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Roma Boots is Giving Poverty The Boot
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April is #DaffodilMonth
Have you been seeing lots of beautiful yellow flowers pinned to the lapels of passersby lately? That’s because April is Daffodil Month! All April, Loblaws is selling fresh daffodils across Ontario to support those people who live with Cancer.
I don’t think anyone hasn’t known someone who has been touched by cancer. Unfortunately, cancer is a huge evil that many of us know too well. But the good thing is, there is hope. Scientists are doing amazing research to get us closer to the cure, and there are so many incredible volunteers helping sufferers through the disease. There are so many wonderful resources out there, from wig workshops to family information centres.
Did you know that because of Canada’s growing and aging population, cancer cases will jump up by 40% by 2030? That’s one of the many reasons it’s so important to support such a great cause. The Canadian Cancer Society provides vital services to cancer sufferers and their families. Donations go towards funding life-saving research, and incredibly important support services like counseling. With our help, fewer people will have to suffer through the ravages of the disease.
Buying and wearing Daffodil pins will support the society both financially, and show people who suffer from the disease that they do not have to face the disease alone.
“Loblaw’s generous support for Daffodil Month is especially important this year,” explains Susan Drodge, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario. “As a charity, we must do whatever it takes to ensure we can meet the expected jump in demand for our support services over the next 15 years. It is comforting to have a partner like Loblaw in our corner.”
Stop by your local Loblaws, Zehrs, Valu-mart, Real Canadian Superstore and Your Independent Grocer locations across the province to pick up your daffodils! All locations will be selling daffodil pins, as well as fresh-cut and potted daffodils. For every potted or fresh-cut daffodil sold, the retailer will donate $2 to the great cause.
To date, the Canadian Cancer Society and Loblaws have raised over $221,000 through this phenomenal collaboration.
Fresh cut daffodils start at $4.99, and potted daffodils are $5.99. Pick yours up today!
Send me a photo of your freshly planted daffodils or tweet it here.
Join the #NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party With GE Appliances Canada
GE Appliances LOVES laundry and April 15th is their favourite day of the year – National Laundry Day! You read that right, National Laundry Day. To celebrate, the laundry experts at GE have some great tips to help you battle the war against laundry!
- Ink and oil, begone: To remove even the most stubborn ink stains, apply hairspray or hand sanitizer and pat dry. For oil stains, apply baby powder and let it stand overnight. And remember, don’t use force when trying to rub out stains, always blot.
- Pit stains, no more: To remove sweat stains, spray the affected clothing with pure lemon juice before tossing in the washer.
- Adopt a basket system: Hate sorting laundry? Adopt a basket system for your darks, lights and whites to sort clothes as you go so it’s less of a chore come laundry day.
- Think inside out: Faded clothing is the worst. To keep your darks the darkest they can be, simply wash your clothes inside out.
- On a tight schedule: If your wet clothes are taking forever to dry, speed things up by simply adding a dry towel to the load.
- Never lose a sock again: Don’t you hate it when your sock disappears into the laundry vortex and you’re left with mix-matched pairs? Avoid the frustration by using safety pins to keep socks tied together as they wash or put them all in a mesh bag.
- Shrinking woes: Ready to ditch that shrunken sweater? Before you do, soak it in tepid water with a bit of hair conditioner and mold it back to shape. When drying, just be sure to lay it flat.
- To dry or not to dry: It’s easy to forget which clothes should go in the dryer. Just write on your washing machine using a dry erase marker to remind yourself which clothes can’t go in the dryer.
How would you like to WIN a GE Designer Line laundry pair on #NationalLaundryDay
- Sleek and modern design: Featuring a central control knob with metallic accents, the GE Designer Line laundry pair features glass doors, curved shapes, LED lights and controls, plus an advanced display layout.
- A more powerful clean: Without a central agitator, the Designer Line laundry pair’s exclusive CircuClean ™ technology, offers 100% water recirculation to soak clothes more thoroughly. And the Stain Removal guide helps remove tough stains with pre-programmed settings based on the five most common stains: Tomato, wine, blood, grass, dirt.
