#Win @sweetmamabrady is having her Christmas Spectacular over $500 in prizes

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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2011 It's that time of year again. The Holiday season is just around the corner. Soon the snow will start falling and weather will turn colder. Christmas trees will start to pop up in shopping centre parking lots and the decorations will come out of storage. Parties will be … [Read more...]

Do YOU have the Christmas Spirit? Toys For Tots Challenge!

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Christmas is a mere 3 months away. Hard to believe that the time comes around so quickly. For most of us, it's a time of joy and family. The lights and trees, the planning and parties, visitors and giggles. For others, it's an extremely hard time of the year. Food, clothing and shelter are the main … [Read more...]

My Latest Win – This Company is Fabulous!! What They Did For Me! CONTEST TOO

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Months ago, I entered a twitter contest. There are quite a few out there and my blog runs them as well. This one was special though. It was a contest for a 52" Built In Grill. Back in July, I received an email that told me I was the winner!! Amazing!! Now, here I was thinking that this built in … [Read more...]

CattleBoyz: Review and Awesome Giveaway CAN/US Go BBQ!!

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Just in time for the long weekend, I received a fabulous package from Cattleboyz. It had two sauces, 4 spices and an assortment of swag! Take a look. Perfect timing! The last long weekend of the summer calls for all out BBQ! I couldn't wait to start trying them out. I admit to having used their … [Read more...]

And the winners of the #500 followers giveaway are….

This contest closed at 9pm MST on Aug 31. The winners were chosen via random.orgPrize … [Read more...]

GlobalFest 2011 – Italy: Part of the My Hometown Series #Calgary

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GLOBALFEST 2011 by Nicole GlobalFest is an annual fireworks competition held in Calgary, AB Canada in mid to late August at Elliston park. Since its launch in 2003, GlobalFest has been one of the top draws for both locals and tourists alike. This really comes as no surprise to me as GlobalFest is … [Read more...]

Dine In/Take Out: #Calgary Eats – Part of the My Hometown Series Part 1

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The Keg - 130th Ave For my money, the Keg on 130th Ave, has the best chefs. The picture above is Creole Chicken. I get this every time I visit this location. Its served with shrimp and scallops and they are done to perfection! The scallops just melt in your mouth. Obviously, they have someone … [Read more...]

Kicking Horse Coffee: Review & Giveaway Can/US

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I was given the opportunity to review Kicking Horse Kick Ass Coffee. "The name says it all: carpe diem, play to win, no regrets" This is a bold, dark and rich coffee. It is a great mix of Indonesian and Central American fair trade, organic beans. When you open a can of coffee, the smell should … [Read more...]

Funky Monkey T-Shirt Review

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For me, T-shirts are fabulous! I love having a huge variety of t-shirts. They are so versatile. You can wear one over another, tie it up, lounge around or even wear as a nightie. I was given a Funky Monkey T-Shirt to review. When I received my package, the first thing I noticed was that the t-shirt … [Read more...]

I’m Going to the “ShesConnected Conference”

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I am extremely pleased and honored to say that I have been invited to the ShesConnected Conference! This is a proud moment for me. The conference holds a lot of exciting and informative opportunities that I cannot wait to throw myself into. So many fantastic sponsors to meet and bloggers to engage … [Read more...]