When I was growing up I listened to a lot of Raffi, and while he was pretty fun to laugh and dance with he didn't exactly ooze culture, you know? Today with my own children I know I can do better. It's really my goal to let them see, hear, taste and explore all life has to offer and that includes more than just our small-town-Canada. Have you heard of The Secret Mountain? They are an award-winning publisher of kids books and CDs and hail from our very own Montreal, Quebec, … [Read more...]
Songs in the Shade of the Olive Tree
Reebok Sends Your Kids Back to School in Style!
Recently my family was invited to Toronto to check out Reebok's newest line of footwear for kids, the ZigTech and RealFlex Collections. Not able to attend due to distance we missed out on all the fun, but Reebok still made sure the boys were able to experience the super cool kicks they had to offer and sent us off a little package for little feet! Aren't these adorably sporty? Flashy colours and fun designs put together with amazing technology! For my boys it was love at first site and even … [Read more...]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are Back!
Who remembers the Teenager Mutant Ninja Turtles from their youth? I know I'll never forget the crime fighting, cowabunga dude shouting, sewer living turtles that my brother and I used to watch on tv! And now they are back! On September 4th, NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, VOLUME 1 became available on DVD! Four green turtles, heard the news? Changed to mutants by an ooze. Found on the floor and raised by a rat. Now they’re ninjas, how about that? Check it out, another one found made her … [Read more...]
Back to School Giveaways with Rubbermaid and Master Lock!
It's hard to believe that we are talking about back to school already when some days it feels like summer just began! I have some mixed feelings about it all for sure, my oldest son heads into grade one and will start going to school full time and my middle man heads off to start his education in JK but will also go all day every day as per the new agenda (stupid government lol). So last year I had all three boys for most of the time and this year I'm down to one lonely boy who will be looking … [Read more...]
The Lorax is now available on Blu-Ray!
The Lorax will be popping up on a tv screen near you starting today! The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me! Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents … [Read more...]
Snuggle Bugz has the Diono Monterey Booster Seat & other Quality Baby Gear
Snuggle Bugz is the kind of store I wish I had known about when I was pregnant with my oldest. Becoming a parent for the first time was overwhelming, with so many new and expensive items to buy, we had no idea where to start and spent hours searching for and researching all the options available. Snuggle Bugz carries only the best in baby gear, in fact, they don't sell anything in there store or online unless the owners or one of the staff has tested it out and put their stamp of approval on it! … [Read more...]