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3rd Annual Snowman Contest 2019

January 7, 2019 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Are you ready snowman builders? The 3rd annual Snowman Contest has begun!
This year’s theme: Spring

Send in your snowman picture to enter the contest for a chance to win great prizes and have your snowman featured on the Snowman Wall of Fame 2019.
Participating snowmen will not be judged, as all snowmen are awesome in their own unique way! Instead, we will draw the names of 3 lucky winners.

To Enter the Draw:

1. BUILD a snowman between January 7 and March 31, 2019. Make sure to use the theme SPRING to qualify for the draw.
The snowman can be traditional (made with real snow) or of any variety (drawing, cookies, craft). Anything goes! The snowman can be built by individuals or groups. Make it a collective effort! Include your family, business, organizations, club, school, youth group, non-profit or sports team.

2. SUBMIT your snowman photo* by email to by March 31, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Email must include “Snowman Contest 2019′ in the subject line. You must also include ‘your location‘ and ‘a Spring-themed title for your snowman‘. You, your family, or friends can be in the picture too! NOTE: Photos might be featured in the Snowman Wall of Fame 2019. Participants names will be included in the photo descriptions unless requested otherwise.

3. LIKE & FOLLOW the Country Parent FACEBOOK PAGE !

And to increase your chances for winning…

Get up to 6 additional entries!

Here’s how:

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This contest is open to Nova Scotia residents only and will take place March 31 at 5:00pm EST.

The lucky winners will be announced on the Country Parent Facebook page and contacted by email (with 24 hours to respond).

Draw Prizes Include:

♦ $25 gift card for Tim Horton’s

♦ $25 gift card for Cineplex

♦ $25 gift card for Dairy Queen

Good Luck!

The 3rd Annual Snowman Contest 2019 is supported by

*Disclaimer: By entering the contest, you hereby authorize and consent to the use of your photographs, in connection with this website and other websites, newspaper stories, social media, and other types of publicity through Country Parent and its affiliates.

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Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest

September 24, 2018 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Ready to carve some pumpkins? Country Parent is hosting a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest. Send me a picture of your creepy creation for a chance to win wonderful prizes.

The pumpkins will not be judged. I believe that all pumpkins are beautiful in their own unique way, so instead, I will draw the names of 3 lucky winners.

To Enter the Draw

1. CARVE a pumpkin between now and October 30, 2018

2. SUBMIT your pumpkin photo* by email to by October 30, 5:00 pm. Email must include “Pumpkin Carving Contest” in the subject line. Please include your location (e.g. town or county) and a short title for your pumpkin in the email as well.

3. LIKE & FOLLOW the Country Parent FACEBOOK PAGE

*NOTE: Photos will be featured on the Country Parent Blog. Participants names will not be included in photo descriptions if requested. Contest is open to NS Quad Counties residents only.

And to increase your chances for winning…

Here’s how you can get up to 6 additional entries for the draw:

1. Comment on this post, below.
2. Share this post (through Facebook and/or Tweet)
3. Follow @countryparent on INSTAGRAM
4. Follow @countryparent on TWITTER
5. Follow @countryparent on PINTEREST
6. Sign up with Country Parent – this also helps me contact you directly if you win, especially if you do not use social media
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The draw will take place October 30, 2018 at 7:00pm EST.

The lucky winners will be announced on the Country Parent Facebook page and/or contacted by email (with 24 hours to respond).

Browse through all the photos HERE. Draw prizes are generously donated by:

$25 gift card from Dairy Queen

$25 gift card from The Wheel Pizza

$25 voucher from Subway

$25 voucher from Pita Pit

$25 voucher from Goji’s

Browse through all the contestant photos HERE.

Good Luck!

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2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018

January 15, 2018 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Join in on the fun with the 2nd Annual Snowman Contest! A little something to keep your spirits up while looking ahead to all the snowmageddons and consequent snow days we will be getting this winter.

January 18 is the official World Day of the Snowman. So get your mitts ready and celebrate this day by making your own wonderful snowman, then enter the draw below for a chance to win great prizes!

…and have your snowman featured on the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018.

The snowmen will not be judged – because we believe that all snowmen are awesome in their own unique way. Instead, we will draw the names of 3 lucky winners.

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To Enter the Draw:

1. BUILD a snowman between January 18 and March 31, 2018. The THEME is Nova Scotia.
The snowman can be traditional (made with real snow) or of any variety (drawing, cookies, craft). Anything goes! The snowman can be built by individuals or groups. Make it a collective effort! Include your family, business, organizations, club, school, youth group, non-profit or sports team.

2. SUBMIT your snowman photo* by email to by March 31, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Email must include “Snowman Contest” in the subject line. You and your family, or friends can be in the picture too! NOTE: Photos might be features in the SNOWMAN WALL OF FAME 2018. Participants names will not be included in photo descriptions if requested.

