Museum of Illusions

We were thrilled to explore Toronto's newest attraction, Museum of Illusions, located at 132 Front Street East close to St. Lawrence Market. Museum of Illusions first opened in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015, and now they have franchises in cities such as New York, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Berlin. It was mesmerizing to experience the trickery of our senses at the different displays and interactive spaces.

Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Although, we feel the year has come to an end very quickly we love the feeling of the holiday season! With the holidays around the corner, we always appreciate getting ideas on what we can buy or make for our friends and family! Apart from tangible gifts it is fun to give the people we care about the gift of memorable experiences they can enjoy during the holidays or throughout the year. 

Win Tickets to Cirque du Soleil Corteo

We loved watching Cirque du Soleil Volta last year when it came to Toronto. The experience of watching the skillful acrobatic performances, dances, movements, music, and narrative was something that made it a memorable experience. We are excited that this year Cirque du Soleil will be performing their show Corteo in Toronto at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (formerly the Air Canada Centre) from December 12 - 16, 2018 for a limited run of eight performances.

Beyblade Burst Evolution and Giveaway

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Our children first started playing Beyblades about six years ago. Beyblades are a fun toy for anyone (recommended age is over eight). We enjoy watching the tops of the Beyblades competing with each other as we zip the launcher, and predict whose Beyblade will spin the longest. During the past few weeks, we have been having fun with the new Beyblade Burst Evolution toys from Hasbro. 

Win and try 5 new 2-in-1 Attitude Hair and Body Foaming Wash

ATTITUDE has expanded their baby leaves™ collection with five new 2-in-1 Hair and Body Foaming Wash, which includes pear nectar, sweet apple, orange and pomegranate, good night/almond milk, and fragrance-free.

Win FREE GAS for a year with Desjardins Insurance

We love road trips! We have been driving to explore many provinces in Canada, and find it to be a fun way to see a variety of different attractions, cities, and towns. This experience gives us an opportunity to get to know people and history of these places. However, road trips don't come cheap. One of the main costs of road trips is filling the gas tank, especially when gas prices hike up all the time. Now we have a chance to enter and win FREE GAS for a year with Desjardins Insurance. All you have to do is simply get a quote to enter! #GetAQuoteAndWin

Rekindling the love for painting and drawing

We love books that rekindle our love for painting and drawing. We have checked out a few books that inspires both beginning and advanced artists. The techniques and tips mentioned in these books are a real inspiration to start drawing and painting with a variety of medium. 

Win a copy of Mamma Mia: here We Go Again

Mamma Mia: here We Go Again is available on digital 10/9 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on 10/23! Mamma Mia! The Movie is the musical celebration of mothers and daughters and fathers, true loves lost and new ones found, and the romantic possibilities of what can happen on a Greek island when love is in the air and music and dancing abound. Those who enjoy musical movies will enjoy this movie. 

Embracing Fall with Hallmark décor

Every season is a gift; we love the colours nature brings out in Fall. Using these colours and holidays as inspiration, Hallmark has created a variety of décor and fashion items that would look good in our homes, office, or would be nice to present as gifts.

Print Retro Photos using KiiPix ™ from TOMY

With cell phones always in hand, capturing everyday moments have become very easy for all of us. However, as convenient as it is to snap pictures and share it socially in today's digital age, the art of exchanging physical photos with friends and family or framing images to display has become difficult.