Review of the Alcatel IDOL 4

We reviewed the Alcatel One Touch IDOL 3 smartphone last year and loved it. This year Alcatel has released a newer version – The Alcatel IDOL 4. We have been using the IDOL 4 on the Bell network and enjoyed some of the features in this phone.

What Next, Where to Go When and Arm Knitting DK Books

We love books that inspires us to try new things or develop the skills we have. Colourful books with lots of tips and techniques are the ones my family and I lean towards. We had been taking a look at a few interesting DK Canada books during the holidays. 

Our thoughts on the 2017 Mazda3

We enjoyed driving the Soul Red Metallic Mazda3 that has an impressive exterior and interior design. We like the smooth design and safety features of the Mazda3 and feel it is a wonderful everyday vehicle. 

Inspiring Cookbooks

I enjoy baking and cooking recipes from different cuisines. I find colourful and detailed cookbooks are an inspiration to try different recipes, and a delicious way to introduce healthy and flavourful dishes to family and friends. The books below are a few that I enjoy baking and cooking from.

Phantom Glass Screen Protector

We have used Phantom glass on our previous devices and love the quality of the product. With larger screen smartphones, such as the new iPhones it is becoming necessary to protect the screens of our valuable investment. This is where Phantom glass screen protectors help us. They are a valuable addition to our smartphones, as it helps protect the screens from scratches and fingerprints.

Books for Children

Books make a wonderful gift for children and adults. We enjoy reading books that have colourful images with detailed, well researched information. We enjoyed reading a few books from Lonely Planet Kids that are interesting and fun for everyone. 

Avery Labels for holiday shipping and mailing season

Avery labels are quite handy to have when we wrap gifts, as we can customize them easily on the computer and stick it on to our gifts, packages and envelopes. I enjoy using the Avery labels website to customize a variety of labels to place on gifts that we plan to present to family, friends and colleagues this holiday season.

The 3-Step Werner Project Step Stool is Handy for DIY projects

The 3-Step Type II Project Ladder Step Stool available to purchase at Lowe's is ideal for any task in our home, kitchen or garage. We find the utility tray on this ladder to be useful for our painting and DIY projects as it can hold paint cans and tools that we need. We like having the option of either being able to keep the tray attached or removed depending on our need. 

Perfect Gifts for Sports and Adventure Fans at Sport Chek

When my family and I look to buy sports and outdoor adventure items, the first place we go to is Sport Chek! They always have what we are looking for - from the best quality sports gear, outdoor clothing for all our adventures, and everything related to fitness and training. We find this Sport Chek's Holiday Gift Guide makes shopping online or at the store easy, as it is categorized and easy to browse.

Spicy Pumpkin Soup and KenmorePro Blender Giveaway

I like using the high powered KenmorePro Heavy Duty Professional Blender to make both cold and hot recipes, as it is versatile. This blender is special because we can prepare warm soups within a few minutes by simply adding the ingredients, puréeing it and blending it on maximum speed for 5 minutes until it starts to steam. We can also use it to make smoothies, soups, sauces, and for other meal prep. 

Make Your Own Holiday Gifts using Klutz Kits

It is always fun to make handmade gifts to present to friends and family. Holiday gifts that are made with love are more valued and treasured. My children and I love using Klutz Kits and have learned a variety of crafts using these Kits to get a better idea about a particular craft. These kits come with instructions and materials that make it easy to learn the craft and get to it right away! There is no need to look or shop for the tools and materials.

Helly Hansen Outdoor Winter Clothing for Children

My son enjoys wearing his Helly Hansen Junior Progress Jacket. This jacket has Primaloft Insulation that gives the warmth and softness we all look for in winter jackets.

Disney Pixar Finding Dory in time for the holidays

Disney Pixar's Finding Dory, swims home just in time for the holidays. It is available on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, and will be on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand November 15. It is lots of fun for everyone in the family to watch Dory's hilarious and heartwarming quest to find her family and continue the underwater adventure with hours of immersive bonus features.

V-Tech and Hexbug Toys for the holidays

VTech has lots of entertaining and educational toys for children that would make fun holiday gifts. 

My children enjoy the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX that totally welcomes our children into the digital age. This fully functional, multipurpose watch keeps children entertained, while teaching them how to read time and understand the concept in a fun way.

365 Things To Do With LEGO Bricks

Books make wonderful gifts for our loved ones and friends anytime of the year, especially for the holidays. The Holiday Gift Book Selection at DK Canada has a wide selection to suite everyone's taste. My children are LEGO fans and the LEGO book, 365 Things to do with LEGO Bricks, unleashes their imagination and gives them lots of creative ideas on how to use a variety of LEGO bricks to create unique pieces. 

Rubik's Spark an electronic take on the Iconic Cube

The game masters at Rubik's have created an electronic cube with six games for children age 6 to 11. This high-tech game platform uses lights, sounds, and "Bubble Control" Technology to challenge the players. 

Learning to Cook Yourself Young

Cook Yourself Young written by Elizabeth Peyton-Jones is a simple to understand, useful book to have. Since the food we eat and our body is connected, what we eat makes a big difference on how we feel. If we want to feel fresh, awake, vibrant, and inspired then we have to watch what we eat! A balanced diet and exercise is fundamental to keep our body healthy.

Western Union's Convenient Mobile Money Transfer App

The Western Union Company has launched an app in Canada that makes it convenient to send money instantly, anytime to anywhere in the world in just a few clicks. We find Western Union's sophisticated physical and digital money transfer methods are an easy, trusted way to send money to anyone domestically or abroad.

Compact Chamberlain Universal Mini Garage Door Remote

Recently, we shared how we brought our garage door to life using the Chamberlain MyQ Garage Door Controller that we find very handy. When we use the app to close the garage door it makes a loud beeping sound to warn that it is closing, and we feel that this sound can attract attention. However, when using the new Chamberlain Universal Mini Garage Door Remote to close the garage door it does not make the warning sound since we are physically close by.

N-Strike Elite Hyper-Fire Blaster and Giveaway

Nerf N-Strike Elite line of blaster is a fun toy for children over 8 years as well as adults! We enjoy playing with this fastest firing Nerf dart blaster, N-Strike Elite Hyper-Fire Blaster, as it allows us to shoot darts at a higher speed and aim for longer distance.