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HUGGIES® Snug & Dry Diapers

By Kath on November 6, 2012 5:04 PM | 8 Comments

Life with a little one around is never boring. Parents of babies and toddlers need to be prepared for anything - and Mom and Dad both feel better with the peace of mind that comes with knowing baby's diaper isn't going to leak. Only Huggies® Diapers have Leak Lock® for up to 12 hours of protection. So, our Go2Girlz product testing panel asked both the moms and the dads to put Huggies® Snug & Dry Diapers to their everyday test - from extra-long naps and afternoon walks in the baby carrier. After rigorous on-the-job testing, did the diapers keep baby... More »

LISTERINE® SMART RINSE®

By Kath on August 20, 2012 9:00 AM | 104 Comments

According to a recent Angus Reid poll on behalf of the makers of LISTERINE®, 86 per cent of parents are worried about protecting their kids from cavities. Despite parents' concerns tooth decay is on the rise in Canadian children, as 63 per cent of kids between the ages of 6 and 12 have had a cavity and 61 per cent of children with cavities have two or more. With these sobering facts in mind, Canadian parents can use all the tools we can get to protect our children's oral health.Enter LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® -- a rinse formulated specifically for kids... More »

Huggies Little Movers Diapers and Huggies Overnites Diapers

By Kath on July 30, 2012 6:35 PM | 7 Comments

Real life with little ones is fast-paced and can be challenging with all of the unexpected twists and turns. From long walks in the stroller to an afternoon of bouncing and sleepovers at the Grandparents' house...we've seen (and cleaned) it all, right?Keeping our little ones clean and dry is an everyday test parents go through while keeping up with baby - they're always scooting around and playing, so of course we want a diaper that can provide the ultimate protection from leaks both day and night.Huggies Little Movers Diapers and Huggies Overnites Diapers help keep baby giggling during the day... More »

Tide PODS: The Newest Innovation in Laundry Detergent

By Go2Girlz on March 26, 2012 3:16 AM | 56 Comments

Sponsored: Tide supplied free samples to UrbanMoms and the Go2Girlz panel for trial and reviewLaundry. It seems like a never-ending job. Add kids' clothing into the equation and you've got stain removal and dinginess to contend with as well. Trying to get your children's clothes clean and bright can turn into a job that takes ages: pre-treating stains and then soaking in brightener before you even turn on the washing machine! Which is why the Go2Girlz product testing panel at UrbanMoms was very intrigued when offered the chance to test new Tide Pods: detergent + stain remover + brightener in... More »

McCain^® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys

By Go2Girlz on March 12, 2012 7:30 AM | 38 Comments

Recently an ecard comic with the caption, "why do they want dinner every single night?" went viral on Facebook. Any mom can tell you why. We've all felt that same familiar despair as evening creeps inexorably towards us...what can I make for dinner? We wonder. It needs to be nutritious. It needs to be relatively quick and easy. It needs (and this is the most difficult one of all) to be eaten and liked by everyone. It seems to be an impossible task some days!Well, moms everywhere will heave a sigh of relief for the new McCain® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys.... More »

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Granola Bars & Contest!

By Go2Girlz on February 13, 2012 3:01 PM | 353 Comments

Rice Krispies Treats. Who didn't grow up loving them? Most of us have fond memories of standing at the stove helping mom make those iconic gooey squares, and they're still a snack-time treat for kids today. Low in fat and with the goodness of Rice Krispies, they're also a wise choice for nutrition-conscious moms.But as most moms know, getting a range of wholesome foods into our kids diet isn't always easy, so when we can choose a snack that ticks off more than one box on the nutrition checklist, we're all for it! Enter new Kellogg's Rice Krispies Granola Bars.... More »

Week 3: The Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Last Week to Vote to Win!

By Carol on February 7, 2012 9:52 AM | 78 Comments

Welcome to the final week of the Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! At the end of this week we will crown the Top Citrus Chef. Will it be Cayla, or Carol? Read both Cayla and Carol's recipe reviews, compare the pictures, and then let us know whose dish looked best!  During cold and flu season, eating right is essential! Florida Citrus is an easy and delicious way to help you get your 7-10 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Comment below and share how you pamper yourself to help feel better when you're under the weather for your first second... More »

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Week 2: The Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Vote Again To Win!

