Time is so fleeting. It seems that in the blink of an eye our children go from a newborn to a tween and we realize how often we let an opportunity to tell them we love or are proud of them pass by.

Carrie Thachuk, owner of The Passionate Home has created Pillow Talk; a collection of 30 different mini love notes for your child. With sayings like “Anything is possible, so believe in yourself” and “I love you THIS much”, Pillow Talk allows you to capture those fleeting moments and say what you want to say.

Let’s face it, we all need to be told we are loved and appreciated, especially our kids and what better way to do that than pop a quick love note on their pillow, in their lunch box or even at the bathroom sink for them to find.

Carrie is also working on a Pillow Talk line for your spouse. Can’t wait for that one!

Pillow Talk is available at The Passionate Home in Langley.

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We decorate our home to match our personal style. Why not do the same thing with our office space? For all of us shoe-aholics and handbag junkies, 3M has taken regular office supplies to a whole new level.

The shoe-shaped tape dispenser is the perfect way to personalize your space. Don’t let it’s girlie, Betty Boop look fool you. This dispenser is heavy duty and reliable—just what we have come to expect from 3M products. As a bonus, it comes with a free roll of Magic Tape.

3M didn’t want to stop there. They also created Post-it Purse Dispenser. Just like jewellery, a woman can never have too many purses. If you’d like to add to your “real” handbag collection, 3M is running a contest to win a Designer Handbag valued at up to $1000. Click here to enter the contest.

These 3M products are great stocking stuffers and are available at Chapters/Indigo, Staples, London Drugs and Walmart.

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What could be more romantic than chocolate and strawberries?

Toronto based Belgian chocolate manufacturer, Saxon Chocolates has created this cute little fondue set specifically designed for two people. Beautifully packaged, it comes with two fondue forks, the ceramic pot and metal base and, of course, chocolate.

Simply melt the chocolate into warm whipping cream and dip with fruit, cookies or marshmallows. Add a little bit of Grand Marnier or Chambord Liqueur for extra flavour.

We found this delectable fondue set at Belle Maison in Walnut Grove. It is also available at select Second Cup coffee shops and Chapters stores.

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Your toothbrush cleans your teeth. What cleans your toothbrush?

This is exactly what the creators of Violight, the revolutionary toothbrush sanitizing system are asking. The outbreak of H1N1 had us asking this question even before we discovered the Zapi.

Most people simply rinse their toothbrush and assume they have removed the bacteria. This is not the case. The Centers for Disease Control states that “...toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms and brushes kept in a common holder may cross-contaminate…”

GROSS!

So, here’s how the Zapi works. After you brush, simply insert your toothbrush into the cute, egg shaped sanitizer. The battery operated germicidal ultraviolet light destroys 99.9% of the germs it comes into contact with. The Zapi is self-timed for a 6 minute cycle and holds standard toothbrush heads and most electric heads.

This is such a great Christmas Gift.

You can find the Zapi and other Violight products at London Drugs, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Sears, Zellers, Winners, The Bay & Home Outfitters.

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Doing the dishes and scrubbing the floor just has to be done, but it sure takes a toll on your hands. So what do you do? You buy plain, ugly rubber gloves. Not the best look for a Stimulista.

Fun meets function with Gloveables. Created in Chicago, these traditional household rubber gloves are embellished with beautiful fabrics to create a fashionable look.  They come in a variety of colours and fabrics to fit every personality.  Match your outfit or match your home decor!

These waterproof gloves are perfect for doing the dishes, washing the car, scrubbing the floor, gardening or anything else that could spoil your manicure.  Oh, and they make a great gift!

We found Gloveables at Belle Maison in Walnut Grove.

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