New Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes bring nutrition and imagination to breakfast!

The morning routine has begun once again as we are several weeks into another school year. Although some days I wish we could all just stay in our cozy beds and forget the world, weekdays at 6:30am my alarm goes off and I know it's time to get up, get moving and get going with a brand new day. 

Some mornings can be more rushed than others. My main concern besides making sure my kids have their school bags packed, a proper lunch and shoes on the right feet is making sure they leave the house for the day with a good, nutritious breakfast in their bellies.

One quick, go-to breakfast food my kids usually reach for is of course cereal. It's simple enough paired with a fruit plus cereal also makes a great munching snack after a long day at school. 

Kellogg's recently introduced a new addition to their cereal and snack family - Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes which are a delicious and fun option for breakfast or as a snack anytime of the day!

Every box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes is made with the goodness of wholesome grains and provides 11 grams of whole grains per serving. It's a great source of fibre, 8 essential nutrients including iron, and is free of saturated and trans fats. Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes contain no artificial colours or flavours. Kids will love the taste and parents can have peace of mind that Kellogg's is helping nourish their young bodies and minds. 

There are four puffed shapes in Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multi-Grain: Stars, fish, trees and "me". These fun and whimsical designs spark little imaginations making breakfast and snack time, story time too! Kids can use that early morning imagination and watch the fish swim in an ocean full of milk or ponder adventures under the stars as an outdoor adventurer. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a simple snack, the options for imagination are endless!

Stay tuned for a special contest coming up on AME via Twitter! WIN Kellogg's Rice Krispies Shapes for a YEAR! 

For more information about Kellogg's products please visit Kelloggs.ca!

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In celebration of new Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes, Kellogg's would like to give one AME reader the chance to win a Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Imagination prize pack which includes Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes cereal and other goodies to get your imagination going for some creative inspiration! ($50+ value)!

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Open to Canadian residents 18+ (excluding Quebec). Mandatory entry must be done for extras to count. One entry per household. Entrants are required to use a valid email address upon entering. Winners are required to fill out a prize claim form and answer a skill testing question to qualify.

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Learn and explore with VTech Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorer Playset!

Exploring is part of learning and that is what Miss M has been all about since the minute she could make her way across the livingroom carpet crawling. She has always found delight in learning new things, her young mind is like a sponge constantly absorbing the world around her. 

She takes it all in and she is so quick to catch on. Now a toddler, she is all about hands on play. Like most toddlers, she enjoys toys that make noise, music and talk. She laughs, she sings, she plays and she interacts. She is finally at the age where she can appreciate and enjoy playsets and more interactive toys.

Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorer Playset by VTech will be a perfect addition to her toddler toy collection. It has everything all in one - exploring, learning and fun! Little ones can go on a tour of the zoo featuring Ryan the interactive Rhino (other animals sold seperate), experiencing seven special smart points while singing, laughing and learning along the way. 

Strengthen motor skills with seven manipulative features including a turning gate, spinning water tank and sliding elevator. You can set up the colourful tracks in different ways or connect them to other Go! Go! Smart Animals or Smart Wheels play sets to encourage little ones creativity. 

The zoo also features an electronic entrance that introduces animal names, animal traits, letters, colours and music! Playtime goes wild with learning with the Zoo explorers playset. This toy requires adult assembly but it's colour coded and fairly simple to put together. The only thing I found wrong with this playset is that it comes apart easily if its moved which can be frustrating for younger ones who can't put it back together. It requires 2 AAA batteries and it comes with demo batteries. 

For toddlers and little kids that love to laugh and explore, the Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorer play set would make a great holiday gift. To learn more about this and other fun Vtech playsets, please visit the official Vtech Kids website!

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Entice your senses with Lampe Berger Paris

Living in a busy household, it sometimes can get a bit stenchy in here. We have kids, we have dogs and we have strange smells. We are always on the lookout for new ways to clean the air up, make the air smell good and also maybe something to give the home a new little decor.

Canadians spend 90% of the time indoors which can make for some seriously stale and unhealthy air if you think about it. The average family spends close to $400 annually buying products to try and change the air in their homes, only half the time these products only mask the smell. I have one favourite fabric and air spray we always use but sometimes its nice to have a change.

