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Take Time for Dad this November with Tips from Thomas & Friends-Giveaway #PlayAdvocate

November 27, 2015 by Kathryn 92 Comments

When I was a child, my half-brother was obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends. He used to watch the show, read the books and collect all the engines and tracks. And my dad was always there to add new characters to his collection at Christmas and on his birthday, as well as sit down to play with Thomas and all his friends.

Thomas has been helping kids and dads connect for over 70 years now, so to show some appreciation for all that dads do for us, Thomas and Friends has created some great tips to help you show Dad just how much you care!

Take Time to Show Your Love.

Getting caught up in busy routines, you can often forget to show your appreciation for dad. Make sure you give him a hug every day and let him know that you love him. While this may seem small, it will go a long way in making him feel loved and appreciated. [Read more…]

Add Adventure to Your Summer with 4 Tips from Thomas & Friends-Giveaway

August 24, 2015 by Kathryn 91 Comments

If there’s one thing that my boys and I both love, it’s an adventure. Even a simple trip to the park has the potential for endless fun with a bit of imagination. And to inspire kids and adults alike to enjoy new adventures, Thomas & Friends has four great tips that will help your family make the most of their summer!

Get Creative

Just because your little one wants to go to Mars doesn’t mean it can’t happen! We encourage you to bring your child’s wildest dreams to life with a little creativity and imagination. When they’re older and reflect on the special time you spent together, they’ll remember the work you put into making their dream come true! [Read more…]

Encourage Play and Learning with the Fisher-Price Little People Animal Friends Farm-Giveaway #PlayAdvocates

April 9, 2015 by Kathryn 119 Comments

I’ve often commented on how much I love the Fisher-Price line of toys, not just because they’re designed to provide educational fun for children but also because they are so timeless. My very first toy ever, bought when my mom was eight months pregnant with me, was a Fisher-Price Happy Apple and that jingling plaything went on to provide entertainment to all five of my mom’s children and then later to my own son.

The Happy Apple is my personal favourite timeless toy just for its sentimental value but the Fisher-Price Little People Animal Friends Farm, first released in 1978, is no less iconic. And while the look of the farm may have changed over the years, its ability to stimulate imaginative play and encourage parent/child interaction hasn’t changed a bit! My boys both loved their Little People Animal Friends Farm and I have fond memories of watching them create stories with the animals and of sitting down on the floor and playing with them! [Read more…]

Imagination Takes Off with the Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Batcave-Giveaway

December 18, 2013 by Kathryn 133 Comments

It’s hard being a preschooler and wanting to play with toys for older children. My youngest son was introduced to various superheroes by his brother, but most of the toys featuring those heroes are designed for older children. That’s why I love the Fisher-Price Imaginext line. Not only does it feature all kinds of great imaginative and interactive play sets for preschool children, there is even a special DC Super Friends line featuring popular superheroes!

Benjamin has always loved Batman, so I especially favour the Batman-themed play sets. The Imaginext DC Super Friends Batcave set features two figures, accessories and special activation discs that trigger effects in the Batcave for hours of entertainment. There’s even secret walkways, an elevator and a jail! And kids will love helping Batman zoom around to save the day on the Batwing motorcycle. [Read more…]

Ride Off on an Adventure with Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale-Giveaway

November 20, 2013 by Kathryn 165 Comments

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 as they learn important lessons about family. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Barbie and her sisters join their cousins Max and Marie at the posh riding academy. While riding on the trails, Barbie spots a mystery horse, part of a legendary herd that hasn’t been seen in the Alps for years. Barbie dubs the horse Majesty and soon the two are riding across the Alps together. But when it comes time to bring Majesty back to Malibu, Barbie discovers that the horse has a family of its own and realizes that if you love something sometimes, you’ve got to set it free.

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