Fun and Engaging Toys

I like investing in toys and kits that not only engage my children, but also encourage their development. Just in time for the holidays, we checked out two new products from Basic Fun! - Cutetitos and Cutetitos Babitos and a couple of ooey-gooey fun kits and Globber scooter from Incredible Novelties.

Win 1 of 3 Hasbro Toys for the Holidays

There are lots of exciting Hasbro toys that encourage children's imagination and curiosity. The variety of fun toys make wonderful gifts for any occasion such as this Beyblade Burst Turbo Slingshock for children over 8 years. We are excited to partner with Hasbro Canada for 3 winners to win one of these toys: Monopoly Voice Banking Electronic Family Board Game, The Star Wars Scream Saber Lightsaber, and Disney Frozen 2 Fashion Dolls.

Books that spark creativity

We enjoy books that spark our creativity and inspire us to try different types of art. We checked out a few books that are good to have as reference or to give as gifts to creative friends and family. Some of the books we have been getting our inspiration from are... The Ultimate Fluid Pouring and Painting Project, LEGO Book of Bedtime Builds, The Art for Joy's Sake Journal, Patchwork Quilt Designs Colouring Book, and Draw Like an Artist series.

Lemongrass House Face and Hair Care Products

We have been using a variety of Lemongrass House Products for a while now, and love that it is made with natural ingredients which are good for us and the environment. The subtle natural fragrances in their products are derived from plants and flowers, which feels good against the skin. We also love the different home and pillow fragrance sprays from Lemongrass House to give our home a feel-good fresh scent. These fragrance sprays would make wonderful hostess gifts. 

Learning to appreciate what is around us and Giveaway

It is important we take the time to educate ourselves and teach our children about the beautiful things that surrounds us. When we forget to appreciate nature, things like Climate Change will not feel like a big deal. In recent years, we have seen major concern for climate change, but have we taken the time to reflect on how we can help reduce it?

These books from DK Canada such as Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds; The Wonders of Nature; Manmade Wonders of the World; and Ice takes a closer look at the beauty of nature and man-made things around us.

Welcome a Cure Mat with a Globally Inspired Design and Giveaway

This holiday season, decorate in style and support breast cancer research with Carpet One Floor and Home's globally-inspired US-made, washable, 2x3 feet rubber-backed welcome mats. The new globally inspired micro-collections debuted in October and it is available to purchase online or at Carpet One stores all-year. These mats would be a welcoming holiday hostess gift.

Think Turkey Everyday During Canadian Turkey Month

October is Canadian Turkey Month and we are so excited to get Canadians thinking about turkey all month long! Think turkey every day, whether you're planning for weeknight dinners, weekend family nights, or gatherings with special friends. Remember that Canadian turkey can be the cornerstone of every meal. Think turkey and try swapping it for the usual protein in any of your favourite recipes and get ready to be surprised at how delicious and tasty it will be. There are so many ways to get cooking with turkey and Canadian Turkey Month is a great time to treat your family to some new and exciting turkey recipes!

William Ashley Warehouse Sale Invitation and Giveaway

We are super excited that it is time for the annual William Ashley Warehouse Sale! We will be collaborating with William Ashley again for our readers to join their 44th Annual William Ashley Warehouse Sale VIP Preview event on Sunday, October 20 any time between 10 to 6 PM to preview and shop the sale at 111 Creditview Road, Vaughan, ON, L4L 9T1 (conveniently located at Hwy. 400 and Langstaff Road with free parking) before it opens to the public. Simply register here through eventbrite for free and join the exclusive VIP preview event!

Go Back in Time with these DK Canada Books

We have been learning a lot of facts about influential people from the past that still impact our lives from a variety of DK books: The 100 women who made history, Explorers, and books from the DK Life Stories series. These books deliver the facts in a fun manner using colourful images to keep the readers engaged.

Little Leaves body care line from Attitude and Giveaway

Little Leaves body care line from Attitude is a natural and fun collection dedicated to children from 2 to 12 years old. This new range of products specially designed for the delicate skin and hair of children and adults. To satisfy its "young clientele", Attitude offers colourful and amusing products with fruity aromas that feature funny character designs to entertain the whole family!