Win a prize pack to celebrate Dawn of the Croods on Netflix Worldwide

DreamWorks Animation Dawn of the Croods will be premiering worldwide on Netflix December 24th. The world’s first family is back and funnier in this all-new original family sitcom. Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran are taking the prehistoric Croodacious era by storm as they deal with modern-day problems for the first time ever in history like school, slumber parties, elections and more.

Share your Rafiki picture to show #WeAreStrongerTogether

Free The Children is premiering its WE Are Stronger Together campaign to showcase the life-changing impact of women’s empowerment. Free The Children empowers women in developing communities through its Rafiki bracelets.

Disney On Ice Dare to Dream

We love going to watch Disney On Ice during the winter holidays. We first watched Disney on Ice Dare to Dream in 2012, when my children were younger. We were excited to watch the show again, as much as we were 4 years ago. 

Button Ornaments

Making these ornaments using a few materials has lots of benefits for children. This fun home décor ornament teaches children math skills like counting, sequencing, and patterning, as well as increases their fine motor and sensory skills. These easy to do handmade ornament project will look beautiful when it is hung around the home.

Science Experiments inspired by the Fantastic Four Movie

The Fantastic Four returns with Marvel's next generation of heroes. It is fun movie to watch on Blu-ray and DVD with the family, as four young outsiders teleport to an alternate universe, and their physical forms alter in shocking ways.

Eating Balanced Meals Can Help Maintain Good Health

A recent Shoppers Drug Mart Flu Poll found that 51% of Canadians believe the best way to protect our self from flu is by eating well. I believe having balanced meals helps us maintain immune function, and good health so I try to make a variety of healthier dishes for my family and I. I love to make our dishes colourful and especially make it a point to do this in the winter.

Learn to Draw with You Can Draw Simple Techniques for Realistic Drawings

You Can Draw Simple Techniques for Realistic Drawings by Leonardo Pereznieto is a book that teaches drawing techniques of 18 accessible, in-depth projects for those who enjoy art. I like learning from the step-by-step tutorials in this book, as it teaches how to draw different surfaces and texture that look realistic. Some of the drawings include gemstones, metal, flowers, water, and glass.

Win Tickets to the Monster Jam Show

Monster Jam is coming to Toronto on January 16th 7 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m. to Rogers Centre. My family and I enjoy going to the Monster Jam show, as it is an incredible family friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. 

Slipping into Handcrafted Sandgrens Clogs

I haven't worn clogs before, so I am happy to start off with this fabulous quality pair from Sandgrens. The cowhide leather and the wood used in these Sandgrens clogs is definitely something to embrace and enjoy. 

Celebrate the Holidays with Cookies and Win Netflix Subscription

Baking together is a tradition in our home. It is lots of fun to make our favourite cookies and cakes especially during the holidays. These treats come in handy when we have leisure conversations and watch Netflix. There are lots of shows and movies to cozy up and watch on Netflix this holiday!