Girl Guides of Canada launches 2010 website

*News from Girl Guides of Canada*

In 2010, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada (GGC) is celebrating our 100th anniversary of giving girls the tools and resources they need to achieve greatness. To help you connect with all of our exciting 2010 activities, initiatives and events, we’ve launched a dynamic new website – http://2010.girlguides.ca.

This website is your online destination for all GGC 100th anniversary information. The site includes details on:

· 2010 events for all levels including the National Celebration Launch Party and National Rally Day

· National Service Project – Eradicate Hunger and Poverty

· National Program Challenge – 100 in 100

· Fact pages on Guiding’s rich history in Canada, including the role of Girl Guide cookies

· And much more!

In the coming months we will also be posting resources, tool kits and a calendar of events to help you plan your 2010 activities. Celebration initiatives and events will take place at all levels of the organization across the country throughout the year, so be sure to check the website regularly for updates.

GIVEAWAY: Always Infinity

*This giveaway is open to Canadians ONLY*

Sorry I know I'm a few days late, things were hectic.

I did a post and review on Always Infinity which is NOW available in Canada (previously available in US) and I mentioned I'd have a giveaway for you!

I have one box of Always Infinity pads, Heavy absorbency. There are 16 pads in a box.

Entering is easy. There are two main ways to enter.

1. Leave a comment here. You can talk about pads and periods if you want but it's not necessary. "Enter Me Please" is fine. Leave your email or blog/profile url if I can get your email out of that.

OR

2. If you are uncomfortable commenting that you'd like a box of pads, send ONE email to callista83 AT cogeco DOT ca with at least the word 'Always' in the subject line to be entered.

NOTE: This is not a second way to enter. It's #1 OR #2. If you don't want to be contacted at the email you send your message from, please leave me another one in your message.

Sorry that's it, no extra entries this time.

Giveaway is open until Saturday July 4, 11:59 PM EST

Art of Fresh Tour

Check out ART OF FRESH - Toronto rap duo of D.O. and Slakah The Beatchild.

D.O. set the Guinness World Record by freestyling over 8 hours & 45 minutes, and Slakah is a Juno award-winning producer.

"While the group now resides in Toronto, Ontario, they met in the small city of Sarnia, Ontario. Although they both attended the same high school it wasn’t at the same time. D.O. was in University when he heard about the young beat making prodigy. The age gap between the two is partly responsible for the groups’ unique sound. While D.O. grew up in the 80’s - a time known as the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, Slakah grew up in the 90’s listening to neo-soul influenced Hip-Hop. Putting the two together can only be described as Tribe meets Outkast, or Rakim meets Raphael Sadiq."

Check out their album here: http://download.themusebox.net/art_of_fresh/


- Art Of Fresh Tour Dates -

Date City Venue
Tues June 30 - Chatham, ON - River Rock
Wed July 1 - Sarnia, ON - Canatara Park
Tues July 7 - Toronto, ON - Revival (D.O. Release Party)
Mon Jul 13 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club
Thur July 16 - Revelstoke, BC - Regent Inn
Sat July 18 - Fernie, BC - Bulldogs North
Sun Jul 19 - Banff, AB - Wild Bills
Tues July 21 - Canmore, AB - Drake
Wed July 22 - Grand Prairie, AB - Better Than Freds
Thur July 23 - Jasper, AB - Atha B
Fri July 24 - Sun Peaks, BC - Masas
Sat July 25 - Lethbridge, AB - Henotic Bar
Sun July 26 - Calgary, AB - Soho's
Mon July 27 - Red Deer, AB - TBA

REVIEW: Always Infinity has come to Canada

Men may want to skip this post. Also anyone uncomfortable talking or reading about private issues.

If you're a reader from the US, you may already be familiar with Always Infinity, a relatively new feminine hygiene product. Well Always Infinity has finally come to Canada. I got to try it out before hand, while they were deciding whether to bring it to Canada. Below are my thoughts:

"I loved the Always Infinity. I love the way it's designed, with those cuts in them that allow them to contour to your body better.With the other always pads, when you first put them on it feels like you have a diaper on or a huge roll of paper towel between your legs. It makes you walk like a penguin. This one didn't, at ALL. The sample was heavy flow but was skinnier than the other heavy flows from Always. But they still held a lot. I didn't have ANY problem with odor and I loved how the bottom was wider than the top which makes more sense. I always thought pads should have a top and a bottom. It was very comfortable and I was sad when the box was empty."

