Brain: The Inside Story exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre

My family and I went to see the Brain: The Inside Story exhibition at the Ontario Science Centre, which will be free with general admission until March 29th. The exhibition showcases the latest research about the brain, and shows how the brain uses molecular, chemical, and electrical signals to interpret information, weigh decisions and learn at every stage of life. This interactive exhibition gives us a new perspective and insight into our own brains through imaginative art, brain scan imaging, and more.

Win a copy of The Farm to Table French Phrasebook

Dine, drink, converse, and indulge à la Française with this The Farm to Table French Phrasebook by French native, Victoria Mas. She shares her passion for French food with which, like all her compatriots, she’s had a romance since childhood. This comprehensive language guide for food lovers serves up the vital French expressions other books leave off the plate.

Win a $100 Gift Card to Buy Mastermind Toys

I like shopping at Canadian owned and operated, Mastermind Toys, as they have a wide range of educational toys that I can get for my children, which will help them develop many skills. Mastermind Toys has been selling products for more than 30 years in the greater Toronto area, and recently expanded to 32 stores across Canada and still growing. During the holiday season, Mastermind toys offer complimentary gift-wrapping for easy one-stop shopping. 

Make Your Own Mason Jar Sewing Kit

Bernardin jars can be used for fun things besides canning this time of the year. We can use these jars to make wonderful homemade gift that we can give to our family and friends. I thought "outside the jar" for the holiday season and made this Mason Jar Sewing Kit. You never know when you'll need sewing supplies like pins, needles, thread, and tape measure, so I am sure anyone getting these jars as a gift will appreciate it.

Mattel Toys to Add Holiday Cheer

My children enjoy playing with Mattel Toys like Hot Wheels, Barbie, and Fisher-Price since they were little. Mattel has a variety of toys that are sure to please our children, and brighten their imagination. This Holiday list of toys from Mattel will give us endless possibilities of toys we can give to our children this holiday season.

RBC Avion Holiday Boutique

Although shopping at the malls during busy seasons, with bustling crowds isn't always pleasant, it is unavoidable if we want to take advantage of the sales. My family and I enjoyed the comforts of the RBC Avion program last year, and we are planning on using the boutique this year during shopping as well. This year, I went to the pre-launch event at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, and checked out the new space with lots of holiday cheer and decoration. 

Win Tickets to Maple Leaf Monster Jam

Maple Leaf Monster Jam will be coming to Toronto at the Rogers Centre on January 17 and 18. This family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks is lots of fun to watch as the twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines race, rip up, and smash through a custom-designed track full of obstacles. Check out the pictures from 2014 and 2013.

Eiffel Tower Paris Inspired Card

To make this card with a Paris Eiffel Tower 3D Mod Melt, I painted the card with a landscape and then placed the Mod Melt. 

Paddington Travel Tag Promotion at Chuck E. Cheese’s

My children and we enjoy visiting Chuck E. Cheese, and spending time there. This holiday season Chuck E. Cheese's locations in the U.S. and Canada will be having an in-store promotion in celebration for the Paddington movie coming to theatres in January.

Win a Copy of this Fabulous book "The Perfect Parent"

Being a parent is a blessing for both my husband and I. We did fear about how good we will be at “parenting” since our children didn't come with manuals :) Some of the situations we had to learn to deal with were, and are still challenging. I find as our children grow, and become independent the challenges too grow and how we deal with these become more important so we can keep having good relationships.