Lampe Berger Paris reached out to us to try out one of their elegant lamps. Lampe Berger Paris is an unrivaled purifying and fragrance system all wraped up in a beautiful and stylish lamp.

How it works is by heat conducted by the catalytic burner neutrializes odourous molecules in the air and prevents recombination of these molecules so that smells virtually disapear. The burner dispenses the exclusive home fragrance while the lower temperature of the defuser allows it to preserve its essence. Lampe Berger technology guarantees an improvement of overall air quality in your home.

Its really easy to start changing the air in your home. First you fill your lamp 2/3 full with your favourite fragrance, insert the burner and replace the stopper. Let the wick soak for about 20 minutes and remove the stopper. Light the wick and wait 2 minutes before gently blowing out the flame. The burner difuses little by little and transforms the air with the aroma of the fragrance. 20 minutes (1 min per square meter) and you have created the perfect atmosphere in your home. 

With one lamp you get up to 140 hours of difusion (7 500ml bottles of fragrance) or one year of use depending on how often you use it before you have to change the burner. 

Lampe Berger Paris offers a variety of different lamp styles with exclusive home fragrances to suit any style home. We were sent the Pomme gift set with a 500ml bottle of fragrance to use with it.

The Pomme gift set comes with the "round essentielle" lamp; dressed in holiday colours red or frosted white, we received the red one. It's a functional, decorative way to perfume our home with Lampe Berger's Perfume de maison, "Fresh Linens". Check out my mini tutorial below! 

The very first time you light your Lampe Berger the flame will be pretty big but it does go down quickly. Once you blow out the flame you can immediately start smelling the fragrance. I placed ours in the basement where I usually do all my blog work and within 20 minutes the fragrance went through the vents and our entire house smelled like it! Amazing! Just be sure to never leave the cap off or leave it around tiny hands, the burner gets very hot. I didn't burn myself or anything but just a warning to be careful.

Other lamps that Lampe Berger Paris offer include the Chic gift set Perle with a limited edition fragrance like "Snowy Pines", "Provence Treats" and "Savoury Apple Tart". The fragrances all sound so yummy!

Lampe Berger Paris gift sets cost between $50 and $120 depending which style and size bottle of fragrance you choose. A 180ml bottle of fragrance goes for around $24 Canadian. 

There are so many different styles and colours to choose from, I can see these becoming addictive to both collect and gift to loved ones. Hey, the holidays are only a few short months away, you can never be too prepared! Check out the whole Lampe Berger Paris product line by visiting the website www.lampeberger.ca! 

You can find Lampe Berger Paris products right here in Ottawa at the following exclusive independent retailers:

C.A. Paradis - Bank Street Ottawa, ON
The Fresh flower & gift - Albert Street Ottawa, ON
Grace in the kitchen - Hazeldean Road Ottawa, ON

Available across the country, you can use the online store locator on the Lampe Berger website to find a store in your city!

Show some love and LIKE the Lample Berger Paris (Canada) facebook page and follow along the special hashtag #Lampeberger to chat all things Lampe Berger Paris! 

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Personalized Labels and Gifts by Stuck On You!

Back to school season is officially over. The kids have finally started adjusting back to the fall schedule, wish I could say the same about myself! They are in school full time which means most of their stuff goes to school and stays at school. 

With two in classes, it's double the stuff to have to keep track of. Countless containers and lids from lunch time, spare clothes items, shoes, and school tools all leave this house with a label to help avoid them possibly losing something important. We have lost way too many things over the years to go without labels.

This year we labelled our items with Stuck On You labels. Bright, fun and sticky labels for just about anything you need to personalize. Stuck On You isn't just about the labels, they are about personalization and making your kids stuff theirs with recognizable labels with their own names on them. 

Stuck On You offers a variety of labelling packages for all your needs from camping to around the home, personal items and in the classroom, you shouldn't lose too much this school year. There are many different styles and designs to choose from. Stuck On You labels are durable and large enough that your child will recognize theirs when they see it.

Stuck On You also offers personalized items like bags, lunch totes and drink bottles too! We were sent over a Stuck On You personalized pencil case and label set for both our school-bound kids.

