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Celebrate the #MonthofMom

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Mother's Day has come and gone but mothers are still mothers 365 days of the year. And then some, it seems. As May is the Month of Mom, P&G recognizes that it is the perfect time to celebrate moms and the women in our lives that make simple moments special. And so I would like to take the time to recognize my own mother for all of the many sacrifices she has made and continues to make for us.

One of my mother's most admirable qualities, aside from her selflessness and grace, is her wisdom. I will forever be in awe of her ability to take what little she had when she came to Canada with my father, learn a new language, secure jobs that involved manual labour, raise three children and pay off two mortgages, take us on a number of vacations for Christmas and New Year's and put food on the table. It strikes me as remarkable because she didn't make very much money, even though she worked day and night, and neither she or my dad had any insurance benefits. How on earth did she manage to save so much of her hard-earned dollars?

Today, as a teacher and mother of two, who makes double maybe even triple her annual income, I can only wish that some of her wisdom and sense of frugality has rubbed off on me and that I'll be able to save and make sacrifices as she did. Like my mother, I am always clipping coupons such as the P&G Brandsaver coupons, and I constantly have my eyes peeled for sales on everyday essentials. It isn't always easy to keep track of spending when you work full-time and have kids, er... a son who manages to tear holes in his uniform pants on a regular basis. But I can always aspire to be more like mom and make saving more of a priority. Because at the end of the day, I don't want to spend most of my life working to pay the bills. I would much rather enjoy the everyday moments and maybe even treat myself to a day at the spa every once in a blue moon.


Since the weight of the family can get heavy, every mom deserves the chance to repair, relax and refresh. P&G is offering one of my readers a chance to win a Mother's Day Spa bundle that includes one of my favourite hair products - the Pantene Pro-V collection. It will give your hair the beauty sleep it deserves with a new three-step process by repairing six months of visible signs of damage in just one use. Treat your hair while you sleep using the Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Overnight Miracle Repair Serum, a weightless, non-sticky serum that resurfaces hair at its weakest points and helps to restore hair while you sleep for a healthy looking start each morning. Then style your hair and finish off your look with Pantene Pro-Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray to provide flexible, touchable hold that lasts up to 24 hours.


As a P&G mom, I have recently had a chance to discover the Purely Pristine Olay Massaging Bar Soap with oxygen-rich lather infused with mineral crystals and seaweed extract. Its smells great and will leave you feeling refreshed. Also included in the bundle are two makeup essentials that I use regularyL COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara for lashes with volume and COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm to moisten lips with sheer colour.

The Mother’s Day Spa bundle, valued at $95, includes the following:

*Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle
*Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner
*Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo
*Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum
*Pantene Stylers Hairspray Flexible Hold
*COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine
*COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
*Olay Massaging Bar Soap
*One Free Clairol Hair Colour Coupon
*COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

To be eligible to win, simply fill out the Giveaway Tools form below:



Disclosure: By entering the following contest you are accepting that if you win your contact information will be shared with a P&G PR and shipping agency for the purpose of mailing your prize.  Please allow 4-6 weeks from the contest closure date to receive your prize. This giveaway may appear on other blogs as part of the #PGmom program.  However, to be fair, you can only win once per giveaway.  If your name is chosen more than once, another winner will be selected.

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Diana Mancuso

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66 COMMENTS

  1. JMay 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I'm interested in the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle because it sounds like it would smell nice.

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  2. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    One Free Clairol Hair Colour Coupon--would be interested in this but all the other stuff is great too!!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    The jumbo lip balm :) my favourite beauty item is lip balm.

    Andrea Amy
    andrea_hockeygirl at hotmail dot com

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  4. Bee SkutaMay 19, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    The Febreze Vanilla and Moonlight Candle. I LOVE candles, especially when they are scented!

    elliott_gyal at hotmail dot com

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  5. Julie VilbarMay 19, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I would try the Olay Bar Massaging Soap.
    I want to check what this product has to offer.

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  6. GlogirlMay 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I look forward to trying the COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm because I love lip products!

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  7. Belinda MMay 19, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I can't wait to try the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum because my hair needs a bit of tlc

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  8. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    the COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
    Jan

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  9. Anu ChopraMay 19, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara because I need new mascara and I know this product is supposed to be very good!

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  10. Annie1May 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I'd like to light up the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle one night because it sounds beautiful and relaxing!

    thanks

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  11. leanne_macMay 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    *Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum because im always looking for new products to try

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  12. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine

    fossie@hotmail.com
    Florence

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  13. JenniferGrace1May 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I'd like to try the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle I bet it smells great!

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  14. DebbieMay 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I love nailpolish. I am anxious to try OVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine

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  15. Judy CMay 19, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum, trying to find something that helps with my dry hair

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  16. MrDiscoMay 19, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I am most interested in trying the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle to help calm my nerves

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  17. Brenda PentonMay 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I am most excited to try the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum

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  18. Lori ButlerMay 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love candles, so i'm looking forward to trying it out

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  19. UndomesticgirlMay 19, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    the candle because im a candle addict!

