Join the Experts at the #RBCFirstHome Chat

From the time we think of buying a new home, I am sure we all have lots of questions. Getting our answers from experts before making final decisions is helpful, and it will make us feel confident in the decisions we make. I am glad RBC has invited a Lawyer, Realtor, Design, Home Builders, Home Experts, and Mortgage experts for their twitter chat on June 16th from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET.

Studio Ghibli: Spirited Away & The Cat Returns

We love watching Studio Ghibli movies because it is different from the everyday cartoon. These animated adventures will delight and inspire the whole family. We were very excited to watch Disney's two beloved films from the acclaimed Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away and the enchanting fantasy adventure The Cat Returns. Both of these movies will be available for the first time on Blu-ray Combo Pack June 16th. Spirited Away is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. While The Cat Returns is about a schoolgirl, Haru bored by her ordinary routine, saves the life of an unusual cat and suddenly her world is transformed beyond anything she ever imagined.

Join the Pirate Life at Centre Island

If you want to live the life of a pirate, you don't have to go too far! We can now experience the Pirate Life right in the heart of Toronto at Centre Island. Children and adults will love joining the pirates for over an hour of fun while cruising around Centre Island. We loved the interactive theatrical performance that kept us engaged and excited the whole time.

New Shows and Some Old Fun to Watch Shows on Netflix

I like that Netflix has a dedicated section for kids under 12 years old featuring dozens of original series for kids, TV shows, and movies from PBS, Disney Channel, DreamWorks Animation, Mattel, Hasbro, LEGO and Scholastic all in a commercial free environment. The dedicated section for kids can be accessed from any device, including PCs and Macs, iPads, game consoles, streaming devices, and smart TVs. Members are provided a kids profile upon sign up, which can be customized.

Folding an Origami Frog

To fold this Jumping Origami Frog, you will need one sheet of origami paper. Follow the instructions below to fold this frog. 

HooToo USB 3.0 HUB Expands the USB Ports on My Computer

I have been avoiding USB Hubs after a bad experience with one a few years ago. I woke up in the middle of the night to a burning smell. I found the USB 1.0 HUB that was connected to my laptop with 3 other connected devices fried. Since the circuit inside the hub had burned, all the devices that were connected became inoperable. Currently with all the advancement in technology, USB HUBS have gotten better and more reliable. I had the pleasure of reviewing the HooToo HT-UH010 7-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 2 Smart Charging Ports and I love it. It is a great product with a very attractive design.

Superhero Fans Will Enjoy This Collection

When you have Superhero fans at home, you hear lots of stories about these characters. I love hearing the different characteristics and power each of the characters have from my children. I also like it when there are activities to go with the shows they watch. With the Marvel Universe coming to Toronto in August my children were excited to go through every page of this Factivity book. Both my children enjoyed doing the activities and relating it to the recent Avengers: Age of Ultron movie they watched. 

Embroidery using the Doodle Stitching Transfer Pack

Using colourful thread to embellish clothing, household items, and art is lots of fun. As a child and teenager, I enjoyed learning the basic embroidery techniques. I think it is a fun way to add unique touches to our belongings such as pillowcases and napkins.

Win Your Own Copy of What Plant Where Encyclopedia

This time of the year, my family and I spend lots of time gardening, shopping for the garden, tending the plants, and weeding to keep our garden a clean and well maintained space. For us gardening is exciting, tiring, and relaxing. We love reading books about gardening, trying a variety of different plants and flowers every year, growing to love some plants more than others, talking about plants, recommending our favourites and our tips to family, friends, and neighbours. Recently, I got a wonderful book from DK that tells all about what plants go where in our garden.

Strange Magic Musical Fairy Tale

Strange Magic is a music-filled fairy tale about finding true love in the unlikeliest of places is now on DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand. This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess who has sworn off love, a dubious villain, a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy, a tenacious elf, a mischievous imp, and a knight who is no Prince Charming. I like the movie encourages the lesson that everyone deserves to be loved. Bring home the enchanting tale the whole family can enjoy.