The pencil cases are huge, lots of room for all the stuff the kids have to store in their desk at school like markers and pencil crayons. They are made with durable material, a big zipper area for large items and a smaller front pouch for everything else. The inside has a satiny material in the colour of the pencil case and says "Stuck On You" inside. Each one is personalized with the graphic we chose and our kids names on each pencil case.

Stuck On You doesn't only offer items for back to school, personalized items also make great gifts. There is definitely something for everyone at prices families can afford. Stuck On You currently has really cool personalized Halloween treat bags right in time for the spooktacular celebrations! 

Head on over to www.StuckonYou.ca to check out all the personalized items they have to offer and get started checking off names for your next gift list. 

Show some love on social media and follow @StuckOnYou on Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Like the Stuck On You Facebook page for the latest updates!

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Our friends at Stuck On You would like to give AME readers the chance to win 1 of 2 $25 GC!

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Does your Tween LOVE leggings? Check out Twiga Clothing!

When I was growing up, blue jeans were all the hype. I remember my mom would rarely buy me jeans, they were expensive. So when we had jeans they were THE thing to wear with just about anything from tank tops to tshirts and sweaters. Over the years they became people's every day and therefore less costly if you want to buy them. 

I still wear jeans, sometimes. I like the look of them and you can find some comfy ones. My daughter, who is an official Tween by the way, would beg to differ. She cannot stand jeans. She always finds an excuse for every pair we try to introduce to her, all coming down to one thing - being a more athletic girl, she's just uncomfortable in them. 

We all know we are happier when we are comfortable, so she decided that her ultimate, go-to clothing is stretchy pants or with the right long top she also wears leggings. She has several different pair in different colours, some with patterns. She pairs them with a longer top, long t-shirts, dresses or whatever else she is in the mood for. She can wear them with cute flats or running shoes, casual or more dressy. They are a practical item to have in her closet, I can agree on that!

Chuck Beaty (former Lululemon designer), has a niece who has the same passion for leggings as my little girl. Outgrowing toddler sized ones her uncle had made her, he created a pair just for her including her name printed on the waste band. Soon, her friends and their moms were asking about her famous personalized leggings and Twiga clothing was born. 

Twiga specializes in personalized athletic wear for both girls and women! You can choose from long leggings, crop leggings, shorts, tops and accessories all personalized with your name, team name, school name or whatever you want on it! 

Chuck was kind enough to send along a mom & daughter matching legging set. My daughter wanted her name on hers and mine appropriately, my twitter handle! 

Twiga leggings are made from 88% nylon and 12% Lycra Spandex to give you ultimate comfort and stretch where you need it. Excellent for those athletic types who play sports, participate in cheer leading or those of us like me who just want something comfortable for our home workout.

Twiga leggings come in different colours with different waistband styles, completely customizable. Check out the Twiga Clothing website to find the perfect legging for your tween (or you!).

When K wore her pair of Twiga leggings to school, she had students and teachers alike asking her where she got them and she introduced them to Twiga clothing! After wearing them myself a few times to do my daily exercise, compared to the stretchy pants/leggings I usually wear - these are my favourites right now. Definitely check them out if you are looking for fun, quality activewear for you and your girls! :) 

Show some love and follow Twiga Clothing on Twitter and like the Facebook page for the latest updates!


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Be Prepared For An Emergency With Master Lock

  

September is National Preparedness Month dedicated to raising awareness to help families prepare themselves for unexpected emergencies such as bad weather or fire. Unfortunately many North Americans are targets of thousands of disasters every year. As a matter of fact, a week ago we had a big storm that blew down a tree in a neighbours yard. The tree knocked the hydro, cable and phone lines out for eight hours. We are lucky it was only eight hours without. The electricity came back on just in time for that evenings bath time.  

You never know when bad weather or a disaster could happen so why not make sure you are prepared! Master Lock has some great tips to help you prepare to keep your family and important belongings safe and secure.

- Know weather language. Here in Canada we rely on Environment Canada for severe weather warnings. It's easy to keep up with the weather in your area by watchig the weather channel on TV or downloading an app onto practically any device. Social media is also a good place to get up to date news on weather all across the country. Learn the language of your national weather advisory organization so that you can prepare your family for severe weather.

- Prepare in advance. Severe weather can strike at any time, so take the basic steps now to ensure your family is ready should a storm strike while you're at home or away. 

