Canadian Collective

Meet some really cool people.  Network with other Canadians. Come join us on the Canadian Collective. Everyone is welcome!  
Stacey


http://www.canadiancollective.ning.com

BOBO Patterns Today Only

I will be offering buy one, get one free on my patterns in my etsy shop today only.  Simply indicate which pattern you would like for free when you check out. :)
Snugnluv

Canadian Collective

Visit Canadian Collective

A few months ago I found out about a Canadian Collective of business operators and so I joined.  It's a place for
Canadian business owners to "get together" and share ideas, thoughts, and to promote themselves.

Recently, the woman who runs the group, Kristina, has decided to pass the reigns on to someone else. That
someone is me. I love the idea and would like to give it a shot. Please come on by and post information about 
your blog, website, etsy shop, etc. Let's get some conversation going and support one another to become 
successful in our businesses.


www.twitter.com/cancollective

The Winners Have Been Picked Handmade Giveaway

Thanks so much for participating in the handmade giveaway.  The winners will be contacted by tomorrow. :) If winners would like to contact me with your email please feel free.  Thanks.


Day 1 - Snugnluv (Pattern of your choice)
15 Pam CC Mouse
31 Canadian Mama 
25 SandyM204
Day 2 - By Your Side( Itty Bitty Travel Bag)
7 Robyn

Day 3 - Handmade 4 U (hat)

45 catss99

Day 4 - Danielle Todd (Coffee Cuff)

29 Nancy 15 Trish

31 Boutique Karma

Day 5- XOXO Cupcake (headband)

25 littledeadmommy

Day 6- Boutique Karma (bobo bag)

8 Sara S

Five Tips Useful Tips to Help Kids With Bedtime Transition

During the holidays things are not quite the same.  It's an exciting time for children, sometimes they aren't sleeping at home, there is company in the house, etc.  Here are a few tips that we use which might help your child get to bed on time during this busy time.

1.  Consistency....stick with your routine and approximate bed time (start about 20 mins before bed and brush teeth, pj's, washroom)

2. Story and song ...this gives them something to help focus the mind. We always do 1 story/3 songs.

3.  A quick review of what will happen the next day.....ex."tomorrow when you get up..."

4.  Alternate with your partner(if that is possible)...that way you will be fresh each night and more patient.

5.  Breathing and visualization exercises....ex."take 3 deep breaths, picture yourself on the beach".

As part a contest through twittermoms.com and St. Eve Kids will will be offering a giveaway.

DramaU.net will be giving me a pink cozy to try and one as a giveaway for one of my readers. Leave a post below telling me one way that you get your kids to bed and you will be entered to win a cozy of your own from St. Eve Kids. (The Cozy is a blanket with sleeves that will fit most children)

Handmade Holiday Giveaway Day 6 - Boutique Karma Bobo Pack(Ends Dec 7)

Based out of Montreal, Quebec Boutique Karma is an awesome Canadian shop on Etsy.  The shop is run by Tara who is a mother of two little toddlers.  It's not surprising that Tara loves to sew as she comes from a family of women who sew, including her grandmother and mother. She plans and sews all projects herself in her smoke free home. 

Boutique Karma offers aromatherapy eye pillows, casserole carriers, coasters, crayon roll ups, hot mat sets, and  bobo packs in the greatest designer fabric combinations.  I personally have three sets of coasters and I love them!  They are really unique and funky. Tara really has an eye for nice fabric.

Boutique Karma has generously offered to donate a bobo packs to a lucky winner.  Each BoBo pack measures 5X5 inches and is filled with flaxseed, some lentils and lavender. You can use the pack is best when used cold out of the freezer. It ships with a ziploc bag for storage.
To Enter:
1.  Stop by Boutique Karma on Etsy and tell us about something that you like. (this one is mandatory)
(while you are there you can heart her shop for an extra entry)
Extra Entries:
2. Follow Snugnluv's blog. (1 entry)
3. Join Snugnluv on Twitter. (1 entry)
4. Join Boutique Karma on Twitter (1 entry)
5. Become a fan of Boutique Karma on facebook. (1 entry)
6. Tweet, email, or spread the news about our giveaway. (1 entry per day)
Contest ends December 7th. Open to US and Canada.
www.boutiquekarma.com
www.twitter.com/boutiquekarma
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boutique-Karma/132339529999?ref=ts

Handmade 4 U 10% Discount Code and Free Shipping

As you know one of the participants in our Handmade Gift Guide Giveaway is Handmade 4 U.  We've been getting a lot of positive feedback on her hats so Jamie has decided to offer 10% off and FREE shipping with the code Snugnluv at checkout.  Enter her giveaway here and if you want more that one or can't wait drop by her Etsy shop and take advantage of her deal. :)  Refund will be given via paypal. If you would rather convo her ahead for an adjusted invoice that's fine as well.