Ottawa Fashion Week!

I've been blogging for over four years, writing about everything from parenting to entertainment, so you must have figured out a few things about me by now.

Like the fact that I love my children more than anything in the world.

And the fact that I love summer and the ocean and swimming.

And the fact that I have am a huge shopaholic and get a high from trying on new dresses and buying new designer handbags and sunglasses.

Did I mention shopping and fashion and clothes and designer purses and sunglasses and shoes and department stores? Yes, I'm obsessed with everything fashion related.

And although Ottawa is not really comparable to New York City, we have a fashion week, too!


I'm been invited to attend and cover Ottawa Fashion Week, and I'm very excited to be taking part in all the glamour and fun.

Guess what? I have two day passs (for March 19th) to give away to two of my lucky readers! AND an extra pass to the invitation-only media launch party taking place on Thursday night!

I'm looking forward to attending the OFW launch party, which will be taking place in the newly renovated lounge, Lobby. The fashionable and sophisticated space will provide the fabulous backdrop to the ultimate fête of fashion here in Ottawa, with Cirque du Soleil like performers, champagne waterfalls, and hors d'oeuvres. Whether at the launch party, or at the actual event taking place at the National Gallery of Canada, you'll be rubbing elbows with foreign delegates, politicians, and socialites.

Ottawa Fashion Week is the most fashionable event in the city and you definitely don't want to miss out on the excitement.

Just leave me a comment below telling me where you love to shop and I will pick three names randomly tomorrow!

Mars Needs Moms Movie Giveaway!

Moms... can't live with them, can't live without them.

Turns out moms are not only much loved and needed here on earth, but on... Mars as well!




Mars Needs Mars is Disney's latest Digital 3D and IMAX 3D movie, produced by the same folks who brought us Disneys' A Christmas Carol and The Polar Express. Mars Needs Moms will take the entire family on a wild adventure through Mars!

Nine year old Milo finds out just how much he needs his mom when she's taken by Martians who want her 'mom-ness' for their own unruly children. (Can I borrow her, too?) He goes on a wild journey ride on a spaceship in his quest to save his mom... on Mars!

I am giving away a family four pass to Mars Needs Moms to one of my lucky readers!

The Mars Needs Moms premier takes place this Saturday March 5th at 10 am at SilverCity Gloucester!

If you're in the Ottawa area, just leave me a comment for a chance to win the family four pass.

Good Luck - I'll pick a winner randomly on Thursday, March 3rd!

M&M's Spokescandies Discover Canada!

“This is my first big trip across Canada. I’m excited, but anxious—what if I forgot to pack something important? And I hear that Canadians REALLY love their M&M’s, so maybe preparing for the cold should be the least of my worries! *Gulp*”

Orange, M&M’s Spokescandy

Imagine my surprise when I found out that the M&M's Spokescandies were coming to Canada! They're going to be on my own home turf! It's time to roll out the red carpet for our tasty friends, don't you think?

The famous M&M's Spokescandies will be visiting all the cool places in Canada, from famous landmarks to hidden gems off the beaten path. Of course, what's a visit to this fine country without checking out a hockey game, right? Maybe they'll even enjoy some time on the world's longest skating rink, too!

Our M&M's Spokescandies need YOUR help, though!

They want to discover the very BEST of Canada, and you can help by telling them where to go, simply by tweeting your recommendations to @MMSCanada and using the hashtag #CanadasBest.

You can also leave your suggestions on their facebook page!

Of course, I also have a great M&M's package up for grabs for you!

One of you lucky chocolate lovers will win $70 worth of M&M's—in a variety of sizes and delicious flavours!

You'll also receive some rare M&M's swag and the hiliarous book by the Ferguson brothers called How To Be A Canadian. (Even If You Already Are One).

All you have to do to win this yummy package?

Leave me a comment below telling me that you're following @MMSCanada on Twitter.

Bonus entry: "Like" the MMS Canada Facebook page!

Good Luck! Let's show these M&M's a good time, eh?

Contest open to Canadian residents only. I'll pick a winner randomly on March 1st.


Disclaimer: I was compensated in M&M's. Oh yes I was!

Playtex Giveaway!

Are you still looking for the perfect sippy cup for your child? Then I have a giveaway just for you!

I remember the days when my children started to drink from a sippy cup, and how hard a task it was to find just the right kind of cup for them—one that was spill-proof, looked good, and was easy for my little children to drink from.

Well, Playtex has come out with the new Infant Lil'Gripper cup—it's perfect!


It's the first Playtex trainer cup that combines a squeezable body with a straw and it's spill-proof and leak-proof guaranteed! The straw cup is contoured so your child can hold tight and control the sipping. The cup also has a squeezable body that helps your child learn how to use a straw. These news cups are designed for babies as young as four months old, too.

The Playtex Lil’ Gripper cup is available in purple, green, blue and pink and the Twist 'n Click technology is spill-proof, leak-proof and break-proof. The cups are also dishwasher safe, and BPA and Phthalate free.