Keep an updated emergency kit at home at all times. This kit should include necessities like enough water for at least 72 hours for your family, non-perishable foods, pet food (should you have a pet), flashlights, batteries, candles and matches. Date your emergency kit and store items in a cool, dry place and replace them every six months or so. 

If you are away when severe weather hits, make sure that a trusted relative or neighbour has appropriate access to your property if needed. A resettable combination padlock like the Master Lock M175XDLF Combination Padlock, is a convienient option to help secure your gate or fence since it doesn't require a key. You can reset the combination as many times as you need, for extra security when you return home.

- Create a backup plan. Over the years raising a family, we have collected a good amount of important and personal documents that I know we would be devistated if we ever lost. Our file box is one thing I would definitely want to save in the case of an emergency. SentrySafe fire safes offer protectio against fire and flood, making sure your important documents and items are safe long after the storm blows over. To help with disaster recovery in real time, store digital copies of important documents (including insurance policies!) in a secure online storage hub like the Master Lock Vault. It's free to use and accessable 24/7 through smartphones, tablets or on computer allowing easy access anytime.

- Secure outdoor belongings. Storms can be very damaging to the outside of your home, due to heavy rain, wind, or damaging hail or lightening. Lock up all possible outdoor belongings in a garage or covered shed and secure the door with a padlock built to survive tough weather like the Master Lock M115xDLF Covered Laminated Padlock. For items that can't be easily removed and stored such as patio furniture (we almost lost a table due to a rain and wind storm once!), lock them tightly together and to another sturdy surface. Use a securing cable like the Master Lock Python Adjustable Locking Cable. These safety tactics can also help prevent theft also.

- Go Cordless. In a severe weather situation, even bad thunder showers, it's always a good idea to keep away from electrical sources like computers, microwaves, corded phones and other electronics which require being plugged directly to a current. Power surges can occur, damaging your electronics. If you still have power during a bad storm, try using a cordless or cell phone instead of a corded phone as the cord can conduct electricity. 

I certainly hope that our Canadian weather is nice to us for the fall season. Either way, we will be one more step to being prepared with Master Lock!

For more information about the mentioned products please visit www.MasterLock.com!

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Master Lock wants to help you prepare your family and home for life's unexpected weather by offering up one AME reader the chance to win a Master Lock Prize Pack which includes:

- Master Lock Combination Padlock

- Master Lock Covered Laminated Padlock

- Master Lock Python Adjustable Locking Cable

Enter by filling out the entry ballot below! Open to Canada (excluding Quebec) and US residents 18+. Mandatory entry must be complete for extras to count. One entry per household. Please provide a valid email address upon entering. Winner is required to fill out prize claim form and answer a skill testing question to qualify. 

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Introducing The Stork by Rinovum Women's Health

Children have been a blessing to our family, I am grateful for all we have. We are lucky to have had the chance to have happy, fairly easy going pregnancies. We are lucky we did not have to go through the frustration and heartbreak of infertility that so many Canadians go through every year trying to do something that should be so simple, grow their family.

One in six Canadians struggles with infertility and the worst part is that they feel very alone seeing their family and friends have such ease conceiving. Only about 15% can afford IVF fertility treatment and even then, it's not always a guarantee. To watch someone you care about struggle for something that should be natural but isn't possible is heartbreaking. 

I am excited to tell you the news about a new and innovative fertility product launching in Canada! The Stork by Rinovum Women's Health is an over-the-counter, at home aid that supports a natural and intimate approach to conception. 

Combining science and innovation, The Stork takes the well established cervical cap insemination technology that medical professionals have been using for decades and allows couples to perform it easily in the privacy of their own homes.

The Stork is an affordable option for couples trying to conceive that bridges the gap between costly clinical treatments and natural intercourse. 

This is news so many Canadians trying to conceive have been waiting for. If you or someone you know could benefit from The Stork, check out their website for more information or talk to your health care provider, it could be the option that works for you and your partner. The Stork is available in select pharmacies.

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The season is changing. Orange Naturals can help!

Autumn is in the air, our temperature went from a late summer heat wave to a chillier fall weather. We've already turned back on the heat and broken out the sweaters and warm woolly socks! I think we can safely say summer is officially over!

