Holiday Gift Items from Church and Dwight

When you plan on buying holiday gifts, also consider getting practical items that will be useful for friends and family on a regular basis. Church and Dwight has a range of products including Batiste, Arm and Hammer, and Oxiclean that can be bought at drug stores across Canada.

Crayola Sparks Creativity Win Your Own Package

Crayola has a great assortment of creative toys and gift ideas that are focused on inspiring children and unleashing their creativity. I like how Crayola products give colourful wings to the invisible things that grow in the hearts and minds of our children.

Crayola Cling Creator, Thread Wrapper and Color Wonder Mess Free Light-Up Stamper

We love creative products from Crayola because it inspires us! Crayola Cling Creator is an award winning product that lets us create our own colourful cling in a variety of fun shapes that are perfect to decorate windows, mirror, or locker without worrying about cling residue or stains on surfaces.

Gift TOMS Products to Loved Ones

I love TOMS products because of their quality, and most importantly their initiative to help others. In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need.

Get Ready for Winter with Clothing for Women at Marks

Although many of us might be in two minds about winter, I think being prepared for it is important. The T-Max Maximum thermal insulation gloves provides maximum warm without the bulk. I like that these gloves are durable, lightweight, and provide comfortable warmth. Since it uses hypoallergenic material and is easy to care because it can be washed and dried, I think this pair of gloves is an excellent choice for cooler weather. 

A Solution from Netflix for Bedtime Stallers

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation have come with a solution to help parents with bedtime-stalling children. Every child is different even in the same family, and I know some children come with every excuse they can think of to stay up a little bit longer. 

Inside Out is on Blu-ray

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what's going on inside their head? Well we do! We were super excited to watch the hilarious Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out at home. The movie is on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack and On-Demand. Inside Out will take the whole family on an exciting journey into the mind to find the answers.

Children's Coccoli Clothing

I love the children clothing that is available at Coccoli. Coccoli is a high-quality clothing brand for children 0 to 10 years old. This 20 year old Montreal based company led by mother and son duo of Marian and Francois Vachon is widely recognized for making clothing for newborns that is comfortable.

LeapFrog Number Lovin’ Oven and Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set

Hands-on pretend toys such as the LeapFrog The Number Lovin’ Oven and Scout's Build and Discover Tool Set develops a variety of early skills such as children's physical, cognitive, literacy, and social skills as they explore and play. These two LeapFrog toys make wonderful gift items for children 2 years and above.

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month and Education Savings Week with the SmartSAVER Contest

Every parent I know wants his or her child to have the opportunity to pursue an education that will benefit the child's future. However, for many families paying for this education is a serious barrier. There is a simple way to get started! Since RESPs are often misunderstood and awareness of the Canada Learning Bond is very low, over 1.5 million kids are missing out on free education money through the Government of Canada’s Canada Learning Bond. Families are eligible for up to $2,000 from the Canada Learning Bond if their child was born in 2004 or later and their family income is under $45,000.