Category Archives: REVIEW

Movie: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

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Here is a movie that I have been waiting to see! It has a great cast, a heart felt story, a magical experience, good music and is family friendly. appealing to children and adults alike, likely for different reasons. Starring Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton and Ron Livingston, this strong cast brings true magic to life in this 100 minute, PG Rated movie. Our family has been on the hunt for new movies that we can watch for our weekly movie night and this one has been on my list of “must sees” for quite a while. I love the message … Continue reading →

FINDING NEMO is now available on Blu-ray

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The combo package of Blu-ray/Digital is now available for FINDING NEMO as of December 4th, 2012.From the creators of Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., Disney•Pixar’s critically acclaimed and heart warming tale splashes off the screen with brilliant digital picture, high definition sound and breathtaking 3D bonus features that transport you beyond your imagination. About FINDING NEMO:The movie was first released in theaters in 2003, earning the Oscar® for Best Animated Feature Film and remains the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide. In 2008, the American Film Institute named Finding Nemo among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made, and … Continue reading →

Keep Your Fingers Warmer with Touch Screen Friendly @GliderGloves {REV!EW and G!VEAWAY}

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Have you heard of Glider Gloves?Glider Gloves are one of the first Canadian suppliers of conductive gloves for retail and wholesale distribution. The gloves are made from Nylon, Acrylic, Spandex, and Copper based conductive yarns. These yarns are woven throughout the gloves in order to make the entire glove conductive, not just the finger tips. This is something that I love! No longer do I need to have quite as much precision when going on my phone in the cold! The primary reason why I wanted to have a pair of “texting gloves” was for when I am waiting at … Continue reading →

Stay Warm with @MarksWW This Winter! {G!VEAWAY}

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Last week, we shared a post with you regarding how easy it is to shop with Mark’s online! I’ve been hearing more and more how people are heading to their computers to do their shopping and I think it’s rather brilliant in many ways! Avoid the line ups, avoid the crowds, I’m all over that! And, if you order by today December 17th, you will be sure to have your selections arrive on your doorstep just in time for Christmas! Mark’s has a beautiful, stylish (and warm) selection of sweaters this winter season. From casual to dressy, Mark’s has it … Continue reading →

FREE Kids App from @ToonGoggles – Child Friendly Cartoons on the Go!

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Toon Goggles is a free app for children that streams a ton of child safe cartoons from around the world. By signing up for a free account, you can mark favourite videos for viewing another time, however you do not require an account to watch the free videos. A free account allows you to watch the first 3 episode of every series and ALL of the episodes in the educational category. You also have the option to upgrade your account to a Premium account for $4.99/month. This provides you with even more cartoon selection! I love how the cartoons are … Continue reading →

@CommandBrand Hooks to the Rescue This Holiday Season! {REV!EW}

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Although decorating for the holidays can be fun and exciting, it can also sometimes be challenging and dare I admit, I tad bit frustrating?! Have you ever been in a similar situation to me where you get something all put in the exact place you want it, only to find out that a cord doesn’t reach to the electrical outlet or you have just an inch or two less of something than you need? Well, I found myself in this predicament this year when I was decorating our mantel. Click on photo to see enlarged version. I had just finished … Continue reading →

Fun Food with @SquishySnakPak {REV!EW and G!VEAWAY}

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My son, who is four, is a rather picky eater. It is challenging to get his daily intake of fruits and veggies into him on a good day! One thing that I discovered a few months ago were what I called “Apple Squishies”. They are applesauce in a disposible, drinkable squeeze bag. He loves these snacks and he really likes to take them for his school lunches, however, it has always bothered me how much waste we have produced by using them. Can I tell you how excited I was when I discovered Squishy Snak Paks?! They are practically identical … Continue reading →

Hot Breakfast with #Kelloggs

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Recently, we tested out Eggo Minis* Original Waffles and Special K* Flatbread Morning Sandwich – Egg, Ham, and Pepper Jack Cheese for breakfast. Ok, confession time, maybe for breakfast AND lunch! Kids love itty bitty things. Who knows why, there is something about tiny things that make them fun! My kids were all over the mini waffles. They come attached together in four and my four year old son loves to take a small butter knife and cut them apart all by himself. My 7 year old daughter really loved it when I made here mini waffle “sandwiches”. I have … Continue reading →

Need New Eyeglasses?! Try out @Firmoo

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Did you know that Firmoo.com, the global online Optical Store offers first time customers FREE glasses?! You simply need to pay the shipping! When I ordered a pair of glasses from Firmoo, I was impressed with how quickly they arrived at my doorstep, considering they came from overseas! AND they were so well packaged in a nice box too! Firmoo has such a nice selection of frames to choose from AND they have a very helpful application that allows you to upload your photo and see exactly what a pair of glasses will look like prior to purchasing. I love … Continue reading →

@MastermindToys Has Sent Me An Early Gift: A @ZokuHQ Popsicle Maker! {REV!EW and CHAR!TY}

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If you’ve got kids in the house, there is always an opportunity to give them a nice, cold treat. It doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy a popsicle! Kids love them year round and it can be an excellent way to sneak some healthy, extra vitamins and nutrients into their little bodies! I’ve had a Zoku Popsicle Maker on my wish list for quite some time now, except the problem is, no one knew about it! When Mastermind Toys offered to send me something from their Holiday Gift Guide, I jumped on the opportunity to choose something that would … Continue reading →