12 Days of Giveaways: Day 12 with Random House of Canada

I usually end my days with a cup of tea and a good book. After what are usually days filled with a blend of good, bad and just plain chaotic, it's always pacifying to look forward to my nights for that reason. When we look back at our years in life, I bet you can think of a book that will instantly transport you back to a moment in time. Take a walk down memory lane with me... Do any of these look familiar to you? What memories these bring just by looking at the cover of each book. Now that I'm a mother, it's heartwarming...

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So You're Bossy? WHIP IT!

There's this advertisement I recently came across that instantly caught my attention. It was a commercial from Pantene Philippines and you would assume it was about hair. So... what's so powerful about hair? Pantene Philippines and Rappler have launched #Whipit, an integrated advertising campaign focused on putting an end to labels about women. The television commercial at the heart of the campaign provides a range of word associations linked with gender in the workplace. The ad finishes with Pantene brand ambassador Catriona...

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12 Days of Giveaways: Day 11 with Ferrero Rocher

Forget the diamonds, this gal wants the Gold this Christmas. If Christmas had a chocolate mascot, Ferrero Rocher would be it.  Not only the perfect gift or stocking-stuffer for anyone on your list, but they are so pretty that they make for superb decor pieces especially for the Holidays where Gold is prominent. Place them on each dinner plate for a nice little treat or create a nice centrepiece for everyone to admire and indulge in. I have been a Ferrero Rocher fan for the longest time now. It's hard not to resist -- a...

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12 Days of Giveaways: Day 10 with Clarins

Too make makeup? A lady can never have enough good makeup. And that lady would be moi. I have always been one of those little girls with scrapes on my knees, running around racing with the boys in my neighbourhood yet always scrupulously watching every single detail while my mom applied her makeup. I was so fascinated. When I got my first little makeup set to wear and keep as a tween, I was thrilled! As I grew up, I would experiment with different makeup looks (according to what looked good on me and what was trendy at the time)...

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Extreme Italian is Back to Stay at Tim Hortons + Review Opportunity

Ho fame. Ora di pranzo! Which translates to: I'm hungry. Time for lunch!  I've been brushing up on my Italian and for good reason. Aside from the fact that I am wishfully hoping my husband will whisk me away to a Tuscan Villa in the new year, there's something zestier I'm excited to share. The Extreme Italian Sandwich is back and here to stay at Tim Hortons! When it was first launched in August 2013 for a limited time, it sold out within weeks! I was glad that I had a chance back then to purchase one for myself during...

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