You Playtex package contains:

Playtex First Sipster Trainer Cup
Playtex Drop-Ins Original Nurser
Playtex Ortho-Pro pacifier
Playtex Ortho-Pro pacifier with sterilizing cover
Playtex Binky Silicone pacifier

Just leave me a comment below and you'll be entered to win this fabulous package! Good Luck!

I'll pick a winner randomly on February 28th, 2011.

Doritos: The End is Coming!

Updated: Thanks for entering, everyone! The lucky winner? Number 17! Karen, please email me your address and I'll have your package shipped to you right away! Enjoy!

What's your favourite snack food? For me, hands down, it's Doritos. Of course, classic Nacho cheese flavour is my number one choice, followed by Zesty Doritos—yummy!
Of course, Doritos is always coming out with new and creative flavours.

Did you know that Doritos just launched a new Canadian campaign? It's totally innovative and like nothing they've ever done before! The new campaign just launched during the Super Bowl.

Basically, Doritos has come out with two new awesome flavours—Onion Rings and Ketchup and Buffalo Wings and Ranch—and you, the consumer, gets to decide which one gets to live!

Two flavours. And only one survivor. One flavour must be destroyed forever!

How does this contest work?

You have to write the last 20 seconds of this commercial. For full contest details, check out this link!

If your ending is chosen, you will win—BIG. Not only will Doritos shoot your ending, they'll give you $25,000 and 1% of future sales from the flavour remaining on store shelves.

And don't worry if your ending doesn't get chosen—you can still win big, right here!

Doritos Canada is giving away a $150 Doritos prize package to one of my lucky readers!

All you have to do to win?

Leave me a comment below telling me what your favourite Doritos flavour is!

Bonus entries:

Follow me on Twitter!

Become a follower of Loulou's Views and Loulou's Reviews!

Follow Doritos Canada on Facebook!

Leave me a separate comment for each bonus entry.

That's all!

Contest ends Saturday, February 12th and is only open to Canadians.

Good luck and happy snacking!

May the best flavour win!

Cheerios $50 Prize Pack - just for you!

Do you remember the days when your little one ate Cheerios like there was no tomorrow? Perhaps you have a baby who is currently Cheerios obsessed! When my two boys were young, they loved eating Cheerios as a snack, and I would put a whole bunch of Cheerios on their high chair tray and they'd eat them all up while I finished my housework. A healthy snack while I got to finish my work, a perfection combination! Now, of course, they enjoy eating Cheerios with milk for breakfast, as do I.


Before the days of Cheerios, and before Twitter, I would spend countless hours on Baby Center. I fell in love with this website the day I found out I was pregnant, and have used it as a resource ever since.

I used to read weekly updates about my pregnancy, and continued to read updates for the first year after my children were born. Baby Center always has the answers I'm looking for with regards to anything baby or child related, including information about feeding your child, developmental milestones, and fun activities for children to partake in. Baby Center is a trusted resource for me, and for new moms everywhere.

Did you know that there is a brand-new section on Baby Center?

Mom Central is excited to announce a new section on Baby Center brought to you by Cheerios!

It is called The Cheerios First Foods section and features expert information on how and when to introduce certain foods, tips for picky eaters, (haven't we all had to deal with picky eaters?) answers to common 'first foods' questions and more. The section also features First Foods tools, like menu plans, that can help make life easier for busy moms.

That's not all! How would you like to win a Cheerios prize pack valued at $50?

Just leave a comment telling me about what you like best about the Cheerios First Food section.

Your prize pack includes a Cheerios on-the-go tot container, a Cheerios playbook, a box of Cheerios, a bowl and utensil set and a $30 cash card.

Contest ends on February 14th!


Disclosure: I participated in the Cheerios First Foods program by Mom Central on behalf of General Mills. I received a gift card as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Empire Theatre Coupons!

I love going to the movies. Before I became a mom, my husband and I would go to the movies once a week. Since becoming a busy mom of two, I don't go to the movies as often as I used to, but when I do get the chance, I love every second—especially the popcorn!

With one week left until Christmas, I am pretty much finished my holiday shopping. The easiest people to shop for are my children, because I know what they love and what they want. I have the most fun selecting their 'big ticket' items that Santa will bring them, and I have fun shopping for their stocking stuffers and other gifts, too.

The hardest person to shop for? My husband! He always buys himself whatever he wants, leaving me with no good ideas! This year, I am thinking of sticking a gift certificate to Empire Theatres in his stocking, so that we can enjoy a night out.

Did you know that this year, when you purchase $30 in Empire Theatres' Gift Cards, you'll receive $30 in Empire Theatres Coupons? Inside the booklet, you'll find 2 for 1 deals, and discounts on popcorn and so much more. A great stocking stuffer idea! This awesome booklet is like the gift that keeps on giving—the coupons are valid in 2011, and each coupon is valid for a one month period.

You can pick up your coupons either at the theatres or online.

Offer expires December 24th, and only good while quantities last, so hurry to get your booklet of goodies soon!

Disclosure: I am participating in the Empire 'Give and Get' program by Mom Central on behalf of Empire Theatres. I received an Empire gift card and coupon bundle as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.