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Beads N’ Birds #Giveaway

I love handcrafted products! The attention to detail, the unique designs and the love that has been put into each product shines through making each item so special.
I was recently introduced to a  company called, Beads N’ Birds that produces unique handcrafted sun catchers, jewellery (and so much more!) all centered around their love of birds. The company is run by Kay and Pam – who design and create the wire birds, sun catchers and jewellery themselves. They use a variety of mediums which include: wire, beads, glass beads and stones. My favourite designs include the red and turquoise beads! The colours are vibrant and just pop right out at you.
Here are a few examples of their work:

 

 

I completely fell in love with their story of how their company was founded. Beads N’ Birds was founded when Pam’s budgie (Uncles Les) flew to Kay while she was leaving the house. The door had opened and he flew out and off – he never returned! Which is heart breaking for anyone who is a pet owner. She has a new budgie now and they are building their own bond. Budgies are intelligent birds and were the only type of pets my parents allowed us to have as children. Their home was in our living room and it was always fun to listen to their singing.
You can truly see how much love they have for birds and their work is proof of their passion in their products. You can find more examples of their work on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. To purchase an item visit them on their page.

Beads N’ Birds are giving away one of their Sun Catchers! You can enter via the Rafflecopter form below.


Giveaway is open to residents of Canada, 18 years of age and older.

The images above are from Beads N’ Bird and have been used with their permission.

 

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Moving Day!

We made the biggest decision in our lives about two months ago – to purchase our first home!

It has been such a whirlwind time for us – packing up, moving, unpacking (I am sure you get the picture!!). We are slowly getting our lives back in order (still no computer up and running at home!). I will finally be back up and running again!

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Surface Pro #Giveaway!

Welcome to the Surface Pro Giveaway

Organized by: Iowa Mom and Mom to Bed by 8

Co-Hosted by: Bay Area Mommy, Libby’s Library, My Vegan Gluten-Free Life, Ottawa Mommy Club and Ultimate Coupon Club.

Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, Surface Windows 8 Pro provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package. Perfect as your one device — at home, in the office, or on the road — it can run Windows 8 applications, as well as current Windows 7 desktop applications. Starting at an estimated retail price of US$899, Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available in 64GB and 128GB models.

Complete with a Surface pen with Palm Block technology, designed specifically to work with Surface to let customers edit, collaborate and get things done, is included with Surface Windows 8 Pro.

One lucky winner will receive a 64 GB Surface Pro!

Giveaway ends May 31st at 11:59pm, open to US and Canada residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Working Mommy Journal is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact [email protected] with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

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ABC Friday Photo Share…P is for Pine cones!

It’s Friday and time for ABC Friday Photo Share hosted by Mom vs the Boys and Maple Leaf Mommy!
This week P is for Pine Cones!

My boys and I took this picture in January (yes late January here in Ontario!). We fell in love with the way the pine cones almost seemed to leave a trail. We had a great time collecting them so that the boys could decorate them with glitter and stickers. We are hoping the weather starts to clear up soon so we can go on more hikes.

Check out more great ABC Friday Photos and enter your link here.

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A Proud New PTPA Blogaholic!

I am overjoyed to be able to say that I have been chosen to join the PTPA Blogaholics! I joined PTPA after the birth of my second son almost two years ago. I had a hard time adjusting to maternity leave and felt alone until I stumbled upon this great community of parents. I had found a community where I could share a laugh, get advice and find recommendations on some pretty neat products.  
Who am I?
My background is in Kinesiology which I originally went into because of my love of sports (I grew up in a swimming pool and soccer field) and teaching (I taught Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs for over three years). I have two young boys, aged eight and (an almost!) two year old. Both of my boys are very active in sports and keep us on our toes.
I work full time in a Family Medicine teaching unit and I am attempting to learn how to try to balance my home and work life, while still maintaining a level of sanity. I love cooking, baking and photography. My blog, Working Mommy Journal, is an expression of all my passions and has become an outlet for me as I adjust to life with two young boys and working out of the home.
I am looking forward to connecting with you all! You can also connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.
Have you joined PTPA? You can sign up to be a product tester (for free!) and receive products to review! Best of all you will be helping other parents! You can sign up here






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