Whether you are trying to get a young one moving and stretching or feeding the sports obsession of a bigger kid, I've got something for you! The Yoga Game by Kathy Beliveau Simply Read Books ISBN: 978 1 89747 672 7 Little kids need some work on their gross motor skills and on their … [Read more...]
Now That’s Smart!
I suck at cleaning. While I appreciate a clean house, I have yet to master the art of maintaining one. That being said, when spring comes along and the sunlight begins to stream through the windows and the kids start playing outside again, I usually get hit with a (short-lived) desire to tackle … [Read more...]
Artsy Goods
Some kids like to be freely creative - and that's great. Some need a little nudge, or even some lines to colour in, and for those kids, I have a couple of great new activity books. Windblown by Edouard Manceau OwlKids ISBN: 978 1 92697 377 7 Scraps of paper are blowing in the wind... bright … [Read more...]
The art that changed the world.
If you're like me, and sometimes crave a quiet moment to be alone to clear your mind --even for only a couple hours, I often find a great escape is to an art gallery or museum. It's one of my most favourite things to do whether I'm here or away. There's comfort and solitude in these public spaces … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: April 2013 Edition
April... 10th? Wha? Suddenly, days are flying by, and it's time to post the Decoder. There's some fun stuff in here - enjoy! Elf Favourite Authors & Illustrators Pack - I'm not always fond of the packs, which can be pretty mixed, but this is a great pack, with some really solid stuff in … [Read more...]
All Aboard! TSO playing music for Kids!
There's so much to see and do in the big city and as a child growing up in Toronto, I was lucky to have been exposed to many great arts & culture events. I'm happy to see that my kids also get opportunities not only from us as parents but they also get exposure from their schools. In fact, this … [Read more...]
Tween/Teens and Travel: How to Maintain Your Sanity & Have Fun
I'll reveal my secret to tween/teen travel a little later but, in the meantime, let me say that, I hate groundhogs. Well, at least the one that said we were having an early spring. Seriously, just yesterday I was looking out my window and there was a blizzard out there! This March Break was colder … [Read more...]
Springiness In The Air
Okay, yesterday, there was springiness in the air, today not so much. Such is the way of spring, but I am still ready for her, and the first of these books is with me. The second? Well, what better time to visit a farm than when all the little animals have been born? I call it springy, too. Sorting … [Read more...]
Bristol Mountain, NY…Ski New York!
There are many wonderful things about having kids who play competitive hockey (but I'll leave that for another post). One of the un-wonderful things is the inability to plan for any March Break vacations, since playoffs happen during that time, and players (and their families) have to be prepared to … [Read more...]
Target’s Here
Well our new neighbours have moved in, and they hosted quite a "getting to know you" party. The first Target stores in Canada opened their doors last month, but all of Toronto has been waiting with bated breath for the local ones to open up. Last Wednesday evening, a number of media, celebrities … [Read more...]
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