Part of staying healthy aside from good diet, sleep and exercise is providing your body with the proper vitamins and nutrients it needs to excel and boost your immune system to fight off any potential illnesses like colds and flu's. I've been working on all of the above for myself and my entire family.

The kids are back in school and although we can't always monitor what they eat (or don't eat) during the hours they are away, we can start off their day with a balanced breakfast including Orange Naturals ND shakes for kids and send them off for the day with a healthy lunch. 

Orange Naturals offers a variety of tinctures to help the whole family, as I've mentioned before. One of my favourite go-to remedies for myself is Oil of Oregano. It may not taste very good on its own but it has so many benefits like acting as an antioxidant to help rid off the beginning of cold and flu symptoms. You can also use it topically for skin problems or if you have a sore tooth and can't get to the dentist right away, it can help prevent and cure infection.

With the cooler temperatures I'm feeling it in my bones with my arthritis. To help keep from ceasing up I have to keep active but some days are harder than others. I did some research and found Devil's Claw tincture is known to aid arthritic pain and flair ups. I have tried it several times and I can assure you, it works. It helps me get on with my day with less pain and tightness. I was happy to see Orange Naturals carries Devil's Claw which is now part of my Orange Naturals homeopathic remedies collection.

For the kids I am happy to have Orange Naturals cough + cold for kids on hand, it works like a charm without any side effects like drowsiness or things other over the counter cough medicines are known for.

With Orange Naturals products I have peace of mind knowing that if I have any questions, my answer is just a click away on the Orange Naturals website. Or I can simply head over to the #ONatural blog and read up on the latest articles about keeping my family healthy during the fall cold and flu season.

Have you signed up for the Orange Naturals newsletter? It's free and gives you the latest news and updates right in your inbox! 

Orange Naturals is great for my family but make sure you always do your research and talk to a health care professional before replacing any prescribed medications with homeopathic remedies. 



Posted in participation with Orange Naturals #ONatural ambassadorship. Compensation and product are provided. Opinions and comments on this blog are those of the author. 

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Staples Canada has what you want for Back to School and Home Office!

We are already a few weeks into the new school year and things have been going fairly well. The kids like their classes this year, happy to be back with friends. The kids started off the school year with what they required for the first couple of days but you know as well as I do, there are always last minute school supplies that are requested by the teachers.

We found what we needed at our local Staples Canada. Our oldest needed a couple of things as well as I needed a couple of things for the home office. One stop shop for all the supplies for kids and grown ups. 

Our local Staples store is fairly new and it's a fairly small store. We took an afternoon to go check it out and pick up what we needed. Our two school bound kids needed a few finishing items to their lists like a few folders, more lined paper for all those grade 5 assignments and things like that.

The staff at Staples is always friendly when you walk in, they greeted us with a hello and asked us if we needed any help. Everything is bright and well marked so its easy to find what you are looking for. We browsed around looking at all the different departments - electronics, supplies, office chairs, printers, computers etc. Lots of school supplies still on sale which is really helpful for the budget. 

If you're looking for an e-reader for your newest reader in the family, Staples offers a variety of models online and in store. The Kindle Fire HD has been a popular one. It's an e-reader that does more than just books. You can download tons of reading material from the amazon store and also apps for everything from learning to entertainment. Our store was sold out but you can always check out your own local store. 

I needed to check out the external hard drives and was happy to see quite the selection. With the kids needing the computer more and more as they get older, a reliable back up source is a must have! I also have a tendency to switch computers often, having all of my important stuff on an external drive will save me time and allow me more freedom to bring my files where ever I go. 

They did not have the Western Digital model I had been looking at online at this store but they did have a Sea Gate 1TB for less! It's a smart hard drive that allows you not only to back up files from your computer but also from your mobile device and social media like pictures from Facebook or Drop Box. It comes with software so no guess work at all, simple to use and portable. I was happy to find it at Staples for such a good price.

Visit Staples Canada Online or in store to check out all the great deals for yourself! You can even sign up for the free weekly sales flyer so you are always in the know! 

Don't forget to show some love @StaplesCanada on twitter and like the Staples Canada Facebook page for the latest! 

Posted on behalf of Staples Canada. Gift cards were received for review purposes. Opinions and comments on this blog are honest and those of the author. 