By Carol on January 31, 2012 9:44 AM | 97 Comments

Welcome to week two of the Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Cayla and Carol continue their quest for the title of Top Citrus Chef. Citrus is good for the body, the soul and the taste buds. Vote and comment below for your second chance to WIN a $250 WaySpa gift certificate and some invigorating Body Shop products to help you feel better each day. Simply share your favourite ways to add citrus to your diet. For an additional ballot, share your own citrus recipe on the Florida Citrus Feel Better Recipe Swap. Don't forget to read both Cayla and Carol's... More »

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Week 1: The Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge! Vote & Win!

By Carol on January 23, 2012 3:29 AM | 157 Comments

The Florida Citrus Feel Better Challenge is now underway! Join us as two UrbanMoms writers battle for the title of Top Citrus Chef. Starting with an appetizer, then a main and ending with a dessert, our chefs will showcase three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products.Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Cayla and Carol's recipe reviews, compare the pictures and then let us know whose dish looked best by voting each week for three weeks! We will be giving away one prize pack including a $250 WaySpa gift certificate and some invigorating Body Shop products... More »

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Baboo by Natrel

By Go2Girlz on January 10, 2012 10:54 AM | 21 Comments

"It's just a stage." How many times do new parents hear that phrase during their children's early years? But it's true: especially during their first two years, children go through a remarkable range of stages and transitions. One of the most important transitions children make is the one from breast milk or formula to regular milk. Up until now, there was no way for parents to help ease their children's transition over to regular milk, and many children and families struggled to make the switch. Thankfully, this important change can now be handled with ease. Introducing Baboo, a new category... More »

Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide™

By Go2Girlz on December 5, 2011 8:28 AM | 334 Comments

"Look Ma, no cavities!" Most of us probably remember that refrain, and certainly the cavity-free dental checkup has been the goal of all children for generations. We all know the number one way to ensure a cavity-free checkup is good oral hygiene, and first and foremost: good brushing for at least two minutes. But things have come a long way since we were kids, and the tools of the trade have improved as well. Gone are the well-worn bristles of the manual toothbrush: if you want a top-notch smile, it's time to get a power toothbrush.But not all power brushes... More »

Chef Boyardee® Ravioli Florentine

By Go2Girlz on November 29, 2011 9:33 PM | 12 Comments

Let us set the scene: it's already past dinnertime, and you're just getting home. Everyone's hungry and cranky, and you need to get something on the table - FAST. Even the half-hour wait for take-out is going to be too long. So, what's a busy mom to do in these all-too-familiar circumstances? Why, make a delicious batch of Ravioli Florentine, of course!You're skeptical, and rightly so. Unless you managed to stop at your local Italian restaurant on your way home, there's no way to pull together something as yummy and family-pleasing as Ravioli Florentine when time is of the essence.... More »

Vim® PowerPro Naturals™

By Carol on November 16, 2011 8:15 PM | 42 Comments

Housework. It's the bane of many families' existence. Nobody likes to do it, but it has to be done nonetheless. Even if you have the most sophisticated of chore charts, using better cleaning products makes tough jobs a little easier to get done. And when those products are natural-based, it helps us moms rest a little easier, too.Enter new Vim® PowerPro Naturals™, highly effective cleaners that combine the tough cleaning power of Vim® with naturally derived ingredients. Vim® PowerPro Naturals™ Bathroom is made with 98% naturally derived ingredients including fermented citric acid.This cleaner is 2x tougher on soap scum versus... More »

naturSource® Nuts, Trail Mixes and Granola

By Carol on November 1, 2011 7:34 PM | 64 Comments

We all lead busy lives and we rush from work to errands to school activities to...well, you know. With all the demands in our busy modern lives, it's really difficult to stay on track with healthy eating. You need to grab a quick breakfast, or it's 3:30 p.m. and you can't think clearly because you haven't had lunch. What do you grab? It's not always easy to have fresh veggies or fruit on hand for those moments - especially if you're in the car chauffeuring your little ones off to a game or a dance lesson. That's why we were... More »

Magna Color & Color N' Glow!

