Author: cvegnad

August 20, 2014

#KinderSmiles Booth at the Toronto Eaton Centre – Come Unwrap a Smile!

This past weekend we had the opportunity to join our fellow #KinderMoms and #KinderDads at the Toronto Eaton Centre for the unveiling of the #KinderSmiles booth!

Kinder Canada is celebrating their 40th Anniversary (yup forty years of delicious chocolate surprises!). To start off this incredible year the #KinderSmiles Booth was set up at the Eaton Centre. Families, couples and chocolate lovers are invited to head down to the Eaton Centre to capture their best #KinderSmiles in the photo booth and receive a special Kinder surprise!

Once you take your photo and receive your special surprise from the booth the children can sit, open and play with their Kinder toy. The Kinder staff were incredible playing with the children, helping put together the toys and they even had a few extra toys lined up in case there were a few tears over a toy (great planning!).

Once our photos were taken we took a short walk up the street to the Yonge and Dundas square (YAY for open Streets Toronto – so neat to walk on the always busy Yonge Street!). If you haven’t been to the square before it is surrounded by large screens on the buildings. Kinder was fantastic and displayed all of the #KinderSmiles photos on these screens! The boys were yelling every time they saw our pictures come up (famous!).

The #KinderSmiles booth is only open until August 28th so make sure to head in soon to capture those moments. If you are not in the Toronto area you can head over to their Facebook page and use their online Smile Booth to create your own special #KinderSmiles to share with your family.

Make sure to follow Kinder Canada on Facebook and Twitter so you don’t miss out on all the upcoming fun and surprises!

I will be having some extra special news coming your way early next week so keep your eyes peeled!

Disclosure: I am part of the Kinder Mom program and receive special perks for being a part of this program. All opinions are my own.

August 20, 2014

BTS Transportation Sweepstakes 09/19 US/CAN

Welcome to the MPM BTS Transportation Sweepstakes Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8 – Special thank you to our supporting co-host bloggers: A Medic’s World, My So Called Balanced Life, Life with 5 monkies, Reviews 411, Monica’s Rants, Raves & Reviews, Michigan Saving and More and Plum Crazy About Coupons.

One winner will receive a $500 Southwest Gift Card.

Giveaway ends September 19th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. Excludes Quebec. Only one entrant per household, per address. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Good luck!

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August 19, 2014

Dorm Room Decor with Posterjack

Are you sending off a child to college this year? Or maybe you are heading off yourself?

Looking back to my own university years my room was one of the most important things to me when I started school. It was my first time being apart from my family (a HUGE adjustment for me) and I wanted my room to be my home away from home, to remind me of those closest to me while still representing who I am. The only problem? Have you seen how small those dorm rooms are?!

This is where Posterjack comes in! If you are not familiar with Posterjack they are a Canadian online photo printing company with a passion for photography. They create original and unique works of art to display in your personal space.

Students can decorate their dorm room with some fantastic photo art tips from Posterjack to maximize every inch of space.

Make your room feel bigger with reflections! Metal prints and lacquer frames catch and reflect light helping to make a small space feel bigger
Make a statement. An oversize poster makes a strong statement as well as creating a focal point, tricking the eye into thinking the room is bigger than it is.
Create continuity. Use a collection of canvas prints that have the same soft colours and are the same size for a natural flow throughout the room.
Add personality without the paint. Most locations will not allow you to use paint on the dorm walls but you can still create an accent wall with Peel and Sticks.
Inspiration boards. My personal favourite – create a collage of all the people, places and things that inspire you – perfect for above your desk to remind you why you are there and your goals.

All of these products can be ordered in three simple steps off of the Posterjack site:

Upload a photo.
Select your print and size.
Sit back as Posterjack delivers right to your door (bonus here!).

Parents – this would be a great move in gift for your kids so that they can take a little piece of family and history with them as they embark on this new stage in their life!

Disclosure: I received product for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

August 19, 2014

2014 Biosteel Training Camp #mazdafan #WW

On Monday we were given the opportunity to attend the 2014 Biosteel training camp in Toronto. I grew up watching Hockey Night in Canada and my boys share my passion with me so we were stokked to attend!

I wanted to share our time with you this week and I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we had taking them! See anyone familiar??

Can you tell we had a fantastic time?! Big thanks to Mazda Canada, Biosteel Sports and Mom Central Canada for this opportunity!

Make sure to link up below so that I can check out what you have been up to!

August 15, 2014

React Sidekick Kickstarter Campaign Launch

August 13th, 2014 marked the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for React Sidekick. React sidekick is the companion product to the React mobile app. If you remember I posted on the React mobile app here last year. The mobile app works with your cell phone to call for help in an emergency. Giving you the peace of mind to be in constant contact with your safety net. Best of all, it’s been developed with the Salesforce development tools kept in mind (Click here for more information).

With the React sidekick, users are able to push a button which sends out an alert to pre-programmed trusted family members and friends to alert them to your safety concerns. With this product you do not have to worry about unlocking a phone – simply press the button! The React sidekick can be worn attached to a clip or a key chain.

The React sidekick and mobile app is aimed at those with an active lifestyle, those who work shift work, individuals that frequently walk or run alone and even your children or family members who are learning to walk alone.

React sidekick is compatible with Apple iOS 7.0 or iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, iPad 3rd or 4th generation, iPad mini as well as android S4, S5, Note 2 and Note 3. It will have a price of $49.99 and the React mobile app will be free for users.

The React Sidekick Kickstarter campaign is aiming to raise $25,000 by December, 2014. Here are the various kickstarter backer levels:

$1 or more: A big thank you!
$29: Early bird (limited to 100)—1 Sidekick + key chain carabiner + clip
$35: 1 Sidekick + key chain carabiner + clip
$69: Family pack 3x Sidekick + 3 key chain carabiners + 3 clips
$99.99: Exclusive Limited Edition Kickstarter green color—1 Sidekick + key chain carabiner + clip
$5,000: Partner Package

What are your thoughts on the React sidekick? How important would this be to you and your family to ensure safety?