back to theatres in Disney Digital 3D!  I vividly remember seeing it the first time in was released in 1991 (wow, does that make me feel old all of a sudden!) and it&#8217;s been one of my favourite movies ever since.</p>
<p>In case you haven&#8217;t seen it before, here&#8217;s a little synopsis.  &#8220;<em>The film captures the fantastic journey of Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara), a bright and beautiful young woman who’s taken prisoner by a hideous beast (voice of Robby Benson) in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others—and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince.</em> &#8221;</p>
<p>I loved Belle and her book-worm tendencies (and because she was a brunette!) and I still remember the words to all of the songs; I can&#8217;t promise that I won&#8217;t be singing along while I watch.  It&#8217;s a classic story and I can&#8217;t wait to take Ashlyn to see Beauty and the Beast in Disney Digital 3D as her very first movie!</p>
<p> To celebrate the theatrical release, Disney is holding special screenings across the country on Saturday, January 7<sup>th</sup> . </p>
<p>You can see the trailer below:</p>
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<p>One lucky reader will win <strong><span style="color: #ff00ff;">1 family pass for 4 to see BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Disney Digital 3D for</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff;"> Saturday, January 7<sup>th</sup> at 10:00 am at SilverCity Gloucester (Ottawa)!</span></strong></p>
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		<title>Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection (giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p>Kids need more than just toys, but try to convince them of that!  When I can find items that are practical but still fun I love to give them as gifts, and I think that the Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection would make a great gift for any little man  &#8211; and some <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://notjustbabybrain.com/2011/12/kidorable-dragon-knight-collection-giveaway.html">Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection (giveaway)</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>Kids need more than just toys, but try to convince them of that!  When I can find items that are practical but still fun I love to give them as gifts, and I think that the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kidorable.com/cart/Dragon-Knight" >Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection</a> would make a great gift for any little man  &#8211; and some little ladies too.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Dragon Knight collection is primarily steel grey, with lots of dark green dragon and red fire accents.  The raincoat features the coolest hood I&#8217;ve seen &#8211; it looks like a helmet!   The umbrella has 3D dragon horns and wings, and the handle looks like a sword.  I don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ll have a hard time convincing a young knight to use this umbrella on rainy days.<img class="aligncenter" title="Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection" src="http://images.kidorable.com/cart/images/P/umb_dragon.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="263" /></p>
<p>For the week of <strong>December 5-11</strong>, you can use the <strong>coupon code DRAGON7 to receive a free Dragon Knight umbrella with your order over $20</strong> (make sure to add the Dragon Knight umbrella to your cart first).</p>
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<p>One lucky reader will win a <span style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong>Dragon Knight Umbrella </strong></span>from Kidorable!</p>
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