Does anyone else just loath when their kids come home from school and announce they need to prepare a speech? Even though I graduated from school many moons ago, I can still feel that anxiety start to creep back just at the thought of my boys standing in front of their classroom sharing thoughts, stories and information with their peers. The good news is, I think I am more nervous for them than they are! Last year, my oldest decided he even wanted to try sharing his speech with the brave few who … [Read more...]
DK Find Out + Factivity Books
March 8, 2016 By 92 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
October 28, 2015 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
I'll admit I wasn't always interested in the royal family, my mother in law used to have shelves lined with books on the subject and I never saw the fascination. That all changed when the hubs and I picked up watching The Tudors on Netflix a few years back. If you've never seen the show, let's just say it was sexy and fascinating with many affairs to be had and beheadings to squirm over! I was sad that the series ended and couldn't help but wonder what happened next, it didn't take long before I … [Read more...]
Fun ways to celebrate your little Pirate!
September 19, 2015 By 9 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Arrrgghhhh.....It's National Talk Like a Pirate Day!! Yes, apparently that is a thing, so hoist your flag and prepare ye crew to talk like a salty pirate for the whole day long! If ye has a scurvy pirate in yer crew, you'll want to check out I See Me! Personalized Books for kids. We have been long time fans of I See Me! and they have some pretty fun pirate tales to tell! Your child will be the star of the fully personalized book, “My Pirate Adventure,” by … [Read more...]
The Amazing Quiz Books
July 9, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Which planet is nearest to the sun? a. Earth b. Mars c.Mercury d. Venus If you answered Mercury you would be right! Too easy for you? How about this one What is a group of crows called? a. Murder b. Conspiracy c. Raid d. Robbery The creepy answer to this one is a Murder! You can find these fun questions and soooooo many more in the DK Canada Amazing Quiz Books! The Amazing Quiz books are packed full of interesting and … [Read more...]
Be a Rebel Reader this Summer!
July 3, 2015 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
My boys love to read, especially my nine year old and I give most of that credit to DK Canada for creating the kind of books that boys just love to explore! DK Canada has made it easy for the boys to develope a love of books, with fun and exciting titles about all of their favourite shows and characters, especially Star Wars! Be a Rebel Reader this Summer! This summer, to encourage young readers of all ages to keep their reading up through the summer months, DK is offering a special … [Read more...]
Minecraft for Dummies
March 12, 2015 By 112 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
March Break is coming Mamas! Do you have activities planned for the kiddos yet? I have a few things in the works, but I know that my boys will be looking for lots of down time too, and their favourite down time activity is playing Minecraft with their brothers. When all I can hear in the house is mooing coming from the basement, I know my boys are getting along well and building worlds only they can dream up! The boys will be polishing up their game and taking it to new heights this March … [Read more...]