By Carol on October 17, 2011 1:22 AM | 7 Comments

Do you find yourself always hunting for something new and different to get your child or one of their pals for their birthday or the holidays? Look no further! The recently launched Magna Color and Color N' Glow are the perfect solution. Both products are simple to use so a child can play happily on their own. These toys also inspire creativity while using cool new 3D Technology.The Magna Color:When we brought the Magna Color home we immediately sat down to give it a try. The assembly was pretty straightforward and, for the most part, my daughter was able to... More »

Product Review: Children's Advil^®100ml Dye Free Grape Suspension

By Carol on September 22, 2011 11:09 PM

Maybe it's a cranky baby cutting a tooth (or heck, even an older kid getting their twelve year-old molars), maybe a bad bump or bruise or the aches, pains and fever that are part of the territory with colds and flu. Either way, Mom's toolkit needs an effective pain and fever reliever. But as moms, we also know that having the right remedy is one thing - getting your little one to take it can be quite another. Thankfully, Children's Advil® is available in a range of pleasing flavours such as: grape, blue raspberry, fruit and berry. Also, Children's Advil®... More »

Li'l Ones® Yogurt

By Carol on August 26, 2011 9:46 PM | 36 Comments

We've all heard of DHA, and we know it's an important Omega-3 fatty acid that is critical for the optimal development and function of the brain, eyes and central nervous system during childhood. You probably also know that one of the most common sources of DHA is fish, which can be a difficult food to encourage fussy toddlers to eat. So DHA is important for brain, eye and nervous system development, but it's not exactly abundant in the foods toddlers love. What's a concerned mom to do? Well, look for foods that are fortified with DHA, naturally. Fortunately the folks... More »

Swanson Skillet Meals

By Carol on August 1, 2011 10:04 PM | 35 Comments

Modern families are always on the go. Sometimes getting everyone in one place long enough to plan, prepare and enjoy a family meal is simply not possible. On those days, having a quick, nutritious prepared meal can be a lifesaver. Enter Swanson Skillet Meals: with the option of preparing them in the microwave or on the stovetop, you've got a healthy, delicious meal in fifteen minutes max.We asked 100 members of our Go2Girlz product testing panel to try out Swanson Skillet Meals at home and let us know what they (and their families) thought. Their overwhelming response was that these... More »

Nexcare™ Brand Bandages from 3M

By Carol on June 29, 2011 5:04 PM | 43 Comments

All right, we might be safe to say it now: summer is on its way.What that means to most moms is that bikes, scooters, and sprinklers will come out, trees will be climbed, children will tumble and knees and elbows will be scraped and skinned. Since no two cuts are alike (and according to most children, each and every cut requires a bandage), it pays to be prepared. This summer, Nexcare™ would like you to Be Ready for Anything by ensuring you have the right bandage solutions in your family's first aid kit. To that end, Nexcare™ sent samples of... More »

MOTT'S Garden Cocktail

By Carol on June 3, 2011 8:10 PM | 51 Comments

Summer's just around the corner, and doesn't it just make you dream of fresh, crisp vegetables, straight from the garden and lovingly prepared for your family's table? Yes. But the reality is that moms are busy people, and busy people don't always have the time to prepare delicious fresh vegetable dishes every day. Which is why it's a good thing there's Mott's Garden Cocktail; an exciting blend of vegetables with smooth garden fresh taste and aroma and contains two servings of vegetables per 290 ml.Mott's Garden Cocktail, lets you and your family conveniently and deliciously enjoy the vegetables you need.... More »

Nesquik

By Carol on May 9, 2011 6:30 AM | 20 Comments

Picky eaters? We hear you. Nobody likes a struggle at the dinner table, but as moms we know there are certain foods our kids just need to eat, like 'em or not (vegetables, anyone?). So that's why it's great to know there's a product like new Nesquik Less Sugar Ready to Drink - with all the nutritional goodness of milk and no more sugar than a glass of unsweetened fruit juice. Kids (and grownups) love chocolate milk, so we were thrilled to have the opportunity for our Go2Girlz product testing panel to sample Nesquik Less Sugar Ready to Drink. Each of... More »

