Monsters University is a prequel to the wildly successful 2001 Disney computer animated film called Monsters Inc. Part Harry Potter and part Revenge of the Nerds (anyone remember that one), this is a fun film that both kids and parents will enjoy. The original movie told the story of two monsters … [Read more...]
Wavin’ Flag
Did your kids sing this song at their school concert or graduation this year end? You certainly wouldn't be alone - it's becoming a new standard. This picture book tells the story of K'naan coming to Canada, and where the song started. When I Get Older, by K'naan Tundra Books, ISBN: 978 1 … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Where’s Waldo?
Start spreading the news...New York City's official family ambassador is Where's Waldo? The famous iconic world traveller is now the fifth official spokesperson for one of the world's most famous cities! As part of a year long collaboration, Waldo aims to highlight the best ways for families to … [Read more...]
Touch of the Paranormal
A boy who sees his own future has more than a few things to sort out as it shifts before him. Touched, by Cyn Balog Delacorte Press, ISBN: 978 0 385 74032 6 Nick Cross has a peculiar problem - he sees his own future. not in ways that are necessarily helpful, and every time he does things … [Read more...]
Journey to Science
Hud went away a couple of weekends ago to celebrate a friend’s birthday up at their cottage. He had a great time as did I, spending a concentrated amount of time with Tasman, whose massive smile and hilariously inappropriate naked dances make him a fun, wee dude to hang out with. But because of … [Read more...]
California Spotlight: Temecula Valley, Wine Country
On a recent visit to California a quick trip to wine country was a "must do" on the itinerary. We've all heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma but this time we visited the beautiful area called TEMECULA VALLEY. What's different about this particular wine country is that it truly caters to families. It's a … [Read more...]
We All Scream For Magnum Ice Cream Bars!
Last Friday, I experienced a trinity of joy: it was the first day of summer, my favorite class was presenting their final projects, and the folks at Magnum Ice Cream Bars offered to let me try their new Magnum Gold bars. It doesn't take a teacher like to figure out what to do; I put 1 +1 +1 together … [Read more...]
Storm Trooper
This kid has good reason to be terrified of storms, but learns to be brave and wise by the end of the book. What a trooper... Jolted, by Arthur Slade HarperCollins, ISBN: 978 0 00 639571 3 Newton Starker is the last of his line except for his shrewish great-grandmother. The rest of his … [Read more...]
Coloud Headphones…Perfect for Little Ears
I've written before about my love of road trips. Packing our belongings in the van and setting out for hours on the road is an adventure that my family tackles enthusiastically. We've driven to Chicago, Montreal, Vermont, South Carolina, Florida, Pittsburgh and many points in between, and what gets … [Read more...]
Prenatal Barreworks
The other night I was treated to a very fun pregnancy friendly class at Barreworks. The Barreworks exercise system is a program that incorporates the ballet barre, resistance bands and weighted balls into an energizing fitness class. Despite being nine months pregnant I managed to follow along … [Read more...]
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