holiday movie

Cook Up Christmas Magic with these 4 Holiday Squares and Shows-Giveaway #StreamTeam #NetfliXmas

December 10, 2015 by Kathryn 118 Comments

If there’s two things that get me in the holiday spirit, it’s Christmas baking and Christmas movies! We have plenty of favourites of both in this house, so if you’re looking for some new recipes to try and some great Netflix entertainment to watch while you’re baking, here are my top four picks for Holiday Squares and Shows!

1) Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares / The Search for Santa Paws

One of my holiday standbys, I love these squares because they’re so quick to whip up. Simply blend peanut butter, butter, graham crumbs and icing sugar together, press it into a pan and top it with melted chocolate. Then let the chocolate set and enjoy! These squares are an irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate that are almost too sweet to handle. And that’s exactly what you’ll get when you watch Disney’s The Search for Santa Paws. Combining puppies and Christmas is sure to put a smile on your face, and watching the adventures of these adorable dogs is one of the sweetest things you’ll experience this Christmas! [Read more…]

The Top 3 Ultimate Holiday Movie Picks #StreamInto2015

November 30, 2014 by Kathryn 44 Comments

Recently I had the chance to enjoy a holiday movie extravaganza with my boys thanks to Staples Canada. The company sent us a holiday movie kit that contained a variety of fun items including a Roku 3 Streaming Media Player so that we could use our favourite online services to enjoy all the movies we wanted. The goal was to choose an ultimate holiday movie and after plenty of deliberation, we made our decision!

I loved getting suggestions from readers about their favourite holiday movie and I have to admit that I was a little surprised how many movies I had forgotten about. The Polar Express was one of my very favourite holiday films when it was first released, yet I hadn’t even thought to put it on in the last few years. And who doesn’t love the silly adventures of Ralphie in A Christmas Story? In fact, after all the awesome suggestion we had so much trouble narrowing it down that we decided on three ultimate Christmas movies, perfect for different occasions. These were our picks!

Ultimate Feel-Good Holiday Movie – The Santa Clause

When it comes to holiday movies that touch the heart, there’s no shortage of contenders. The Santa Clause was a winner for our family because it consistently entertained both kids and adults, it had a great message and it really embraced the magic and wonder of Christmas. Even having seen the movie numerous times, I still get teary-eyed as I watch. But of course, with Tim Allen starring, there are plenty of laughs as well. What more could anyone want when they’re in the mood for holiday cheer? [Read more…]

It’s Time To Stream Into 2015 with Staples Canada and Choose an Ultimate Holiday Movie-Giveaway

October 30, 2014 by Kathryn 215 Comments

One of my favourite things about the holiday season is watching holiday movies and there are so many to choose from! While I can watch almost any holiday movie and enjoy it, I do have a few special favourites and so do my boys. Zackary loves the silliness and high energy of Jingle All The Way. Benjamin prefers classic cartoons including Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. And I’m often torn between classics like Miracle on 34th Street and new holiday favourites such as Elf.

So this year, I’ve teamed up with Staples Canada for the #StreamInto2015 campaign to choose an Ultimate Holiday Movie! I’ll shortly be receiving a Roku 3 Streaming Media Player, some movie snacks and a TV stand for my brand new TV so that my boys and I can launch a month-long movie marathon and choose a winner worthy of being crowned the Ultimate Holiday Movie. But this is one mission that will be even easier with help from you! [Read more…]