ROYALE RENO-CATION BLOG TOUR AND GIVEAWAY

I am excited to tell you that I have been chosen to participate in a Mom Central blog campaign. Consequently, I am promoting the Royale Reno-cation Contest. Why is it? It is a chance for moms across Canada to win a spectacular Renovation and Vacation grand Prize as well as 15 weekly secondary prizes that will enable the winners to enjoy some well-deserved luxury at home. (Keep reading this post as there is a giveaway at the end!)

The grand prize includes $13,000 to spend on a home renovation in any way the winner chooses AND an 11-day, $7,000 Royal Caribbean cruise for two on the “Jewel of the Seas.” An additional $5,000 in prizes will be given away to secondary winners in the form of 15 weekly prize packs from the Royale Luxury Bath Collection that include a personal heated towel rack, new luxurious towels, and premium Royale robes (Prize value: 500$ each). The Grand Prize draw will be held on June 29, 2010.

To participate to the contest simply click on the button below.

And don’t forget to play the “game of the week” and get two entries instead of one, each time you enter!

As I have this opportunity, it got me wondering what would be my ultimate reno-cation… Where would I go? What renovations would I tackle in my home?

Two years ago, we had the opportunity the finish the basement. Last year, we were able to paint all the first floor as well as the hallway on the second floor. Both were demanding jobs and the house looks so much better now. But what else could be done? So here I sit in front of my PC and wonder what would be my ultimate reno-cation.

Well the first thing I would do would be to put hardwood floors in the dining room and living room as well as the hallway on the first floor. I would also change the entrance area a bit to extend the tiles up to the stairs to avoid having any carpet going to the wardrobe to hangs the coats. My house is a bit dysfunctional in that area I find. So having tiles there would be wonderful.

The other step would be to change the flooring in the kitchen as we have vinyl right now. Again tiles would be make it richer than it is. I love my kitchen as it has lots of cupboards everywhere. But with time and four kids, some doors need to be repaired. I would invest to sand and stain them back to their original look. We have bought some baby proof things that have damaged the doors of the cabinet. It is sad to see them the way they are right now.

It would be great to be able to paint the master bedroom. It is the only BIG room in the house that has not received a new paint. Also, the master bathroom and the kids’ bathroom are in need of paint. And let’s not forget the kids’ rooms either. Technically, it doesn’t need a new coat of paint but the boys room as well as my daughter room would look sharp in new colors.

Finally, the biggest renovation I would do would probably build a deck in the backyard. I would love to have a big deck where I can put my table and chairs, the BBQ and have two levels on it. Maybe even put a hot tub there too.

As for a vacation, I think we would love to go RVing all over Canada and the US for an extended period of time. This would be a wonderful opportunity to discover our country and its neighbor as homeschool on the road. We would discover geography and history explore the land, compare the provinces and states and so on. Yes this would be our ultimate vacation for us. Being with our children and learning with them about Canada and the US.

What about you? What would be your ultimate reno-cation?

Again to participate to this wonderful contest, simply click on the button below.  (Continue reading I have a giveaway at the end of this blog!).

You have nothing to lose really, go ahead and participate. You never know when your name might be selected!

GIVEAWAY
GREAT NEWS! I’ve have the opportunity of hosting a mini reno-cation contest on my blog. The price is a $50 Restaurant gift card AND a $50 Home Hardware gift card. Contest will end on April 27th, 2010. Once I have selected a winner, I will share the news and the winner will have to give me their full name and address so I can send it to Mom Central which in turn will send the price directly to the winner.

To Enter
Tell me what your own ultimate “Reno-Cation” for a chance to win. This first entry is mandatory and must be done before additional entries.

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This giveaway ends April 27th, 2010 at 9 pm. The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household, Canadian moms only. Don’t forget to include your e-mail so I can contact you. If it’s not there and I can’t give you the good news I will have to choose someone else!

On this, there is only one more thing to say to everyone – Good Luck To All Of You Who Participate!

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