There are so many great animated movies for children these days, but once in a while, one comes along that’s extra special. This year, DreamWorks Turbo took North America by storm and became a hit with children and adults alike, and now the movie is finally available on Blu-ray and DVD just in time for […]
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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
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Last year I made the switch to an electric toothbrush after using a manual one for my entire life. I was impressed by the difference it made in my teeth, but when it comes to dental care, there are always new innovations being made! So when I had the chance to trade my regular electric
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If there’s one thing that a mother never stops needing regardless of her child’s age, it’s a diaper bag. My boys aren’t in diapers anymore, so I don’t want a bag that actually looks like a diaper bag. But since I’m carrying my own gear as well as items for my boys any time I
Every year, one of my favourite holiday moments is flipping through toy catalogues with my boys and checking out some of the newest and best toys available. And invariably, Hasbro has a collection of must-have toys that get my boys absolutely giddy about the upcoming holidays. This year is no exception and I was so
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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
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If there’s a company that knows how to celebrate the holidays in style, it has to be Build-A-Bear Workshop. Each year I wait eagerly to see what type of loveable Christmas characters the company will release and each year I’m impressed by how many choices there are for kids and adults alike. From adorable stocking
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With Christmas less than a month away, holiday entertaining is on my mind. I’ve been spending the last week baking up some tasty goodies for the freezer, but I like having savoury snacks to offer as well as sweets. I adore using appetizers for entertaining and cheese is one of my top choices, simply because
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If there’s one movie that kids will be sure to want to watch over the Christmas break, it’s Disney Planes! Available now on Blu-ray and DVD, this much-anticipated movie is a great choice for children of all ages and I was so excited when we received our own copy to review. Here’s a brief synopsis:
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If you’re looking for a gift for your child that’s lots of fun and still educational, LeapFrog Canada toys are always a great choice. From toys for infants right up to school-age children and tons of educational value, a gift from LeapFrog is always a hit. My personal favourite toy from LeapFrog this year is
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My two little nephews are two years old and five months old, which means that one child is just starting solids and the other has a fairly well-developed palate but still needs his food to be simple and easy to chew. Heinz Canada has some great baby food choices for infants right up to toddlers
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‘Tis the season of glitz, glam and holiday parties, and if you want to add a little flair to your look without committing to a new colour, then you need dippity-do ColorPops! These fun temporary hair colours were previously available in funky pink, blue and purple shades, but now the company has released four new
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Saskatchewan winters are cold, snowy, windy and, more than anything, dry. And that dry cold wreaks havoc on my skin and hair each and every year. I can put up with dry skin and hair if need be, but the one thing I simply can’t tolerate is dry, cracked lips. And in this province, that
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Online security is something I take pretty seriously since I spend so much of my time on the Internet. In fact, just last month I shared a few of my top tips for keeping your family safe online. But while I have some great ways to ensure my information is protected online, I didn’t really
Often, men tend to put a lot less care into their shaving routine than women. But using high-quality, nourishing products makes a big difference in getting a close, smooth shave. This Christmas, treat your man to the Arbonne Sky for Men gift set and let him experience the results for himself! Arbonne products are created
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There is nothing better than treating tired feet to a soothing, relaxing pedicure, but the indulgence doesn’t come cheap! Gehwol is changing that with its line of foot care products containing natural ingredients designed to give your feet a salon-quality experience in the comfort of your own home. Recently I received the Gehwol Fusskraft Soft