The picture below shows the specific features of the Infinity.

Always Canada - Infinity

And check back Aug 1/09 for free samples or coupons

In the meantime, I will be having a giveaway, so come back tomorrow!

REVIEW: Sababa Wizardology Deluxe Board Game

I had the pleasure of playing this game at my brother's house. He's into everyting Wizardly and so this was the perfect game for him.

Summary: Players must graduate from Apprentice to Accomplished Wizard by mastering 4 Wizardological Tasks, and then free the Master Wizard Merlin from the spell that has bound him to a tree by the evil Vivenne. Players travel the board on broomsticks, magic carpets or with flying boots gathering ancient spells and dragon charms in their pursuit to adorn their apprentice with all of the tools necessary to become a true Wizard Master. Comes with 6 sculpted Wizard Play Pieces, corresponding Wizard Hats, Wands, Wizard Pets (Familiars) and magical beast locater medallions for players to wear. Inspired by the book by Templar Publishing!

I like all things magical too so I enjoyed this game. However it took a long time to play. It took us a little over 3 hours to play with three players. It's a game for up to 6 players and is recommended for adults. There's nothing inappopriate for children but it's quite complex and even us adults had to keep attention on the game and keep checking what it was we were supposed to be doing next. It took us 10 minutes to get through the instruction booklet. Although it's complex, it is a very good game.

You work your way through the maze of a board to collect your (Wizard) hat, amulet, staff and familiar and then when you have all four, you make your way to the middle and "fight against Merlin" to win the game.

The game comes with four different die, used for different things. The number die, used for moving around the board, is very cool. It's a die within a die. The picture to the right is from flickr user Amsk and is not of the specific die from Wizardology but of three other "die within a die" die. The one from Wizardology looks a lot like the middle on in the picture.

Overall, The game was long and complex but VERY fun and I recommend it to adults or older teens who are patient and like long complex games, especially magical ones.

Would you like to buy it from amazon?

Riding the Train

Have you ever ridden a passenger train? I'm on one RIGHT NOW as you read this. I'm visiting my brother. He's come down lots of times but this is the first time I'm going to see him. It's my first time on a train and first time travelling alone. I will admit I'm nervous. I'm one of those people who needs to know exactly how things will work and when and in what order. If it's something new, I need to know everything I can. I get anxiety too and motion sick but have the appropriate pills for those problems. So wish me luck and then peruse my archives for something that meets your fancy. Let me know if you stopped by or if you've been on a train before! I'll be back monday!

Febreze Destinations Collection

Where are you going this summer? Hawaii, Brazil, Morocco perhaps? No? Me neither. If, like me, you can't afford to go somewhere exotic this summer, then turn to Febreze's new Destinations/Exotic line of products to help you get the idea that you're there!

I received a lovely package in the mail a little while back in a beautiful blue sports bag. In it I received the following:

Febreze Air Effects in Moroccan Bazaar, Brazilian Carnaval, and Hawaiian Aloha

Febreze Candles in Brazilian Carnaval and Hawaiian Aloha

Febreze NOTICEables Starter Kit and Single Refills in Moroccan Bazaar and Hawaiian Aloha

As you may have guessed, the three scents you can find in the Destinations collection are Moroccan Bazaar (Ginger), Brazilian Carnaval (Green Acai Berry) and Hawaiian Aloha (Hibiscus). Moroccan and Hawaiian come in refills for the Febreze noticeables in dual scents of Ginger and Nutmeg (Moroccan) and Hibiscus and Rainforest (Hawaiian)

My favourite scent is the Moroccan Bazaar. I'm sure why, I just love the ginger I think. I could breathe it in all day.

The Air Effects are perfect for putting a quick burst of scent into the air.

The Candles are great for lasting scent (30 hours!) that isn't too strong along with a beautiful lighted candle.

