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These 6 Gifts from Mattel are Holiday #ListToppers this Christmas-Giveaway #PlayAdvocate

November 19, 2015 by Kathryn 210 Comments

The holidays are quickly approaching and if you’ve started the search for that perfect gift for your little one, Mattel Canada has you covered with must-have gifts that are sure to be List Toppers! From toddler to tween, there’s something new for everyone on your Christmas list! Check out these six amazing recommendations for holiday gift giving.

Fisher-Price® Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Ages 9M + | $49.99 | Available at Walmart, Toys “R” Us® and Amazon®

Imagine if you were learning to talk and you had this bouncing, bubbly character to help. For kids nine months and older, Beatbo will jam out to tunes while teaching kids about letters, numbers, counting, music and more. He’ll take baby’s first words and remix them into a party hit! Learning to talk has never been this exciting.

Barbie® 2015 Holiday Doll
Ages 3Y+ | $44.99 | Available at Walmart, Toys “R” Us® and Amazon®

As you’re welcoming the holidays this year, what better gift than someone who embraces the season whole heartedly? Barbie®, dressed in her elegant garnet-coloured gown, is ready for the party. An annual attendee, Holiday Barbie® has been attending December parties for more than 25 years. A dress with silver snow flakes and red cascading ruffles makes 2015 Holiday Barbie® a must for the occasion. The 2015 edition of the Holiday Barbie® Doll will also make a great addition to anyone’s collection. [Read more…]

Have Fun Indoors All Winter Long with Tips from Hot Wheels-Giveaway #PlayAdvocate

September 27, 2015 by Kathryn 114 Comments

Right now Saskatchewan is enjoying some gorgeous, unseasonable warmth and I couldn’t be happier about it. But I know that before long we’ll be spending more time indoors than out. Generally, that means my boys are playing and creating a little less as well since their space is more limited. But this year, I’ve got tips to help my boys keep building, moving and creating all winter long! These four tips from Hot Wheels will ensure a busy winter of fun.

Clear Some Space.

Your little ones will be used to having lots of space to run around, so the move inside may be a little bit of a shock to the system! Make sure you have a little area for them to play and create, even if it’s just reorganising their room so there’s a bit more floor space. [Read more…]

Show Off Your Figure with a Red Hot Curves Built-in Shapeware Dress-Giveaway

August 8, 2015 by Kathryn 212 Comments

Since I work from home, I don’t dress up to leave the house every day. And because of that, I absolutely love having the chance to put on a glamorous new outfit, style my hair and head out with my boyfriend for a night on the town. I have a few go-to dresses that I use for those special outings, but I’m always looking to add a new one to my closet, and recently I had the chance to do just that thanks to Red Hot Curves!

This innovative company is perfect for any woman looking for that perfect dress for special occasions. Its dresses aren’t just stylish and timeless, they also feature built-in shapeware! I recently had the chance to review one of the dresses for myself and I couldn’t wait to give it a try.

I chose the Blake dress in a size Medium. I tend to vary between a small and a medium dress size, so choosing is always a bit hard for me. The medium fit well and considering it’s quite a low-cut dress, was definitely the best choice since I don’t think a small would have covered my chest enough. [Read more…]

SUBWAY Canada Wants to Know if You Like it Hot or Cool-Giveaway

December 2, 2014 by Kathryn 345 Comments

I live in a province that’s subjected to some of the hottest summers and the coldest winters in Canada. In fact, among provincial capital cities, Regina has the current record for both the hottest day and the coldest day ever recorded. But while I’ve grown up braving the cold weather with a grin, I have to admit that when I have the choice, I like it hot! Putting up with a cold Saskatchewan winter is something I tolerate. A hot Saskatchewan summer, however, is something I adore!

It’s just a fact of life that some like it hot and some like it cold, and to celebrate that fact, SUBWAY Canada has launched a fun new sweepstakes and instant win game that lets you celebrate your affinity for hot or cold. The SUBWAY Canada Hungry for Hot, Crazy for Cool Sweepstakes lets you choose prizes based on how you like your tasty SUBWAY sandwiches. Whether you go crazy for a hot Prime Rib Melt or a cold SUBWAY Club, there’s instant win prizes and a grand prize that will suit your style perfectly! I received some SUBWAY Canada gift cards so I could indulge in my favourite and I couldn’t resist the toasty warm Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki!

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Build the Ultimate #HWTrackBuilder Track for a Chance to Win the Ultimate Hot Wheels Party-Giveaway

June 24, 2014 by Kathryn 153 Comments

When my oldest son was just a toddler, he fell in love with Hot Wheels cars. In fact, his very first group birthday party was a Hot Wheels party and as soon as he learned how to talk, he used to tell people that he was going to be a race car driver when he grew up. Now that he’s older, he’s outgrown his obsession a bit, but he still loves his Hot Wheels! So he was pretty excited when Hot Wheels Canada recently gave us the chance to take part in the Hot Wheels Track Builder Challenge.

I initially planned to let Zackary and his friends build a massive Hot Wheels track at his birthday party but unfortunately the tracks didn’t arrive in time, so instead we used some of our leftover party goodies, set out some new snacks and had a track-building challenge with my boys and their cousins a week later. The Hot Wheels Track Builder 5-Lane Tower Starter Set was by far the highlight of the track that the children put together. Being able to launch five different cars at once had Benjamin playing with this track for over an hour even once the rest of the kids were done building!

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Let Kids Build and Race with New Mega Bloks Hot Wheels Turbo Tubes

March 14, 2014 by Kathryn 51 Comments

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 cars and tracks filling the house.

And as soon as Zackary got a little older, building sets became his next great passion. From complex multi-piece sets to simple collections of one or two miniature characters, he would happily spend hours either building the sets according to the instructions or reinventing them to create his own devices. [Read more…]

Let Your Child Create Customized Cars with the Hot Wheels Car Maker-Giveaway

December 16, 2013 by Kathryn 120 Comments

Hot Wheels cars have been a hit in our household since my oldest son received his first one from Santa in his Christmas stocking when he was just one year old. Since then, he became a passionate collector and there was a time when he was able to tell me not just the name, but also the origin of every single one of his collection of more than 200 Hot Wheels.

Since then, the collection spiralled out of control as my youngest son reached the age of being able to play with the cars as well. The boys love having races and adventures with their Hot Wheels, but this year Mattel is making Hot Wheels even more exciting by letting children create their very own cars!

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Your Child will Fall in Love with Spin Master Zoomer the Robot Dog-Giveaway

November 8, 2013 by Kathryn 262 Comments

Every year there are one or two toys that every kid dreams of finding under the tree and this year, Zoomer the Robot Dog is one of the undisputed hottest toys of the holiday season. This frisky pup lets children have all of the fun of a real dog without the hassle, mess or responsibility. And let’s be honest, what child doesn’t dream of getting a robot for Christmas?

I received Zoomer the Robot Dog to test out and I have to admit, I had just as much fun with the toy as any child would. Zoomer understands and responds to commands in three different languages: English, French and Spanish. The more you play with Zoomer, the more he learns. And Zoomer even recognizing and responds to his master just like a real dog!

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