Bloggers Give Back Giveaway

It's no secret that bloggers are amongst the most caring, giving people on the internet. However, sometimes our budgets don't allow us to donate as much to our favorite charities as we'd like. Well, here's a unique giveaway that gives you the opportunity to do just that - donate a bunch of money to a charity of your choice! One lucky winner will have a donation of $120 USD (or equivalent) made to the charity of their choice in their name!

The giveaway entries work just like any other around the blogosphere but this time all of the money donated by our wonderful sponsors will serve a greater purpose!

Please take a minute to check out the giveaway sponsors and their favorite charities below.

 

 Learn about World Wildlife Fund

Learn about The Girl Effect

Learn about Cause for Paws Utah

Learn about Ottawa Humane Society

Learn about Alzheimer Society of Canada

Learn about St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Learn about Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research

Learn about Make a Wish Foundation

Learn about Humane Society of USA

Learn about Girls on the Run International

Learn about RAINN

 Learn about Chai Lifeline

Learn about GLAAD

Learn about Mollie's Dream TNR

Enter below for a chance to have $120 donated in your name to your favorite charity! Good luck!

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Season's Of Life: August Cara Box Reveal

I decided to participate in August's Cara Box, hosted by Kaitlyn from Wifessionals. Cara Box is kind of like a monthly subscription box combined with a blog swap, only better! Each month has a different theme and you're paired up with two people- one person who sends you a box and a person you send a box to- which makes the boxes super personal. Plus, each box includes a letter of encouragement!

The end of the month means it's time to reveal who we were partnered up with and what we got. I was partnered with LaDawn.

The theme for August was "Season's of Life", where we were paired with someone around our own age and in the same life stage (ex single, married, mother). Due to a low number of Canadian sign ups, LaDawn and I were partnered with each other, instead of having two partners (one to send to and one who sends to you). 

While we are not in the same 'life season', it was still fun to get to know her and put together a Cara Box for her. Head over to LaDawn's blog to see what I sent her. It was a little bit of a challenge to put together her box...but I came up with something.

LaDawn was tasked with putting together a Cara Box for me.

 

• • Mini recipe book with some of LaDawn's favourite recipes. I had mentioned to her how busy I am, so all of these recipes are quick, easy and sound REALLY good. I can't wait to try everything, especially the spinach cheese wheels!
  • Magnet from the town she lives in
  • Shot glass from the town she lives in. I actually collect shot glasses from different locations
  • Card from LaDawn (I can't tell if she made this or not...)
  • Felt Board Story. LaDawn actually makes and sells these. I had asked her about them and she sent me one!
  • Real Fruit Snacks,..which are one of my favourite snacks..I've already opened the bag. 
  • Fall themed table runner that LaDawn made...how talented is she??? I had mentioned that brown is a dominate colour in my apartment, so she used fabric that brown so it would match my apartment.

LaDawn- Thank you so, so, so much! I love all of the thought (and time) that went into putting this Cara Box together for me. I'm blown away by your talent. 

 

The August Cara Box Link-Up Reveal can be found here.

Starting in September, Cara Box will be changing from monthly to four times a year. For information on Cara Box and the new format, go here. September sign ups will open the first week of September, so keep an eye on Kaitlyn's blog for it.

 

Thanks to Kaitlyn from Wifessionals for organizing this!

Splendour Without Diminishment

Everyone knows how much I love Canada and for the longest time, I have wanted to showcase Canada on my blog. So, I've decided to ask Canadian bloggers to answer 5 questions about their province.

This week, Randa, from The Bewitchin Kitchen, is answering questions about British Columbia.

  
     
1. Where are you from:
Originally from Houston, BC (yes, I promise it exists) 

2. Favourite thing about your province:  

The scenery, the mountains and lush vegetation in BC is fabulous and something I really missed when I lived in Alberta. PLUS we grow fabulous wine ;)

3. What is your region (province and/or city) known for: 

I recently moved to the Terrace, BC and it's known for world class fishing.

4. Where to:
a) Stay:
I heard "The Lodge" is really nice.
b) Eat: 

I still have yet to try it but I have heard nothing but amazing things about The Hot House (a Mexican/Indian fusion restaurant).
c) Go/what to do:
Taking advantage of the beautiful scenery is a must. Right now the river is a turquoise so a walk along the river is a great way to end the day. I also really enjoy the local Farmer's Market.

5. A "must know" about your province: 

Last weekend I went down to The Southern Okanagan and went on a Wine Tour with Unveil Shuttles. It was fabulous and I highly recommend it to all tourists (and locals). Wine tours are so much fun.

Thanks Randa for taking the time to answer these questions!!

For more information on British Columbia, please visit Hello BC.

Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time.

That I am completely disgusted by Miley's "performance" at the VMA's. I was sick to my stomach watching her.  There's a difference between being 'grown up' and 'trashy'. Miley was trashy.

To be sad that this is the last week of summer! I know that we still have a couple of weeks until summer is officially over, but after Labour Day, everyone is back to school, back to work and ready for Fall.

To love the salted caramel scent that Yankee Candle has. I bought a couple of the wax tarts and have been burning them in my apartment. 

That I hope my neighbour gets evicted. He's loud, noisy and clearly has anger issues. I hear him threatening people every day (including to "[effing] bash in [the] head" of the guy who lives downstairs, when downstairs guy asked him to keep it down).

That I stumbled across Twitter Bio Generator. (FYI- The bio that was generated for me: Award-winning problem solver. Beer scholar. General organizer. Wannabe twitter aficionado. Total webaholic. Devoted coffee practitioner.)

That I received the draft of my new job description last week! I'm really looking forward to my new role and can't wait to full transition into it!

To be disappointed that I can't attend a launch event for a TV show that I was invited to. The event is today from 10am-noon. Because of work, I was unable to attend. Boo.