Welcome to the 2016 Epic Holiday Gift Guide Spectacular:

The Samsung Galaxy S7 From Sprint Giveaway!

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Michigan Saving and More, Deliciously Savvy, Tales From A Southern Mom, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, My Crafty Zoo, Adventures of a Nurse, Welcome To My Kitchen, Life in a House of Testosterone

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Sprint

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The Samsung Galaxy S7

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ONE (1) lucky winner will receive a Samsung Galaxy S7 from Sprint!

Contest is open to US only, 18+ (ends December 25th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. The winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!
  
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Welcome to the 2016 Epic Holiday Gift Guide Spectacular:

NeoCell $75 Credit Giveaway!

You can be 1 of 4 winners! A new winner every week in December though 12/19.

This contest is hosted by the Social Media Gurus Network!

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NeoCell

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$75 worth of their great products

Also sold on Amazon!

NeoCell has been developing and manufacturing all natural, premium anti-aging formulas for over 20 years and is the leading Collagen brand in the world. Their products are naturally based, not synthetic, and are designed to promote youthful health, beauty and total body wellness. They manufacture their own products using carefully sourced food-grade raw materials and their facility exceeds all GMP standards. They strive to continuously bring the best to customers– products that their own families are proud to use, made with Nutrients You Can Trust. See some of the reviews HERE and HERE.

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I made these bagels from scratch for the first time. It was pretty easy and they do not have to rise (can qualify as a quick bread). It's chewy and it's got flavor. You can substitute onions for cranberries, or frozen blueberries.

Onion Sesame Bagels
(Yield: makes about a dozen)

INGREDIENTS:

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar

1 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp dried onion flakes
3/4 tsp salt

1 cup flour

1 egg, beaten
sesame seeds

PREPARATION:

1) Preheat oven to 400F.

2) Soften yeast in 1/2 cup of water and sugar until the yeast starts to foam. Place yeast mixture in a large bowl for mixing.

3) Add in the next 5 ingredients (water, flour, sugar, dried onion flakes, and salt) and beat using an electric mixer for about 3 minutes until dough is very smooth.

4) Slowly beat the remaining 1 cup of flour until blended. If you don't have a mixer, you can knead the dough until it is blended and smooth.

5) Place dough onto a lightly floured board. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into 1/2-inch thick rope. Pinch the ends together to form a complete circle.


6) Brush the top of the formed dough with beaten egg and dip into the plate of sesame seeds.


7) Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until tops are golden.

It's almost December and the holiday season is just around the corner. I've found these perfect gifts for those wanting to look their best and feel their best on this season. Conair has amazing hair care tools that you and friends will love.


Conair Infiniti Pro Elite Collection:

I had the opportunity to review the Conair Infiniti Pro Elite Collection. The smooth titanium-coated plates of the flat iron effortlessly glide through hair for straight results. As a bonus, this package includes a gorgeous heat-resistant thermal clutch and a pack of argan oil treatment. The argan oil nourishes hair and smooths away frizz, giving hair amazing shine.






WHERE TO BUY: Conair products are available at Walmart, Rexall Pharma Plus and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Dr Teal's Lavendar Epsom Salt Soak & Foaming Bath:

If you know someone who would love some pampering, the Dr Teal's Lavendar Epsom Salt Soak & Foaming Bath kit is a great choice. Soak away stress and feel relaxed. I felt like I could sit in the tub for hours.

Benefits:
* Encourages a better night's sleep
* Soak away stress
* Exfoliate your skin
* Volumize your hair


Lip Smacker:

Stocking Stuffers are also great. See below for some suggestions from LipSmacker. Flavors include Gumdrop, CandyCane, Snowflake Cocoa, Holiday Punch, Strawberry Mega, Watermelon Mega, and the cute Tsum Tsum Mickey and Minnie Set.



Disclosure: I received the Conair and MCP products at no charge in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of other consumers. No other compensation was given.

It was a wet, rainy weekend - typical Vancouver weather, but it didn't stop us from going out. On Saturday, Nov. 26th was the fifth annual Candytown Holiday Festival (Vancouver's outdoor Christmas event), but it was my first time attending. This was a one-day event where vendors, food trucks and entertainers come together to celebrate the holiday together with the community in Yaletown.





