September very much feels like the start of a race. READY. SET. GO! Now you have the usual schedule and appointments to manage plus; those of school, homework, lunches, and after-school activities. One peek at my calendar and my busy summer break looks like a walk in the park. Hello, I'm Tammi - also known as: always on the run. At least 4 days of the week we barely get in the door from school pick-up, before ... read more
Activities to do with kids
OZ The Great and Powerful Activity Games for Kids
OZ The Great and Powerful is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, today! Very soon I'll post my thoughts on the movie {with a giveaway for you as well}, yet in the meanwhile, let's celebrate with some Oz The great and Powerful Activity Games for Kids! First I found some Oz The Great and Powerful Bookmarks that you can print at home. Perfect for that little reader, right now my 8 year old is crazy about ... read more
Dumbo Activities and Recipes for Kids
Disney’s DUMBO is being released as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack on September 20th. Can you believe it's the 70th Anniversary already?! Here are some fun Dumbo-inspired puzzler sheets for your kids. Theres “spot the difference” puzzles, intricate mazes and games, these puzzler sheets will surely entertain the whole family! And here are some kid-friendly recipes for fun afternoon snacks. My kids love it ... read more
Uncle Bob’s Yeti Snow Tube
Ahh, snow. We Canadians know the stuff well - it visit us for more than half the year! As a kid I loved to play in the snow and enjoyed winter outdoor activities. As an adult, even now with kids - I can't stand the stuff. I personally don't stay outside longer than necessary - yet it is fun for the kids. So, I really rely on friends and family to take my kids outside to 'enjoy' the snow. Thankfully, I have a husband who ... read more
Free Twilight Pumpkin Carving Stencils
One of my favorite activities to do at Halloween is carve pumpkins with my daughter. We try and get creative every year, using stencils and just making up a scary or silly face as we go. Last year the Twins simply made a disgusted face at all the 'pumpkin guts' we were tossing onto the table. This year, I hope they'll get their hands dirty and help. Always good for laughs! I came across these Free Twilight ... read more
2010 Popsicle Soccer Club | Backyard Soccer Party
My girls love a nice cool Popsicle on a hot summers' day. OK, I admit, even I love a Popsicle on a summers' day any day too. Not only do Popsicles cool a person down the heat, but they also bring back wonderful memories of the younger years. It's one of those things I like sharing with my kids, and I know just like I did - they are creating wonderful memories too. Yet, many more kids will have a different kind of Popsicle ... read more
Crayola, Fairies 3-D Chalk Activity Set
As a seasoned Mom, I am able to predict which products are a guaranteed hit with kids. And, Crayola sidewalk chalk is one of them. For a low price, kids can create and beautify sidewalks - and they provide endless fun outdoors either alone or with friends. Crayola has a wonderful outdoor set called the Crayola Fairies 3-D Chalk Activity Set, and it takes sidewalk chalk one step farther! This set includes: 5 ... read more
Storytelling with Robert Munsch | The Day That Books Came To Life
Thanks to Scholastic Canada, my daughter and I {and the giveaway winner and her sweet son} got to see Robert Munsch tell his famous stories on stage this past weekend! She went to the show equipped with her very first book, 'Love You Forever' which was gifted to her the day she was born. She also chose one book, 'Makeup Mess' to purchase from the lobby giftstore. Before the show, she was so excited and in awe to meet ... read more
Crayola Crayons
There seems to be some brands which are just synonymous with kids - and Crayola Crayons is one of them. Spanning the course of 120 years {yes, that long}, Crayola has been the leader in providing fun and colorful crafting projects that keep kids' imaginations and creativity alive. Let's be honest here parents, Crayola products also keeps kids very occupied too - which is a benefit in itself. You may have noticed a button ... read more
Build A Bear Workshop
My daughter is not a newbie when it comes to browsing at a Build A Bear Workshop, her father took her to build her own pink bear {Hanna} last year. Myself, I have become very familiar with the online Build A Bear store, yet I have not experienced building a bear from start to finish at Build A Bear Workshop. So, when the great people at Build A Bear offered my daughter gift certificates to build her own bear at our ... read more