3. LIKE & FOLLOW the Country Parent FACEBOOK PAGE !

And to increase your chances for winning…

Get up to 6 additional entries!

Here’s how:

[jetpack_subscription_form title=”Sign up for an additional entry” subscribe_text=”Enter your email address below” subscribe_button=”Click me!”]

This draw is open to Nova Scotia residents only and will take place March 31 at 5:00pm EST.

The lucky winners will be announced on the Country Parent Facebook page and contacted by email (with 24 hours to respond).

Draw Prizes Include:

♦ $25 gift card for Tim Horton’s

♦ $25 gift card for Cineplex

♦ $25 gift card for Subway

Good Luck!

Click HERE to view the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018, where all the participating snowmen are featured!

The 2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018 is supported by

*Disclaimer: By entering the contest, you hereby authorize and consent to the use of your photographs, in connection with this website and other websites, newspaper stories, social media, and other types of publicity through Country Parent and its affiliates.

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Snowman Wall of Fame 2018

January 13, 2018 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Welcome to the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018!

Grab some hot chocolate and browse through the wonderful creations submitted to the 2nd Annual Snowman Contest.

Click on the images below to get the full pictures and the details on the snowmen.

: Lucy’s Easter snowbunny hopping over to wish you a hoppy day!

: Owen’s little snowmen – small but mighty!

: The Blais’ family “little” snowman

: Lucas and his two wonderful snowman friends!

: Lauchie, Duncan and Adrienne with their happy hockey player snowman!

: Cohen and Sherry made a Tartan proud snow-person representing Cape Breton!

: Samantha & Sabrina built this snowman: Mary, with her baby Patti snuggled in a toque.

: Ronda Boudreau’s snowmen

: Nora’s take on a traditional summer treat with a snowman twist: the Snowsmore!

: Happy tall snowman and his friends 🙂

: Bridget (from Bayfield) made a colourful snowman family. Scroll down the post to see them building their snowmen.

: Madeline built this adorable little snowman in Sydney.

: Matthew with his lovely colorful snowman!

: Chillin’ Highland Snowman

: Daniel and Thomas’ beautiful snowmen “Edith and Marjorie”!

: Bridget’s NS version of Scotland’s “Nessie”, a snow Loch Ness Monster

: Jacqueline’s adorable tin snowmen from Cape Breton.

: Snowsisters built by Isla and Harrison.

: Havre Boucher 4-H Club and one of their snowmen! Scroll down the post to see rest of them.

: A worried snowman and an angry snowman made by Donavan and Keagan Gillis in their Lapland 4-H club!

: Mama Snowman and her baby

: A Nova Scotia snowshark

: Lauchlin, Jack and Sophie from Afton built a StFX Xmen Snowman. They’re cheering for the XmenHockey team who are in Fredericton competing for the AUS cup. Go X Go!

: Abby’s colouful SnowFish!

: Finlay and Ronald with their happy family snowman.

: Ellie and Jack with their snowman!

: Gina’s adorable spare sock snowman.

: Lucille’s ‘Upside down kinda day in Antigonish’ snowman!

: A Nova Scotia snowduck

: Cecy’s beautiful snowman!

: Huggable snowman and his friends!

: This magnificent snowdragon was built by the Pinch family: Matthew, Stacey, Sylar and Dalton. The snow creature, built in three days, was inspired by Autism Nova Scotia who set up a program for Dungeons & Dragons to help people with autism work on their social skills. See more pictures of him below.

: Livia’s mini-snowman built with very limited amount of snow!

: Maleigha made this upside down snowman. Got flipped over by the strong Nova Scotia winds!

: St. Joseph’s 4H Club members with their beautiful snowmen masks!

: Scarlett’s 1st Snowman!

: Paris, Sophia, Julia and Sophie. Julia is an international student visiting from Brazil. This was her first time building a snowman!

: Donna made a melted beads snowman, Guysborough

: Johnny Miles running snowman

: Havre Boucher 4-H Club had a great time building 3 snowmen and a fire! Scroll down the post to see more pictures.

: Madison and her beautiful snowman Gregg!

: Dani and the snowman she made in her backyard.

: Catherine and Emily (pictured) built their family! The youngest is sitting on her Daddy’s head!

: Frosty the illuminated 3D yarn snowman!

: Lillian’s and her grand daughter’s adorable snowman, Hants County

: Jeff and Kylee made this snowman. The snowman is sad cause he will be leaving soon (but will be back next year).

: A Nova Scotia snowman dreaming of sand and sun!

: A wonderful recycled tire snowman!

: Sheila’s beautiful tartan snowman!