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Finding the right skin products is a constant challenge for me, partially because my skin is constantly changing! I deal with hormonal breakouts all year long as well as the typical aging concerns of a woman in her thirties. But winter brings added challenges such as dryness and dull skin. No wonder finding the perfect
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I’ve often mentioned how much my boys thrive on imaginative play. It all started when my oldest son was just a toddler and the two of us would spend the day with a pile of toys making up stories. It didn’t take Zackary long to discover Hot Wheels and once he did, they became the
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If there’s one laundry product I absolutely love, it’s Downy Unstopables. The sweet aroma it adds to my laundry is so appealing. The Fresh variety is my absolute favourite for towels and the Lush scent is heavenly to add to sheets and bedding. But now, Downy has a fun new way to add scent to
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Travelling to new destinations is always a fun and exciting prospect. But there are times when a day of travel leaves you too tired to find a good place to eat. Just-Eat.ca helps to address this need. Established in 13 other countries, the company has now entered the Canadian market to help provide hungry people
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When I choose jewellery or accessories for my wardrobe, I want them to be as original as I am. Even the simple silver necklace I wear every day is one that I personalized to suit me specifically. And when I’m dressing up, I want my accessories to stand out and reflect the unique spirit within
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If you have a Hello Kitty fan in your life, she will love the brand new Hello Kitty Dolls from Blip Toys! These dolls take fun to a new level with poseable bodies and different outfits to help inspire hours of creative play. I received the Princess Hello Kitty Doll to check out and I
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Regular readers will know about how much my daughters love their tutus. Recently my youngest little cupcake received her very first tutu and wow, is it gorgeous! Princess London’s Tutu Boutique sent us its beautiful Mermaid Tutu Dress and matching headband in the perfect size for my seven-month-old daughter. My two older daughters watched eagerly
I love a great deal, and so daily deal websites have become one of my favourite ways to update my wardrobe or get trendy new items for my home without spending a fortune. Recently I learned about Modnique and so when I got the chance to shop the site’s current sales and see for myself
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If you have a little girl that loves Barbie or one that dreams of owning her own horse one day, she’ll love the newest Barbie movie, Barbie & Her Sisters in a Pony Tale, available now on Blu-ray and DVD! The movie follows the adventures of Barbie, Stacie, Chelsea and Skipper at a riding academy
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Sensitive teeth have been an issue for me ever since my twenties, so I’ve been using a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth for quite a long time. Yet every now and again I’ll get a twinge of pain suddenly and it’s always such a horrible experience when I do. For me, the most likely trigger
It’s no secret that I am crazy about coffee, but I love tea just as much. And this past summer I had the chance to discover a variety of tea that is going to be my favourite for years to come. Mighty Leaf Tea is an innovative company that combines the rich, delicious flavour of
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Saskatchewan was just hit with its first big snowfall of the winter and that means that the season of shovelling snow, ski pants and sneezes is here once more. For the most part, my boys are quite hearty and don’t get sick too often. But already this year I’ve noticed that Zackary and Benjamin have
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After nursing all three of my children while also attending school and working full time, I have definitely tried out my fair share of breast pumps. It has been years since I’ve used a manual pump but I remember it being a struggle. Still, manual breast pumps come at a fraction of the cost of
If you’re looking for a gift that makes a big impact this Christmas, the new Gallery Box from posterjack is sure to become a family heirloom. And posterjack makes getting that perfect gift easy with online ordering featuring plenty of customization options for a personalized gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. I had
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Every now and then my two oldest daughters, currently 6 and 3, will dig out their collection of tutu dresses and run about the house playing whimsical games. I really enjoy it because lately they seem to be getting on each other’s nerves a lot and not playing together very well or for very long.
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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.
