Use Your Imagination
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve sifted through Santa’s sack and selected my top 10 toy picks for 2012. Plus you could win of them for yourself…one that HAPPENS to be parent-friendly too.
Holiday Reads: Nonfiction Edition
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve picked out 15 of my favourite nonfiction books, all of which are in tune with your giftees’ favourite interests. In other words? There’s something for everyone! Plus you could win 1 of 2 book prize packages.
Holiday Reads: YA Edition
CONTEST ALERT! The first of three holiday book lists are up and this one is all about gripping, heart-ripping YA fiction. Check out fifteen HOT titles plus enter to win some of your own!
Teens Under The Tree
CONTEST ALERT! 15 top picks for picky teens + you could win 1 of 2 prize packages with a Gelaskins gift cert & a LAQA & Co gift set.
Yo Bros
CONTEST ALERT! There was a whisper of outcry around my household after last week’s ‘gifts for best friends’ post. Namely, that it was clearly skewed toward the lady friends. So I appeased the (singular) masses and created a post of gift ideas guys would actually be willing to buy for their bros, all under $50 a pop! Plus win a Strombo Bobblehead!
Flash Post: Groupbook
CONTEST ALERT! Learn all about this new social-minded photography book collaboration site + win a $30 gift voucher to try it out for yourself
For The Boys
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got my eyes on fifteen fab gifts for guys leading up to Christmas + I’m giving away a guy’s prize package for a truly lucky reader. Check it out inside!
Flash Post: Take A Read On The Wild Side
CONTEST ALERT! Want to bring the magical world of moving pictures to life, a la Harry Potter? Look no further than this whimsical, wonderful book that brings to life safari animals alongside fact-filled write-ups. Plus win a copy for yourself!
Book Report: From Page To Screen
CONTEST ALERT! If you’re one of those folks that needs to read the book before you see the film, then look no further. Introducing three limited-edition, movie tie-in versions of some major literary tomes that are being turned into major movie releases. Plus you could win one of five sets of books!
Cookie Monster
CONTEST ALERT! It’s November, which also means it’s time for some yummy holiday treats to start making an appearance. Get the party started by gifting your favourite baker with a cookie-themed gift idea + find out how you can win a copy of the Cookie Dough Lovers Cookbook!
Find of the Month: Books Are Beautiful
CONTEST ALERT! What’s beautiful and brainy and perfect for gift-giving? How about a reading rainbow of modern classics from Random House of Canada’s amazing new Books Are Beautiful collection? Find out more + how you could win a half-set for yourself!
Flash Post: Sight Unseen
You might look at today’s gift idea and ask why I’m featuring a pile of books. What I’m actually featuring is the thing holding up said pile – Paul Cocksedge’s incredibly simply solution to invisibly displaying your favourite titles.
Tricky Treats
Forget the tricks and go straight for the treats with these festive Halloween gift ideas!
Foodie Fridays: Karma Chow
CONTEST ALERT! It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Foodie Friday post but I’m pleased to be rolling one out today as part of my ongoing series of posts promoting a healthy, plant-based diet. Today’s title? Melissa Costello’s ‘Karma Chow’ + you could win 1 of 5 copies for yourself!
Book Report: The Casual Vacancy
CONTEST ALERT! Presenting a new feature on the Canadian Gift Guide! Book Reports on the buzziest books of the year – where instead of giving you a straight up review, I’ll answer the five questions probably bouncing around in your head about these super-selling titles. Starting with? What else – JK Rowling’s hotly anticipated debut adult novel, The Casual Vacancy.
Canadian Gift Guide 