My thoughts: If it weren't for the rain, I think it would be a lot busier. Many people were with umbrellas and some were taking cover in the covered areas by the shops. I was hoping to see more Christmas items from the vendors though. My favorite vendors were the ones with cute little Grinch Trees, baked goods, and handmade Christmas ornaments.




We spotted the Nintendo Pokemon trailer near the end of the street on the other end of the festivities. My son was excited when he had the chance to test out and play with the new popular Nintendo game, Pokemon Sun and Moon.


See full gallery here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/jennieyuenphotos/2T0kk4
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Cineplex Events proudly presents George Takei’s Allegiance: The Broadway Musical on the Big Screen, in select theatres across the Canada for one night only on December 13, 2016. Straight from Broadway and loosely inspired by the true-life experiences of George Takei, Allegiance tells the emotional story of a family whose lives are upended by the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.


The event will feature an exclusive introduction from Takei, as well as special behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and creators.

"Allegiance has been a passion project from the beginning," says Takei. "This deeply-moving story based on my family’s experiences could not be more timely, or poignant, considering the current political climate. So many people around the globe have never heard about this dark part of our nation's history, and it is an honor and privilege for me to help tell this story, so that we can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. I am deeply grateful that almost 120,000 people experienced the Broadway production during its run, an eerie reflection of the number of Japanese Americans who were directly impacted by the events depicted in Allegiance. This event – with Allegiance coming to cinema screens all around the country – will give to so many more the opportunity to experience and see this musical, which I consider my legacy."

Participating Theatres:

· Toronto – Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas & VIP
· Vancouver – The Park Theatre
· Halifax – Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
· Ottawa – Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
· Calgary – Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas


For showtimes visit cineplex.com/Events

Following the success of the Standard Edition in November 2015 of Canadian Pacific: Creating A Brand, Building A Nation, Callisto Publishers is releasing a spectacular, vibrant Premium Edition of the intriguing and visually-stunning story of the company that united Canada politically and became the world’s greatest and most diverse transportation. The Premium Edition comes in a hand-crafted collector's case with a wood veneer cover symbolizing the natural beauty of Canada. Additional care was devoted to reproduce all images true to the originals.

MY THOUGHTS: I was provided a digital copy of this stunning book and was fascinated with the illustrations. It taught us much about the history and the educational journey  through these historical illustrations and photos. This volume also demonstrates how a uniquely Canadian graphic design style developed over time, the essence of which can be felt in Canadian design until this day. The making of modern Canada is unimaginable without Canadian Pacific and its lasting achievements.

Up to now virtually nothing has been published about Canadian Pacific's decisive role in “branding” the nation at home and abroad. The company's visionary leaders used the railway line's potential to its fullest, swiftly creating a pioneering global travel and transportation empire, for several decades the world's biggest. As Canada's main private land owner, Canadian Pacific became a key sponsor of immigration. These and numerous other activities were publicized with unparalleled proficiency and quality, projecting a dream-like world of the new state that became part of its identity. Never before or after has a single company influenced a nation and its image to such an extent.




FEATURES:
* Stunning 384-page full-colour graphics
* Premium edition hardcover
* Superb color reproduction
* Collector’s case handcrafted and designed with wood veneer, symbolizing the natural beauty of Canada

Canadian Pacific tells the important and unforgettable story of the impact this private corporation and its design and branding strategies had on a nation’s economic development and image – and will be a welcome addition to the bookcases, coffee tables, and cottages of history buffs, art lovers, and aesthetes alike.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marc H. Choko, author of Canadian Pacific: Creating a Brand, Building a Nation is professor emeritus at the School of Design of the Université du Québec à Montréal and former director of the university’s Design Centre. He is also a former research director at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique Urbanisation, Culture et Société. Choko earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in planning from the Université de Montréal and a doctorate in urban planning from the Université de Paris VIII. He is the author of numerous publications on graphic design, urban development and housing, and has curated many exhibitions that toured internationally. Choko is an honorary member of the Société des designers graphiques du Québec.