Burt's Bees® Baby Bee: Earth Friendly Natural Personal Care Products

By Carol on April 21, 2011 5:37 PM | 166 Comments

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Shampoo & WashWhen you have two kids under two, you need to really, really trust the products you use on their tender little bodies, because you just don't have time to shop around or make mistakes. That's why when I was asked to take on a product testing assignment for a line of baby skin-care products with my little miracles, I was a little skeptical at first. But when I found out the products were part of the Burt's Bees® Baby Bee line, any hesitation vanished. As a long-time Burt's Bees® fan myself, I knew I... More »

Burt's Bees®: Baby Bee Diaper Ointment

By Carol on April 18, 2011 7:04 PM | 68 Comments

As a mom of two daughters under two, you'd think diaper rash is something I'd be a little too familiar with, but truth be told, my older daughter never struggled much with irritations in her diaper area, and she's still blessed with a very healthy bottom. So that's why I felt like such a newbie when my new daughter developed a nasty red diaper rash. As a second-time Mom, I was sort of expecting everything to feel a bit "been there, done that", but my little one's sore bum really sent me reeling, and I'd never needed to use a... More »

So You Think You Can Squeeze?!? Week 3! Vote and Win!

By Ali on January 31, 2011 3:20 PM | 118 Comments

Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2! Over the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Gav's and Jen's recipe reviews, compare the pictures, and then vote by telling us what you think! We will be giving away one KitchenAid stand mixer (!!!!!) each week for three weeks! (That's THREE, if you are counting at home!) Your comment... More »

So You Think You Can Squeeze?!? Week 2! Vote and Win!

By Ali on January 24, 2011 5:00 PM | 229 Comments

Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2! Over the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Gav's and Jen's recipe reviews, compare the pictures, and then vote by telling us what you think! We will be giving away one KitchenAid stand mixer (!!!!!) each week for three weeks! (That's THREE, if you are counting at home!) Your comment... More »

So You Think You Can Squeeze?!? Week 1! Vote and Win!

By Ali on January 17, 2011 2:05 PM | 254 Comments

Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2! Over the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Gav's and Jen's recipe reviews, compare the pictures, and then vote by telling us what you think! We will be giving away one KitchenAid stand mixer (!!!!!) each week for three weeks! (That's THREE, if you are counting at home!) Your comment... More »

Ragú® Old World Style™ Original

By Carol on December 8, 2010 4:16 PM | 23 Comments

When the cold weather comes in, it's natural to reach for those warm, filling comfort foods we remember from childhood. Today's busy moms need quick and easy-to-prepare options, so even though we may not cook exactly the same way our mothers and grandmothers did, our kids can still enjoy some of the same hearty meals with Ragu Old World Style Original Sauce. A group of 75 Go2Girlz recently tested Ragú® Old World Style™ Original Sauce with their families, and the results were very positive! Nearly all of our product testing panel said they would buy Ragú® again (many already have!) and... More »

LEGO® DUPLO® Product Review Product

By Carol on November 16, 2010 8:30 AM | 18 Comments

Ahem. We don't want to alarm anybody or anything, but have you looked at your calendar lately? Can it possibly be mid-November already? Yes, it is. And do you know what that means? That's right: the holiday gift-buying season is upon us. Yikes! The mall parkades are probably already all full! But whatever your cultural stripes, having a few good gift ideas up your sleeve always comes in handy, no matter what season it is.Several of the Go2Girlz mentioned that they'd love to see a mesh bag or similar re-usable storage container included with the sets (some LEGO® and LEGO®... More »

Week #2 Tart Cherry Bake-Off and Contest

By Carol on November 8, 2010 1:06 AM | 108 Comments

Welcome to week two of the tart cherry cook and bake-off sponsored by the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers. You, our members, are in the judge's seat as you decide who has done the best job with this recipes featuring tart cherry products. Read both Gav's and Carol's recipe reviews and compare the pictures of their final product! Let us know who did it best by commenting below and you'll earn a second ballot for a Kitchen Aid® Stand Mixer courtesy of the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers! This week's recipe is oatmeal cherry cookies. Oatmeal Cherry Cookies Adapted from choosecherries.comMakes: 4 dozen cookiesIngredients:1... More »

Tart Cherry Cook-Off and Contest!

