Wordless Wednesday with Linky-First Day at Disneyland #DisneyFF

zack with mickey balloon

We may have only had a few hours to enjoy Disneyland today, but we made the most of every minute! Our adventures started off magical when a little boy gave Zackary and Benjamin each one of these fun Mickey Mouse balloons!


boys in mr toads wild ride car

Benjamin found Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride a little scary, but both boys loved sitting and pretending to drive Toady’s car!


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And when I put the boys to bed, instead of their usual chatter and questions, they were both asleep within minutes. It’s a good thing too, because we have an even bigger day ahead of us tomorrow!


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Disney Junior has Mother’s Day Fun and a Tangled Good Time in Store this May #DisneyJuniorMom

Mother’s Day is this weekend and Disney Junior has a whole day of celebration on the way! If you’re looking for a way to relax and have some quiet time with your children, you’ll love the line-up on Sunday, May 12!

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The fun kicks off at 9am with Special Agent Oso. Eun-Kyung wants to make a handprint as a Mother’s Day gift for her Mom, but she doesn’t know how! Then join Handy Manny as he gets a call from Mr. Lopart’s Mother to build a mantle for her fireplace. Mr. Lopart is disappointed that his mother didn’t call him so he follows along. At 10am, enjoy back-to-back episodes of Jake and the Never Land Pirates featuring Sharon Osbourne as the voice of Mama Hook! And finish the fun at 11am with Doc McStuffins as Mom steps in to perform “surgery” on Lambie! [Read more...]

April on Disney Junior is Full of Fun with Quest for the Crystal Mickey and New Series Henry Hugglemonster #DisneyJuniorMom

Nobody knows how to celebrate spring better than a child and to pump up the excitement in your house this month, Disney Junior has some fabulous new features that you won’t want to miss!

henry hugglemonster series premiereFirst up is the special 30-minute episode of Quest for the Crystal Mickey on Sunday, April 21 at 12pm EST. Plunderin’ Pete has snatched the legendary Crystal Mickey statue from the Clubhouse and Kansas City Mickey is determined to get it back! Your kids will love helping K.C. Mickey avoid traps and overcome obstacles to get the Crystal Mickey back just in time!

Then, on April 21 at 12:30pm EST, right after the special Quest for the Crystal Mickey episode, Disney Junior is debuting a brand new series: Henry Hugglemonster! Henry is a typical five-year-old middle child that loves playtime and has a tendency to blurt out the first thing that pops into his head. But Henry isn’t quite an ordinary five-year-old…he’s a monster! This fabulous new series is produced by Oscar-nominated animation studio Brown Bag Films and is sure to be a new favourite of your preschooler. [Read more...]

Free Preview of Disney Junior All Through March and Enter to Win a $500 Gift Card Every Day #DisneyJuniorMom

disney junior gift cardMy boys have loved Disney Junior since it first debuted in Canada and even though they’ve grown a lot in the years since then, they haven’t outgrown the fabulous family-friendly programming on Disney Junior at all! Whether they’re helping Mickey Mouse save the day on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or sailing the seas with Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Disney Junior is something that my incredibly competitive boys don’t argue about at all.

If you’ve always wanted to check out the channel and haven’t had the chance, you’re in luck! For the month of March, most TV services are offering a free preview of Disney Junior! Just use the handy channel finder to learn what channel you need to tune in to and enjoy all the magic of Disney free for the whole month! This week is We Love Our Toys week featuring Doc McStuffins and Toy Story shorts! [Read more...]

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Set Available Today-Giveaway

Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph is finally available today on Blu-ray and DVD and my boys couldn’t be happier! In fact, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to check out this movie for myself after hearing it being heralded as one of the most original and entertaining movies in years. Here’s a brief synopsis:

wreck-it ralph blu-ray march 5 2013For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil enemy threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands.

It was obvious even from the previews that this would be a movie more for school-aged children but Benjamin is pretty good about sitting down and watching movies with Zackary and me even when they’re a bit over his head. And after the first fifteen minutes, it was obvious that Zackary and I were both going to be big fans of this movie. With tons of references to video games that we all love, it was the perfect choice for a game-loving family. [Read more...]

Your Kids Will Love New Disney Wreck It Ralph Subway Kids Pak Meals

I have been a fan of Subway restaurants ever since I was a teenager. I love being able to pile my favourite sandwich with all kinds of delicious fresh vegetables and on a busy day, I appreciate having a fast-food alternative that’s healthier than the standard burger and fries. Thanks to the fun Kids Pak meals, my boys love eating at Subway just as much as I do and I couldn’t be happier about that.

subway wreck it ralph kids pakNow the Subway Kids Pak meals are even more fun thanks to the company’s new partnership with Disney! Kids Pak meals now come in a reusable Disney bag with a fun Disney toy for kids to enjoy. I recently received some Subway gift cards so that Zackary, Benjamin and I could have lunch and check out the new toys and I was almost as excited about it as my boys. [Read more...]

Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! is Coming to Saskatchewan-Giveaway

After years of wild inventions, crazy capers and thwarted evil schemes, Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, the loveable brothers on a mission to make the most of their summer vacation, are making the jump to the stage in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! From the first time I saw an episode of this imaginative Disney series, I was hooked on the unique blend of creativity, quick humour and music that fills every episode. And in just a few weeks, my boys and I will be able to enjoy all those things up close and in person! Here’s a brief synopsis of the show:

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“Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” School’s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet- Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole Tri-State Area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure-right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, where’s Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can’t help but join the hilarious hijinks. It’s the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day ’cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all! [Read more...]

The Disney Baby Cuddly Bodysuit is Now Available at Babies”R”Us in Canada-Giveaway

We got the Disney Cuddly Body suit just as we were getting ready to leave for a weekend at Grandma’s, so naturally I had to put it on Chase that very second. When we arrived at Grandma’s the whole family commented on how cute (and huggable) baby Chase looked in his new onesie. He was at the stage where he was starting to get in everything, so by the time he went to bed that night, his new white outfit was filthy!

disney cuddly bodysuit winnie the poohNow I have a baby who runs very hot. The fact he made it through the day in the same outfit is a miracle in itself. Most days this summer he stays naked and if we do put him in some clothes, he’ll soak through in a few hours with sweat. I like that Disney makes their Cuddly Bodysuits with breathable, 100% cotton so that when we have to put clothes on to leave the house, my baby stays cool and comfortable. Since it is made with cotton and is machine washable, I was a little worried that when I washed the dirty outfit for the first time, it might shrink and not fit baby Chase anymore. Disney Baby is smart though, and its Cuddly Bodysuits hold their shape after repeated washing and experience very minimal shrinkage so that it will fit baby until he actually grows out of it (which I wish I could say for the rest of Chase’s clothes…)! These bodysuits are available in sizes 0-9 months, but they feature ingenious Grow-An-Inch Snaps™ so your little one can wear the cuddly suit for even longer! And the nice wide neck opening makes putting on the bodysuit easy for moms and babies! [Read more...]