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A Glam Afternoon at the #SDMBeautyGala
On November 7th, Shoppers Drug Mart held a Beauty Gala at select stores nationwide.
For the cost of $10 per ticket, guests were able to visit local Shoppers Drug Mart stores to enjoy things like complimentary makeovers, skincare consultations, free samples, refreshments and snacks. Tickets to the event were limited but sold well; stores experienced high traffic and lots of happy ladies.
Gala guests were greeted with a swag bag filled with fabulous goodies like fragrance, makeup and skincare product samples. Prior to leaving, we were able to use out ticket to redeem $5 off of any Shoppers Drug Mart purchase. Between ladies filled with confidence and bags filled with fun new product, the success of the event looked almost as great as the #SDMBeautyGala guests.
From each ticket sold by participating stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland, $5 went to Beauty Gives Back; a registered charity dedicated to making women ‘feel human again in the face of the ravages of cancer and its treatment. In doing so, we help restore their confidence, and the confidence of those around them, to continue fighting with conviction and living with dignity.‘ Visit them here to learn more.
A big thank you goes out to all of the wonderful people from Shoppers Drug Mart, Beauty Gives Back, and the other important charities supported nationwide, and to all of the wonderful supporters and fighters out there for a completing a beautiful event. Together, we can help each other up to stand and face the ugly monster that is cancer and take back what is rightfully ours: confidence.
Santa Claus is Coming To Town!
The holiday season has just arrived and we can’t wait to get started with the festivities. Nothing is better to brighten the holiday spirit than attending the 111th annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade.
On November 15th, Santa Claus and his friends will begin the march from Christie Pits (Bathurst and Bloor) at 12:30, and make their way down to St. Lawrence Market (Front and Jarvis). The parade includes more than 25 animated floats, 2000 costumed participants and 200 Celebrity Clowns! Check out the parade route to see where Santa will lead his friends so you can find a great spot to observe.
What makes this parade so magical? Check out the video below to find out what makes this particular parade so spectacular and special!
What makes the parade so special?
Other than the chance to see Santa, the parade holds historic significance for the city of Toronto. Initially started in 1905, The Santa Claus Parade has become a local tradition that is celebrated and enjoyed by Canadians all across the nation and worldwide. It is broadcasted across North America, and is also enjoyed by viewers as far as New Zealand, Norway and Iceland. The Toronto Santa Claus parade is considered the longest running children’s parade in the world and holds great significance in initiating the festive season.
Don’t forget to wear a red nose!
In order to show support for the parade and provide support to the 180 Mosquito Air Cadets, attendees are encouraged to wear a red nose. You can purchase one for $2 or three for $5, and all proceeds will go to the parade organization and the cadets. To find out more information, click here.
To find out more about the parade, visit the website www.thesantaclausparade.com for more information. Also, be sure to follow the news about Santa Claus Parade with the hashtag #TOSanta! You can also follow the organization on Twitter @TOSanta, Facebook, or on Instagram. Also, be sure to follow the news about Santa Claus Parade with the hashtag #TOSanta!
Canadian Tire is a proud sponsor of the event. They will be hosting Mrs. Clause on the second last float of parade! Mrs. Clause will help you entertain for Christmas with the complete line of My Canvas products from Canadian Tire.
Check out what products Mrs. Clause will be using on the float:
This Stemless Wine Glass set is perfect for entertaining!
How fab is this 16-piece Dinner Set?
This 3 Tier Serving Stand is perfect for storing sweet treats!
This sleek Flatware Set will match any table setting!
How good will your scrumptious sides look on these Porcelain Serving Pieces?
Love the subtle holiday hues on this 4-Piece Bowl Set!
These Highball Tumblers are perfect for any beverage you’re pouring!
Wickfest 2015: The games are on!
Canadians take pride knowing that Hayley Wickenheiser is one of the leading female hockey athletes in the world and represents the authentic national love for ice hockey. Not only is she a 5-time Olympic gold medal winner, she’s also an aspiring motivational speaker and entrepreneur who supports the game of ice hockey through the annual Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival.
This year Haley will be hosting the sixth festival in Calgary from Nov. 26th to the 29th. Wickfest is not just an event where young women come together to participate in a world-class competition to play hockey, but it’s an opportunity for them to develop their skills as a professional player and make friends along the way in doing so. It’s the perfect platform for young females to indulge in all things hockey and take part of workshops and classes where they get to learn more about playing techniques and how to develop themselves as a professional.
Wondering what happens in the festival?
Over the course of four days, over 1,200+ players compete and connect while building positive female hockey experiences across all levels. Participants range from 8-18 years old and are divided into teams that range from Novice to Midget.
During the festival, teams will take part in workshops including circuit training, sport psychology, and a pancake breakfast! The event also includes a full day leadership program for 30 women, nominated by their team. There’ll also be on on-ice demo from Hayley Wickenheiser and some NHL special guests (past guests include retired NHL’ers Bryan Trottier, Trevor Linden, and Brendan Morrison).