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  20. Jeannie LamMay 19, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    I am definitely looking forward to the nail gloss! Love painting my nails!

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  21. TashaMay 19, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    I'm most looking forward to trying the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle. I love the scent of Febreeze and I love smelly candles!

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  22. TriciaMay 19, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    I'm all about the mascara, so I'm looking forward to trying the COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara!

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  23. Carla WorkingMommyJournalMay 20, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    The hair colour! My biggest expense!

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  24. 409copeMay 20, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I am most excited to try the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  25. Sarah StickneyMay 20, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara because its the one thing i use daily

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  26. Vesper MeikleMay 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    The Pantene Repair & Protect shampoo and Conditioner to help repair the damage done by the harsh winter

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  27. Lisa BolducMay 20, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    i want to try the COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine because i can never get enough of doing my nails!

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  28. Jonnie (JB)May 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I'm looking forward to the clump crusher mascara because I've heard great things

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  29. ksceviourMay 20, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I want to try the COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascarabecause I LOVE Covergirl makeup,and I am almost out of mascara ;)
    (Karla Sceviour)

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  30. Carol DennyMay 20, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara

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  31. Jennifer L.May 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I'd love to try the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle

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  32. Kristi R.May 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    The mascara!

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  33. jackiekatie1105May 20, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle

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  34. eleanorMay 20, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I'd like to try the Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo because I would like to see how it works on my hair.

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  35. NicMay 20, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I'm looking forward to trying the Olay Massaging Bar Soap!

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  36. Happy ChinadollMay 21, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Vanilla & Moonlight Candle

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  37. Lisa A.May 21, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Love to try the COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara because I have a hard time finding a mascara that doesn't aggravate my sensitive eyes.

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  38. Heidi Carlson-ReidMay 21, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    My frizzy post-winter hair definitely the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum!

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  39. Sweet PandaMay 21, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I most look foward to try the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum because I have pretty bad and damaged hair so I hope that it will fix my hair problem

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  40. Tanis SMay 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    I can't wait to try the COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine - I need something new!

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  41. ErinMay 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I can't wait to try the mascara...I need a new brand desperately!

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  42. Lori BazanMay 21, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum, I love Pantene and have yet to try this!

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  43. RebbyMay 21, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    I am excited for the mascara because I love trying new ones, I am a bit addicted to mascaras!

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  44. mariaMay 22, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    The mascara. I love Cover Girl mascaras!

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

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  45. Lisa DugoMay 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle

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  46. liz TavaresMay 22, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    *Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum to see if it helps my dry falling out hair...lol

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  47. Olivia LMay 23, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    I want to try the COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine. What a gorgeous colour!

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  48. suzieMay 23, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I want to try *Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum because my hair is so dry

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  49. monguppMay 23, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    The olay bar soap because I prefer bar soap to bodywash.

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  50. Yan DengMay 23, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara cause i have not tried this one yet, and i am a big fan of CG mascaras

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  51. Anna CMay 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    The Febreze Vanilla and Moonlight Candle. I love scented candles. They can be used to relax and at times set the mood.

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  52. Amanda KomoskiMay 24, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Febreeze Vanilla and Moonlight candle... I love relaxing in a hot tub, with a glass of wine and a nice smelling candle burning.

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  53. Tammy DMay 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Im looking forward to the CoverGirl clump crusher mascara!

    (Tammy Dalley)

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  54. DianneMay 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I am looking forward to trying the Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss. I love using nail polishes.

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  55. Angela MMay 26, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    I'm most interested in trying the Covergirl Mascara because mascara is my main go-to daily beauty item -- I never leave home without it on.

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  56. Elaine BolducMay 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    my hair is so dry and brittle from my meds so I would like to try Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner

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  57. Sydney BowsMay 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    The febreze candle because I love candles!

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  58. Debbie HaentjensMay 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I'm interested in trying the COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm!

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  59. Mary IrelandMay 26, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    i want to try the Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum as my hair takes a lot of abuse with the straightener and curling iron

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  60. RhondaMay 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    The COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss Grapevine would be pretty and my first pick for a summer pedicure!

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  61. sarah sarMay 29, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    i want to try the COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara. my current mascara is too clumpy so i want to see how well this one would work for me

    texan_michael AT yahoo DOT com

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  62. DreenaMay 29, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I'd really like to try this: Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum. I could use some hair help!
    Thanks.

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  63. Ashley O.May 30, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara Sounds Pretty amazing! But so does everything else :)
    THANKS

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  64. Rebecca MoellerMay 30, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    I would love to try the Febreze Vanilla & Moonlight Candle because it would smell amazing!

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  65. Monique L.S.May 30, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I am most looking forward to trying the Olay Massaging Bar Soap. Sounds relaxing.

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  66. josiefiordaMay 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm because I love lip products

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