- Flexibility: The GE Designer Line laundry pair meets the needs of today’s families with up to 17% more room for clothes versus previous models, making it up to 22% larger than competitive models. But with an auto load sensing option, you’ll only get as much water as is needed for even the smallest load. In the case of heavier soiled loads, the Deep Fill option will provide a full tub.
- High Efficiency: Energy Star rated to save you money in electricity and water consumption, the GE Designer Line laundry pair meets or exceeds guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings.
To learn more please visit the GE Appliances website!
#NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party
In celebration of National Laundry Day, GE Appliances is throwing a Twitter party and YOU could win! See below for details!
What: #NationalLaundryDay Twitter Party
When: April 15th, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST
Hosts: @GEappliancesCA and @ShesConnected
Prize: GE Designer Line laundry pair
RSVP please (below)
Anyone can participate however only Canadians 18+ (excluding Quebec) can win prizes! See you at the party!
Tips for Getting Your Vehice Ready For Spring! #CanadasGarage
It is time to put away the snow shovels and get ready to spend some more time outside. Spring is here and warmer weather is a welcome change. We all prepare for Spring Cleaning, but do you think about the things you need to do to get your vehicle ready for Spring? Winters are tough on your vehicle they need more than just an oil change. You need other routine preventive maintenance to prepare for each season.
Do you know what you need to check for spring?
Seasonal Checklist For Spring:
☑ Oil, lube & filter
☑ Air filter
☑ Cabin air filter
☑ Fluids: Transmission Flush, Coolant Flush, Brake Fluid Flush, Engine Flush, Power Steering Flush
☑ Wiper blades
☑ Battery
☑ Spark plugs
☑ Interior & exterior lights
☑ Tires
The year of your vehicle, make, model, maintenance history and mileage will affect its tune-up requirements.
When you are ready to get your vehicle ready for Spring, the people at Canadian Tire Auto Service can make your journey to total car care both easy and worry-free:
- Extended Hours: Walk in or book an appointment to suit your schedule. Check your local Canadian Tire store for service bay hours.
- They know your Car: Visit any of their 5,500 Canadian Tire service bays across Canada, and they will have your vehicle’s history there in order to provide the best diagnosis.
- Services all makes and models: Bring your vehicle to any of Canadian Tire’s 3,000 licensed technicians for expert guidance, warranty-approved
- Nationwide Warranty. Get your vehicle serviced at any of their service bays, and your manufacturer’s warranty remains valid. #CanadasGarage.
Stay Connected With Canadian Tire:
#VirginMobile Wants To Help You Put Your Best Face Forward #April1
Cell phone giant Virgin Mobile just announced their newest product – the FaceCase Beard Edition! It’s a case for your cellphone designed to make it easier for dudes to groom on the go. Merging the best in beard maintenance with high-end technology, Virgin Mobile is at the cutting edge of the industry.
“For generations, society has viewed bearded men with equal parts admiration and respect, but our increasingly busy lifestyles have made it almost impossible for guys to maintain many of today’s hottest facial hair styles,” said proud beard wearer Joseph Ottorino, managing director, Virgin Mobile Canada. “That’s why we’re excited to introduce The FaceCase Beard Edition™. Now you can ensure your beard is reaching its full growth potential anywhere, at any time.”
Order yours here
The FaceCase Beard Edition™ includes:
- Trimming scissors
- Beard comb
- Mustache wax
- Mirror
- Beard Bib
Send Virgin Mobile Canada a picture of your beard on Instagram, and if you’re deemed to have the most glorious chin mane you will win a special treat. Enter by tagging @VirginMobileCan and #FaceIt.
Vote for the #WorstRoadinOntario
This months, Ontario residents will be able to vote for what they think is the worst road in Ontario. Do you know a road that needs some serious maintenance? Maybe it’s laden with potholes or just really needs a sidewalk? Maybe the road is unsafe for bikers? This is your chance to speak up!
Visit the CAA website now and vote!