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Get Back To Your Routine With P&G

I've always believed part of feeling your best includes looking your best. Being a busy mom of three having an easy go-to morning routine can help cut back on spending hours in the bathroom during the busy, bustling mornings. No worries ladies - Olay, CoverGirl and Secret have us covered!

Putting our best face forward and reveal your natural beauty by starting off your day a moisturizer that illuminates your natural beauty like Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream for a flawless, airbrush looking finish. If you're looking for more of a lifting effect you could try CoverGirl + Olay Facelift Effect firming makeup which works to improve your skins natural firmness within two weeks! 

With early mornings and late nights, puffy-morning eyes and dark under eye circles can be a concern. CoverGirl + Olay The Depuffer eye concealer works to give you a well rested look, even if you really aren't.

This time of year is important for moms to be on top of things but those of us with teens or tweens can also take our own routines as opportunities to bond with them, teach them some tips and give them the confidence they need to face the day. 

Help her start off her day with a clean face using Olay Fresh Effects {Acne Control Scrub!} Salicylic Acid Acne and Blackhead Clearing Scrub, designed to give her day-long freshness. Moisturize and energize with Fresh Effects {Dew Over!} Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. For older teens, cover dark circles from late night study sessions and minimize the appearance of imperfections like blotchy skin with COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Concealer. Lastly, COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation will even her skin tone while pulling oil and sweat away from the skin, finishing off her look.

Early morning hustle and bustle can make us sweat! Don't worry though, Secret has added two new additions to the Secret Clinical Strength collection (which happens to be my favourite!), Invisible Solid and Clear Gel to keep us all cool and collected during the busiest of times!

For more information about mentioned products or other great beauty tips and tricks please visit Olay.ca, CoverGirl.ca and Secret.com! 

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P&G wants you to get back on schedule too with this great "Get Back To Your Routine" prize pack ($122 value) which includes:

- Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream Olay Fresh Effects – $32.99*
- COVERGIRL + Olay FaceLift Effect Firming Makeup – $18.99*
- COVERGIRL + Olay De-Puffer Eye Concealer – $14.99*
- Olay Fresh Effects {Acne Control Scrub!} Salicylic Acid Acne and Blackhead      Clearing Scrub – $9.99*
- Fresh Effects {Dew Over!} Hydrating Gel Moisturizer – $15.99*
- COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Concealer – $8.99*
- COVERGIRL Ready, Set Gorgeous Liquid Foundation – $9.99*
- Secret Clinical Clear Gel – $9.99*
- Secret Clinical Invisible Solid – $9.99*

Please fill out the entry ballot below for your chance to win! :) 

Open to Canadians 18+ (excluding Quebec). Mandatory entry must be done for extras to count. Please note that this giveaway is offered across multiple P&GMom blogs. You may enter on as many blogs as you wish however you may only win this prize once. Winner must fill out prize form and answer a skill testing question to qualify. 

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To Dip or Not To Dip? That is the question! #PringlesDIPbate

There is no contest that tortilla chips and dip go hand in hand when it comes to munching on snacks. Chips and dip are perfect for parties, social gatherings or even that family movie night. Different flavours, different ways to dip - whats not to love. 

NEW Pringles Tortillas are changing snacking rules everywhere by sparking some serious debate among Canadians - a DIPbate if you will. Pringles Tortillas are so packed with flavour - some Canadians think dip is just not necessary while others won't let go of their favourite snacking tradition. 

We were sent over some samples of the new Pringles Tortillas. They come in three flavours - Nacho Cheese, Zesty Ranch and Original. These chips are similar to what Pringles always has to offer in its chip products but instead of normal potato chips they are flavoured tortilla chips. The same kind you get when you make a plate of tortilla chips and dip - minus the dip. 

Hubby and the kids enjoyed the Zesty Ranch as their favourite out of the three while and I enjoyed the Nacho Cheese and Original as my favourite flavours. In all, new Pringles Tortilla Chips are really good! 

In my opinion, dip is optional. I could eat these with dip or without so I guess you can say I am kind of on the fence in this whole #PringlesDIPbate!

Have you tried new Pringles Tortilla Chips? What say you about this whole thing, would they go great with your favourite dip or could they do without? 

