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Celebrate the Holidays with Exclusive New Toys from Build-a-Bear Workshop-Giveaway

November 25, 2014 by Kathryn 216 Comments

In this house, it’s just not the holidays without at least one or two new fun-filled toys from Build-A-Bear Workshop! Whether we’re choosing a special stuffie for one of the cousins or I’m treating the boys to a new cuddly friend, Build-A-Bear has been a part of our Christmas for years now. And this year the company has some great new holiday-themed toys that are sure to delight your child.

For any young fans of the hit Disney movie Frozen, the new Frozen Olaf, Elsa and Anna plush toys are a perfect gift choice. Featuring tons of great accessories including wigs, sparkling shoes and even sounds, kids will have a blast creating their own customized Frozen character.

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Ring in the New Year with Parmesan Crab Stuffed Mushrooms #shop #cbias

December 23, 2013 by Kathryn 100 Comments

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While I love the big main meal on Christmas day, it’s always so large that we don’t eat much else for days afterwards. After the heavy feasting and celebrating on Christmas, I like to keep things a bit lighter when New Year’s Eve rolls around. That’s why for the last few years, New Year’s Eve has been a time to relax at home and enjoy an assortment of homemade appetizers.

But with the boys taking up so much of my time, I still want appetizers to be quick and easy. That’s why one of my favourite recipes is stuffed mushrooms. They take just minutes to prepare but are always a hit. And as a seafood fan, my Parmesan Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are always a top pick during New Year’s celebrations. So recently I headed to my local Sobeys store to pick up the ingredients I would need to whip up a batch. [Read more…]

Plush Toys Get Original with Monster Factory Mini Monsters-Giveaway

December 17, 2013 by Kathryn 80 Comments

As much as I love a classic soft, plush teddy bear, I have a special place in my heart for misfit plush toys. There’s just something so endearing about a more original stuffed animal or monster and my fondness for the unique has resulted in my boys having quite a collection of odd stuffies.

That’s why I absolutely love Monster Factory plush toys. This Canadian-based company has been creating some of the strangest and most endearing plush friends I’ve ever come across and every time I see one, I can’t help but grin.

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