The Winter Olympic games are just weeks away! The kids are getting excited as we are starting to see commercials and buzz around the Canadian athletes that will be competing. How excited were we to find out that Sidney Crosby has been named captain of the Canadian Men's Hockey Team, right? So, as … [Read more...]
Kid Reviewer: Nintendo Mario Party: Island Tour
Little one (T) loves playing games -- any games...he currently can't get enough of Monopoly (yes, a board game!) but he also enjoys video games on the Wii U, and we even sometimes create a game just to pass the time. But over the holidays as we were travelling he was able to bring along his … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Bitstrips comics starring you and your friends
Have you noticed lately that some of your friends are posting funny personalized comic strips on their Facebook pages? Thanks to the popularity of Bitstrips everyone seems to be jumping in on the fun! Okay, even me! But what is Bitstrips? Well, other than FUN it was created as a tool that people … [Read more...]
App of the WEEK: Next Issue Canada access to over 100 world’s best magazines
Okay, holidays you were awesome! Minus the ice storm but a weekend getaway and the winter break gave us a chance to catch up with some reading. We're avid magazine readers in our family so when the new Next Issue Canada App came to my attention it was really a no brainer for us to jump in. All of … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: Shaw Go YTV and Shaw Go Treehouse!
Oh bless the holiday season! I'm counting down the hours to when we can kick it into high gear. It's going to be a busy one with family and friends coming over. I'm ready (sort of) so BRING IT ON! Toss in a few meetings and a quick jaunt to the Big Apple and yes, my head is spinning out of control. … [Read more...]
What Parents & Teens should know about Facebook
So, as I'm in full holiday mode with all the shopping and parties...WHOOOMP! My kid decides he would like to be on Facebook. It's funny, this whole social media thing. I mean, I'm on it all the time for work. I post about my latest stories and funny stuff but now that my kid wants on.... WOW. … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: EXLEY for news and buzz!
You know when you just want to escape life even for a few brief moments? Or you have some time waiting at the Hockey arena with the kid? We all have our mobile devices and the convenience of having information at our fingertips is great for these moments. This week's app feature is EXLEY. It's the … [Read more...]
Look what’s inside! The Intel and Dell Venue 8 Tablet Review and a Giveaway!
Our family is busy, like yours, especially at this time of year! We've kicked it into high gear. The kids are wrapping up their final projects before the holiday break and there's tons to do from scheduling, organizing and homework. Throw in my desperate need to get the holiday shopping done (and … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: mGifts and FastMall
What type of holiday shopper are you? Are a last minute shopper? Are you organized armed with lists? Are you a go with the flow type? And does the mall terrify you? There are several apps that can help you keep on top of your shopping frenzy this holiday season! Manage your lists with mGifts (99 … [Read more...]
HP Slate 7 Tablet Review and Giveaway!
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering! Our family loves gadgets. From grandparents right down to my little nieces and nephews we all agree that the technology just keeps getting better and better. I'm often asked for recommendations for tablets from friends and family and instead of … [Read more...]
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