From September 1st to 14th, TV host Matt Philips (@mattphilipstv) and his friends are taking it to the streets of Toronto to find out who dips and who doesn't in this great DIPbate! They'll be visiting hot spots, public spaces and happenings from Steeles Avenue to Lake Ontario to give people the chance to weigh in! If you see Matt, don't be shy! Say hello and let him know where you stand in the #PringlesDIPbate! 

Follow along hashtags #PringlesDIPbate #PringlesDip and #PringlesDontDip for all the DIPbate fun!

For more information about Pringles please visit www.Kelloggs.ca

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In celebration of the new Pringles Tortilla Chips and the whole #PringlesDIPbate, Pringles wants to give one lucky AME winner the chance to try these new chips for themselves! 

Enter using the entry ballot below for your chance to win all three new Pringles Tortilla Chips flavours and a vintage Pringles collector T-shirt ($30 value)! 

Open to Canadian residents 18+ only with a valid email address upon entering. Mandatory entry must be complete for extras to count. One entry per household/email address. Winner must fill out prize claim form and answer a skill testing question to qualify.

Click here for full giveaway terms and conditions.

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Posted on behalf of Kellogg's Canada. Samples provided for participation. Prize sponsored by Kellogg's. Opinions and comments on this blog are those of the author. 

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Surviving the first day back to school

Back to School season is nothing new to our family but it doesn't make it any less exciting (and nerve racking). I surprisingly didn't have that hard a time sleeping as I thought and I was able to get up easier than I anticipated. Maybe my internal clock knows its time to go back to routine. Either way we were up and at em before 6:30 which I can say is a time record for these kids considering the relaxed summer they just had. 

They started the day with a good breakfast, picked out and got dressed in their favourite new school clothes. It was turning out to be a good day! 

The kids were as prepared as they could be with their new school supplies tucked neatly into their bags. I prepared their lunches the night before, a ritual I started ever since our oldest began school. It just makes things run smoother when all they have to do is open the fridge and put their lunches in their bags before taking off for the day. 

The weather was good, warm with no rain but it was cloudy. The kids were as rested as expected, tired but enthusiastic about returning to school. We left five minutes early to avoid rushing for the bus. Nothing was forgotten at home before getting on the bus and there were absolutely no tears! I call this a first day back morning success!

Returning home was another story, the kids have a brand new bus driver this year who is still learning the route. They were over 15 minutes late dropping off but being it the first day and the weather was nice it wasn't that big a deal. It did make me double check the bus route and stops though. You know, just to make sure.

When they finally got off the bus and came through the front door they were talking each a mile a minute. Hard to catch everybodys story at once but overall they both had a pretty good first day at school, they both liked their lunches and they both like their new teachers so far. 

Despite the after school bus scare we all survived the first day back. Now, on with the rest of the school year! :) 

Original post by AME. Content, images and opinions are those of the author. 

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Tourists in our own city!

Sometimes it's nice to play tourist in your own city. Exploring places you know but may not visit all that often. Checking out the sights and really noticing what makes your city great.

Downtown Ottawa is filled with interesting things one can enjoy while out for an afternoon, we did just that. Making the best of our last long weekend before school kicks in. We packed up the stroller for the afternoon and took the three kids on a bus ride downtown. We didn't need to do very much, we didn't need to spend very much and we didn't have any kind of a plan but we did have fun. We made our own fun by enjoying the sights of our own city. The kids were excited and imagine, that's just downtown. 

I'm happy it turned out to be a beautiful day too. Not too hot but nice and sunny!  We stopped by the Rideau Center for a snack (unfortunately the icing on the kids donuts melted but they ate them anyway as kids do) and we walked along the King Edward bridge, looking beautiful view of the Rideau Canal we even saw some ducks. 

We also took a walk by City Hall. Downtown parks are always pretty in the summer and have interesting statues, water fountain and other historical monuments. We did not get a picture of the piano man that's beside the NAC unfortunately. Real tourists already had him occupied. We also took the kids to the Byward market to look around before heading on our way home.

It was nice to just get out of the house with no real goal other than making the kids smile. We are usually busy on a mission when we do get a chance to go downtown, it was nice to slow it down a pace and enjoy the sights with the family. We often miss the simplicity of the smaller things with the hustle and bustle of everyday life.



Original post by AME. Images, comments and opinions are my own. 

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