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May

08

Cookies Without the Guilt: MiSURA Giveaway

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MiSURA

You read that right; cookies without the guilt. I know it`s hard to believe right? But it is true.

It’s the Italian secret; enjoying the finer things in life without compromising on health or the waistline! MiSURA products are made with this ancient philosophy.

ABOUT MiSURA

MiSURA is an Italian based company that makes cookies, crackers, biscuits and pastas. But their products are not your usual grain-based food items.

MiSURA’s line of no-sugar-added, high fibre, high protein products make for a great snack and meal for your whole family. Finding snacks that are better for kids and still appeal to their specific tastes is often challenging. The cookie aisle in the grocery store is stacked with tons of options that may appeal to your children, but may not necessarily align with your prescribed diet for them. That is why I like MiSURA.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the MiSURA products:

No Sugar Added Biscuits

MiSura No Sugar Added Cookies

  • Low-fat, yoghurt shortbread cookies
  • 85% less sugar that most popular cookie brands
  • 1 g of fat per each cookie
  • 0.1 g of sugar per cookie

Spaghetti

MiSURA Spaghetti

  • 13 g of protein per serving
  • 7 g of fibre
  • 2.5 g of fat
  • 3.5 g of sugar
  • Made with 99% Whole grain Durum semolina

Whole Wheat Toasts

MiSURA Whole Wheat Toasts

  • Only 30 calories per slice
  • Only 5.3 grams of carbohydrates per slice
  • 0.4 g of fat per slice
  • Low sodium
  • High fibre

OUR FAVOURITES

We received a number of the MiSURA cookies and biscuits. Among our favourites were the No Sugar Added Biscuits in both cocoa and regular flavours, the No Sugar Added Pomegranate biscuits and the 6 Cereals Biscuits. To be honest they didn’t last very long in our pantry.

All the biscuits are delish dipped in milk, but especially the cereal biscuits. Little S enjoyed eating the cookies as an after-school-snack, and I felt good about serving them. With no added sugar and the added fibre, I felt confident in sharing them with her.

BUY MiSURA PRODUCTS

MiSURA products are available in major grocery retailers and independent stores. Look for the MiSURA logo to know you’re buying healthy and tasty snacks for your family.

MiSURA

CONNECT WITH MiSURA

Visit MiSURA at misura.com and Like them on Facebook (Note, your like is worth 3 entries in the giveaway!)

WIN IT

Misura Giveaway

One City Mom reader will win an awesome MiSURA basket brimming with Misura’s most popular products including:

  • 1 Misura apron
  • 1 package of Misura No Sugar Added Oat biscuits
  • 1 package of Misura No Sugar Added Cocoa biscuits
  • 1 package of Misura No Sugar Added Petit biscuits
  • 1 package of Misura Whole Wheat Toast
  • 1 package of Misura 6 Cereal biscuits
  • 1 package of Misura No Sugar Added Pomegranate biscuits
  • 1 package of Misura Whole Wheat pasta – penne rigate
  • 1 package of Misura Whole Wheat pasta – fusilli
  • 1 package of Misura Whole Wheat pasta – spaghettini
  • 1 package of Misura Gluten Free pasta – spaghetti

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City Mom

May

03

Tutu Cute: BellaCoco Designs {Giveaway}

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BellaCoco Designs

Photos courtesy of Katie McVey Photography.

There’s nothing cuter than little girls dressed up in tutus, flowery head bands and princess wands. Or little boys decked out in adult-looking fedoras and neck ties. And what makes them even cuter is when these accessories are handmade with love and care. That is why I jumped at the chance to review BellaCoco Designs from right here in London.

ABOUT BELLACOCO DESIGNS

They say it’s all in the name and this trendy baby accessory store didn’t get its name by accident; loosely translated Bella Coco means beautiful pumpkin which is the pet name Mary-Ann Fougere coined for her twin daughters.

Mary-Ann found herself at a loss when searching for cute barrettes for her daughter’s Christmas photos. The accessories she did find didn’t fit the image she was looking for. She wanted to adorn her girls in something a little less baby-like and a little more chic; something that even Mary-Ann might wear herself.

In the end, she couldn’t find what she was looking for so she decided to make them herself and BellaCoco Designs was born!

BellaCoco Designs Tutu

LET’S GO SHOPPING

From tailor-made tutus created with North American, soft, luxurious tulle to Kanzashi Flowers (a Japanese origami style) to lead-free hair clips, there are a variety of trendy accessories for young girls at BellaCoco Designs.

