Tonka is a name that has been around since before I can remember. Children played with Tonka products when I was a kid, and they are still playing with them now that I’m a mom with children of my own. Well, this ingenious and innovative company has come out with …
A few weeks ago, my kids and I were one of the ‘chosen few’ to witness the launch of the new Force Band by Sphero in Toronto! And tomorrow, September 30, you can now get a it from the store to experience and possess the Force yourself! Celebrate the …
The Playmobil company has long been creating fun and exciting toys that teach and encourage children’s minds while they play. This company seems to have a special handle on what it takes to spur on that certain inventiveness and insight that children have to look at an object and visualize …
I have always wondered if my 8-year old daughter was too old to believe in fairies. But then I realized that I myself still wanted to believe too! So when we received dainty goodies from The Irish Fairy Door Company, the little girls in us couldn’t wait to welcome a …
When choosing toys for my children, I like to make purchases that will teach them valuable lessons while providing them with hours of fun. Learning Resources has come up with another bright idea in combining learning with play. It is called . My two little ones have this set and …
September has come around again, and with it comes Child Passenger Safety Week. What better time to focus on the safety of our children as they ride along with us in our cars as our most precious cargo? September seems like the perfect time to add some extra focus to …
This year’s National Play-doh Day is here again, and my children are living it up with the and the . Playdoh is a toy that just never gets old, and there is always something new and fun to create. Play-doh sets are a staple in the world of creativity. There …
“Whoa, amber is the color of your energy. Whoa, shades of gold display naturally.” – from the song “Amber” by 311 I always find accessories like necklaces to be an effortlessly convenient way to accentuate my simple look. But to wear necklaces that have healing properties? Yes, please! Anything that’s …
There are just times when I’m too busy (or forgetful or lazy) to re-apply sunscreen on my kids every couple of hours just to make sure that their skin is protected from the sun’s UV rays. I wish I could just wrap them in long sleeves and facial clothes (no, …