Following the campaign, the CAA will unveil the Tpo Ten Worst Roads in Ontario
#BringBackTheBees
Honey bees have been ruling the world for the past 50 million (yes million!) years but there is bad news on the horizon for them – they’re starting to die out! Honey Nut Cheerios has started a new campaign to help try and shed light on this crisis.
Take a look at the following video featuring American entomologist Marla Spivak to find out more about the current crisis.
What can you do?
You can help turn this criss around by picking up some wildflower seeds and planting them in a garden near you! Go to the following link to enter the contest and get your free pack of seeds. Every entry makes you eligible to win one of five $5000 garden makeovers. The seeds will show up at your door, you can plant them wherever you’d like on a non-windy day, and you’ll have a beautiful patch of wildflowers in no time!
https://bringbackthebees.ca/Contest/Index
Fun Bee Facts
- They’re Great Builders! – In 36 BC, Marcus Terentius Varro argued that honeycombs were the most practical structures around. Centuries later, Greek mathematician Pappus solidified the “honeycomb conjecture” by making the same claim,
- There are over 20,000 different species of bees around the world!
- Bees Can Recognize you – Honeybees make out faces the same way we do. They take parts—like eyebrows, lips, and ears—and cobble them together to make out the whole face. It’s called “configural processing,” and it might help computer scientists improve face recognition technology.
- They-re super speedy – The honey bee’s wings stroke incredibly fast, about 200 beats per second, thus making their famous, distinctive buzz. A honey bee can fly for up to 9 KM, and as fast as 25 KM per hour.
#StarbucksEvening launches in Toronto!
Starting in three locations across the GTA, Starbucks is adding alcoholic beverages and high-end snacks to their menu.… Continue reading
Indigo #LiveinColor – Tabletop Decorating
Hosting a party can be a joy! From testing out yummy new recipes to creating original cocktails to decorating, food-centric parties are a great way to bring all your friends together in one room. Indigo recently launched their Spring Live in Color line, and it’s full of wonderful ways to decorate your tabletop.
Pastel colored bowls, runners with dreamy sayings, and brushed utensils. Contemporary wooden cutting boards and hand-dyed tableclothes and aprons will make sure you entertain in style.
View the full collection here
Indigo’s #LiveinColor Spring Collection – Outdoor Decor
With spring weather on the horizon, I’m dreaming of days on my patio! Sipping on a rum punch with my feet up in the sun? I can hardly wait!
Whether your dream summer locale is a cottage dock or just your city patio, it’s always magical to create a little getaway right in your backyard! Indigo is offering up some great options to transform your outdoor space, including adorable decorative planters with sayings like “Staying Alive” and “Wild and Free’. For the grill master in the family – Indigo has a finger-licking-good selection of BBQ tools like condiment caddies and grill baskets
See the full outdoor decor collection here
Indigo’s #LiveInColor Collection – Novelty Gifts
Do you a birthday or gift-giving event coming up? Even if the receiving party isn’t an avid book worm, Indigo still has lots of wonderful gift ideas to crack a smile on someone you love.
See the full collection here
For those handy fellows in your life, the Gentlemen Handware Pen Knife has everything you need for your day to day tasks!
Growing plants at home is easy with Basil EcoCubes – add water and watch it grow!
Perfect for the guy on the go, Gentlemen’s shoe shine kit, including two shades of polish and brushes.
Travelling soon? This adorable bag tag (it says “Off We Go”) by Kate Spade is a great way to identify your bag!
Metallic Rings are such a fun way to add a little bling to an outfit without purchasing loads of jewelry.
How fun would this Smartphone Projector be on a movie night? Just hook your iPhone or Android device to the projector and you can display your Netflix or whatever movie you may have on your device, or even a slideshow of photos!
Love billiards but have limited space in your home? This tabletop billiards game is perfect for kids and adults alike. Pop it on top of your kitchen or dining room table and you’re ready to play!
Add a little sunshine to your computer with this Keyboard Cover
Puzzle wizards will freak over this little wooden mind game!
This retractable back scratcher is ideal for all those hard-to-reach places.
For the avid-traveller, you can scratch out each country of the world as you visit it on this world map
Which gift catches your eye? Let me know by commenting below or tweeting at me at @Shes_Influential.
