If you’re a follower of my blog, you would have noticed that I have blogged about The Dove Movement To Raise Self Esteem here, on my family blog as well as on my beauty & fashion blog  from as far back as Year 2007.  I am so honoured to have been invited to be in the movement’s team of Champions. Our role is to help spread the word on this movement which women everywhere have the tools to take action and inspire each other and the girls in their lives. Thousands of women have joined the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem online, and we would love to have everyone of you out there to show your support too.

If this is the first time you are hearing about The Dove Movement, here’s a quick look at the initiative and it’s new vision:

If you’re ready to show your support, join us here! Together, we can inspire all women and girls to reach their full potential.

Hey everyone! Great opportunity to win an all expense paid family vacation. Refer info below:

Make this Father’s Day special by spending a lot of time with Dad instead of a lot of money. SKIL Power Tools and LOWE’S Home Improvement are offering inexpensive projects designed to provide hours of priceless memories for kids and dads alike. In addition, you can take advantage of the opportunity to enter your family fun project into the SKIL Building Memories Contest for a chance to win one of more than a hundred different prizes.

Kids and moms can surprise dad by choosing one of four project plans and getting all the materials they need at participating LOWE’s locations. The project plans are available both in LOWE’s stores and at www.SKILBuildingMemories.com, along with a complete list of materials and tools they will need. Then, all you need to do is capture the building and bonding process with video or photos and enter your completed project for a chance to win. Plans range in difficulty level and are appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Entries will be judged based on the quality of the completed project shown. The top entry for each project plan will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip for four to a Worlds of Discovery park of their choice. Worlds of Discovery Parks to include, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Sesame Place, Adventure Island and Water Country USA. Prize package includes hotel accommodations, roundtrip airfare and more.

Just in time for Father’s Day, the contest kicks off May 11 and ends July 10. Eight second-place winners will each receive a SKIL Benchtop Workshop including a table saw, miter saw, drill press, grinder and band saw; 20 third-place winners will receive a SKIL 18V Lithium Ion Combo Kit; and 100 fourth-place winners will receive a SKIL Power Wrench. Winners will be notified by mail on or about September 1, 2009.

To find a list of projects, tools and materials needed and official rules, visit www.SKILBuildingMemories.com. You can complete your entry with a few easy steps on this site, or, you can enter via the SKIL Building Memories Facebook Page, at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skil-Building-Memories/60027929241?ref=ts (You must download the application at the bottom of the page to enter)
 
The contest ends on July 12, so there’s still plenty of time to pick a project, spend some quality time with your loved ones, and win some great prizes!

The coming of the month June usually signifies the celebration of fatherhood the world over. With Father’s Day occurring on a number of regionally varying dates in the June, children often spend the days prior to the occasion buying gifts and making cards to let their fathers know how much they are loved and the importance of the role that they play in the children’s lives. For a special day such as this one, children often look for meaningful and useful gifts that can convey the love they have in their hearts for their fathers. North Face Jackets are known to make excellent gifts, combining both utility and elegance into one dynamic package and complimenting an occasion as unique and sentimental as Father’s Day with their own sense of inimitable style.

Celebrated across the world, the sentiment behind this wonderful occasion highlights the unique bond that is shared between children and their fathers. While boys look up to fathers as role models, girls look up to their daddies as their protectors. The day celebrates a love that lasts for a lifetime and beyond, and the gifts commemorating the occasion too need to perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the day and all that it stands for.

The tradition for celebrating Father’s Day as an independent occasion can be dated back to the 20th century, as early as the year 1908. Initially the proposal for introducing the occasion as an official day on the calendar was met with a lot of opposition but eventually went on to be appreciated when a bill came into passing on the year 1913. In the year 1924, the then President of the United States, President Calvin Coolidge showed enthusiasm at the suggestion which went a long way in garnering support for the same.

If you too are looking to make this Father’s Day special, surprise your dad with a North Face Jacket he is sure to love!

Congratulations to

Audra

and

tiffany pettey

 for winning a copy of

Personalized Name Pillows e-Book each

Please claim your prize by verifying your email address using the Contact Form here. If any of the prizes remain unclaimed by 25th May 2009, I will be doing a replacement draw.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

1. NMC Toys are a retailer of quality European and American Toys. Many of their toys have received awards and meet or exceed USA safety standards while some selected toys offer a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer.

School Bus Puzzle $19.95 (Ages 3 and up) -  This 20 piece jigsaw puzzle is perfect for little hands. See the joy in your child’s face when they put it all together.

My 1st Blocks $23.99 (Ages 1 and Up) – 6 brightly colored blocks fit into this 8″ long wagon. Whimsical train design screen printed on the side of the wagon will sure fit into every child’s room.

2. Schylling - From Classic Preschool, Pretend Play, Tin Toys, Fun & Games, Music, Outdoor Toys, to Science and Construction, they have over twenty different product categories where you will find over 125 new products for 2008! Check out some of the coolest toys below:

Gone Fishing Game Wind Up $2.99 (Ages 3 and up) -One of my daughter’s favourite toy. Made of plastic. The objective is to catch as many fish as possible with your fishing pole.

Flower Fairy Dress Up Set $14.99 (ages 3 and up). For the adorable little angel in your life. The set comes in a plastic carrying bag and includes wings, headbands, wand and tutu.

3. ImagiPLAY is another of my favourite store as it sets itself apart from the rest through its motto, “Toys with Integrity.” By producing quality products that connect with nature, have eco-friendly sources, and hold educational value, ImagiPLAY works to benefit the earth we share and the people that inhabit it.

Dolphins and Turtles Puzzle $14.99 (ages 3 and up) – This 7pc hand-crafted, hand-painted Dolfins and Turtle puzzle stands up to brighten any room. Great intermediate puzzle. As beautiful to look at as it is fun to put together! Because the pieces are double-sided, this puzzle is equivalent to a 14pc puzzle, since you don’t know which side is up.

PuzzlePlay Sea Life $19.99 (ages 3 and up) – A playset and puzzle in one! Kids will engage in hours of imaginative play with these versatile 16 pieces of creatures of the sea.

4. Briarpatch has been an innovator in the development of games and puzzles for children of all ages since its inception in 1992. Today, with more than 275 awards received, Briarpatch maintains an inspiring, fun and educational product line and is a highly respected leader in the toy industry.

Sea Monsters Board Game $20.99 (Ages 5+) – Set sail for the New World across uncharted waters where players must navigate through typhoons, get blown off course, drift out to sea or worst, a Sea Monster may appear out of nowhere to wreck your ship! Absolute FUN!

Clothespins! Game $12.99 (Ages 5+) – Comes with 4 Game boards and 66 playing cards. This is a fast paced, strategy game where players score points by completing clotheslines of matching patterns or items of laundry.

5. Kobold Toys – First opened in Panama City, four years ago and have since built a reputation as a highly successful toy store that brings children the best educational toys available in the global market. With its online store, Kobold Toys have made shopping convenient for busy parents who appreciate the flavours of global toys.

It’s Time To Call 911 $7.95 – Featured in ABC News, Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, this is a great book that teaches your child about emergency situations, how to dial 911 and what to say to get help in an emergency.

Dancing Alligator $18.99 – Made of rubberwood, this brightly painted green alligator is sure to thrill your toddler as it makes a rhythmic click-clack sound while being pulled. Ideal for toddler of age 12-18 months.

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