The NOTICEables are great for lasting scent that you don't have to worry about leaving alone in a room, plus it has an added scent and alternates between the two.

Wait Wait! Don't leave! Have you entered the Febreze Staycation Vacation Sweepstakes yet? It's open to US and Canada but only until July 5/09!

From the site:

"The new Destinations Collection from Febreze was inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful places. So once you use these inspirational scents at home, you’ll feel energized to see these fabulous locations for yourself. Enter for your chance to win a trip for four in the Febreze From Staycation to Vacation Sweepstakes."

Prizes include:

- a trip for four to one of the Destinations Collection inspired locations

(Hawaii, Morocco or Brazil) plus $1,000 USD in spending cash
- $1,000 USD toward a décor home makeover inspired by one of the

Destinations Collection locations.

- a free Febreze product in a Destinations Collection inspired scent.

Mom Central's Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is coming up fast (June 21), have you thought about what to get your father? No father in the picture? A friend of mine said, think of it as FUGE (pron. fudge) day. (Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, Everyone Else). I'm sure their is some father-like figure you can recognize this year!

Mom Central has a great gift guide complete with giveaways that you shouldn't miss! From DVDs and custom steak brands to a seven-person domed tent, there is something here for every Dad. Plus, we have organized our gift ideas by price, so there's no reason to break the bank (unless you want to!).

Did I say giveaways? Yes I did! Everyday Mom Central will post giveaways for Dads. Upcoming giveaways include barbeque accessories, a Jeep tent built for 7 people, CDs, DVDs, books, razors, and so much more. You have to check back everyday though as the giveaways will only be open till midnight on that day! There are a couple of giveaways posted now and more will come Monday!

What are you getting your father for father's day?

Norglen's Cross Canada Tour is almost up!

Have you heard of Norglen yet?
You can listen to them here: http://download.themusebox.net/norglen/

Norglen, whose name references the street the founding three members of the now Toronto-based group grew up on in Northern Alberta, have already found radio success in Western Canada with their single “Summer Nights” and are looking forward to building on the momentum they’ve created in the four years since their inception with the digital release of what is arguably their hottest single yet, “Miss You Yet” which came out on May 24.

You can watch a video of Miss You Yet here: http://www.trendsettermarketing.net/norglen/norglen_web.mov

“Miss You Yet” is the first single from Norglen’s forthcoming album A Long Way From the Truth. The album was produced by Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World, AFI and Nada Surf), mixed by Mark Trombino (Blink 182, Motion City Soundtrack and The Starting Line) and is due out in August on Read the Footnotes.

Norglen was touring cross-Canada but unfortunately, I was alerted just recently and there are only three dates left on the tour, one tomorrow and the other not actually in Canada.

June 11, 2009 – Kitchener, ON @ Circus Room

June 12, 2009 – Windsor, ON @ The Blind Dog

July 9, 2009 – New York, NY @ Arlene's Grocery

Official website: http://www.norglen.com/

Myspace: www.myspace.com/norglen

Affiliate Love Project

I just found out about this today. Here is a quote from the Affiliate Love Project's About Us page:

"I came up with this idea after watching multiple affiliate contests out there where people were getting paid to refer others to different affiliate networks. One day it hit me. What if the money made off of referrals went to help people in need? Affiliates would still be making the same commissions as before, but the difference is now they are helping people throughout the world."

...and from the FAQ page:

"How Does It Work?
Once a month we choose a new charity or cause to support and set a goal of how much we want to raise. We then raise money in two ways. One is through straight donations, and the other is through doing what affiliates do best, and that is to earn commission. It works by affiliates signing up for affiliate networks through our site. Then when you earn commission, we take all referral money the networks send us and donate it to charities.

For example, lets say you click through and signup for an affiliate network on our site. That network gives us a 5% referral bonus on all commission you earn for life. So if the first month you are with that network you earn $1000 in commissions, you will receive your usual check from the network of $1000, and they will send us a check for $50 (5% of $1000)."

This sounds like a really great idea doesn't it? You can follow the Affiliate Love Project on twitter @affiliatelp

Also, make sure you enter to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card!