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If you want to give a gift that is useful, stylish and makes a difference, look no further than IHOPE Canada watches. These watches feature a fun interchangeable strap that lets you change the colour of your watch in an instant simply by popping out the face and putting it into a different strap. And
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While my son loves building models with his building sets, what he loves even more is inventing his own structures and vehicles. He generally only follows the instructions that come with a building set once. Soon after, he’s taken apart the set and created something completely new. So when I told him that we were
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Babies are so much fun to shop for, especially at Christmas. And this year, one of the best gifts for a new baby that I’ve found is the thinkbaby Complete BPA-Free Feeding Set from Paperless Kitchen. I’ve featured the eco-friendly cleaning supplies from Paperless Kitchen on the site in the past, but this online boutique
If you’re shopping for someone that loves to travel this Christmas, Clothing Arts has a great original gift idea that’s sure to be loved for years to come. The company’s innovative P^Cubed Pick-Pocket-Proof Pants are designed to be the absolute perfect pants for travelling, not just because of their style and comfort but also because
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Shopping for kids at Christmas is always so much fun, with plenty of amazing choices that are sure to result in beaming faces on Christmas morning. For a long time, MGA Entertainment has been one of my top choices when I’m looking for a gift that will get a great reaction, and this year is
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Almost every child gets excited about a McDonald’s Canada Happy Meal, and between now and November 14, 2013, you can get excited about Happy Meals too, because each one now comes with one of four charming children’s books! As a huge literacy advocate, I was so excited about this new program and my boys, both
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Every year there are one or two toys that every kid dreams of finding under the tree and this year, Zoomer the Robot Dog is one of the undisputed hottest toys of the holiday season. This frisky pup lets children have all of the fun of a real dog without the hassle, mess or responsibility.
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I love having the right accessories to go with my wardrobe and as a busy mom, that means one of my most frequently worn accessories is an apron. Whether I’m doing some Christmas baking or dealing with daily chores that seem unending, an apron is always an essential for me to help keep my clothes
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Christmas often means visits with friends and family and for most people, that means that the house undergoes a major cleaning first so that it’s a comfortable and pleasant place to spend time. It’s no secret that I am not a fan of cleaning, but even I find myself doing a little extra as Christmas
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Is there anything better than finding an outfit that fits absolutely perfectly? I have a great collection of clothes but some of them are just in need of a tiny adjustment to be ideal. Eventually I will get them tailored but for now I’m stuck with the annoyance of having a dress or skirt that
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One of the gifts that almost every little girl gets excited about is makeup, since it gives younger girls a chance to feel like grown-ups. But so many sets designed for little girls feature cheap, harsh cosmetics that don’t work well and contain questionable ingredients. That’s why I’ve been a long-time fan of Piggy Paint
While I love all kinds of different jewellery, hand-stamped, personalized silver necklaces, rings and bracelets are easily my favourite accessories. The pieces are completely original, reasonably priced and so meaningful to the recipient. Recently Rustic Metal Creations, a fabulous Canadian-based shop specializing in personalized hand-stamped jewellery, gave me the chance to review one of its
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While I don’t mention it often, I absolutely love carving pumpkins. There’s something so fun about making a piece of art that will only last for a few days and over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of pumpkin patterns, from sunset silhouettes of the African Serengeti to fantasy castles and dragons. So when I
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My boys can be picky eaters, so finding tasty, healthy food that they will actually eat is a never-ending challenge in our household. And when we’re out and about, keeping our meals healthy is even more difficult! The kids may be happy with hamburgers, fries and soda, but I can’t help but want them to
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UPDATE: Sadly, Amera Natural Nails products are no longer available. I am leaving the review posted as so many people visit it searching for the products. I bit my nails for as long as I can remember and while I’d sometimes stop for a few months, I only managed to quit completely about a year
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Recently I had the chance to listen to a talk by Drew Dudley, founder of Nuance Leadership Development Services Inc, and he was quite easily one of the most inspiring men I have ever met. The wealth of knowledge that came out of his speech was incredible but one of the key points that he
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One of the biggest struggles we have in our little house is organization. Our home isn’t very large to begin with and being older, it doesn’t have the clean lines of a newer house that can make organizing a little easier. Top that off with too many things in too small of a space and
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It may not quite be Halloween yet, but I’m already starting to dream of a white Christmas, and I’m not the only one! OPI is getting in the holiday spirit with the fabulous new Mariah Carey Holiday collection and recently I received an assortment of nail lacquers from the collection to test out for myself.