: A lovely tall snowman and his friends.

Click HERE to find out how to submit your own snowman picture for a chance to win prizes!

The 2nd Annual Snowman Contest is supported by

To browse through more pictures scroll down the post!

Maleigha made this upside down snowman. Got flipped over by the strong Nova Scotia winds!

Mama Snowman and her baby

Johnny Miles running snowman

Chillin’ Highland Snowman

Donna made a melted beads snowman, Guysborough

Cohen and Sherry made a Tartan proud snow-person representing Cape Breton!

Bridget’s NS version of Scotland’s “Nessie”, a snow Loch Ness Monster

Paris, Sophia, Julia and Sophie. Julia is an international student visiting from Brazil. This was her first time building a snowman!

Finlay and Ronald with their happy family snowman.

Samantha & Sabrina built this snowman: Mary, with her baby Patti snuggled in a toque.

Madeline built this adorable little snowman in Sydney.

The Blais’ family “little” snowman

St Joseph's 4H snowman 12 country parent

St. Joseph’s 4H Club members with their beautiful snowmen masks!

Frosty the illuminated 3D yarn snowman!

Catherine and Emily (pictured) built their family! The youngest is sitting on her Daddy’s head 😊

Ellie and Jack with their snowman!

Lillian’s and her grand daughter’s adorable snowman, Hants County

Madison and her beautiful snowman Gregg!

Jacqueline’s adorable tin snowmen from Cape Breton.

This magnificent snowdragon was built by the Pinch family: Matthew, Stacey, Sylar and Dalton. The snow creature, built in three days, was inspired by Autism Nova Scotia who set up a program for Dungeons & Dragons to help people with autism work on their social skills.

Lucas and his two wonderful snowman friends!

Gina’s adorable spare sock snowman.

Nora’s take on a traditional summer treat with a snowman twist: the Snowsmore!

A worried snowman and an angry snowman made by Donavan and Keagan Gillis in their Lapland 4-H club!

A Nova Scotia snowduck

A Nova Scotia snowshark

Bridget (from Bayfield) and Buckie (from Afton) made a colourful snowman family!

Ronda Boudreau who loves snow made these two snowmen!

A beautiful Nova Scotia snowman dreaming of sand and sun!

Lauchie, Duncan and Adrienne with their happy hockey player snowman!

A lovely tall snowman and his friends.

Sheila’s beautiful tartan snowman!

Abby’s colourful SnowFish!

Lauchlin, Jack and Sophie from Afton built a StFX Xmen Snowman. They’re cheering for the XmenHockey team who are in Fredericton competing for the AUS cup. Go X Go!

Dani and the snowman she made in her backyard.

Snowsisters built by Isla and Harrison.

Lucy’s Easter snowbunny hopping over to wish you a hoppy day!

Matthew with his lovely colorful snowman!

Lucille’s ‘Upside down kinda day in Antigonish’ snowman!

Owen’s little snowmen – small but mighty!

Daniel and Thomas’ beautiful snowmen “Edith and Marjorie”!

Cecy’s beautiful snowman!

Happy tall snowman and his friends 🙂

Scarlett’s 1st Snowman!

A wonderful recycled tire snowman!

Livia’s mini-snowman built with very limited amount of snow!

Jeff and Kylee made this snowman. The snowman is sad cause he will be leaving soon (but will be back next year).

Havre Boucher 4-H Club had a great time building 3 snowmen and a fire!

Huggable snowman and his friends.

Click HERE to find out how you can submit your snowman picture for a chance to win prizes!

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Best Snowman Contest Winners

March 1, 2017 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

The Best Snowman Contest has come to an end!

A big round of applause to ALL the participants. They did an EXCELLENT job!

The Antigonish Snowman Wall of Fame 2017 looks amazing!

However, we did have to pick 3 winners, and here they are:

1st place winner:

The Sampson family with their 13.5 foot tall snowman! Janko, Alison, Heni and Anika built ‘Frosty the III’. Her hat is a garbage can with a plywood brim. Her eyes, mouth and buttons are painted plywood, her nose is a pylon and her scarf was custom made by Anja Sampson.

Congratulations Sampson family! You won a $50.00 gift certificate generously donated by the Justamere Cafe & Bistro.

2nd place winner:

Cohen MacLean and his snowmen Olaf, Frosty and Snowflake!

Congratulations Cohen! You won the Star Wars BB8 foam sled generously donated by the Antigonish Canadian Tire, retail value of $34.99.

3rd place winners:

Crystal’s after-school program friends and their snowman ‘Big Jim’. Great team work!

Congratulations! You won a large size pepperoni pizza, generously donated by Snappy Tomato in Antigonish.

“A huge THANK YOU to the local businesses who donated the prizes for the contest!”

