Back to School Kellogg's Giveaway

With a new school year just around the corner, Kellogg's Canada has delicious snacks that everyone in the family will enjoy. Kellogg's Rice Krispies Squares made with Brown Rice and Nutri-Grain Fruit and Nut Medley Bars made with real ingredients make wonderful snacks. 

Tutorial on How to Change Cabin Air and Engine Filters

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Changing the cabin air filter in our vehicle is very important. A clean cabin air filter allows passengers to breath easily, as it improves the air quality inside the vehicle. In the past, the dealership usually changes the filter on our vehicle and it costs us more than if we were to do it ourselves. Recently, when we found out how easy it is to change the air and engine filter in our vehicle ourselves using FRAM products, we realized how it helps maintain the vehicle and saves us money. 

Win Your Own Copy of the book If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party

If a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party by Jill Esbaum and illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova is a delightful whimsical picture book that has a fun twist that children will enjoy reading. My children enjoyed the colourful illustrations that went along the beautiful storyline, which they found to be funny and creative. 

Get Ready for a New School Year with Church and Dwight

As we plan on getting ready for the new school year, Church and Dwight has a few items that will come in handy for every household.

Our Summer Escape in the Mazda CX-9

Recently, we had a comfortable and relaxing drive during our summer escape to Collingwood and the Wasaga beach area in the Sonic Silver Metallic Mazda CX-9. There are many features in the CX-9 that everyone in the family will appreciate.

Our Adventures at the Scenic Caves

Scenic Caves located in Collingwood, Ontario is a four-season attraction that is well-worth visiting with family and friends. We spent over three hours during our visit this summer, as we enjoyed an array of family friendly attractions such as exploring the caves, feeding fish, mining for gemstones, playing mini-golf, taking a tractor-wagon ride, walking on the suspension bridge, and more. Watch the video below to see a glimpse of the adventures at the Scenic Caves. 

Gear up for the new school year and be part of #AveryGivesBack

One of the fun things before school starts is preparing to go back to school. Having the new and trendy school accessories is always exciting for little ones as well as adults :) We enjoy being ready and organized with all types of writing tools and supplies by taking our time to decorate and personalize the accessories. We found the back to school products at Avery Canada allows us to do this easily.

Microsoft Back to School Gift Guide

When going back to school, students in higher grades, colleges, and universities have to make smart tech choices on what types of devices they will need and which ones will best suit their needs.

Upcycled Dining Set for the Patio- Painting Chair Frames and Upholstering

We updated a dining set that we no-longer used indoors to make it more suitable for the backyard patio. We used vibrant colours to give the outdoor furniture a more energizing look using Fusion Mineral Paint and by changing the upholstery. 

LeapStart Interactive Early Learning System

LeapStart is a wonderful all-in-one interactive early learning system for Preschool to Grade One. This system teaches school and life skills to curious two to seven year old children. My children enjoyed the variety of books that cover topics such as reading comprehension, communication, phonics, writing skills, social and emotional skills, math, problem solving, stem, and more.

Purchasing Value Packs and Being First-Aid Ready

When shopping for back to school we also like to consider shopping at Grand and Toy, as they have a wide selection of products and wonderful promotions. 

Breaking Free from the Everyday with Hyundai Tucson

We did break free from the "everyday", as we drove the Hyundai Tucson recently for some of our road trips this summer! The features of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson deliver sporty driving dynamics, and its safety technology makes everyone feel safe, which gives us confidence to enjoy the drive. 

Win a line of Kandoo products

Kandoo Flushable Wipes are a summer travel essential for parents. I remember travelling wasn't easy for us when we were potty training our children. Kandoo Flushable wipes do not require any rolling or ripping, which makes it easy to use and perfect for little hands. I like that it comes in travel sizes that fit into any suitcase, back pack or handbag. 

2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

We enjoyed going on a road trip to Northern Ontario in the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid limited edition. We loved the smooth and comfortable drive, and think that this vehicle is perfect to go on road trips or for everyday use close to home. This stylish vehicle has all the convenient features active families need.

Delicious Riviera Petit Pot

I recently came across Riviera Petit Pot and enjoyed tasting the quality and flavour of their products like butter, yogurt, and crème fraîche. Riviera Petit Pot products are available at selected stores such as McEwan Grocery, some Loblaw stores, Metro, Sobeys, and more - you can easily find the store locations close to your home on their site. 

Reading LEGO books and Building

My children have been LEGO fans since they were little and enjoy all things LEGO from building with the bricks to reading books related to LEGO. Recently, my children were playing with and building using the LEGO Friends Pop Star TV Studio and LEGO Ninjago Ninja Bike Chase sets. We also got them a bigger Ninjago set so they can enjoy putting the pieces together. 

Ah-Choo! teaches Compromising with Siblings

Ah-Choo! a picture book for children by Lana Wayne Koehler and Gloria G. Adams, and illustrated by Ken Min is about a boy looking for a pet that will not make his sister sneeze. He goes through a list of animals from A to Z such as antelope, bobolink birds, cats and dogs to wolves and zebras and brings them home, to find out that each creature makes his sister go Ah-Choo! Children will enjoy reading what the boy does with the all the animals, and the pet he settles for, which does not make his sister sneeze.

Frozen Collection at Delysées

My family and I enjoyed the newly launched Frozen Collection at Delysées located in the Toronto's King West community at 780 King St. West. This downtown Toronto French bakery offers over 20 flavours of macarons and éclairs; a wide selection of mini-gourmet sandwiches; high-end French pastries; cakes, individually sized desserts, and more all made fresh daily in Delysées' state-of-the-art kitchen.

Wildly Witty, Vibrant World of Zootopia is on Blu-ray

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wildly Witty, Vibrant World of "Zootopia" is available on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere with a lineup of bonus features.

#HealthyRoutines with Crest

I find taking care of our teeth and gums is very important for our overall health! I am sure many of you who have experienced some sort of pain related to oral health, know that the pain can be unbearable. I believe as a prevention we have to maintain a regular healthy routine, so we can prevent these incidents from happening.