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Kick Off the Christmas Season with Holiday Specials from Disney Junior #DisneyJuniorMom

December 2, 2013 by Kathryn 25 Comments

I love absolutely everything about Christmas, from the music to the lights to the food to the decorations. And one of my very favourite Christmas activities is watching Christmas specials with Zackary and Benjamin. I have to admit, I don’t actually watch a lot of television for the most part. But when December rolls around, I can’t resist spending a cozy evening watching fun holiday shows with my boys.

Disney Junior is making that easier than ever with a full month of holiday content, and I can’t wait for it to start! The fun kicks off this Saturday, December 7th at 11:00am EST with a special extended episode of Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse, with an encore presentation on Sunday, December 8th at 3:50pm EST. The best part is that the special features guest appearances by Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin, Snow White and other Disney friends! Seeing a favourite character in a holiday special always feels like the official start of the Christmas season to me! [Read more…]

November at Disney Junior has Lessons from Sofia the First and a Chance to Fly with Peter Pan #DisneyJuniorMom

November 4, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

The weather is chilly and kids can’t play outside as much now that November has arrived, but Disney Junior has a month packed with fun to keep kids feeling warm, cozy and entertained! It kicks off with brand new episodes of Strawberry Shortcake every Sunday at 5:30 EST, featuring the adventures of the residents of Berry Bitty City and a brand new friend, Huckleberry Pie.

Then, on Sunday, November 10, Belle from Beauty and the Beast makes a special appearance on Sofia the First at 11:30 am EST! Sofia’s magical amulet bestows a curse upon her after she becomes a bit too boastful about being chosen to sing the Enchancian Anthem at the Harvest Festival. Luckily, Sofia gets a special visit from Princess Belle who offers her some advice.

One of the things I love about Sofia the First is the way it helps teach life lessons through Sofia’s own experiences. Just like Sofia, my boys often learn lessons about life through their interaction with others. Benjamin, as the youngest child, has a tendency to be a bit spoiled. So when his two-year-old cousin came to visit, it gave me a great opportunity to enforce the idea of sharing his toys. My poor four-year-old had a hard time at first, but soon learned that when he stopped worrying about who was touching his toys, he could have more fun playing with his cousin! [Read more…]

Celebrate Halloween with a Simple Ghost Toast Snack and Activities from Disney Junior

October 19, 2013 by Kathryn 7 Comments

I love celebrating almost any holiday and I’ve sometimes even been known to find obscure holidays or invent my own traditions just as an excuse to celebrate and have fun with my boys. But of all the holidays throughout the year, Halloween is easily one of my favourites. I have a tendency to go overboard with decorations, costumes, treats and food, but my boys have so much fun that I just can’t help myself. From elaborately decorated pumpkins to a yard filled with homemade Halloween décor to spook-tastic meals and treats, there are just so many easy ways to make Halloween extra festive!

And this year, Disney Junior is giving families one more way to get in the Halloween spirit with an entire month of Halloween specials! Tune into Disney Junior weeknights at 6pm EST for brand new Halloween-themed episodes of all your child’s favourite shows including Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Sofia the First, Stella and Sam and many more! And to really get your child ready for spooky fun, Disney Junior is airing Halloween episodes all day on October 30 and 31!

But that’s not all! Visit the Big Halloween Party section on the Disney Junior website to find Halloween colouring pages, fun printable crafts and even templates to carve your very own Disney Junior pumpkins! I have a feeling the Mickey Mouse pumpkin is going to be a part of our Halloween décor this year! And while you’re enjoying creating spooky decorations for your house, why not whip up a fun Halloween snack for your kids? My personal favourite is this easy Ghost Toast, especially since it’s so simple the boys can make it themselves!

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September on Disney Junior has New Episodes of Favourite Shows and a Magical Mermaid Contest #DisneyJuniorMom

September 4, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Summer is ending and kids are back in school, but that doesn’t mean that the fun is over! In fact, between extra-curricular activities, after-school playtime with friends and plenty of outdoor autumn adventures in store, the fun is just getting started for most kids! And that’s especially true at Disney Junior. With new episodes of your child’s favourite shows and a fun and magical contest little ones will love, September couldn’t be more exciting.

The good times kick off with brand new episodes of Justin Time debuting on Sunday, September 8 at 8:30am EST. Kids will love watching Justin and his friends head off on global adventures and it’s sure to make them want to go exploring on their own too! My boys, as born explorers, are especially big fans of the show. And after watching an episode, I generally find the two of them roving through the back yard acting out an imaginary global adventure of their own!

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Disney Junior Wants You to Cruise Off in August with a Great New Contest and the Toy Story 2 Network Premiere #DisneyJuniorMom

August 8, 2013 by Kathryn 5 Comments

Swimming, picnics, barbeques and camping trips…it can be hard to see how summer can get any better sometimes. But Disney Junior has made it happen this month with a very special giveaway that you will not want to miss!

One lucky Canadian family is soon going to be taking off on the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Disney Junior: a Disney Cruise Line cruise of their choice! I have actually been looking into taking the boys on one of these cruises myself as I’ve heard they are the absolute ultimate family vacation filled with fun activities for kids, romantic moments for parents and plenty of exclusive Disney fun. Who wouldn’t want to win a trip like that?

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