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Winter is More Fun with New Play Sets from Playmobil-Giveaway

March 15, 2018 by Kathryn 86 Comments

One of the things that I love most about Playmobil is how the company has a play set to suit every child’s interests. From camping sets to hockey rinks, children can create fun scenarios about all their favourite activities. In fact, the first Playmobil set my animal-loving middle son ever owned was a horse and stable set that he chose and bought with his birthday money!

OF course, with snow still covering the ground and ski season in full swing, winter-themed play sets are pretty popular right now. And so, I was thrilled when my boys got the chance to review the brand new Playmobil Ski Lodge set!

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Kids Love Sailing the Seas with the Thomas & Friends Adventures Sea Monster Pirate Set

November 1, 2017 by Kathryn 21 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mattel Canada. All opinions are 100% mine.

When my youngest brother was a toddler, he loved watching Thomas, the plucky tank engine, and his friends as the got into mischief and had adventures on the Island of Sodor. When I had my own boys years later, I had the chance to see how Thomas had evolved for a new generation with the debut of the Thomas & Friends series.

I’m sure that Thomas will continue to be a favourite for years to come, and that’s why I was so excited to receive the new Thomas & Friends Adventures Sea Monster Pirate Set to review. My eight-year-old son loves creating stories with playsets and I knew he would have a blast with this one. [Read more…]

Let Kids Have Summer Fun All Autumn Long with Zuru Toys

October 4, 2017 by Kathryn 28 Comments

With summer over and school resumed, I can’t help but want to let my boys hold onto the fun of their carefree summer days just a little longer. So, to celebrate the start of the new school year, I love surprising them with a fun new toy or two to enjoy on the weekends and after school.

This year, Zuru Toys provided me with the perfect toys to put smiles on their faces. And if you have a child with a fall birthday, or just want to surprise your little one for fun, these two toys are sure to fit the bill!

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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…]

Create a New Best Friend with an Amazing Promotion from Build-a-Bear Workshop on National Teddy Bear Day-Giveaway

September 6, 2017 by Kathryn 112 Comments

My boys have always loved their special stuffed animal friends. From the giant duck my middle child found at a second-hand shop to the tiny husky puppy my oldest has had since he was a baby, their stuffies have been there through the years to cuddle them when they’re sad, talk to them when they’re angry and help them feel secure when they’re scared.

But there’s no stuffed animal friend quite as special as one that you make yourself. And that’s why Build-a-Bear Workshop has long been a favourite destination for children of all ages in search of an extra special new best friend.

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