About the Publisher:
Berlin-based Callisto Publishers selects topics from the fields of design, art, and architecture that are especially well suited to be represented by a printed book, rather than an electronic medium, aspiring to create printed works of perfect quality in terms of content, design, and production. Strong contemporary design requires solid knowledge of the designs and methods of the past. Which designs endured, which did not, and why? Calisto’s books analyze trends of the past that are relevant for understanding design today and in the future.


Disclosure: I received a digital copy of the above mentioned book at no charge in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of other consumers. No other compensation was given.

Welcome to the Nature's Bakery Giveaway!

Sponsored By: Nature's Bakery

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Prize Pack Includes: 

84 bars of product! All 8 flavors of our Whole Wheat Fig Bars and 4 flavors for our Double Chocolate Brownies. (In 6 pack boxes)

(1) Nature’s Bakery Big Truck Hat

(1) Nature’s Bakery Camelbak Waterbottle
(1) Nature’s Bakery Lanyard

Total Value: $133 per winner!

A grand total giveaway worth $532!

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FOUR (4) lucky winners will each receive a Nature's Bakery Prize Pack Bundle ($133RV)!

Contest is open to US only, 18+ (ends December 7th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. The winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!
  
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We are thrilled to announce three fabulous clean romance books that's just released (by a few of our favourite authors) and just in time for the holidays. Also, you have a chance to win $75 prize money and a gift basket from Suite 716 through the Rafflecopter below.

Happy reading!

Love on the Rebound Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole
When Everly Watson goes on a Hawaiian holiday, she never expects to fall head-over-heels for movie star Christian Ross. But her life is fraught with betrayal and deceit. Will Everly find the courage to love again? Or will her complicated past lead to her undoing?

Buy Love on the Rebound here.






Pass Interference by Cami Checketts
Hyde Metcalf, wide receiver for the Denver Storm, needs a fabulous personal trainer to help him recover from pneumonia. He is more than intrigued by the beautiful Lily Udy, who seems to idolize him … until the media and his competition get involved.

Buy Pass Interference here.





The Christmas Groom by Taylor Hart
When billionaire, Nathan Sterling, decides to spend a relaxing week before Christmas in Park City, he never imagined he'd meet a hot ex-Olympian skier and he really never imagined ... she'd be getting married in three days.

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Tomorrow (Friday, November 25th, 2016) will be the Macy's 27th Annual Great Tree Lighting at San Francisco's Union Square. If you are in the area, you should definitely check it out. This amazing holiday celebration will start at 6pm.


(Photo Courtesy of Macy’s)
The Great Tree Lighting Ceremony will include a series of musical performances by headliner Aloe Blacc and San Francisco Boys’ Chorus, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the cast of She Loves Me from the San Francisco Playhouse's upcoming production. The evening will culminate with the presentation of Macy’s annual gift to San Francisco – a beautiful, reusable, 83-foot tree decorated with more than 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 1,100 shining ornaments.

For the sixteenth year, Aflac is partnering with Macy’s to provide holiday happiness. The 2016 Aflac Holiday duck is available for purchase in two sizes, 6-inch for $10 and 10-inch for $15. 100% of net proceeds will benefit children’s cancer hospitals across the country. The ducks are available at Macy’s, macys.com and aflacduckprints.com.


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Balsam Hill has been spreading Christmas cheer to families around the world for the past decade with their highly-realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. To celebrate their 10th anniversary and the season of giving, Balsam Hill is partnering with Macy’s to bring the magic of Christmas to life. At the tree lighting event, they will host a holiday theme decorated photo booth providing guests the ability to capture their own special moment in a photo strip or video to take home and share.

Welcome to the 2016 Epic Holiday Gift Guide Spectacular:

Teasia Teas Giveaway!

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1st prize
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up

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2nd prize
DIY Box Creations

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3rd prize
Illuminature

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4th prize
 The 50 States: Fun Facts

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5th prize
The Curious Guide to Things That Aren't

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6th prize
Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids

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7th prize
Words to Live By

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8th prize
The Fifty States

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Contest is open to US only, 18+ (ends December 14th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. The winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!
  
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