Best Snowman Contest!

February 3, 2017 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Celebrate winter this year by making an awesome snowman, and while you’re at it, enter the contest below for a chance to win great prizes!

Contest Rules:

MAKE a snowman. It could be a real snowman made out of snow, a craft, a drawing, snowman cookies, marshmallows, etc.
SUBMIT your awesome snowman picture by email to by February 28, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Email must include “Snowman Contest” in the subject Line. You and your family or friends can be in the picture too!
As always… please SHARE this post, LIKE the Country Parent Facebook page and SUBSCRIBE to Country Parent to receive a weekly blog post by email and automatically be added to future Facebook contests.
This contest is open to Antigonish residents.

The winners will be announced on our Facebook page on March 1st and contacted directly by email.

Although the top 3 winners will have earned unlimited bragging rights, we thought it would nice to throw in a few cool prizes too!

Prizes include:

$50.00 gift certificate generously donated by the Justamere Cafe & Bistro
A cool sled generously donated by the Antigonish Canadian Tire
A large pepperoni pizza, generously donated by Snappy Tomato

Good Luck!

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The Snowman Wall of Fame!

Cameron, Owen and Jack Bell with their snowman

Jaelynn, Laken and Ava Rogers with their snowman

Katie MacNeil’s snowman

Cohen MacLean made Olaf, Frosty, and their little friend Snowflake

Pinevale snowman

Lauren Doiron’s snowman

Bria Doiron’s snowman

Connor’s ‘Bulldog’ Snowman

Snowman ‘Big Jim’ and his friends

The Sampson family and Frosty the III who is 13.5’ tall! Janko, Alison, Heni and Anika built Frosty the III over the weekend. Her hat is a garbage can with a plywood brim. Her eyes, mouth and buttons are painted plywood, her nose is a pylon and her scarf was custom made by Anja Sampson. Frosty III lives on Fernwood Drive in Antigonish.

Abby Griffiths built her family out of snow

Lindy Fraser and her snow dog Medo (Pictou County 4-H member)

Byron Fraser and his snow turtle (Pictou County future 4-H member)

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Colourful Snowman

January 2, 2017 Regina Cozzi Lifestyle

Did you know that January 18 is World Day of the Snowman?
The number ‘8’ represents the snowman and the ‘1’ represents the stick or broom he holds (source: http://worlddayofsnowman.com/).

We decided to make our snowman colourful this year. It’s easy. All you need is some food colouring and a spray bottle.

Dilute the colours in cold water
Spray the water colours on your snowman

We gave ours a striped snowsuit and rosy cheeks!

Celebrate World Day of the Snowman this year by making your own awesome snowman, and while you’re at it, enter the contest below for a chance to win great prizes!

Contest Rules:

BUILD a snowman (Jan. 15 to Feb. 28, 2017)
SUBMIT your awesome snowman photo by email to by February 28, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Email must include “Snowman Contest” in the subject Line. You and your family or friends can be in the picture too!
As always… please SHARE this post, LIKE the Country Parent Facebook page and SUBSCRIBE to Country Parent to receive a weekly blog post by email and automatically be added to future Facebook contests.
This contest is open to Antigonish county residents only.

The winners will be announced on our Facebook page on March 1st and contacted directly by email.

Although the top 3 winners will have earned unlimited bragging rights, we thought it would nice to throw in a few cool prizes too!

Prizes include:

$50.00 gift certificate generously donated by the Justamere Cafe & Bistro
A cool sled generously donated by the Antigonish Canadian Tire
A large pepperoni pizza, generously donated by Snappy Tomato

Good Luck!

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3rd Annual Snowman Contest 2019

To Enter the Draw:

Get up to 6 additional entries!

Draw Prizes Include:

Good Luck!

The 3rd Annual Snowman Contest 2019 is supported by

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest

To Enter the Draw

And to increase your chances for winning…

Browse through all the photos HERE. Draw prizes are generously donated by:

Good Luck!

2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018

To Enter the Draw:

Get up to 6 additional entries!

Draw Prizes Include:

Good Luck!

The 2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018 is supported by

Snowman Wall of Fame 2018

Welcome to the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018!

Click HERE to find out how to submit your own snowman picture for a chance to win prizes!

To browse through more pictures scroll down the post!

Click HERE to find out how you can submit your snowman picture for a chance to win prizes!

Best Snowman Contest Winners

1st place winner:

2nd place winner:

3rd place winners:

“A huge THANK YOU to the local businesses who donated the prizes for the contest!”

Best Snowman Contest!

Contest Rules:

Prizes include:

Good Luck!

The Snowman Wall of Fame!

Colourful Snowman

Contest Rules:

Prizes include:

Good Luck!

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