Tweens and Teens

Surprise Your Loved Ones with P&G Holiday Gift Sets Available Exclusively at Walmart-Giveaway #MomsShopWalmart

November 16, 2015 by Kathryn 204 Comments

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for somebody special this year, Walmart Canada and P&G have teamed up to make your holiday shopping as easy as can be. Just choose from one of three stylish gift sets packed with favourite products and watch the smiles on Christmas morning!

For the Star Wars fan, the Star Wars Crest + Oral-B Pro-Health Jr. gift set contains 1 battery powered Oral B Toothbrush, 1 tube Crest Fluoride anti-cavity toothpaste and 1 bottle Crest Anti-cavity rinse. Both of my boys are eagerly anticipating the new movie’s release, so I’ll be grabbing a gift set for each of them this year!

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Give the Gift of Classic Fun with Rubik’s Cubes and Pro Packs-Giveaway

December 12, 2014 by Kathryn 154 Comments

For forty years, The Rubik’s Cube has been a top gift choice during the holiday season. The best-selling puzzle in history provides endless hours of entertaining fun for kids of all ages, even though it’s generally sure to inspire some frustration as well! And this year, in celebration of the cube’s 40th Anniversary, Rubik’s is making a good thing even better with a new design and even some fabulous new-to-Canada products!

The Rubik’s Original Cube looks just like the one you remember from your childhood, but it’s had some noticeable upgrades! First of all, a brand new mechanical design makes turning the cube smoother and faster. And there are no worries about faded tiles or peeling stickers with this cube. The all-plastic design ensures that the colours are always bright and stay in place!

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Give Your Kids the Gift of Creativity with Kiwi Crate Subscription Boxes

December 4, 2014 by Kathryn 56 Comments

With so many gift options consisting of tech devices, video games or battery-operated toys, it can be hard to really encourage creativity and imagination in kids when choosing Christmas presents. But those gifts that let kids build, use their hands and learn are often the most popular ones and that’s why Kiwi Crate has made it a mission to let kids experience that joy of creation in a very unique way.

This subscription box service offers a choice of four different craft kits. Koala Crate kits are for kids between 3-4 years of age. Kiwi Crate kits are for kids between 4-8. Tinker Crate kits are science-based kits for kids between 9-14. And Doodle Crate kits are craft kits for kits between 9-16. I recently received a Kiwi Crate and a Tinker Crate for my boys to review and I couldn’t wait to check them out. [Read more…]

Cut the Cord and Enjoy Your Music with Jabra Step Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds-Giveaway

November 21, 2014 by Kathryn 203 Comments

One of the most frustrating things about headphones and earbuds is that the connector often breaks before the headphones themselves do. In fact, on a recent plane trip I had to hold the connector of my favourite pair of earbuds into the outlet through my entire flight because it wasn’t registering otherwise.

That’s why when I love using wireless earbuds for my phone. And for inexpensive yet high-quality earbuds, Jabra is a great choice. The company specializes in providing affordable headsets and earbuds with plenty of great features and recently the company sent me its new Jabra Step Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds so that I could check them out for myself.

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Fantasy Takes Flight with the 10th Anniversary Edition of Dragonology-Giveaway

December 11, 2013 by Kathryn 72 Comments

If you have someone on your Christmas list with a love of all things fantastic and mythical, the best-selling Ology books from Candlewick Press are probably already on a wish list. And this holiday season, the first book in the series, Dragonology, is being released in a very special 10-year anniversary edition. Here’s a synopsis of this hugely popular book:

Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. [Read more…]

Brighten Your Daughter’s Bedroom with the New Seventeen Bedding Sets-Giveaway

December 9, 2013 by Kathryn 167 Comments

Teens can be picky about their style and that’s never more noticeable than when they’re decorating their bedrooms. Most teenage girls want grown-up style, but they still want the fun and colour of youth in a look as well. Now, Seventeen has come out with an exclusive line of bedding especially for teen girls that’s sure to get the seal of approval!

Seventeen bedding comes in three fashion-forward styles. Chloe Garden is a dark navy set featuring white polka dots and accented with pretty pink and yellow flowers. Ombre Ikat takes a classic ikat look and makes it fresh and stylish with blue ombre colouring. And Silvana Sunset is a vibrant and dynamic floral style in shades of orange and pink. I received the Ombre Ikat Comforter Set to review and I couldn’t wait to see what it was like.

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Give the Gift of Endless Entertainment with the HP Slate 7 Tablet #HPFamilyTime #Slate7

November 14, 2013 by Kathryn 31 Comments

If you have a technology lover on your shopping list and want a great gift without spending too much, HP Canada has the perfect solution! The HP Slate 7 tablet is a sleek and powerful 8GB Android tablet with features to keep everyone happy, whether you’re shopping for a music-loving teen or a tech-obsessed husband.

This stylish silver tablet is lightweight, yet durable and runs the popular Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. I love the Android platform because it is so intuitive. Even a younger user that is newer to technology will have no problem figuring out how to run apps, customize the screen and sync up accounts to get maximum functionality from the device.

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Your Kids Will Be Ready to Hit the Ice wiith Hockey Gear from Sport Chek-Giveaway

December 20, 2012 by Kathryn 89 Comments

If you have a sports enthusiast to shop for, high-quality sports equipment is always a great gift and no store has a better selection than Sport Chek! My oldest son has been passionate about learning how to play hockey this year, so recently Sport Chek sent us one of its top gifts for the Christmas season, the Warrior Bentley X Grip Jr. Composite Stick!

This stick features a precision taper flex profile and a velvet grip coating for a feel that ranges between a clear and a soft grip. The soft-core X blade technology uses a durable 20% lighter polymer for better balance and puck feel, ensuring that this stick will be a hit with any hockey player on your Christmas list. And with both Junior and Senior sizes, it’s a great gift for any age!

Sport Chek also offers skates, helmets and protective wear so that you can fully outfit your future star in the best hockey gear. And if hockey isn’t your family’s thing, the store has tons of amazing brand-name equipment for other sports too! Whether you’re looking for a new snowboard or an indoor soccer ball, Sport Check will be able to get you what you need at a great price. [Read more…]