Dear Summer, Where has the time gone? I'm not sure what kind of summer you gave us with the weather (again). Although, I'm secretly happy it wasn't an overall humid sweltering one! There was a little too much rain for our liking but, you gave us plenty of days to catch up on some reading and … [Read more...]
How To Throw A Great Canadian Summer Party For Kids
I don't have my kids in camps the entire summer. They aren't big on overnight camps so we rely on a couple weeks of day camps in the city and finding things to do in and around home. The kids have been house hopping too for playdates. We also have a birthday to celebrate with the young one so we'll … [Read more...]
Me Time: Binging On TV While Snacking On Maple Popcorn
There's a common thread amongst my mommy friends. When we have some precious "me time" we often freeze and don't know what to do. Been there? I certainly have those days where the maybe the kids are at sleepovers and hubby maybe has a business dinner and I've got a few precious hours to myself to do … [Read more...]
Baby Shower Gifts Every Mom Can Use
You've been invited to a baby shower—or two—this season. What do you get? Whether it's the the first born or a new addition to a growing family, here are our favourite picks for the new mom in your life. Abundance Naturally Baby: A baby skin care and maternity line that offers an all-natural … [Read more...]
Top 10 Fun Facts as Pink Panther turns 50!
So, I'm on Instagram and everyone jumps on the various themed day and posts photos accordinly. There's #macaronmondays, #womancrushwednesdays, #throwbackthursdays, and #flashbackfridays. It's definitely fun to see old photos on Thursdays. That retro feeling is comforting and a reminder that not … [Read more...]
Spring Break: Movies & Activities for Chillaxing Time
This spring break, I'm trying to strike a balance between doing "stuff" and some quiet time for the kids. I need to factor in sometime to do some work while they are home. Plus factor in some sick days (of course, timing is everything) and some chillaxing time is just what is needed. We are fans of … [Read more...]
What To See & Do This FAMILY DAY Weekend!
What a bonus! Monday, February 17th is Family Day! YIPPEE!!! A perfect break from this crazy cold winter we've been experiencing. But what to do? Here are a few suggestions! ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM) Celebrates Biodiversity! (February 15 to 17) The ROM is bringing out live animals, crafts … [Read more...]
Review: Turbo FAST
Who better than a kid to tell you what they really think? So it was with this idea in mind that I enlisted my 10 year-old as a guest critic for an upcoming kids show. I was sent a few episodes of a new series for kids called Turbo FAST to get a sneak peek. It's an original Netflix series based … [Read more...]
5 very cool things about the new Xbox One
The wait is over! There are many happy gamers around the world who stood in lines waiting the other night at the midnight launch of the highly anticipated and much sought after Xbox One console. I love and enjoy experiencing fandemonium no matter what it's for! So I checked out the street party as … [Read more...]
InTVention
The kids have all taken turns getting sick this week. Barfing, coughing, fevers, you name it. And when a child gets sick in this house, it means one thing: unlimited TV. Maybe you do it differently in your home, but I love to get the wee sickie propped up on the couch, barf bucket nearby, and let … [Read more...]