It’s the Neighbourhood Toy Store Event, happening this Saturday!

Toy Sale

Head over to your friendly neighbourhood toy store this Saturday, November 10th, for a variety of fun family activities – from face painting and pajama parties to free popcorn, sing-a-longs, colouring contests, in-store draws, and loads more! Below is a list of some of the locations you should check out for an afternoon of fun with the family. Plus, it’s a great way to scope out those upcoming holiday gifts…   Do you love pajama … [Read more...]

Duracell’s New Duralock Ten Year Guarantee

Duracell blog

Canada’s leading futurist, Richard Worzel, can see the future and he says it’s all about portable power. This is good news for companies like Duracell, the world’s leading battery manufacturer. Duracell happens to be celebrating its ninetieth birthday this year, but is celebrating like it just turned 100!   The reason? They’ve just launched their biggest innovation since the beloved Copper Top, and it’s called Duralock … [Read more...]

Storybots – where fun and learning go hand in hand!

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The creators of JibJab (the hilarious application that turns you and your friends into dancing elves and disco queens) have just launched a new online property for preschool kids, built on the premise that learning is fun.       Parents today know that technology is transforming the way our kids interact with media. That’s why these tools were created – to engage and entertain kids, while also helping to kick start … [Read more...]

Swap those old clothes at minitrade.ca!

Clothing

Kids never stop growing and money doesn’t grow on trees. These are two facts all parents learn quickly after having children. That’s why Canadian mom Isabelle Doucet founded a new online service called Minitrade.ca.  The website allows parents to sell or exchange their kids’ gently used (but clean, rip and stain-free) clothing to other parents at an affordable price.  There are no shipping or sign up fees for this service. And, … [Read more...]

If the SHOE fits!

Shoes

Tick-tock, tick-tock! It’s the last week of summer vacation…time to toss the flip flops back into the closet and prepare to dress for success. Still looking for the perfect sneaker to send your student back to school? Olly Shoes has something for everyone—Adidas, Converse, Lacoste, Geox—there's a brand to suit every style. With classic kicks and new fashions in running shoes, casual sneakers, school uniform shoes and boots, Olly Shoes … [Read more...]

Playing Dress-up!

Fashion

Finding that perfect outfit for the first day of school can be a challenge in itself, but what about the day after, and the day after that? To help, we’ve compiled a bunch of sweet looks for kids of all styles, as well as some great options for add-ons and seasonal twists. So now that perfect ‘first day’ outfit can last a whole lot longer…   The Look: Pretty in Punk The Staple: Little Black Dress So your kid wasn't born in he … [Read more...]

Win a Crocs Prize Pack Worth $250!

Crocks

We parents love summer for many, many reasons. Most of all – because it’s easy. No winter jackets, scarves, mitts and boots to muscle onto wiggly monkeys. Instead most kids wear crocs. And that’s pretty much all they wear.       This year, Crocs is celebrating its 10th birthday. As a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, crocs offers several distinct shoe collections with more … [Read more...]

Sneak in Some Snuggling

Snuggle

Have you taken the time to snuggle with your loved ones lately? If not, that’s no surprise, since Canadians are slowly pushing snuggling toward the end of their to-do lists, according to a survey conducted by the makers of Snuggle fabric softener. But believe it or not, snuggling is extremely important in your everyday life, as it will benefit you, your loved ones, and your state of mind! Time is precious and every minute counts, but it’s … [Read more...]

Add a tropical flair to Baby’s Summer Style

Huggies

What’s cuter than dimpled legs toddling around in a diaper? Dimpled legs toddling around in Hawaiian-inspired diapers! Whether you’re off to a luau or a bbq at the neighbours, give your baby’s look a tropical upgrade with Huggies Little Movers Hawaiian Diapers, available now in sizes 2 to 5.     Shaped to fit your active baby, the diapers are comfortable and leak-proof—but the real fun is in their cute, colourful … [Read more...]

Tween Oral Care Line

Tooth

The “tween” years come fast, and when they do, so will your child’s sudden thrust towards independence. It’s when everything begins to change—their personal style in clothes, their taste in music, what they eat and how they spend their free time.     Believe it or not, even their oral care needs change. That is why Crest and Oral-B launched their tween line called Pro-Health FOR ME—the first and only complete line … [Read more...]