This lemon crinkle cookies recipe has been brought to you in partnership with Becel. I was compensated for this post; however, all opinions expressed here are my own Why buy a gift when you can bake one? Remember when Christmas was simple? Okay, me neither, but ask your Grandma about her Christmases' of long ago, back when every toy didn't come with a cord, the elf on the shelf didn't run rampant through the night and a thoughtful gift for the neighbour or teacher was … [Read more...]
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX
December 2, 2016 By 143 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My 8 yr old has been asking for a watch for a couple of years now, I'm not sure why he has this interest in knowing what time it is, but now that he's learning to tell time in school as well we thought this would be a great 'time' to get him one. The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX from a trusted brand like vtech seemed like a great choice! Not only does it tell the time in both digital and analogue, it does sooo sooo much more! My boy is as obsessed with sports as he is with electronics so I … [Read more...]
Wonderful gifts from Wonderforge
December 1, 2016 By 119 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Doesn't it just sound like a ton of fun to work at a toy company? In 2007, Jacobe Chrisman, Founder & CEO, of Wonder Forge started his company with a small but creative group interested in making top-quality experiences and games for kids and families. Today Wonder Forge makes over 100 games that have won more than 200 of the industry’s top awards for product excellence. They are sold nationwide and in 16 countries and counting. Sounds like the idea was a success! My … [Read more...]
Treats for Toys is back!
November 30, 2016 By 115 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We try to make a point of donating regularily throughout the year but even more so during the holiday. We always make sure to bring a toy to the local toy drive, drop a few items in the food bank bin on the way out of the grocery store but by far our favourite way to give during the holidays is taking part in #TreatsForToys! Back again this year, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies is partnering with The Salvation Army for the #TreatsforToys program and we are so happy to join in! Taking … [Read more...]
#stopCOMPAREnting real life vs. the highlight reel
November 29, 2016 By 31 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Let's face it, this parenting gig is hard and not one of us has it down to perfection all of the time, so let's get real with each other here. StopCOMPAREnting! To celebrate the real side of parenting – the one we don’t always see through our social media feeds – the Quaker brand is calling on Canadian families, like yours and mine, to join the #stopCOMPAREnting movement and embrace life outside of the square. Those picture perfect images we see on instagram or facebook are … [Read more...]
The Best Black Friday Deals from Best Buy
November 25, 2016 By 381 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
This is what my evening looked like last night. 'Tis the season to snuggle by the fireplace with a glass of wine in one hand and sharpie in the other, ready to circle all the items that I have on my pile of Christmas wish lists. Lucky for me, the Best Buy Black Friday Sale flyer was a whopping 24 pages long and chock full of great deals! This morning I took the foggy drive into the city to hit up the Best Buy store in person, the parking lot was packed and the store was bustling when I … [Read more...]
