If there’s one lesson I can teach my boys that I know will be valuable for their entire lives, it will be to find joy in learning new things. And since most kids are lagging behind in essential science, technology, engineering and math skills (often referred to as STEM skills), fostering a love of learning …
When it comes to finding the best toys for my boys, I tend to favour those that encourage creativity. That’s why building blocks have been a favourite with Zackary and Benjamin for years now; the building possibilities are only limited by the imagination of my children. But recently I had the chance to review a …
Combine Fun and Learning with Magformers Building Sets-Giveaway Read More »
My oldest son has always had a love of cars. And while he doesn’t quite invent as many fanciful racing stories as he once did, he still will often spend hours driving his favourite cars around the house. In fact, one of the few things that Zackary loves even more than cars is building sets. …
Build and Race with Modarri Model Car Sets from Borgfeldt Canada-Giveaway Read More »
My boys have been fans of the HEXBUG product line since the brand first released the adorable HEXBUG Nano micro robotic creatures, little critters powered by vibration technology that raced around elaborate tracks. Since then, we’ve discovered some of the other great HEXBUG products and now, just in time for the holidays, HEXBUG has a …
Encourage STEM Learning with HEXBUG VEX Robotics Building Kits Read More »
Mega Bloks has so many great new sets for older children this year and as my oldest son is hugely obsessed with building sets, I couldn’t be happier about it. Recently, Mega Bloks released the brand new American Builders line, a collection of building sets featuring the Jeep and CAT and John Deere vehicles. We …
New Mega Bloks #AmericanBuilders Sets Are Full of Tough-Built Fun Read More »
Last year I shared some of the fun and useful videos created by Mag Ruffman and Lowe’s Canada that let children create their own fun building projects. My boys had a great time using duct tape, PVC pipe and metal bolts to make their own PVC Camp Stools and both of them still have those …
Teach Kids to Build with Video Projects from Lowe’s Canada and Mag Ruffman Read More »
My oldest son’s taste in toys have really changed a lot in the last year or so as his fine motor skills have developed and his imagination has expended. I have to admit that his favourite activity is playing video games, but to ensure that he’s not spending too much time in front of a …
Build and Battle with New Mega Bloks Skylanders SWAP Force Skyland Spinners Read More »
If there are two things that my boys absolutely love, it’s building sets and cars. My oldest son’s love of Hot Wheels is something that almost consumed our house at one point, and while he’s moved on and expanded his interests a bit since those early, car-obsessed years, we still have a huge collection of …
Let Kids Build and Race with New Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Turbo Tubes Read More »
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 …
NanoBlock Building Sets are Big Fun in a Small Size Read More »
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I love being a LEGO DUPLO Play Ambassador not just because my boys love LEGO but also because I get to be the first to learn about all the newest products available for children. Recently, LEGO DUPLO released a line of Toddler building sets and not only did I get to be one of the …
Sharing the New LEGO DUPLO Toddler Toys at a LEGO DUPLO Party! #LEGODUPLOplay Read More »
If there’s one thing that almost every man can get excited about, it’s a Dremel Rotary Tool. It’s such a handy little gadget that it can be used for all kinds of jobs and whether you’re shopping for someone that loves working with wood, etching glass or even just doing little home repairs, Dremel is …
The Dremel 8220 Cordless Rotary Tool is the Ultimate Versatile Christmas Gift-Giveaway Read More »
If you have a child that loves to build, let them create something amazing with the construction toy that’s been a favourite of children since 1901, Meccano! Over the years, Meccano has changed a lot and this year the company has some great choices for the holiday season. I recently received a few of them …
Let Your Children Build Some Fun Christmas Morning with Meccano Read More »
What I love about playtime is that it’s really not ever just playtime at all. Life is full of learning and there’s no better way of illustrating that than by watching a child engaged in what seems like simple entertainment. Whether it’s two toddlers developing basic social skills by sharing toys with one another or …
LEGO DUPLO Makes Learning Part of the Fun #LEGODUPLOplay Read More »
We may only be in the early weeks of summer, but my boys are already getting a little stir-crazy. I’ve been making sure that we take lots of bike rides, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and do some fun crafts in the house every few days. But I’m always looking for other ways to keep …
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