We're mere weeks away from summer vacation which means finding things to do with the kids. Whether you're at home, at the cottage or lucky enough to take a family vacation, it comes as no surprise that tech is going to be part of the entertainment. Road trips can be exhausting (and boring) for us … [Read more...]
digiPlaySpace Interactive Playground Inspires Creativity And Fun
When I asked my 11-year-old son how he would describe digiPlaySpace to his friends he immediately said it was a really cool place where everything makes you say "How did they do that?" and that "It's really, really, really, fun!" This is the fifth year for this award-winning exhibition designed … [Read more...]
Here’s How Canadians Spent Their 2015
As we wind down the year, it's always fun to reflect back on what's happened in the previous months. Here is the best of the best... what us Canadians have downloaded in music, apps, TV shows, movies, books, and more. MOST DOWNLOADED eBOOKS* The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Grey by … [Read more...]
New Disney Infinity 3.0 Offers Endless Play For Families
When it comes to the gift giving season, I’m happy to say that I’ve pretty much nailed down what I’m getting everyone on my list. Having the opportunity to get sneak peeks earlier in the year has afforded me the time to make some sound decisions as we get closer to the holidays. Video games are … [Read more...]
The Best Tech Gifts For Kids This Holiday Season
My gift list includes kids ranging from age two to 16 and I've got a pretty good handle on what they like. Tech toys always seem to come to mind when I consider what to get them. Over the past few months, we've had opportunities to check out some of the hottest toys for this holiday season and you … [Read more...]
Just Five More Minutes? Netflix Launches Bedtime Shows To Outsmart Kids Delay Tactics
“Pleaaaaase Mom! Just one more episode?” Is this a cry you are familiar with hearing when putting your child to bed? Perhaps they need to use the bathroom for the sixth time this hour? Maybe their favourite stuffed toy is feeling sick and needs to be comforted? Could it be that there’s a … [Read more...]
Together Tales Bring Stories To Life For Kids
Reading is such a joy for many of us and as parents, we know how important it is for our kids. It expands the world in so many ways and can open our eyes to endless possibilities. People read for many different reasons, but for me I love to read as my own form of escapism. I am all about getting … [Read more...]
YouTube Stars Embrace STEM Learning
YouTube has become quite a phenomenon over the past few years. Just ask Mitch Moffit and Greg Brown, two Canadian guys who met in school and found themselves catapulting very quickly into the limelight as a result of their streaming topics. What's fascinating about them is that they didn't become … [Read more...]
Neil Pasricha Is Awesome And He’s Everywhere
My son's class is currently studying The Book of Awesome, so you can just imagine just how excited we were to find out that author Neil Pasricha was launching a new kid's book. Call it fate or kismet but the timing couldn't be more perfect. In my son's eyes he's just as big as any pop star out there … [Read more...]
What You Should Be Reading Right Now… And Then
I love seeing what people post on Throwback Thursdays and Flashback Fridays on social media networks like Instagram and Facebook. The fashion statements from hair to shoes as well as favourite moments posted by my friends are priceless! But I wondered the other day about a flashback with books and … [Read more...]
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