Canada Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/tag/canada/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:11:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 47582663 Our Family’s visit to Ripley’s Aquarium Of Canada https://mayahoodblog.com/ripleys-aquarium-of-canada/ https://mayahoodblog.com/ripleys-aquarium-of-canada/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:35:13 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3019 It’s here… it’s finally here! Ripley’s Aquarium has opened its doors in Toronto.  I have been waiting for this day for over a year now.  In anticipation, I’ve been speaking about the aquarium to my 3 year old son as I needed another human being to be as excited about the opening as I am.  Surprisingly, I […]

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]]> 2928 Sparkling Vintage Jewelry!! My best giveaway ever – $250 to Bee’s Knees Gems (Open to Canadians) https://mayahoodblog.com/sparkling-vintage-jewelry-oh-my-250-giveaway-to-bees-knees-gems-open-to-canadians/ https://mayahoodblog.com/sparkling-vintage-jewelry-oh-my-250-giveaway-to-bees-knees-gems-open-to-canadians/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:02:00 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1832 I don’t know about you, but I’ve been a little obsessed with big sparkly gem jewelry this year.  I know they’re a big trend right now, and that might be why I’ve gone bling crazy, but you have to admit, they do look great.  I spent most of the winter season searching for a perfect antique necklaces to wear for the various […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/sparkling-vintage-jewelry-oh-my-250-giveaway-to-bees-knees-gems-open-to-canadians/feed/ 56 1832 Winter time means dry skin. Why George’s cream is your new best friend {Review & Canadian Giveaway} https://mayahoodblog.com/winter-time-means-dry-skin-why-georges-cream-is-your-new-best-friend-review-canadian-giveaway/ https://mayahoodblog.com/winter-time-means-dry-skin-why-georges-cream-is-your-new-best-friend-review-canadian-giveaway/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:00:18 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1681 Here’s a guest review of George’s Cream by one of my readers, Fern from Gotcha Covered Baby.  George’s Cream is a great Canadian company that provides something for everyone in the family.  Lets face it, we can all use a little cream here and there in winter time.  Read her review and see details below regarding […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/winter-time-means-dry-skin-why-georges-cream-is-your-new-best-friend-review-canadian-giveaway/feed/ 98 1681 My favourite SPOT for personalized gifts; KidSpot. Review & Giveaway (open to all Canadians) https://mayahoodblog.com/my-favourite-spot-for-personalized-gifts-kidspot-review-giveaway-open-to-all-canadians/ https://mayahoodblog.com/my-favourite-spot-for-personalized-gifts-kidspot-review-giveaway-open-to-all-canadians/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:30:15 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1396 Growing-up, believe it or not, my name, MAYA, wasn’t very popular.  I always envied kids who were able to walk into any toy store and find their name all over various paraphernalia.  Whether it was a cup, lunch-bag, key-chains or pens, I wish I could get one with my name. So when I had my son, […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/my-favourite-spot-for-personalized-gifts-kidspot-review-giveaway-open-to-all-canadians/feed/ 16 1396 A war hero, undercover cop, entrepreneur and foster parent: My dad, my hero! https://mayahoodblog.com/a-war-hero-undercover-cop-entrepreneur-and-foster-parent-my-dad-my-hero/ https://mayahoodblog.com/a-war-hero-undercover-cop-entrepreneur-and-foster-parent-my-dad-my-hero/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:05:54 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=365 My dad heard a loud noise, he could smell something burning and his tank began to shake. He felt a ton of pressure, like someone was holding him paralyzed against the tank’s wall. Parts of the tank starting crashing into his face and body and suddenly it become eerily quiet. ______________________________________________________________________ Growing up I’ve always […]

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