As Much as I Remember About this Week {Drivel}

Let's just cut to the chase.

I've been meaning to do something for a while. You know what they say about "that road" and "good intentions".

But, I forgot about it. I'm no elephant.

Then I became someone's "Blog Crush". I don't kiss and tell.

So I stopped by to say hello to Melissa at "Dreams and Colours". I lied (see above).

Then I remembered again. You can call me Dumbo.

And here we are. Any idea where that might be? I think I forgot again. Oh ya...

The Zoo's Week in Review!

MONDAY: "I Am Canadian" Feature and Linky {Monthly}

TUESDAY: Coupon Extravaganza Giveaway and Facebook Giveaway Wall {Weekly}

WEDNESDAY: Reptile Zoo Giveaway

THURSDAY: BlogLovin Hop {Weekly}

FRIDAY: Ronald McDonald House Charities. Making a Difference and April 5th Trivia

And if you think that's exciting, we have several reviews and giveaways as well as a new Meme starting next week. No rest for the wicked...

How Was Your Week?

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Ronald McDonald House is Making a Difference in Your Community {Cause}

Every November, Nanna, The Kids and I load up toys and other needed items and donate them to those in need.

We do it in Alexander's Honour and also to teach the kids a sense of charity.

It's important to our family.

For the past two years, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and The Ottawa General Hospital have been the recipients of our gifts.

This year was different.

After hearing a touching letter from a parent that had been supported by Ronald McDonald House (read by Cathy Loblaw at ShesConnected 2012), I knew that Ronald McDonald House Ottawa would be this year's recipient.

Bye-bye Google Reader, Hello BlogLovin Weekly {BlogHop} 4/4

Sad News. Google Reader is disappearing.
That is if you used it.

Good News. BlogLovin is here.
That is if you like it.

No News. Don't know what I'm talking about.
Find out "What is BlogLovin" and create a free account.

Rules.
I'm not one for rules. In fact, I love to tilt at windmills. Just one...

1. In the "URL" field, please put a link to your direct BlogLovin profile. Not your blog, twitter account, facebook account, you get my drift. Mine is: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4064788/journeys-of-the-zoo

You don't even have to follow me but we all know that you will...

Note. I follow back and I hope that others will too.
Although, that's not one of the rules ;)

Please Spread The Word. Tweet

And Now for the BlogLovin Linky!

The original linky has been removed.
Visit the current BlogLovin Hop Linky to link up.

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Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and Animal Rescue {#Giveaway}, CAN, 4/15

Welcome to the
"Let's Go To The Zoo!" Giveaway!

Graciously hosted by Canadian Blog House,

and Co-Hosted By Several of my Ottawa Peers; Ottawa Mommy Club, Journeys Of The Zoo, Shannon's View From Here and Tales of Mommyhood.

We love Zoo's, trying new experiences and winning giveaways. That's why we wanted you to have the chance to win one of two Family Passes to Little Ray's Reptile Zoo valued at $54!

Little Ray's Reptile Zoo, located in Ottawa, Ontario, is a privately run zoo and animal rescue.

Little Ray's runs the largest and most diverse animal education and outreach program in Canada.

If you've never had the chance to experience Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and you love creatures of all kinds, you really need to check them out!

Little Ray's offers:

• A fun and educational Reptile Zoo (complete with "feeding shows"). On exhibit right now through April 25th "Nature's Ninja's".
• Birthday Parties ~ At the Zoo or at home
• School Shows
• Radical Science Workshops
• Traveling Shows ~ Don't live in the Ottawa area? Keep your eyes peeled ~ Coming soon to Moncton, NB and Hamilton, ON
• You can also see one of Little Ray's exhibits at a satellite location near you (see website for details).

In her review, Sandi from Canadian Blog House writes;

I love Little Ray's Reptile Zoo. I have visited their Ottawa location four times in the last year or so. My boyfriend introduced me to Little Ray's Reptile Zoo for the first time when we took his son there to see all the critters and creatures. I always have a great time checking out the animals at the zoo.

During our most recent visit in March, we got to see alligators and "Winky" the one-eyed African Bull Frog being fed. We even got to check out a pair of Lynx and a pair of Bald Eagles that had recently been taken in by the zoo.

That's something I love about Little Ray's Reptile Zoo ~ you just never know what you are going to see during your next visit to the zoo!

My most memorable visit to Little Ray's Reptile Zoo? That was the time that I actually held a tarantula (EEK!) in my hand. As someone who is terrified of spiders, I was proud of myself for facing one of my biggest fears. You know what? I have to say...that tarantula was kind of...GULP...cute!

Next time you are at Little Ray's Reptile Zoo, be sure to say hello to Paul if he is there. He's super friendly and can answer any questions you may have about the animals in his care.


Tell him that Sandy from Canadian Blog House sent you!

***Liking the following Facebook Pages would be appreciated, but not necessary to enter the giveaway***

Canadian Blog House | Ottawa Mommy Club | Journeys Of The Zoo | Shannon's View From Here | Tales Of Mommyhood | Little Ray's Reptile Zoo.

Enter below to Win 1 of 2 Family Passes to Little Ray's Reptile Zoo.

Coupon Extravaganza $80 {#Giveaway}, CAN, 4/23

It's that time of year again.

The time where I get together all the FPCs, BOGO's and coupons I've been saving and...

Give Them Away!

This Springs stash is valued at over $80 and that doesn't include the FPC and BOGO's!

The growing list of companies includes names like; Vaseline, Dove, Science Diet, Sunlight, Pampers, Boogie Wipes, Airwick, Woolite, Uncle Ben's, Almond Fresh, Dempsters and lots more.

There's something there for every member of your family, including the furry ones and I'm not referring to Cousin Itt (can you guess the reference?).

As usual, I will continue to add to the pile right up until the end.

Enter to Win Below!