Hayley personally takes part in the festival by participating in off-ice events such as the workshops, allowing young women to approach her to ask questions and get into a conversation about hockey. To learn more about the festival, visit wickhockey.com.
This festival is more than just a competition or tournament and gives young females the exposure to playing ice-hockey professionally and as a sport. Haley has gone through great efforts to make this an annual function and strives to provide her aid to aspiring female hockey players in Canada. We should in return praise and support Haley and the Wickfest for doing so and to continue offering this platform.
#SupportPrincessMargaret Twitter Party Recap!
Monday completed our week long discussion on beautiful homes, finding cures and how we can all win with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. But if you happened to miss the conversation and the Twitter Party, here’s a recap for you!
On Monday, November 2nd, people from all across Canada joined in on the online conversation about making a difference and fighting cancer with the Princess Margaret Lottery, a charity sweepstakes that raises funds for a great cause.
Hosted by @PMLotto and @HouseandHome, the Twitter Party featured a Q&A session filled with facts about the #PMLotto and how it helps. Moderators @thePMCF and @ChristineLasky, went live on Periscope with special guest @GlucksteinHome. In case you didn’t know, Brian Gluckstein designed the #OakvilleShowhome that is up for grabs in this year’s lottery.
If you couldn’t make it to the party we’ve got you covered. Click here to watch some of Monday night’s moments or scroll for highlights.
While the party is over, the fun isn’t! You can still grab the Early Bird tickets until midnight today, November 5th. Click here to purchase your tickets and fight cancer with millions of Canadians.
There are some amazing prizes waiting to be won. check them out below.
What Could You Win?
EARLY BIRD PRIZE – $1.1 MILLION MUSKOKA LAKEFRONT COTTAGE
OAKVILLE SHOWHOME
KAWARTHAS COTTAGE
A TRIP TO GERMANY
A TRIP TO ITALY
2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
2016 BMW X4 xDrive 28i
Oder Your Tickets for MORE GREAT PRIZES!
Dreaming Of A New Ride? PMLotto Is Giving Away Amazing Cars!
Have you been longing to own a luxury car such as a BMW, Audi, Mercedes, or a Mustang? Well your dreams can come true with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Welcome Home Sweepstakes vehicle prizes this year!
Did you know that PM Lotto is giving away the following cars as prizes this year?
2016 BMW i3
2016 BMW X4 xDrive 28i
2016 Audi Q3 2.0T Technik Quattro
2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Crew Cab
2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4-Matic
2016 Mini Cooper
2016 Smart For Two Electric Drive Coupe
Are you drooling yet? Make sure you order your tickets before the Early Bird Deadline on November 5th, midnight.
You can also increase your chances to win prizes by participating in the Twitter party happening on November 2nd with special guest, Brian Gluckstein. Following are the details to the party:
Monday November 2, 2015
7:00pm ET
Hosts: @PMLotto @HouseandHome
Guest: @GlucksteinHome
Moderators: @thePMCF @ChristineLasky
NO RSVP
Prizing:10 x $100 each in @HudsonsBay Gift Cards
Canada Only
Make sure to participate with the hashtag #SupportPrincessMargaret! For those of you who are new to Twitter parties, use the Twubs platform to join in on the conversation. You just need to login with your twitter account: http://twubs.com/SupportPrincessMargaret
Have You Checked Out PMLotto Vacation Giveaways Yet? If You Haven’t, They’re Amazing!
There’s a huge buzz about The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Welcome Home Sweepstakes online, and its understandable considering the amazing prizes they’re giving away this year. Not only is this an amazing charity lottery to raise funds for Cancer research and care, the sweepstakes offer its participants incredible giveaways that are unparalleled to other lottery prizes in Canada!
This year, among million dollar prizes, PM Lotto is offering 10 vacation packages. From serene Ontario getaway in the picturesque Mukoka county to the dazzling sunny beaches of Mexico and Cuba, there is an entire line up of exotic and cultural destinations waiting to be claimed.
What are some vacation packages being offered?
12 Days Italy Tour
11 Days Germany Rhine Cruise
10 Nashville to New Orleans, Musical Heritage Tour
8 Days Scottsdale to Las Vegas, Canyon Country Adventure
7 Days in Bahamas
7 Days in Cuba (2 Adults, 2 Children)
7 Nights in Las Vegas
3 Nights, Severn Lodge, Muskoka (2 Adults, 2 Children)
7 Days: Mexico (2 Adults, 2 Children)
2 Nights The Lodge at Pine Cove, French River, ON
By ordering your tickets, not only do you have a chance to win one of these fantastic vacations but you know that you are contributing to a great cause! #SupportPrincessMargaret by ordering your tickets Early Bird Tickets before the deadline on November 5th, midnight.