By Carol on November 2, 2010 1:10 AM | 365 Comments

Welcome to the tart cherry cook and bake-off sponsored by the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers. Watch and participate as Chef Dad and UrbanMoms staffer and want-to-be-chef Carol battle it out over the next two weeks. You, our members, will be in the judge's seat as you decide who has done the best job with the two fabulous recipes featuring tart cherry products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Gav's and Carol's recipe reviews and compare the pictures of their final product! Let us know who did it best by commenting below and you'll earn a... More »

Welch's 100% Fruit Juice

By Kath on October 18, 2010 8:29 AM | 106 Comments

Kids love juice. But as moms, we want to be sure that when they drink juice, it's a good choice. Most moms are always on the lookout for juices which possess healthier features like no added sugar, 100% juice and vitamins. But not all juice is created equal, so it's important to be discerning. Recently 200 members of our Go2Girlz testing panel had the opportunity to sample Welch's Grape Juice with their families.Welch's 100% Grape Juice deliver the goodness of grapes in every glass. It's an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C to help support a healthy immune system. It's... More »

Knorr Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup with 25% less salt

By Kath on September 28, 2010 7:45 PM | 135 Comments

It's an all-time family favourite: Knorr Lipton Chicken Noodle soup. And now it's even better, with 25% less sodium. It's also endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check program, so you can feel confident knowing you're feeding your family the same great soup they love, packed with tasty goodness and 25% less sodium. With busy schedules, many moms need quick, delicious meals they can serve their on-the-go families - but today's mom is also looking out for healthier options. Lower in sodium but with the great flavour you already know and love, Knorr Lipton Chicken Noodle soup with... More »

Hill's® Science Diet™

By Kath on September 14, 2010 2:09 PM | 33 Comments

Anyone with a pet knows that we love our furry family members every bit as much as the rest of the family. But dogs and cats age faster than humans, and it can be hard to cope with the changes that come with an aging pet in the family. Dogs, in particular, can suffer from noticeable mobility issues as they age, which can have an impact on everyone in the family as they find it difficult to manage stairs, long walks or runs or even have trouble getting up and down from a rest.Many families with older dogs will be... More »

Sunlight® Deep Clean™: Get Brilliant to WIN!

By Kath on August 31, 2010 1:02 AM | 873 Comments

As moms, we're most likely the primary (if not sole) person responsible for laundry in our homes. We want our family's clothes to be clean and bright, but what many of us don't know is that while our clothes may look clean, some detergents can leave behind trapped body oils and sweat deep in the fibres of our clothes- even after washing! We're all familiar with the stubborn yellowish stains that can linger on white shirts after several wearings: stains that can prove almost impossible to remove from underarms and collars. These stains are caused by the lingering body oils... More »

LISTERINE® WHITENING™ PLUS RESTORING™ Fluoride Rinse

By Kath on May 25, 2010 1:00 PM | 20 Comments

There have been lots of studies in recent years on the health benefits of a moderate daily consumption of red wine, and now experts are telling us that a cup or two of coffee a day can be beneficial to us as well. This is great news for those of us who like to enjoy these beverages, but not necessarily great news for our teeth. There are also lots of other foods that can discolour our teeth, and age itself is also a factor in yellowing our beautiful pearly whites. But fear not - you don't have to resort... More »

OxiClean® MaxForce® Power Paks

By Kath on April 27, 2010 8:00 AM | 48 Comments

Summer's nearly here, and that means kids are spending more time horsing around outdoors. Heck, so are we! All that great outdoor time is wonderful, but as great as it can be to muck around in the garden, barbeque, break out the bikes and run through the sprinkler, it means one more thing for moms: more laundry stains. Detergent alone isn't always enough to get out the toughest stains and get clothes their cleanest. We need a stain fighter and booster that will get out those tough summer stains the first time - so we can stop worrying about... More »

