Schools out and working from home is pushing us to find ever more interesting ways to keep our kids entertained as well as. The balancing of playtime with school time is a challenge too. And to add just a but more texture to these circumstances, the kids are complex learners. So when DK books Canada… Continue reading Lego Books That Entertain and Educate
Two great cookbooks from DK, Modern Flexitarian and Vegan in the House
If you know me well you know that I like to set little challenges for myself. Some of my previous challenges were to close the rings on my Apple watch for 365 days, go back to school to become an Education Assistant, start a blog and write 10 posts before I started school, and run… Continue reading Two great cookbooks from DK, Modern Flexitarian and Vegan in the House
New Books, a Back to School Family Tradition
Well it’s that time of year again. The time when summer vacation is wrapping up and it’s back to school. Starting when our first child began school our family added a few fun family traditions. One is ice cream for dinner. On the last day of school it’s a big (ish) bowl of chocolatey greatness… Continue reading New Books, a Back to School Family Tradition
Toy Story 4 Review: A Fun Summer Adventure!
The kids and I just saw Toy Story 4 and loved every minute of it. I don’t think I have been this excited about a movie release since Toy Story 3 in 2010. The Toy Story films are my all time favourite animated films. Each one of these films have come out at special times in… Continue reading Toy Story 4 Review: A Fun Summer Adventure!
Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia Review
Our friends at DK Canada recently sent our kids the new edition of the Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia. This new edition has all our Pixar pals including the new toys we will soon meet in Disney Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 4! As all DK books are, this colorful and easy to read volume has provided an extra… Continue reading Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia Review
Book Review; Canadian Gardener’s Guide, 3rd edition
This book is quickly becoming our family’s go to guide for all things in the garden. With this revised and updated edition from DK Books you will find anything and everything you need to start your own tiny patio garden or your own backyard garden of eden. From growing perennials and annuals for beautiful, colorful shows… Continue reading Book Review; Canadian Gardener’s Guide, 3rd edition
Disneyland Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Review!
A friend of mine had the exciting privilege of previewing the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland last week! Thank you Monica for giving our readers this extensive review! Can’t wait to take my family! Review from the Planet of Batuu at Galaxy’s Edge! Disney’s attention to detail does not disappoint from the scale of… Continue reading Disneyland Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Review!
Disney’s Aladdin and Cineplex Park Royal review
I took oldest and middle to see Disney’s Aladdin at Park Royal’s new Cineplex theatre. The film and the theatre definitely exceeded our expectations. The new Cineplex theatre features recliner seats that can be booked ahead of time, VIP experiences, 11 screen(s), 1DOX screen(s), 1UltraAVX Screen(s), 5 (3D) Screen(s), 4VIP Screen(s), and a party… Continue reading Disney’s Aladdin and Cineplex Park Royal review
Across Canada and beyond! Toy Story 4 hits the road!
Littlest and I got to explore the Toy Story 4 Road Trip event today in Richmond, BC. Toy Story 4 is the movie event of the summer for our family so we were excited to get a sneak peek of the new characters. One of the main features at the event is a life size… Continue reading Across Canada and beyond! Toy Story 4 hits the road!
Lego Star Wars Ideas Book: Help BB-8 Dodge Danger
My son’s top interests are Lego and Star Wars. So when DK publishing came out with Lego Star Wars; Ideas Book I knew he would love it. And now this fully packed activity book is quickly becoming a favorite part of his night time routine – flipping through the over 200 colorful pages of awesome… Continue reading Lego Star Wars Ideas Book: Help BB-8 Dodge Danger