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Sitting in front of a computer all day means that often my shoulders and back get strained from leaning forward over the screen. It doesn’t happen often, but at least once a month I’ll sit in the same position too long or maybe sleep the wrong way at night and have to deal with stiff,
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Almost all of the time I spend online is work-related and while I absolutely love what I do, there are times that I just want to relax and play around online. Recently CanadianDollarBingo.com offered me the chance to do just that with a review of its online bingo site, a top destination for anyone wondering
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Last month I received the Philips BikiniGenie trimmer and SatinPerfect epilator so that I could join in the Dare to Bare challenge. The mission was simple…to say goodbye to my razor and wax and start getting smooth with the epilator and trimmer instead. Philips provided me with some tips for making the process easier, but
When I was younger, I had insomnia that would sometimes keep me up until dawn and it made functioning during the day so much harder. That was when I first learned just how important a good night’s sleep is, and when I get enough rest I can sure notice a difference in my day’s activities!
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Hollywood’s oldest modern family is now taking over your television with the Blu-ray and DVD release of DreamWorks The Croods from 20th Century Fox! This movie is one that I have been excited to see ever since the previews were released; it looked like the perfect family-friendly comedy for a relaxing movie night with my
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My oldest son has an intense love of building sets and that’s partly because of the fun miniature characters the sets contain. He loves using the figures to create intricate scenarios and he treats the characters in the play sets like good friends, making sure that they are all together and often carrying a few
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is easily one of my boys’ favourite new shows and in all honesty, I love it almost as much as they do. Nickelodeon’s hit series brings back so many memories of my own childhood, but the Turtles are even more talented, energetic and fun now. And for kids that can’t
One of my favourite things about being a homeowner is updating the look of my home, and with a house that’s over a century old, there is a lot to be updated! Room by room, I have been tackling projects and modernizing the look of my house, and recently Canadian Tire gave me the chance
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I am an avid reader and one of my goals as a parent is to ensure that my boys develop the same love of reading that I have. That’s why finding engaging and age-appropriate books is something that I am passionate about. Recently, Jen Mills of Barefoot Books contacted me and gave me the chance
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I love natural products and when I can get them from a local business, I tend to love them even more, because I knew exactly where the ingredients are obtained and who to contact if I have any issues. Recently, Saskatchewan momtrepreneur Shellan, creator of a luxurious line of bath and body products, gave me
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Head under the sea with Ariel, because The Little Mermaid is now available in a special Diamond Edition for a limited time only and you won’t want to miss the magic! The Little Mermaid was my favourite Disney movie for years when I was a child and I was so excited when I got the
I am a little bit addicted to subscription box services, and a few months ago I discovered my favourite one yet. Snackbox is a monthly subscription box packed with better-for-you snacks carefully selected by a holistic nutritionist and delivered straight to your door. I had the chance to dig into the September snack box recently
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Recently, I attended the fabulous Canadian blogging conference BlissDom Canada, and while I was there, I had the chance to learn about the new Cottonelle Care Routine, featuring Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths. Now I have to admit, I have used these flushable cleansing cloths in the past and I am already a fan.
