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Last week we asked Winnipeggers about the Best Bug Repellents on the market.  In case you've never visited Winnipeg, please take our word for it that Winnipeggers are extremely qualified to answer this question. 

Although 2 of our ChickAdvisor staffers are ex-Winnipeggers and thought they had tested every option, even they were blown away by the variety of mosquito repellents you...
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Metro and ChickAdvisor asked Winnipeg readers to help us find the Best Bug Repellents on the market.  Here are 3 more of the cool products you suggested from today's Metro Winnipeg online and print editions:


Congrats to I. Beaulieu, Efren Arbilo, and Andrea Haley for your mentions!  Your recommendations have earned you an entry for our Review Challenge prize drawing.  Take a look...
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All this week we've been bringing you the top results from our Review Challenge with Metro (Winnipeg) for the Best Mosquito Repellents on the market. 

Here are the 3 Reviews of the Day that were published in today's print and online editions:


Congratulations Brenda, Bukky, and Rina!  You've been entered to win our review challenge prize this week.

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People from Winnipeg know a thing or two about indie festivals, watersports, and ice fishing.  They're also pretty knowledgeable about how to repel mosquitoes effectively.

Here are the top 3 Reviews of the Day as published in Metro Winnipeg's print and online editions today:


Kudos to Kristi, Karine, and Natalie for making the cut!  In addition to fame and glory, their entries have...
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No one knows how to beat the 'skeeters like Winnipeggers!  So when Metro and ChickAdvisor issued a challenge to find the best bug repellent, these savvy Midwesterners answered.

Here are the top three reviews as published in today's Metro:


Here's a look at Page 3 from the print and online edition where these reviews were published today:


This review challenge continues through this...
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Review your summer faves, Winnipeg!

Metro and ChickAdvisor are teaming up for another fun challenge, and up for grabs is the chance to see your name and review in print PLUS win a cool prize!

All you need to do is tell us which Mosquito Repellent is the most effective at keeping those biters at bay.  Sprays, candles, eco-friendly potions or Chernobyl-worthy pest punishers: we want to know which...
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After searching for two years, losing several bidding wars and eventually giving up and swearing off MLS, Alex and I bought our first house. For the record it was him who caved and did the fateful last search that led to us purchasing our three bedroom two bathroom abode.

The listing started with, "Stunning newly renovated…" and the list price wasn't too shabby. So, on a Friday after work we...
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Sure, we’re all loyal to our beauty products and favourite retail outlets.  But we’re fickle creatures too, and the lure of shiny new products or a hot closeout deal easily distracts us to try something new.  Surprisingly, one of the longest enduring relationships you’ve had might just be with a different kind of product altogether.

Ladies, I’m talking about bathroom...
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In New York City, when the subway would smell like hot garbage or the street sweeping trucks would blow debris all over my bare, lotion-covered legs, I’d disappear to a farmhouse in the Vermont countryside.  Not literally, of course, because that would cost time and money, two things I never really had much of when I lived there.

I called it "Farm Fantasy", and mine was pretty perfect: a...
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Retro metallics are a fun home decor option.  We'd start with Statement mirrors, simple furniture and sequinned accent pieces for a glam aesthetic - and you know how we like Statements!

Here are a few glittering options to look out for:

Tolix Cafe Chair $199 (Pottery Barn), Astaire Wingback Chair $2199 (Crate & Barrel)

Starburst Mirror $199 (Crate & Barrel), Embossed Circles Wall...
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