And we can’t forget about the boys; BellaCoco Designs also carries neckties, suspenders and newsboy/fedora hats for the little guy in your life.

BellaCoco Designs Tutu

THE “MIA”

When I told Little S that she was able to sit down and view pictures of colourful tutus and pick one out of her very own she was thrilled! Her choice was not an easy one given that there are 12 styles to choose from (and you can order a custom design but she didn’t know that). She finally chose The “Mia” which came as no surprise knowing her love of all things purple and fuchsia.

The product exceeded our expectations! Little S sure feels like a princess in this fun outfit. It is clear by examining Mary-Ann’s work that she takes pride in her creations and prioritizes quality.

BUY IT

The wide range of BellaCoco Designs products can be viewed and ordered online. You can also follow along with BellaCoco Designs on Facebook and Twitter.

CAPTURE IT

On Saturday, June 8th, 2o13, you can participate in a fun photo shoot with your little ones. BellaCoco Designs and Robert Russell Photography have partnered for a unique opportunity to capture your little princess in a BellaCoco Desgins Tutu. See details below:

Mini TuTu 2 Bella Coco Designs

WIN IT

One City Mom reader will win a custom-made Tutu from BellaCoco Designs. Open to Canadian residents. Please use the Rafflecopter form below for full rules and regulations and to enter the giveaway. Good luck!

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Apr

22

Enter to win $115 USD with the Spring Cash Giveaway!

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Spring Cash Giveaway

Spring has sprung (for the most part), the grass is green (getting greener) and the birds are chirping! It’s time for a Spring Cash Giveaway!

I have partnered with some fantastic Canadian bloggers to host a giveaway for $115 cold, hard US cash and you can enter to win here on City Mom.

All you need is a PayPal account (free to sign up)! Giveaway is open worldwide.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY 

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Feb

05

Coming Soon: Peanut Butter Cheerios {Coupon}

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Peanut Butter Cheerios

Have you heard the news? Two pantry staples have come together to make a nutritious and delicious breakfast meal that the whole family will love.

That’s right, Cheerios and peanut butter found a love match (must be the love in the air with Valentine’s Day nearing) and came together to create Peanut Butter Cheerios.  Starting March 4th, 2013 you can find them on shelves in your favourite grocery store.

SNEAK PEEK

As a Life Made Delicious Ambassador I am happy to say that I got to have a sneak peek (or should I say, sneak taste?) of the new Peanut Butter Cheerios and they are delish! They have a distinct peanut butter flavour without being too overwhelming. And with only 8 grams of sugar per serving, they act as a healthy breakfast choice.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

Starting February 5th (at noon), you can visit the General Mills Facebook page to get your buy one Cheerios flavour (BananaCheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, or Chocolate Cheerios) and get one Peanut Butter Cheerios FREE coupon.

Then on March 16th and March 17th, you can redeem your coupon in store.

WHAT’S YOUR FAV PEANUT BUTTER PAIRING?

In our home we have a few different favourite peanut butter pairs. My husband just loves his peanut butter and banana sandwiches and I am a sucker for anything peanut butter and chocolate. Little S likes her PB straight up…no bells or whistles for that girl.

How do you like to eat peanut butter? What’s the most unusual PB pairing you’ve seen?

WIN A PEANUT BUTTER CHEERIOS PRIZE PACK

Share your favourite PB pairing and you could win a Peanut Butter Cheerios Prize Pack valued at $50. Please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure – I am participating in the Life Made Delicious Ambassador Program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of General Mills. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Jan

30

Fabulous Londoners: Andrea Nair, M.A., CCC

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Andrea Nair

I love writing about the skills and talents of fellow Londoners. Today I’m enthusiastic to share another fab Londoner and an equally fabulous book that she has written; Andrea Nair and her psychological novel stripped down running.

I read  STRIPPED DOWN RUNNING to share my opinion in the form of a book review. But I was so moved by the story that I had to know more so I did a little Q & A with Andrea. But first, here is why I loved the book so much.

STRIPPED DOWN RUNNING

Stripped Down Running by Andrea Nair

I imagine that Hannah (the main character) is someone that I would be drawn to in real life. I think outwardly, she’d make a good friend and even more, an interesting person to be around. Her personality seems strong and magnetic, yet her impulsiveness seems chaotic. I don’t know why but this draws you in and keeps you glued to the page.

I felt like I related to Hannah. It’s not necessarily because we share the same characteristics or even the same type of childhood, but on some level, I think we can all see a piece of ourselves in her. She’s motivated by her heart, or so it seems. It’s not until we dig further into Hannah’s past that we see how much of a role our childhood’s play in our future.