Halloween is such a fun time of year and while it’s obviously not hard to get my boys excited about celebrating a day of dressing up like heroes and collecting candy, there’s another family member we like to involve in the fun as well! Our beloved cat Racer may be spoiled and finicky, but that
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Get ready for Halloween fun and games the whole family will love with the newest DVD from NCircle Entertainment, Room on the Broom! This hit DVD is based on the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson and is available just in time for Halloween along with some other fabulous titles perfect for your little ghouls
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Cold and flu season is quickly approaching and this year Lysol has partnered with the National PTA to create the Lysol Healthy Habits program; a virtual toolkit of resources to help teach children the essentials of good hygiene. I recently received a back-to-school package of Lysol products and a digital CD version of the Healthy
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October is Fire Prevention Month and it’s such an important time to make sure that your family is protected and prepared in case of a fire. It’s no secret to most people that having working fire alarms in the home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your family’s safety
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The weather is getting colder here in Saskatchewan and frost overnight is becoming the norm, which means icy winter winds are just around the corner. My skin suffers when the weather gets cold, but for the most part it manages to survive the dry air both indoors and out. My lips, on the other hand,
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I have been a Star Trek fan for years now and so when the new Star Trek movie came out in 2009, I couldn’t wait to see it. Blending modern special effects with classic beloved characters, it was fun, exciting and a welcome addition to the franchise. Now, the crew of the Enterprise is back
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I am a little bit makeup obsessed and love trying new colours and brands of products to keep my look current. But I also have quite finicky skin, so when I choose makeup, it has to be from a brand that offers gentle, natural ingredients that nourish. I have a few favourites already, but finding
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One of the things that I love about Canada is its diversity. Just like its citizens, the landscape is full of change and variety, from my own home province of prairie fields to the towering mountains of British Columbia to the lush greenery of the Eastern coast. And this year ROYALE is celebrating that diversity
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Breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day. From simple cereal to a large breakfast buffet, it’s always such satisfying food and I love finding new and fun ways of making breakfast exciting. Now while I mostly prefer home cooked meals, I have to admit that my boys and I love indulging in
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Our family has a history of sensitive skin and that means I have trouble choosing a lotion for my boys that nourishes without irritation. A baby’s skin loses moisture faster than an adult’s and I notice that with my youngest son, Benjamin. He has skin that needs regular moisturizing and his little legs get so
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I am not a big fan of cleaning but with two active boys in the house, it’s something I have to make sure I do every day. Just one day of skipping chores inevitably means that I have to deal with dirt tracked into the house, toys all over the floor and sticky fingerprints on
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Building sets are a big thing in our house right now and both my boys are at their happiest when they’re either assembling a new set or putting together pieces from previous sets to create new creations. We have a variety of brands and styles of construction sets and I have to admit that I
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Spin Master has been one of my absolute favourite toy companies for years, in large part because its toys are so innovative and engaging for kids. With two boys in the house, it goes without saying that most of the Spin Master toys I’ve seen have been distinctly boy-friendly, so I was excited to get
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One of my favourite purchases of the new school season is footwear. I remember how exciting getting a brand new pair of school shoes was when I was a child and now I get to relive that moment with my boys by finding them just the right pair of shoes for school. This year, Reebok
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My boys and I love our snacks. While regular meals are great, snacks are definitely a family favourite whether we’re enjoying sweet treats or savoury crunchy foods. Obviously, that means that I have to be careful about the snacks we eat because we’d end up with a lot of unhealthy food in our bodies otherwise!
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My son has loved building sets since he was a toddler stacking wooden blocks and now that he’s seven years old, he has traded large, simple projects for smaller, more complicated construction toys. Last Christmas he received a KRE-O Transformers set that was one of his favourite construction toys for months afterwards. And when I
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A few years ago, my boys were introduced to the mess-free magic of Glow Crazy. Involving a fun light pen that is used to draw on a large mat or small portable board, kids can create glow-in-the-dark pictures that fade in a few minutes leaving a blank canvas for more glowing projects. So when we
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I am a little bit shoe obsessed and as a result, I have an entire set of shelves filled with my footwear. From cute boots to absurdly high heels to designer sandals to comfy flats, I pretty much always have a pair of shoes that will add the finishing touch to an outfit. But sometimes
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It can be hard sometimes to take a break from the rush of school and work to spend time having fun with loved ones, but if there’s one way to ensure a night of laughter and great bonding, it’s a game night! And whether you love lots of socializing, plenty of activity or witty banter,
