Contest Call – 06/27/10

Sammi’s Blog of Life – win Heavenly Sole Flats!  Giveaway ends July 1/2010!

Sammi’s Blog of Life – win a shirt of your choice from Zehn Naturals! Giveaway end July 3/2010

Heavenly Savings – win a gorgeous flower headband from Mila Rose Designs!  Giveaway ends July 7/2010!

Mom’s Mutterings – win an awesome Corioliss Classic 1 inch Black Flat Iron!  Giveaway ends July 12/2010

Serendipity Mommy – win a WindTunnel T-Series Pet Rewind vacuum!!!!  Giveaway ends July 12/2010!

My Organized Chaos – win a Gather & Grill Play House from Step2!  Giveaway ends July 28/2010!

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2 for the price of 1!

Malie demonstrating the absolute perfect Rupert Style.  Flowing summer dress, raincoat, and gum boots!  The only thing missing is her new pair of 80’s inspired shades!

The next photo just because they girls are so cute!

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Tala got her report card from school today and was assigned to Grade One for September.  The perfect opportunity to celebrate at the Crest.  Shirley Temple’s All Around!

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Kindergarten Graduation

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A deliciously (free) treat… food always tastes better when its free!

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I cannot believe that we are sitting at dayHUNDRED+THIRTEEN!

  Dance clothing all washed and stored away for the summer. We’ll pull it back out again end of August so we can decide what needs to be replaced, and what will make do for another season (or part of a season).

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Tala’s day to shine!

All dolled up and waiting for the show to start

My little mouse’d up girl (her ballet routine was Cats & Mice) with her flowers that she absolutely adores!

Malie and her little buddy Tia at the Year End Wrap Up Party

Three beauties!

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I cannot believe that we are sitting at dayHUNDRED+THIRTEEN!

Dance clothing all washed and stored away for the summer. We’ll pull it back out again end of August so we can decide what needs to be replaced, and what will make do for another season (or part of a season).

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Oodles and Oodles of Pictures in celebration of the girls’ accomplishment in dance this year! Tala excelled in Ballet, Jazz and Tap, and Malie amazed us all with her natural ability in her first year of Ballet. Whether or not she would decide to perform in her year end performance was touch and go, but she is so glad that she did.

Next year Tala is taking Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Recreational Acro. Malie is adding Jazz and Tap to her schedule.

Tala practicing in her new dress. Her balance has steadily improved throughout the year, and the dress is just gosh darn adorable!

Malie preferred to spend her afternoon before the big performance playing around and hamming it up.

Mommy and daughter self portrait!

The three of us at the PAC waiting for the performance to start. Malie danced Saturday night, Tala danced Sunday afternoon.

Final call for dancers at the end of the evening. A late night for all, but definitely fun!

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Year end performance time! Tala all dolled up for her “Mice” routine.

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Painted Nails for Miss Malie… trendsetter she is!

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Today was Sea Fest…. a rainy morning, followed by a glorious afternoon.  The girls had an absolute blast and met Carole James (leader of the BC NDP).  Forget Dora & Boots… pictures with politicians are so much better!

We also had the opportunity to take a Horse Drawn Carriage tour of Prince Rupert’s downtown core.  I love this picture of Tala with the horses.

Happy Sea Fest!

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How exciting!  Photos NINTY-NINE and ONE-HUNDRED!  Yippee!!!!!!

2nd Annual Back to School Shopping Guide

I am pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Back to School Shopping Guide will be launching on August 1st, 2010!

 

Look for reviews and giveaways from some of my favourite companies.

I still have a few spots open, so if you have any suggestions for new and exciting products, or if you have a new and exciting product that you would like spotlighted please don’t be shy!  I can be contacted at: bargainhuntingmommyblog(at)gmail(dot)com for any inquiries regarding the Back to School Shopping Guide.

Stay tuned for some amazing products to help make that Back to School transition easier!  I know with my oldest transitioning into Grade One I can use all the help I can possibly get.  Thank goodness I still have a year until my youngest starts Kindergarten (*sob*).

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Welcome to dayNINTY-EIGHT of the 365 Days of Photos with the Optimistic Beauty!

Yesterday I touched base on how fortunate we are to live on the North Coast.  We have wildlife at our front doors.  Today during our morning walk we came across this fellow galavanting around the streets.

Deer are a plenty in town here, and its not unusual to run into them in a daily basis.

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One of the benefits of living in a coastal community is the access to breathtaking views, as well as living in close proximity to various wildlife.  One of my favourite species to watch are definitely the Bald Eagle population that call Rupert home, and feast upon the fish that return to spawn every year.

This morning we were treated to a very special scene, as an Eagle took the opportunity to bathe himself in the low tide.

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4 for the price of 1 :p

Today was a marathon day of fun and excitement.  An absolutely beautiful day around here calls for all the outdoor activities a family can get in!

The girls biked down to cowbay on their new bikes.  The maiden voyage!

Time for a quick break at Cowpuccinos!  My little posers

  A trip to Mariner’s Park had Miss Tala transformed into the Queen of the Castle! Malie wasn’t quite the Queen of the Castle but she’s still a Queen to me!

Have a great day!  Hopefully the sun is out wherever you are and you have the opportunity to get out there!

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The Optimistic Mommy got a new camera today!  And Malie got a new tutu today as well… the perfect mesh for a Photo of the Day!

See you tomorrow for dayNINTY-THREE!

Stay Tuned

Recently I received a surprise email from the wonderful folks at CSN Stores to write a review on a product of my choice from one of their 200+ specialty stops.  CSN offers a huge selection of items including adorable first bed for your little ones,to dishes, and even shoes for the whole family.  Let me tell you it was a tough decision selecting just one item.

Any guess as to what I chose?

Check back soon for all the delicious details, and more information on this amazing group of shops.  Quality product, at an absolutely amazing price – you just can’t beat that!