Last week my oldest son and I went on an adventure of a lifetime to Turks and Caicos. This meant a first flight for my boy and all the loooooong waits at the airport that goes with it. I was surprised and happy to receive a package the day before we left from Scholastic Canada, they sent along 3 new books from the Ricky Ricotta series that was sure to keep my little dude busy while we were away! Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes … [Read more...]
Scholastic books for boys and their Dads {Giveaway}
May 27, 2014 By 66 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
DK for Mom’s & Babies
April 28, 2014 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Having children often changes our perspective on a lot of things. It’s time when we often reflect and re-evaluate all aspects of our life. From the food we eat, to the soap we use, to what we choose to buy and the books that we read. It’s also a time that’s ideal for making changes. Green Baby by Susannah Marriott is a great book PACKED with tips for better, healthier, living. It’s a quick and easy read, and it’s a book that you’ll keep going back to reference and for ideas. Whether you’re … [Read more...]
Family Travel on a Budget with Jennifer Coburn, Author of We’ll Always Have Paris
April 15, 2014 By 47 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Last month I had the pleasure and privilege of scoring an early copy of Jennifer Coburn's new book 'We'll Always Have Paris', and believe me when I say, it did not disappoint! In We'll Always Have Paris, Jennifer recounts the tales of travelling all over Europe with her young daughter, as well, shares a look back to her own childhood years when her father passed away all too soon. Feeling like time was closing in on her, she decided to spend her daughters adolescence making memories that would … [Read more...]
Scholastic Books are the Perfect addition to Easter Baskets
April 2, 2014 By 106 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We are a chocolate loving family, from the smallest member to the biggest, it's a pretty tough call on who is the biggest chocoholic! So during the holidays, and especially Easter there tends to be a fair bit of chocolate eggs and bunnies in the house, but I still make sure that the kids aren't only getting treats in their Easter baskets. Everything in moderation! Some of the Easter Bunnies favourite items to tuck into my boys baskets are, art supplies, hot wheels cars, movies and even summer … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Dinosaur Kits from DK Canada
March 11, 2014 By 106 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
March Break has officially descended upon Ontario and mom's and child care providers are scrambling for craft and activity ideas to keep their kids entertained throughout the week! Playing video games all week just isn't going to cut it and "mom, I'm bored" completely makes me cringe! We need to keep their minds and bodies busy, which is why I love the selection of craft, cooking and science books in the DK March Break Boutique! DK Smithsonian - Make your own Stegosaurus and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to keep your Boys busy this Winter
February 25, 2014 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Anyone else getting a bit of cabin fever these days? That shining sun makes me long for the warm weather but one step outside and I know it's not happening anytime soon! brrr.... Here's 5 ways you can keep your boys busy inside while the weather is frightful outside! 1. Toy Swap Toy swap can be done a few different ways. Siblings can trade of a toy each for the day or if you have friends with kids the same age, a family trade can be a great way to add new … [Read more...]
