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Get Your Life In Shape and Win!!!
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The Swimsuit Squeeze by Carrie Badov
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Summer is here and with it comes the beach, the splash pads, the local pool and the dreaded bathing suit. If you've decided you need to get in shape to squeeze into that suit, here are a few things to AVOID before joining the gym or starting a new workout routine... Click for more... |
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Sex After Baby by Josey Vogels
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Ah, new motherhood. You're sleep deprived, overwhelmed, and your breasts are feeling more feedbag than funbags. Sex? Yeah right. Especially given that it was sex that got you into this mess in the first place! Well, as much as it may feel like you'd be okay to never have sex again, your partner might not be so keen on the idea. And remember, you once liked the guy enough to make a baby together. Surely, there's a spark at least smoldering in there somewhere for him. But how do you go from smoldering to hot again... Click for more... |
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Moody Me by Karen Bannister
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If you had been around me when I was newly pregnant chances are I would have hated you. I was a miserable pregnant lady. I would sit at my desk at work, my body turned sharply toward my computer screen, and would see beneath my professional demeanour. I stopped joining the twice-daily coffee train, and began eating my lunch huddled into the corner of my desk like a pouting child abandoned at dinner time. I was snappy with my husband, I mean really snappy. I mean " stop breathing that way" kind of snappy - he irritated me with... Click for more... |
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Tips for Blending Step Families by Leah Davidson
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I always knew one day I would be a Mom and looked forward to having lots of kids. What I didn't expect was that two and a half years after the birth of my second child, I would become a single mom. And what I never anticipated was three years following the break up of my first marriage, I would become a step mom to three more children. I always wanted a lot of kids but becoming a step mom was more challenging than I had anticipated. So here are my top tips for mummies who are trying to blend together their own step family... Click for more... |
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Travel Trends - Vancouver, Vegas or Venice? by Mandy Gresh
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Summer has always been a popular time to travel - especially for Canadians. And this year is no different - people are still on the lookout for great deals that offer good value. If you're looking to book a vacation this summer, here are some interesting trends to help you plan... Click for more... |
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Mummy Knows Best Survey...and Win!
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 We've all grown up with McDonald's. Those "golden arches" have multiplied over the years and become part of our cultural landscape. In an effort to change with the times, McDonald's wants to hear modern moms' thoughts about their restaurants with this short survey. And to thank you for spending your valuable time sharing your mummy expertise with them, they're giving away three gift certificates from Walmart worth $100. Yummy!
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Introducing Leslie: Yummy Mummy Wannabe
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Not long ago I received an email to join the Yummy Mummy Club. NO FAIR! I WANT TO BE A YUMMY MUMMY! I deleted the email and tried to forget about it. But it gnawed at me.
It's not that I'm a Mummy that's failed some random "Yummy" test. Nor is it a case of this club having some initiation I couldn't survive. The problem is I truly didn't belong...you see I am still waiting and desperately wanting to become a Mummy...but the Baby Gods have not cooperated. So as it stands now, to join this club, without a little chip off the old block of my own would be like...FRAUD!!
As with many women doing all they can to procreate, any glimpse of Mummyhood can...
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Introducing Maureen: We Are Family
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Mummy Wins Sunlight for a Year
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 If your kids think "green" is something other than the colour of the grass stains on their new summer clothes, they may be budding eco-warriors with a bright future. We're looking for 10 environmentally conscious kids to become Sunlight Green Clean Kids' panel members to help develop ongoing eco-programs and encourage other kids to go green. Each Sunlight Green Clean Kid chosen will receive $2,000!Plus, to help you deal with those neverending "green" stains, Sunlight is giving away a year's supply of NEW Sunlight Green Clean valued at $100 to five Yummy Mummies. So now you won't see red when your kids' new clothes come home stained..again. |
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 You've been stretching, stabilizing and bulking up trying to whip your finances into shape but sometimes a woman needs to indulge too. This month three members are gonna win 2000 AIR MILES on their existing AIR MILES accounts.
Just what exactly does 2000 AIR MILES points get you? Electronics, entertainment, gift cards and accessories, the chance to travel far away or items to make your home the perfect getaway. It's a way for a Yummy Mummy on a budget to treat herself to whatever she wants. And if it all that working out trying to get your finances whipped into shape hasn't completely exhausted you, you can always get some fitness equipment too. Click to win... |
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Mummy Wins Gordon Ramsay Cookbook
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 Guess what we're giving away this month? Here's a hint: " Oh for f*cks sakes. I just threw up in my mouth, and it tasted better than that piece of sh*t soufflé." You guessed it! We're giving away five copies of Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite!
We all know Gordon Ramsay for his foul mouth but did you also know he's a super-fit, marathon runner who believes in eating well and staying in the peak of good health? His new book offers sensible, fun ideas and recipes for healthy breakfasts, lunches, barbecues, suppers, desserts, food for kids, entertaining, and demonstrates how to cook for both health and flavour.
And isn't following a recipe from his book better than having him stand over your shoulder asking you what the f*ck you're doing?
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Yummy Event - Suddenly Mommy |
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 Second City alumni and star of her own Comedy Special on CTV and The Comedy Network, Anne Marie Scheffler jumps into a new world of funny! Having kids! Sure, she thought that's what she always wanted, but they're so much work! It looked so easy in the brochure!
A mom and step mom in real life, Scheffler exposes the truth of motherhood in an authentic and hilarious way! A modern Irma Bombeck! She'll make you feel good about your parenting skills!
Anne Marie will be debuting her new show at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival July 15 - July 26
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Calling All Fab Photographers! |
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 We're compiling a list of the hottest photographers in North America and we want you! For $25 we'll list your company name, email address, url, location and services in this comprehensive listing. And the best part? It'll be a permanent listing on our website, searchable by our members. 'Cause Mummies wanna preserve those special moments and look hot in the shot. Now smile, say cheese and fill out the form below to get listed!
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 How Motherhood Teaches You Many Unexpected Things Read more...
Last Chance to Win a Divine Marriott Getaway for Four worth $800 Read more...
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August - Back to School - Know how to go from fun in the sun to back to school? Have tips on making homework fun? Tired of all the homework your kids get? What about mental stimulation for mummy? Whether you're an expert or just exhausted from summer vacation, we want you to write for us.
Deadline July 30
September - Fashion - Wanna talk trends? Are you a fashion do or a fashion don't? Have tips on how to look hot...or not? Are your kids out of fashion control? Have a great place to buy clothes nobody knows about? What about making your own clothes? And what's up with Dads and clothing? We want your stylish stories!
Deadline August 10
October - Food - Are you a food expert? Have tips and tricks on how to get your kids to eat more veggies? Wanna share a story about an exotic food experience or your fave restaurant? What about eating and cooking healthy? We wanna hear your stories on your love or hate relationship with mealtimes, nutrition, dieting and food gratification.
Deadline September 10
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We love to hear from you. We wanna know if you have any questions or concerns. It's our job to make this the yummiest club for you!
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Did you know that The Yummy Mummy Club is owned by Erica Ehm Communications Ltd? Remember this. It may end up on a Trivial Pursuit card.
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