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Since I bought the century-old house that I was raised in, life has been one long renovation. And one of my absolute favourite updates has been replacing the broken kitchen tiles and grungy 35-year-old living room carpet with beautiful new laminate flooring and white tile. Cleaning the floors on the main level used to be
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With school back in session for the year, teenagers are taking extra time to choose their clothes and do their makeup before heading out the door. But fall is also a time when breakouts can flare up for many, which can be a tough blow to a young woman’s self-esteem. Even in my thirties, I
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I know a lot of mothers-to-be that contemplate whether to choose cloth or disposable diapers. For me, it was never a question; I simply wasn’t prepared to do the work it took to use cloth diapers. Sure, I’ve spent countless dollars on disposable diapers over the years, but I was sure that the simplicity of
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I love relaxing with a good book and fantasy fiction is my absolute favourite genre, so discovering a new novel or series is always a treat for me. Recently I received the young adult fantasy novel Broken Circle: Yarns of the Knitting Witches to review and it sounded like the type of intriguing read that
My oldest son Zackary has always loved building with blocks and over the years, he’s developed from building huge towers with large Mega Bloks to putting together intricate sets of favourite characters. What I love about building sets is that they don’t just give kids a chance to build a fun model. The characters and
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Having three daughters is a ton of fun. We get to do all the girly things together like shopping, nail polish and make-up. But one girl-specific skill I am still working on is the hair! I’ve never been too high-strung about my own hair or my daughters’ tresses, but I have started finding simple ways
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Having two boys in the house that love to be on the go means that dirty laundry is something I have to deal with all the time. And while I wish I could say that it was just my boys’ clothing that ended up filthy, the truth is my own clothes often get just as
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In today’s technologically advanced age, I know that a lot of people manage to travel and still do the work that they need to do using a smartphone or tablet. But as much as I love my phone, I simply can’t leave on a work trip or vacation without my laptop. In fact, if I
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I love to cook and it’s something that I’ve been doing since I was old enough to knead bread dough with my mother and flip pancakes with my father. I was incredibly lucky to have parents that were willing to let me help in the kitchen and talented home chefs with knowledge to give. From
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With all the technology that fills our modern lives, I love finding ways to unplug and connect with my boys. And with both of them now being old enough to understand concepts like taking turns and following rules, one of our favourite ways to do that is with board games. Spin Master Games have been
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When I was a child, I absolutely loved to colour. I come from a family of artists but that talent definitely skipped me; I can draw passable little cartoons and not much else. But colouring was something that I could do and I would sometimes spend hours working on a picture to make sure that
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Having two boys that are over three years apart in age can be a challenge at times. Benjamin always wants to do the things that his big brother does, but sometimes he’s just not at the right maturity level. Video games are a perfect example of that problem. Zackary, at seven years old, absolutely loves
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What crime-fighting team is fast, courageous and completely adorable? The Super Buddies, of course, and they’re coming to save the day on Blu-ray and DVD! Disney Super Buddies is the newest full-length movie adventure starring the popular puppies Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Rosebud and Buddah and it’s sure to be a hit with your kids. Here’s
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With one child in Grade Two and one child in Pre-Kindergarten, I will be packing one lunch and one healthy snack every school day for the next year. And while I actually rather enjoy packing lunches for my boys, I am adamant that the items I pack produce as little waste as possible. I love
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This summer, I had the chance to test out the brand new Banana Boat Natural Reflect sunscreen on my boys and I was so excited that a large commercial brand was offering a natural alternative to chemical sunscreens. While I’ve already shared my review of Banana Boat Natural Reflect sunscreen, I wanted to hear from
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Our house has a lot of carpet and I am not thrilled about that. The basement playroom is completely carpeted, the living room has the same carpet that was in the house when I was a child and the boys’ bedrooms were both carpeted when they were born. Having carpet on three different stories means
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Part of fall fashion for me is discovering trendy new nail colours and OPI has some great options available for women looking to update their look with a new polish. From two new Designer Series nail lacquers to the limited edition Pink of Hearts polish duo, there’s sure to be something for you from OPI
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Recently while I was on a business trip, my oldest son and his cousin went to the movie theatre to watch the new animated feature from the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic. Zackary couldn’t stop talking about the movie afterwards and after his colourful descriptions I have to admit that I was rather
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