Want to find out more? Make sure to catch special guest Brian Glucskstein tonight at the Twitter Party and join in the conversation about beautiful homes, finding cures, and how we can all win The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
Here are the details to the party. Make sure to use #SupportPrincessMargaret:
Monday November 2, 2015
7:00pm ET
Hosts: @PMLotto @HouseandHome
Guest: @GlucksteinHome
Moderators: @thePMCF @ChristineLasky
NO RSVP
Prizing:10 x $100 each in @HudsonsBay Gift Cards
Canada Only
For those of you who are new to Twitter parties, use the Twubs platform to join in on the conversation. You just need to login with your twitter account: http://twubs.com/SupportPrincessMargaret.
Cool Halloween Infographic
Fall is finally at its peak! People can’t get enough of pumpkin-spiced everything, grocery stores are stocked up on candy and holiday food and we can’t wait to go out and fun tomorrow night on Halloween!
The team of PopSugar were able to create an awesome and super cool infographic on popular Halloween costumes over the years. Its fun to see how many of these are coming back this year and we hope you can get last minute inspiration from them in case you still haven’t picked what you’re going as tomorrow!
Note: We HIGHLY recommend going as Princess Lela or Olaf from Frozen!
Happening Tonight (Oct 29th): #makeitCDNbeef Twitter Party w/ SUBWAY Canada!
In case, you haven’t heard the buzz online, #makeitCDNbeef is hosting a Twitter Party with SUBWAY Canada as a special guest tonight! Do you love beef? Do you love SUBWAY Canada? Then this party is just for you!
Following are the details to join in on the conversation:
Twitter Party Details
Date: Thursday, October 29nd, 2015
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET
Host: @LoveCDNbeef
Guest: @SUBWAYCanada
Theme: Prime Time Eats
Hashtag: #makeitCDNbeef
No RSVP
If you’re new to Twitter Parties, don’t sweat it – use Twubs, the ultimate Twitter Party platform. It allows you to engage with the party hashtag on a special specially set up for the party. You can access it here.
#SupportPrincessMargaret Twitter Party with Brian Gluckstein!
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Welcome Home Sweepstake is back again this year with bigger and grander prizes!
Millions of Canadians support the Princess Margaret Lotto. Not only do you have a chance to win amazing prizes but proceeds from ticket sales support a great cause! The PMCF is considered the 5th largest Cancer research center in the world and contributes extensively to cancer studies, clinical care, education and training. Learn more about them here.
But there’s something exclusive and special about this year’s @PMLotto because Brian Gluckstein is taking part in the sweepstake! Yes, that’s right! The renowned interior designer will also be taking part in the #SupportPrincessMargaret Twitter Party as a special guest AND engage with the audience through Periscope videos throughout the party.
Twitter Party Details:
Monday November 2, 2015
7:00pm ET
Hosts: @PMLotto @HouseandHome
Guest: @GlucksteinHome
Moderators: @thePMCF @ChristineLasky
NO RSVP
Prizing: @HudsonsBay Gift Cards
Mark your calendars and join in on the conversation with Brian to talk beautiful homes, finding cures and how we can all win with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
As a part of the Early Bird Contest, a gorgeous $1.1 million Muskoka Lakefront Cottage PLUS a $10,000 bonus cash is up for grabs! To learn more and order your tickets, click here.
For easier access to the party, be sure to use the Twubs page here.
Beauty Gives Back #SDMBeautyGala
On November 7, there’s a gala taking place like no other.
Participating Shopper’s Drug Mart stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland are hosting cosmetic galas in support of Beauty Gives Back.
If you’ve never heard of Beauty Gives Back, here’s a little bit about them:
We dedicate ourselves to treating the emotional fallout from cancer. Using the sum total of our knowledge, experience, expertise and resources, we do what women trust and rely on us to do – to make them feel human again in the face of the ravages of cancer and its treatment. In doing so, we help restore their confidence, and the confidence of those around them, to continue fighting with conviction and living with dignity.
For more information on them, and the amazing work they do, make sure to check out their website: beautygivesback.ca
Tickets for the gala are just $10, with $5 going to Beauty Gives Back. Guests also receive $5 towards any purchase they like to make during the gala.
During the gala guests can enjoy skincare consultations, makeovers, free samples, as well as refreshments. It’s sure to be an amazing evening. To find out if your Shopper’s Drug Mart is participating, and to get your ticket, talk to a beauty expert at your local store.
To help get the word out there about the gala, there’ll be a Twitter Party on Tuesday, November 3 from 8-8:30pm EST, hosted by @BGBCanada, and moderated by yours truly @Shesinfluential. Look Good Feel Better and Sherry Abbott (Director of Beauty Gives Back) will also be attending the Twitter party. Plus, there’s five $100 Shoppers Drug Mart gift cards to be given away.
We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to use #SDMBeautyGala to join the conversation!