Mr Christie's Snak Paks Soft Baked Cookies

By Kath on March 9, 2010 1:50 AM | 32 Comments

We all know one of those moms. You know, the ones who bake absolutely everything from scratch? While I'm sure we've all done our fair share of baking, there are times when we're going to buy store-bought snacks for our kids. And for those times, isn't it great to know that there's actually a brand out there using the same kind of tricks - like adding in a touch of vegetable purée - to make great tasting snacks for our little darlings? Mr. Christie's Snak Paks Soft Baked Cookies fit this bill perfectly. Part of the Kraft Sensible Solution product... More »

Harumika

By Kath on February 3, 2010 12:45 AM | 54 Comments

Harumika. What is it? That was the question on the minds of most of the Go2Girlz who took part in our recent product testing program. We asked 100 Go2Girlz and their daughters to test out this new fashion-design toy in their homes and tell us what they thought. Most of our testing panel members were skeptical at first, although it seems that many of their girls were more enthusiastic, like Freda's daughter, who received the package on her birthday (perfect!) "when I opened the package my daughter screamed, 'oh my gosh this is so beautiful, I can make my own... More »

So You Think You Can Squeeze? Recipe #3

By Kath on February 2, 2010 9:43 PM | 66 Comments

Welcome to the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SQUEEZE CHALLENGE! It's the final week for you to be in the judge's seat and decide which of our two aspiring Citrus Chefs has done the best job with the three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. You've already spoken on the first two recipes, and so far Kath and Carol are tied. It's a Squeeze-Off! Now, you have seven more days to read both Kath's and Carol's recipe reviews, compare the pictures of their final product and vote!Remember, when you comment on each recipe after you vote, you'll earn a ballot for some amazing prizes! By voting... More »

Whose Sweet Sticky Orange Chicken do you like best?

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So You Think You Can Squeeze? Recipe #2

By Kath on January 26, 2010 8:46 PM | 50 Comments

Welcome to the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SQUEEZE CHALLENGE! Over the next three weeks you'll be the ones in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring Citrus Chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Kath's and Carol's recipe reviews, compare the pictures of their final product and then vote! When you comment below after you vote, you'll earn a ballot for some amazing prizes! This week, Roasted Sweet Potato and Grapefruit† Salad: KATH'S REVIEW:Okay, I'm going to be totally honest with you here:... More »

Which salad do you like better?

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So You Think You Can Squeeze?

By Kath on January 19, 2010 5:40 PM | 333 Comments

Welcome to the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SQUEEZE CHALLENGE! Over the next three weeks you'll be the ones in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring Citrus Chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each week and read both Kath's and Carol's recipe reviews, compare the pictures of their final product and then vote! When you comment below after you vote, you'll earn a ballot for some amazing prizes! This week, Grapefruit† Glazed Bran Muffins: KATH'S REVIEW Last winter I had the... More »

Which muffin do you like better?

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Wonder+ Invisibles

By Kath on January 4, 2010 5:26 PM | 65 Comments

Who doesn't love bread? It's such a staple of the human diet that we have expressions like "our daily bread" deeply embedded in our language. Kids love bread, too, and most of them eat a lot of it (think lunchbox sandwiches). Thing is, though, many kids tend to be rather picky eaters, and some of them just don't like the taste and texture of "brown", whole-wheat or multigrain breads. Enter Wonder+ Invisibles - a new product from Weston Bakeries that combines the same great taste, look and texture of Wonder white bread with the goodness of 14 whole grains. How... More »

Huggies® Little Movers Diapers Product Review and Coupon Offer

By Kath on November 17, 2009 9:43 PM | 35 Comments

Those first steps towards locomotion are so exciting! Baby rolls, scoots, and soon crawls, moving around freely in her exciting environment. But although it's a huge and exciting milestone in Baby's development, being a little mover brings new challenges for Mom and Dad. Baby gates go up, electrical outlets need covering, and anything precious or dangerous gets moved to a high shelf where Baby's grasping fingers can't reach. Another challenge for parents of rolling, scooting and crawling babies is their diapers - not all diapers are built the same, and not all of them will be able to withstand an... More »

