April 3, 2017

Enjoying the outdoors with KEEN Terradora

keen terradora
I really like how comfortable the Terradora from KEEN is! It is the perfect athletic hiking shoes designed especially for women. I love that this pair of shoes are waterproof and versatile for all terrains from hiking trails, city streets to outdoor adventures.

March 30, 2017

Straws and Connectors Encourage Developmental Skills

straws and connectors
I favour S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) education, as I believe it has lots of developmental benefits for our children and it helps them to gain wider perspectives. It is important for parents and educators to encourage children to understand basic concepts of these subjects, so they can make inquiries, explore and learn. Giving appropriate tools for exploration and play has direct impact on a child's development in a variety of levels such as cognitive, physical, literacy, numeracy, and emotional growth.

Discovering Hidden Gems

reptilia zoo
In celebration of Canada's 150th birthday, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is launching a fun contest to find the top 150 hidden travel gems in our country. IHG® sponsored this hotel stay and my participation in this campaign. All opinions and thoughts expressed our my own. 

March 16, 2017

Pharmacy and Dietitian Services Offered at Select Loblaws Stores

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws Companies Inc. All opinions are 100% mine.
loblaws pharamacy
Pharmacists and dietitians at select Loblaws and Zehrs locations do more than just fill prescriptions and answer dietary questions. Both the Loblaws Dietitians and the Loblaws Pharmacy team can help us with our nutrition concerns on a variety of topics. When I spoke with a Loblaws store pharmacist, I found out that the pharmacists and dietitians at the Loblaws store work closely together to offer education/ information programs to help us achieve our health goals.

March 14, 2017

The Energy Show and Save on Energy Giveaway

energy show ontario science centre
If you are looking for a last minute activity to entertain your kids this week, we recommend a visit to the Ontario Science Centre to check out The Energy Show! We really enjoyed watching the show, which is sponsored by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), during our visit to the Science Centre last week, and think your family would too. 

How to build a Terrarium #DIY

How to build a Terrarium
When we went to the #TDCommonGround launch during the Family Day weekendwe got to experience the inside of TD's one-of-a-kind Green Globe - a 1200 square foot pop-up park. 

March 9, 2017

Paper Crafts: Paper Folding and Origami Fun Kit

origami
Origami is a fun craft to do when you have instructions that are easy to follow. It is less frustrating for beginners when the instructions are simple, clear, and build on the skills. We found the Origami Fun Kit for Beginners is a wonderful starter kit priced at $18, which has three books to make origami animals, birds and easy designs.

Making Our Own Unique Cereal with Mixit

mixit
Couple of years ago we had the opportunity to try Mixit cereal, and have really enjoyed the uniqueness of this service. We are glad the service by this family owned company, and the quality of the ingredients in the product remains to be best, while additions to the options have increased. We like how easy and quick it is to personalize and order the cereal with our preferred combination of ingredients from Mixit. The cereal blends are perfect to enjoy for breakfast with milk, or to prepare a quick and healthy dessert by serving it along yogurt and fresh fruit.

March 8, 2017

Inspiring Our Children to Make a Positive Difference

As parents, we believe it is our duty to be good role models and inspire our sons and daughters to make a positive difference to society and the environment. Teaching that every little act makes a difference is becoming more and more important, especially in our fast-paced technology driven society. It is important that we take the time to slow down and see how we can benefit others, be more respectful, and conscientious.

Inspiring Film on IMAX - Dream Big Engineering Our World

dream big engineering
We like how the IMAX Film DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World now playing at the Ontario Science Centre celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering. This film gives a beautiful insight into engineering and how important this field is for the betterment of humanity.