A Medieval Times GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

I just want to put this out there to begin with...

We love Medieval Times! 

Last weekend marked our THIRD visit to Medieval Times in Toronto and, dare I say, we are not done yet! My boys are 4 and 6 years old and cannot get enough of Medieival Times. I'll be honest, I was a little concerned that my kids wouldn't have as much fun this time. I mean, they had seen the show 2 times already and I was worried that the magic of the show might not be there. I was wrong. 

SO WRONG.

I think the third time was just as good as the first time because Medieval Times is consistently awesome. The actors never break character (even before the show!), there is audience interaction, there's food (oh, the food!!!!!), and there is non-stop excitement! 

Now, make sure you get all the way to the end of this post because I am giving away TWO TICKETS to MEDIEVAL TIMES TORONTO! But first, here's what I've learned over my 3 visits to the castle:

• Come hungry- Not starving, but the food is out of this world delicious mostly (I assume) because you eat with your hands. Don't worry, they have wet wipes for your post-meal clean-up, but pack a few extra wipes if you have particularly young children (they'll get messy!). You're going to be chowing down on soup, garlic bread, a massive portion of chicken, roasted potatoes, buttery corn and a dessert. You will be feasting like a king, I swear.

• Pay the extra money for the King's Royalty Package- It is worth it to sit front row and see that action really up close! There's no such thing as a bad seat in the castle, but prime seats add to the magic of the show.

• Arrive at least half an hour early!- The show actually begins the moment you arrive at the castle. There are squires and knights and pomp and pageantry. You get your picture taken (with a king if you have the upgraded package!), you get to look around the castle, see the horses and really get into the right mood for the show!

• Bring your cheering voice- This show is totally interactive. Wear your crown, yell loud, wave your flag, and have fun! This is the time to let loose:)
  
  

• Grownups: It's a GREAT date place!- We did not indulge personally (kids and such) but there was a couple on a date beside us that ordered a bottle of wine to split during the show and they had a blast. I may have *overheard* (ahem, eavesdropping) that it was their second date and I dare say it was going really well;) I would highly suggest a grown-up night out at Medieval Times - it's not just for kids!!!!

• Kids: Be prepared for a FAB time!- There was not a kid in the place that did not have a BLAST!!! They'll be so engaged in the show that, parents, you'll be wondering why you didn't go sooner!
  
  

And now, for the giveaway!

Thanks to Medieval Times Toronto, I am giving away TWO TICKETS to a {Toronto-only} show of your choosing!  I am so excited for one of my readers to win these passes! 
Enter below with Rafflecopter and GOOD LUCK!

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Tissh by Gloria Lee Necklace Giveaway!

Truth? I don't wear much jewellery. I wear my engagement, wedding and 10-year anniversary rings. That's it.

So when I do wear jewellery, especially when I have a good reason to be dressed up(!) I like it to be a piece that makes a statement, yet is timeless and (dare I hope) beautiful.

That's why I love the entire line of jewellery from Tissh by Gloria Lee.

Gloria Lee is a Canadian fashion and jewellery designer who always hits the right mark. Her pieces are the perfect mix of trendy and classic, bold but beautiful.

I personally purchased two of her rings - Circ and Trine3 -  (I featured her Circ ring a few months ago over HERE - I own it and wear it a lot!) about a year ago and they are, simply put, the nicest pieces of  (non-wedding related) jewellery I own. 

A few months ago, I received Tissh's Rowe necklace and have been wearing it non-stop. It's the perfect compliment to my spring long sweater over leggings staple.

But I wouldn't feel right keeping this beauty all to myself. Tissh by Gloria Lee has agreed to give away one ROWE NECKLACE (valued at $65) to a lucky Sleeping Is For Losers reader!

Contest Time!

Canadian and US residents only- go visit Tissh by Gloria Lee and peruse her gorgeous line of rings and necklaces.

Then, enter below (using Rafflecopter) for your chance to win! 

Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog (mandatory), telling me what your go-to piece of jewellery is!

Good luck:)

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Valentine's Gifts for him (and a STAPLES CANADA GIVEAWAY!)

My husband is awfully difficult to buy a gift for.

AWFULLY DIFFICULT.

He never needs anything, he rarely wants anything, and frankly it's a pain in the butt to try to shop for him! 

(I, of course, am a dream to buy gifts for. Diamonds and roses, for the win!)

The catch? I really LIKE buying him gifts. Especially for Valentine's day.

Yes, it's a "Hallmark holiday" - I know - but I love Valentine's day and I love trying to find the perfect (unexpected) gift...sometimes from the most "unexpected" of places.

This year, he's getting a gift from Staples.

Yes, you heard me... Staples. I know, I thought the same thing too. Paper and toner for Valentines?

But look what Staples has for the man in your life!:

1. HP Slate Tablet | 2. Laptop Briefcase | 3. Kindle eReader | 4. Memory Foam Pillow | 5. SmartWatch | 6. Telescope | 7. Cooler Rack | 8. Samsung Galaxy Tablet

Yes- all that is available from Staples. 

We're not talking paper, pencils and toner for your printer anymore folks. 

We are talking "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GOT ME THAT FOR VALENTINES DAY YOU WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING!" gifts.

Staples isn't just an office supply store after all.

And, while I won't tell you what I am getting my husband off of that list (or what I'm hinting for him to purchase for me!), I will tell you that Staples Canada is giving away one item  from the above list (winner's choice!) to a lucky Sleeping Is For Losers reader. 

Contest time:

Want to win a tablet? A telescope? A SmartWatch? An e-reader? A cooler rack (so genius!)?

Canadian residents only- enter below (using Rafflecopter) for your chance to win! Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog (mandatory), telling me what item you would choose if you were the winner!

Good luck:)

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