Author Angela Meju was inspired to write Roaming Reindeer™ to create her own Christmas tradition with her children, whose excitement and anticipation of Santa’s arrival grows every year. This the perfect tradition for parents who forget to hide their Elf daily, or find that particular tradition a little bit creepy. (Me!) The book comes in …
I am excited to share that I have been chosen as one of four Canadian Bloggers to be Pulo Cuisine Ambassadors thanks to my recipes for Mango Chili Chicken Flatbread and Coconut Adobo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. What this means is that I will be sharing plenty of recipes featuring their delicious sauces. …
A new title in this series of charming and inventive board books! Readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger one. Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and learn early concepts along the way. In this new entry to the series, young ones will discover animal habits in …
As parents, we strive to teach our children about the importance of giving. It can be for religious or personal reasons, or just because you feel a sense of obligation to help those that don’t have as much as you might have. Whatever your reasons, giving back to the less fortunate is a lesson that kids need …
Keira has been obsessed with babies since she could say the word baby. After Ava was born I found that Keira was extremely protective of Ava. The second Ava would start to cry Keira would run to the bedroom door and proclaim that “baby crying!” and insist I help the baby “right now”. As both …
One minute, twenty-four-year-old Sophie Hansa is in a San Francisco alley trying to save the life of the aunt she has never known. The next, she finds herself flung into the warm and salty waters of an unfamiliar world. Glowing moths fall to the waves around her, and the sleek bodies of unseen fish …
Family skiing destinations for families include some of the best overall skiing destinations in the country and world. These destinations have figured out a way to offer a great experience for people of all ages and skiing ability so that families can vacation together and enjoy themselves. Not only are the resorts and ski …
This DIY Christmas Card Display is a great decor idea to help organize your Christmas Cards. Super easy to follow tutorial! I recently realized that our current home has no mantel. This is a problem when it comes to Christmas so I’ve had to get a little creative with working around it. As a …
Winter can be a magical time: a blanket of snow transforms once barren landscapes, while a layer of frost makes leaves and branches sparkle. But in the cold climes of Canada, sharing that magic with your baby can be tricky. While their eyes enjoy the shimmering scenes, their little noses and toes may not appreciate …
These Snowy Chocolate Pine Cones are a fun treat for any holiday or winter themed party. They are pretty quick and easy to put to put together but delicious too! SNOWY CHOCOLATE PINE CONES Yields: 6 servings | Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups Chocolate Fiber One Cereal (can also use Chex Chocolate Cereal) 6 …
I generally feed my girls homemade food but I do like to keep on hand “back up” items like baby food jars and pouches as well as everyday staples such as infant cereals. I’d love to always have the energy to whip up a batch of baby food on top of whatever else I am …
As a little girl I always wanted a puppy. “Puppy” was always right at the top of my Christmas List but my parents didn’t want to deal with a pet on top of 3 young children. Something I completely understand at this point! Like most children, Keira loves animals and goes crazy when she sees …
Winter storms are on the way, but are you ready? If you aren’t prepared for the winter and what it may bring, consider last winter. Were you ready for such a long and harsh cold season? If not, get ready for this year’s winter storms with a few tips. Know your warnings and know what …
Accept Hervé Tullet’s irresistible invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist’s simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear, mix, splatter, and vanish in a world powered only by the reader’s imagination. Tullet—who joins such greats as Eric Carle and Leo Lionni as a master of his craft—sets …
One of my favourite parts about the holiday season is looking through various holiday gift guide flyers and catalogues for gift ideas. I also love browsing through my local Shoppers Drug Mart for a little inspiration when it comes to gift ideas for my friends and family. Especially when it comes to my two precious …
It’s a pretty common myth that you just have to succumb to winter and not have any beauty in your garden until the frost clears and Spring returns. You can embrace this season and enjoy your garden, and you can still have some great plants to admire, too! Witch Hazel Zones: 4-8 Issues: none …
Ava has a lot of hand me down toys from her sister so it is always exciting to get a brand new toy intended for her. We were sent the brand new Playskool Tumble ‘n Glow Froggio Toy to check out. The Playskool Tumble ‘n Glow Froggio Toy is actually intended for children 12 months and …
Having mastered ballet in Flora and the Flamingo , Flora takes to the ice and forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin. Twirling, leaping, spinning, and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other’s graceful dance above and below the ice. But when Flora gives the penguin the cold shoulder, the pair …
Growing up my brother, sister and I would often sit down for a fun afternoon of board games. My brother is five years younger than me but one of our favourites when we first started playing together was Candy Land. What makes Candy Land so special is that it is both fun and easy to …
No child can resist uncovering the mystery contained in a box held shut by an intriguing magnetic closure-especially when it is filled with nine delightful mini board books! Each is an introduction to familiar everyday objects: clothes, food, toys, and more-and all presented by Bibi, the friendly, mischievous kitten. And toddlers won’t take …
This Cranberry Apple Walnut Dressing is a perfect holiday stuffing recipe. Great for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! If your family is anything like mine, you tend to repeat the same favourites year after year when it comes to Holiday meals. Sometimes Christmas dinner is pretty close to looking like Thanksgiving dinner. It’s time …