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Let Your Child’s Play Take Flight with Playmobil Dragons Playsets-Giveaway

September 22, 2017 by Kathryn 126 Comments

My middle son has long been a fan of Playmobil toys and I’m only too happy to indulge that love. The high-quality sets encourage imaginative play and feature plenty of variety and attention to detail. Ever since Benjamin bought a horse and stable set with his birthday money when he was four, Playmobil has been a favourite in our household.

And now, Playmobil has become even more appealing to my seven-year-old son with a new licenced collection of DreamWorks Dragons Playmobil sets! Featuring Hiccup, Toothless and all your favourite characters, the new sets are perfect for any little dragon-tamer. I was sent the Playmobil Berk Island to review and I knew at a glance this set would be one of my son’s favourites. [Read more…]

Beat Winter Boredom with Netflix Trollhunters Crafts and Candy

December 21, 2016 by Kathryn 33 Comments

With the boys currently enjoying their last day of school, I’m looking forward to all the holiday fun of the Christmas break. From baking cookies to sledding outside, there are so many fun things to do when my kids are home from school in the winter. But I know that there will inevitably also be those moments when both boys declare that they’re bored, and tired of having “nothing to do.” Luckily, this year, Netflix is helping Canadian parents beat winter boredom with its new exclusive series, Dreamworks Trollhunters, debuting December 23!

While this epic adventure series is sure to provide plenty of entertainment all on its own, Netflix has come up with some great ideas for expanding on the fun even more. Try a fun Rock Candy recipe together so that kids can eat like the trolls do. Or get crafty and whip up a Trollhunters sword and battle armor so that your little heroes are ready for adventure. Just click the images above to download the instructions; both ideas are a great way to add a little extra entertainment to an uneventful day at home. [Read more…]

New Netflix Series’ for Kids Provide Action-Packed Summer Fun #StreamTeam

June 28, 2016 by Kathryn 1 Comment

As far as I’m concerned, summer should be all about having fun, from active days spent swimming, running and playing outside to lazy days relaxing indoors and watching a favourite show. Today is my boys’ last day of school for the year and I’m already anticipating all the fun we’re going to have over the next two months together!

As usual, part of that fun will include some family television time with Netflix! The company has so many fun exclusive shows for kids, including the brand new Voltron: Legendary Defender series! My space-loving boys were immediately caught up in the story of the five space explorers that discovered Voltron and then learned to control the massive weapon to defend the universe. As usual, DreamWorks has put together a thrill ride of adventure and laughs that the entire family will enjoy watching. [Read more…]

Teach Kids Differences Can Create the Best Friendships with #DinoTrux #StreamTeam

August 18, 2015 by Kathryn 15 Comments

One of the things that has always fascinated me about my oldest son is the way that he tends to find the kids in his class most in need of friendship and immediately form a bond with them. Zackary is very outgoing, so he’s never had much trouble making friends. But his very best friends are always the kids that aren’t as socially adept. From a child held back a year because of delayed speech development to a young boy in foster care that only attended Zackary’s school for half a year, watching my outgoing boy draw his peers out of their shells both impresses and intrigues me.

It’s just one example of a fact I’ve found to be true many times in life…opposites attract. And, more than that, opposites often compliment one another, especially among friends. The differences between us let us both learn from and be inspired by our peers so that all can grow as individuals. And that’s a lesson that the brand new Netflix original children’s series, DinoTrux, wants to illustrate to children. [Read more…]

Watch How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Let Kids Have Fun with Downloadable Activity Sheets Too-Giveaway

November 11, 2014 by Kathryn 133 Comments

There aren’t many children that don’t love the hit DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon, and now the fun is continuing on Blu-ray and DVD with How to Train Your Dragon 2! If your kids haven’t seen the newest adventures of Hiccup and Toothless, you’ll want to pick up a copy of the movie as soon as you can. But in the meantime, these fun activity sheets are sure to keep kids entertained!

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Enjoy the Blu-ray Release of Mr Peabody & Sherman with Fun Downloable Activity Sheets-Giveaway

October 14, 2014 by Kathryn 83 Comments

The incredibly popular new animated feature Mr. Peabody & Sherman is available today on Blu-ray and DVD, and 20th Century Fox is in the mood to celebrate! So what’s the best way to enjoy the release of this fun-filled movie with your kids? With some Mr. Peabody & Sherman activity sheets of course!

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DreamWorks Turbo Zooms onto Blu-ray and DVD this Christmas

December 11, 2013 by Kathryn 52 Comments

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 holiday fun! Here’s a brief synopsis:

From the creators of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda comes the biggest – and funniest – animated adventure of the year! Along with his streetwise snail crew and new human friends, Turbo, an underdog snail, takes on the biggest challenge ever to make their dreams come true.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I sat down to watch this movie with my boys, and I actually expected a movie about a snail racing other snails. The reality was much better and I was soon caught up in the story of Turbo’s quest to win the Indy 500. This movie is packed with humour and surprises that had me enjoying the movie from beginning to end. [Read more…]

Journey Through Prehistoric Times with DreamWorks The Croods on Blu-ray and DVD

October 21, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

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 boys. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Join the Croods on the journey of a lifetime in the epic comedy-adventure that has the magical wonder of How to Train Your Dragon. When their cave is destroyed, the Croods set out to explore a spectacular landscape filled with fantastic creatures, strange surprises and a whole new world of adventure!

Zackary had heard about this movie from friends at school and so when it arrived, he couldn’t wait to watch it. We decided to spend the afternoon checking out the movie together and within the first few minutes, I knew it was going to be the perfect way to spend a few hours together. The Croods is absolutely packed with fun antics and clever jokes that will keep everybody entertained. [Read more…]