This compelling psychological novel dramatically highlights the impact of what was thought to be sort of a normal family upbringing. As a young adult, the heroine tries to outrun her past, but like so many childhood influences, outdistancing one’s early years does not always work.

Her relationship with her husband in convoluted and it’s interesting to see how that unfolds. Again, I think this relationship is relatable for most. Whether it’s your spousal relationship, a friendship or a working relationship, they can all be complicated in some way or another.

Reading it from Hannah’s perspective is like listening to someone who’s experienced relationship turmoil first hand. It’s an honest, sincere confession of sorts. Although Hannah reveals some things about herself that you may not like, you forgive her. Her story is so raw and endearing that you end up falling in love with her and you find yourself rooting for her.

ANDREA NAIR

Andrea Nair is the author of STRIPPED DOWN RUNNING and a psychotherapist, Parenting Educator and Co-owner of The Core Family Health Centre here in London. Andrea is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to parenting and families.

It was really interesting to get educated on family relationships and parenting through a form of fiction writing. I think it was a clever and effective way of bringing an important topic to light.

I did a little Q & A session with Andrea to find out more about her background as well as to find out some more info on Hannah. I can’t wait to ‘meet’ Hannah again so I am anxiously awaiting her next book!

Q. Tell us a bit about yourself:

A. I am a parenting educator who loves to write! My husband, a family doctor, and I own a medical building called The Core Family Health Centre in London; which is where I base my parenting psychotherapy practice.

In my attempt to reach as many parents as possible, I have turned to writing to share the tricks and tips which research suggests and I find helpful with my own two boys. To reach the people who prefer to read fiction than self-help books, I write about parent-child relationships to show to how much this relationship continues to affect the children well into their adulthood.

Q. Is this the first book that you’ve written?

A. Yes, STRIPPED DOWN RUNNING is my first completed novel. I am 8,000 words into my second novel.

Q. Who is Hannah?

A. Hannah, the main character, is someone you could easily relate to, love, laugh with, but also want to choke! Her fun sense of humour and edginess pull us in but her wild behaviour makes us wonder what the heck is she doing? And why?

Q. How did your background as a psychotherapist help to develop the character of Hannah?

A. My background as a psychotherapist helped Hannah’s character development because I really wanted to dig into the guts of what was driving Hannah’s confusing behaviour. I used my master’s degree research to put together a story where the reader would understand a bit about why people do the things they do. I also hoped to make Hannah’s character emotionally riveting.

Q. Will we hear more from Hannah?

A. YES! You will hear from Hannah. So far the next book as made me cry my own guts out.

GIVEAWAY

Today you can enter to win one of two copies of STRIPPED DOWN RUNNING by Andrea Nair. Please use the Rafflecopter widget below.

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Good luck!

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Jan

10

LittleEcoFootPrint Giveaway

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Last month I announced my role as a Mom Expert with LittleEcoFootprint. This Canadian company was founded by two enviro-conscious moms who were looking for safe, nontoxic products for their sons.

Today, LittleEcoFootPrint is a doorstep delivery service that offers eco-friendly, chemical-free and most importantly, safe products for moms and their babies. Consider Lisa and Kristy your personal shoppers and know that they have your child’s health and safety at the top of their list. Sit back and enjoy all that motherhood has to offer and let LittleEcoFootprint do the work for you.

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF EASE

LittleEcoFootprint’s first monthly box of goodies will be shipped in February of this year. You can now sign up for your membership for $25 a month. Boxes will be filled with age and season appropriate items for mom and baby that all fall under the eco-friendly, nontoxic category. Box values are between $35 and $45 each month.

FOLLOW ALONG WITH VILLAGE MOM

As mentioned back in December, Village Mom, a.k.a. Lindsay will be City Mom’s new Baby Consultant as she is expecting her first baby in February. Each month, Lindsay will share what the contents of her LittleEcoFootprint box are and her review of each product. Stay up to date on the latest, safest and most trendy baby and toddler items through City Mom and LittleEcoFootprint.

WIN A THREE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO LITTLEECOFOOTPRINT

I’m excited to share that one City Mom reader will win a 3 Month, LittleEcoFootprint membership. The winner’s first shipment will be tailored to the age of their child and sent out on February 15, 2013. They will also receive a second shipment in March and a third shipment in April. How exciting!

Giveaway is open to all Canadian residents with a Canadian mailing address.

Please use the form below to enter the giveaway and good luck!

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