Canadian Moms

Are you a Canadian Mom or Mom-to-be??

If so, I've found a new message forum and it's a great place to meet other moms in your area!!

It's fairly new, but growing steadily. There is a $20.00/year membership fee (peanuts really, when you consider the sanity you'll save having other moms to talk to!) but right now, if you register and have 20 posts in the general message boards (free to everyone) you can apply for a free 12 month membership!!

Please, when you register, use me as a referral so I can hopefully win an 12mth free membership too!! My username over there is mygems.

www.canadianmomscommunity.com is the website, the link to the free membership thread is here, http://www.canadianmomscommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204 .

Bud, Spud and Steak

For the Vancouver Sun Run Fundraiser, we are holding a Bud, Spud and Steak night at the O.C. on Pembina Highway.

What is a Bud, Spud and Steak night you ask??

You pay $15.00 and you get a Bud (beer, shot or non alcoholic drink), Spud (baked or french) and Steak (or chicken breast) and the chance to win great prizes!!

If you're interested in coming out - let me know!! I would be happy to reserve a ticket for you!!

The date is Saturday, March 31st.

Daniel Cook

If your kids like Daniel Cook, this is your lucky day! Complete this survey for a free DVD!!

If you don't have kids and have no clue who Daniel Cook is, consider yourself even luckier. :P

http://www.homebasics.ca/ViewContest.asp?contestId=132

Apple iPhone

Like me, you might be anxiously awaiting the release of the iPhone. And like me, you might live in Canada and have a Telus plan which guarantees you'll be waiting a *long* time!!

If you want to download the iPhone ringer while you wait for the real thing, here it is.

http://smartcanuck.ca/iphone/iPhoneRing.mp3

"Your face is softer than a baby's bum!"

I have dry skin.

All of my life my skin has been really good to me, until now. I don't know if it's getting older or if it's this harsh Manitoba winter, or a bit of both.

My legs are dry, my face is dry, my scalp is dry ....

Thank God for lush!! Dream cream has kept my skin soft and moisturized. When I feel extra dry I soak in a Butterball bath.

However - the skin on my face has been dry and flaky and no matter what I do, it doesn't go away. Yesterday I went to Lush and asked the experts for advice. They recommended Ocean Salt, a facial exfoliator.

I bought it, brought it home and tried it right away.

First warning - do not lick! However tempted you may be (and you will be tempted) do not ingest!! Do not use it as a rimmer for your margaritas either. YUMM!! This stuff smells delish! Just like a lime margarita!!

I put some on my fingertips and massaged on my face. After rinsing my skin was glowing. The flakes were gone, my skin was so soft.

When Anita came over I told her to feel my forehead (good thing we're best friends!) and she exclaimed "Whoa, Josh's bum isn't even this soft!!" (Josh is Anita's 18 month old son!) So there you have it folks, use Ocean Salt from Lush and your face will be softer than a baby's bum!!

Winnipeg Baby and Kids Show

Today we went to the Winnipeg Baby and Kids Show at the Convention Center. We had a lot of fun, and if your child loves Backyardigans I would definitely recommend it!!

The admission was $12.00 per adult and $6.50 for children ages 3-12. (2 and under were free!)

There were all sorts of booths set up, sort of like a trade show. These booths advertised different baby & children's stores, services, etc. in and around Winnipeg. I discovered a few new businesses that I didn't know about - so that was really nice.

Crock A Doodle Does home pottery parties. You can do this for yourself, a family event, a girl's night out or even a birthday party!! I had heard of the company before but didn't know much about it. I am intrigued with their Birthday Party Package. For $15 per child you get to have them come out, they supply EVERYTHING (product, paint, supplies, etc.) and they help with the party. Then they clean everything up and take the peices to have them fired. You receive them back about a week later. What a neat idea!!

E Children I knew of E Children, but I've never been in the store and was really impressed with some of the items they carry. They have a sign that says "Sisters are for sharing secrets" that was just beautiful, I want to go and get it for the girls' room!

Tiber River Naturals A store that sells bath type products, but they also do manicures, pedicures, etc. The coolest thing is that they host birthday parties!! You can have a manicure or pedicure party, where the children get manicures, nail art, to make and take home lip balm, do some crafts, have a snack and cake!! What a great idea!! Madison would *love* this and I think this is what we'll do for her 6th Birthday!!

Epicure was there, and of course I know Epicure (going to a chocolate party tonight!!) but I always love samples!!

My only complaint was that there were too many RESP type stands. One okay, but do we really need to see one on every corner??

I entered at least 2 dozen draws - so hopefully we'll win something LOL!!

Oh yes - so back to the Backyardigans show!! It was fantastic and worth the admission for that alone. We had front row seats and Annika was in awe!! At first she was a little freaked by the huge characters (Mommy, I don't like Pablo anymore was what she said!) but once the familiar songs came on she had a blast doing the Yeddi Stomp with Pablo, Uniqua and Tyrone!! It was a long show (at least 30 minutes) and really entertaining.

The show is on tomorrow as well - so if you have nothing planned, I would recommend taking a peek!