Lego DUPLO

By Kath on October 27, 2009 8:20 PM | 26 Comments

Okay folks, it's late October already, and when those Hallowe'en decorations come down you just know that the stores are going to stuffed to the rafters with Christmas stuff (some of them have already jumped on the Santa bandwagon anyway). So with Christmas coming, it's always a good idea to get a jump on this busy season by getting some shopping done. But what to buy? What toys will be hot this season? What TV ads will implant themselves permanently in your children's psyches? Well, never fear. The Go2Girlz are here with one sure-fire toy that never fails to please... More »

Sunlight Green Clean

By Kath on October 20, 2009 4:07 PM | 70 Comments

More Canadians than ever before are choosing greener alternatives in their lives; we're switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, hybrid vehicles and everything in-between. Did you know that one of the ways you can have the most positive impact on the environment is by switching to a greener laundry detergent? It's true, but many consumers (especially moms with active, messy kids) worry that they might also give up some cleaning & stain fighting power along with those harsh chemicals if they switch to a greener detergent. Enter Sunlight Green Clean: using plant-based ingredients, this greener detergent works in cold water to... More »

Slow-Melt Popsicles

By Kath on August 17, 2009 2:57 PM | 44 Comments

Summertime is here, and for most moms, that means lots of sticky mess from the frozen treats kids love so much. Well, not any more thanks to new Slow Melt Pops from trusted brand Popsicle. Made with fruit juice, Slow Melt Popsicles contain vitamin C and a touch of gelatin to slow down the melting process. Our panel of Go2Girlz product testers recently had the chance to try out a variety of these new products with their children, and the reviews were unanimous - Slow Melt Popsicle is a must-have! All of our 100 testers agreed that they would... More »

Breyers Double Churn

By Kath on July 21, 2009 11:10 PM | 16 Comments

Summer's here, and that means that ice cream season is in full swing! Recently the Go2Girlz paired up with Breyers to give fifty lucky members a Breyers Double Churn sharing kit, so they could experience Breyers' three decadent new flavours with a few friends and loved ones. Our testers were asked to sample Breyers Double Churn Dark Chocolate Velvet, Breyers Double Churn Banana Cream Pie and Breyers Double Churn Chocolate Cheesecake ice cream with some girlfriends or a special someone in their lives. Their sharing kits included ice cream bowls and spoons and three tubs of ice cream: one of... More »

Yoplait Minigo Immuni+ Jr

By Kath on July 1, 2009 4:13 AM | 10 Comments

Our Go2Girlz product testing panel were recently treated to samples of Yoplait Minigo Immuni+ Jr, a fresh cheese product that has been reformulated to contain 25 per cent less sugar. This means that 60-gram portions of Yoplait Minigo now contain only eight grams and seven grams of total sugars respectively, or the equivalent of the sugar content of half an apple -- much of which is natural sugar. And it's important to note that the Yoplait reformulation was accomplished without using artificial sweeteners. Yoplait Minigo Immuni+ Jr contains an exclusive 3P FormulaTM for children: a specific combination of probiotics, prebiotics and... More »

Poly To Go

By Kath on May 27, 2009 3:34 AM | 17 Comments

Click here for a $3.00 Poly To Go coupon!Summer's almost here, and that means that the kids will be spending a lot more time outside. And as the weather improves, a whole new world of fun activities unfolds: our little ones might be climbing trees, riding their first two-wheeler, perfecting jumps on that wicked new skateboard or racing the asphalt strip in roller-blades. Whatever it is that your kids get up to this summer, be prepared: clad only in shorts and tank tops, those knees and elbows (and other parts, too) are vulnerable to minor cuts and abrasions. We know... More »

Mr. Christie's Snak Pak Coupon Offer!

By Kath on May 20, 2009 12:18 AM | 7 Comments

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