Last weekend myself and my daughter were invited to take in The Next Step: Live on Stage - with 4 of Isabelle's friends! The excitement leading up to the event was tremendous, since she had wanted to go since first hearing about the tour. Except ... this Mom dropped the ball and by the time I looked into tickets, they were all gone. Did you know that The Next Step: Live on Stage is that popular? I guess I'm ... read more
Day in the Park with Fred Penner
This past Sunday we took in one of our city's Summer activities and spent a day in the park with Canadian Children's music performer -Fred Penner! Whoa! Flashback, right? I can still see my 80's self with the record {yes!}, and watching Fred Penner's Place with uninteruppted interest. Nostalgia, aplenty! The grass hill was packed, kids rushed the stage yet the smile on my face was about all ... read more
Small Sacrifices for the Greater Good {Times}
Never fails; I load the kids into the car, buckle them in, get comfy myself and reach for the pack of gum. Then, the voice you knew would soon hear asks from behind you, "Can I have a piece?". Always. You open the pack and there's one piece left. "Sure hun ... here ya go". Parenting is full of sacrifices. Sure there's the big ones - some give up vacations, jobs or trade their theatre room for the toy room. ... read more
Disney Junior News: Finding Nemo Debuts for Father’s Day and a Toyota Prius v Contest!
Exciting News from Disney Junior this June!! Big News #1: Disney Junior premieres Finding Nemo! Our family knows Disney's Finding Nemo very well, we must have watched it a billion and two times {no exaggeration}. Despite owning the film as with other Disney movies, if it's on TV, it must be watched. I could say kids are funny like that, yet I guess we all are. I know when my favorite movies are on, the channel ... read more
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Twitter Party
Anyone a Twilight fan? Myself - I'm a huge fan. Actually, I may already have tickets to see Breaking Dawn - Part 2 in the theatre. Yep! A few girlfriends and I always plan a girls night out and use opening night as a reason to escape our own chaos and enjoy the newest film in the series. Recall when I met Chaske Spencer’s Family at the New Moon showing in my city? Since then I have been hoping to ... read more
Ice Age Continental Drift ~ Arctic Games
Of all the games that my kids have, the ones they like the most are those that are made from movies. The Ice Age movies are high up there in their 'most watched, most favorite', and Ice Age Continental Drift is no exception. When they were sent the new Ice Age Continental Drift Arctic Games for Nintendo DS, they were thrilled. Here's a little about the game: Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games, a secret ... read more
Capital Ex: Edmonton, July 20-29
Mini donuts, bells ringing, cotton candy, music playing, and the 'woosh' sounds from nearby rides - it's Capital Ex time! From July 20-29, Edmonton will be filled with excitement as thousands take in the annual fair and exhibition, Capital Ex. My family and I are so excited to take a trip into 'the city', to experience a day of thrills and chills {bring on the snow cones}. It's been a few years since my oldest went, so ... read more
The Princess Diaries
Can you believe that it's the 10th anniversary of the two modern-day fairy tales, The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement!? To commemorate the anniversary, Disney has released these films for first time ever on Blu-ray! If you haven't yet seen these films, here's the synopsis and a short clip for each: The Princess Diaries – invisible to everyone with theexception of her mother, best friend ... read more
Travel the Globe in Magnum Pleasure Hunt 2 ~ Free Online Games
Last year, with the huge welcome of Magnum Ice Cream into Canada, there was also a fun and engaging Pleasure Hunt online game. This free game was really cool, the graphics were like none I'd seen online. This year Magnum has released Pleasure Hunt 2 that takes the action even further. The Magnum diva now travels across the Globe as she runs in New York, flies over Paris and surfs the waves of Rio. ... read more
Secret of the Wings, Tinker Bell Movie
Walt Disney Studios has just unveiled an all-new, original full-length CG-animated feature film, “Secret of the Wings", starring beloved Tinker Bell. The film introduces a sparkling new winter fairy, Periwinkle to join Tinker Bell and her friends {Fawn, Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist and Vidia}. Secret of the Wings will be debuting on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital on October 23, 2012, the film marks the ... read more
What Super Power Would You Want to Have?
This past weekend a friend and I did what 2 Mommies rarely get to do - leave the kids at home and go to the movies! Even though we were non-Mommies that night, the conversation tended to surround the kids, of course. We commented how odd it was to walk without holding little hands. As well, there were chats on taking kids to movies and stories surrounding the event. Really, there's no escaping Motherhood even though ... read more
Cineplex Theatres Offers Family Favorites: Funds for the Starlight Foundation
I mentioned this week that the kids and I love going to the movies. I heard some news that put a smile on my face, so I thought you'd love to know as well! Beginning February 18, 2012, a different family movie will be offered exclusively at participating Cineplex theatres each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. {local time}. Family Favourites will be offered at a discounted admission price of $2.50 for all ages. A portion of ... read more
My Movie Dates {Wordless Wednesday with Linky}
I love that the twins are finally old enough so that I can take all 3 girls to the movie theater, by myself. As long as they have a snack - they sit still, and we are all able to enjoy the movie. We have done this for the last couple of weekends now, a great way to spend a Winter afternoon. And, if you are able to go at cheaper times {and to a cheaper theatre}, it's not too expensive. This past Saturday we ... read more
BEN 10 Galactic Racing for Nintendo Wii and DS
With the huge amounts of 'girly girl' games that we have in our house, we jumped at the chance to review BEN 10 Galactic Racing for Nintendo Wii and DS. While it's true that my kids love their character-play and dress-up-and-shop games which are geared toward girls - when it comes to games that the whole family plays together, those are not our choices. As a family we like the racing games, fast action and ... read more
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