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EPIC #Printable Activities for Kids

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Be sure to read hubby’s review of EPIC that was posted earlier today! Here are some exciting activities to get your children. You can either use these prior to watching the movie to get them excited OR as an after movie activity. In order to print the activities below, simply right click on them with your mouse and select “save as”. Save them to your computer in an easy place to locate (e.g. on your desktop in a pre-made “EPIC” folder) and print from your computer. Backyard CampoutMake A Flying Bird for a Bird Race (Printable) EPIC Printable Bookmarks Make … Continue reading →

EPIC – an enchanting movie

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Epic is a computer animated movie whose story is loosely based on the children’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce. It tells the story of a world in the forest occupied by two inch tall human-like people (the Leaf Men), their allies (anthropomorphic talking animals including slugs and snails, as well as mythical creatures like jinns) and their enemies (the Boggans, which are humanoid gargoyle looking things), the human scientist obsessed with proving their existence, and his estranged daughter who inadvertently becomes part of their world. Now, when I first saw the trailer for … Continue reading →

Take a Trip to #AfricanLionSafari with your Family {GIVEAWAY}

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Are you looking for fun places to take your family before the cooler weather arrives? Why not check out the African Lion Safari! There are so many great family attractions including: Tour through the Game Reserves in a Safari Tour Bus or in your own vehicle the “African Queen” boat “Nature Boy” scenic railway Exciting bird and animal shows Pets’ Corner Elephant Swim Discovery Centre Misumu Bay Wet Play (Seasonal; Weather Permitting; Height Restrictions Apply) Jungle Playground Areas (Height Restrictions Apply) There is definitely fun for everyone in the family at African Lion Safari! I cannot wait to take my … Continue reading →

A Fun Filled Day at @Centreville4Fun with the Family #centreville4fun

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I have a few memories from when I was a child in grade two and my field trip to Centre Island in Toronto. In my opinion, every child who lives in the GTA should have the opportunity to visit the Island! It’s almost like a right of passage. The excitement of taking a Ferry across to the island to the beach, the splash pad, the fun paths and even Franklin’s Children’s Garden to the highlight of Centreville! My family and I just got back from a “staycation” in Toronto. The highlight of our trip was definitely our visit to Centreville … Continue reading →

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness on DVD {G!VEAWAY}

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Brace yourself for awesome action and legendary laughs in this fun-filled animated TV series based on the Academy Award®-Nominated hit movie Kung Fu Panda! As the chosen Dragon Warrior and sworn protector of the Valley of Peace, Po the panda is highly skilled, ever vigilant and hungry for justice…and dumplings. Together with the Furious Five—Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Crane and Viper—Po must fend off fierce villains, including an evil version of himself (courtesy of the Mystical Mirror of Yin and Yang) and the toothy Croc Bandits! We have a family movie night every week on Saturday nights. We all snuggle up … Continue reading →

Save Your Children From a Tipping TV with @SanusSystems {G!VEAWAY}

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We’ve written in the past about how important it is to keep your kids safe from tipping tvs! A few weeks ago while I was watching my daughter at dance class, when all of a sudden, there was a HUGE crash in the area beside us. I went running, to find a little boy (around the age of 2) lying on the ground with his leg pinned underneath a tv cart and a tv lying beside him. Thankfully, he was ok! He was extremely lucky that the entire tv didn’t land on top of him. Kids are curious creatures and … Continue reading →

Please Be Sure to @boatSMART This Summer! {#G!VEAWAY}

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Every single summer, from the time that I was an infant, I have spent a part, if not all, of my summers up at the cottage. At first, my parents rented a cottage and when I was in grade nine, they were so fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase their own place on the same lake that we had grown to love. The cottage is a part of me and I couldn’t imagine a summer without at least one trip up there. One of my favourite activities up at the cottage is to go in the boat. I still … Continue reading →

Join Me this Saturday at #CampForKeeps With Your Family in #Toronto!

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As a child, I spent some time at Sick Kids and they helped me.As a parent, I’ve spent some time at Sick Kids and they helped my daughter. Now it’s my turn to help them! They have the coolest event ever, an amazing and fun way to raise money for Sick Kids Hopsital! How Happy Do These People Look?! You and your family could have this much fun this coming Saturday, June 1st, 2013! From 8:30 – 2:00, you and your family can join me at the Balmy Beach Club in Toronto to have a great time together. This is … Continue reading →

Speedeebee! An Educational Game for Kids 8+ by @BlueOrangeGames

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Speedeebee!How Many: Family Game for 2-6 PlayersAge: For players Ages 8 – AdultWhat: With 150 fun challenges and four alphabet dice, players race to find words containing or excluding the letters shown on the dice. This games uses the following skills: Cognitive Speed Vocabulary Spelling Reaction Time This game keeps the brain active, that is for sure. It keeps players “on their toes”. I really like how players have some choice in how the game is played (e.g. often they get to pick which die to roll). There are rules to how the game should be played, but there is … Continue reading →

Celebrate a ONE Year Birthday Bash with @MommiesFirstBox This Wednesday May 8th #MommiesFirst

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As you may know, I am a proud Council Member for MommiesFirst! MommiesFirst is turning ONE and they would like you to join in the fun at their #MommiesFirst Twitter Party! As with most Twitter Parties, there will be lots of prizes including Pediped shoes, MommyConnections, First Food Organics, Au Fait Mama and more! #MommiesFirst DetailsDate: Wednesday May 8th, 2013Time: 9pm ESTHosts/Moderators: @MommiesFirstBox, @MommiesMedia and @MultiTestingMomHashtag: #MommiesFirstTweetGrid Link: Use our pre-made TweetGrid to make it easier to follow the fast paced party! There is no RSVP required! Just show up and enjoy. Pin It Check out our Canadian Online Shopping … Continue reading →