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Do You Remember Your First Mattel Toys?

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Mattel Toys

When sitting talking with hubby about plans for our shopping this holiday season, I realized I did not need to look very far for the latest and greatest toys of the year thanks to Mattel Toys? They had all the treasures that would cover everyone on my list, whether they were a baby or an older child. For that baby in my life Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn® Smart StagesTM Chair rocks. This seat blows my mind. I love that it is not just for play but also encourages learning. Geared for kids aged 12 months and up, this chair does … Continue reading →

Comfortable, Stylish and Affordable Yoga Wear for Girls {Giveaway}

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I have always been a girl who chooses practical wear over being dressed up. I’m all about comfort. If I can look good and be comfortable all at once, I feel confident and I consider it a success! It is very important to me that my daughter becomes her own person and to express herself freely. Naturally, I would like to influence who she becomes, but it is also very important for her to make her own decisions and choices. Fashion is one of them. My daughter loves bling and glitter, but she also LOVES comfort too! She gets equally … Continue reading →

Gift Ideas for Preschoolers: Caillou Toys

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Caillou Toys

I never really thought when I had kids that they would be watching what I watched when I was younger. Hearing familiar songs and catch phrases being sung from my kids makes me warm and fuzzy knowing I can relate to what they are watching. Can you believe Caillou is 25 years old? It doesn’t seem like that long ago I was watching him and now my little toddler is and loving every minute. Seeing him light up when he watches that little 4 year old Caillou who is just full of adventure makes me smile. His imagination can make … Continue reading →

Teaching Children to be Thankful ~ Artsy Play Wednesday

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Friends south of the border are gearing up for a huge holiday celebration next week: American Thanksgiving. While up here in Canada, we celebrated Thanksgiving over a month ago, I am always looking for opportunities where we can be teaching children to be thankful! This week, I came across and adorable FREE PRINTABLE over at Simply Fun Families! Click on the image below to take you to the post that shares this printable. Even though our ground is covered in snow, and jingle bells are starting to ring all around, it technically is still Fall and I would LOVE to … Continue reading →

Cool Kid and Trendy Tots Gift Ideas

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Gifts Made Easy

Do you struggle with Gift Ideas for everyone on your list during the holiday season? I kid you not, you could literally cover everyone on your list by visiting a Shoppers Drug Mart location! Each location has in-store sales, promotions & exclusive holiday gifts sets available from November 12th to December 25th (for those last minute folks). Not only does Shoppers Drug Mart carry a large variety of gifts for everyone on your list, but you can also earn Shoppers Optimum Points on almost every purchase AND most stores are open late for your shopping convenience. I know I often … Continue reading →

Homemade Gift Ideas Artsy Play Wednesday

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Children like to give gifts too, but they often don’t have money. I often encourage my children to make their own gifts because they have true thought, love and meaning behind them. Over the next few weeks, I encourage you to come back and visit here on Wednesdays to see the lovely ideas that are being liked up on our Artsy Play Wednesday post. Many of the ideas shared here can be easily turned into gifts. These three gift ideas would be super fun to make to give as gifts this upcoming Holiday Season: Homemade Necklaces DIY Paint Chip Bookmarks … Continue reading →

Spending Quality Time at Story Time!

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A few months ago, my son received a subscription to Together Time Company, a subscription company that sends out a book each month with a cd. Each book also comes with a personalized inscription! Each month, you receive a gift that includes a book with a cd and you can download a free app that allows you to watch an animated song and story like this: Book time is fun time! It is also a great time for some one on one time with your child. My son got so excited each time we would go to the mailbox to … Continue reading →

Tips for Planning a 5 Star Construction Themed Party

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If you’re focused on building a 5 star construction themed party, I’ve dug up some help to get you started. Caution: hard hat area ahead! I’ve hammered out a few suggestions for invitations, decorations, activities and refreshments that you can build on to create one solid celebration! Build excitement with awesome invitations A creative invitation can help you build excitement for your party. Think about how you might incorporate the construction theme into your invitation. One possibility includes cutting out either a construction truck or caution sign from cardstock and adding your own party details, like, “Caution: Sam is turning … Continue reading →

Need Craft Ideas for Kids?

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Calming Jars with Water Beads Canada

Every week, I post some craft ideas for kids in a post that I like to call “Artsy Play Wednesday” because crafts can lead into activities, education, fun, and of course PLAY! If you have craft ideas for kids, feel free to link them up below. If you are in need of craft ideas for kids, please see the weekly. Today, I would like to feature my Water Beads Giveaway again because I honestly believe that water beads are one of my favourite discoveries of the YEAR for my kids! They make an excellent Stocking Stuffer Idea and can be … Continue reading →

Helping Children Stay Calm

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It’s Halloween Time! What does that mean? With Halloween comes excitement, fun and a lot of energy! Also, many children fill their bellies with all kinds of goodies and treats and in the end, they don’t feel all too well. So, you had better believe that when my children come home from school on Friday, I will be giving them a dose of Calm in order to keep their tummies happy and their moods a bit more calm-like. I don’t expect peace and quiet on Halloween, but in my experience, when my children get too excited and over-the-top, the next … Continue reading →