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Zax Foam Axes and Hyperstrike Bow Sets – Toys Review

October 1, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

My family had a chance to test out some pretty cool toys from Zing. They sent us a pair of Hyperstrike bows and two Zax hand axes to check out. I used these new toys as an excuse for a family outing to the park. We took turns tossing around foam axes. We used trees as targets for arrows and axe. We shot foam-tipped arrows up arching into the sky to see how far we could … [Read more...]

Playmobil How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Playsets, Review + Giveaway

July 3, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 94 Comments

In this household we love Playmobil. We also love the Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon movies and TV shows. So, I'm sure you're not surprised to learn that I was ridiculously excited when I first found out that there are Playmobil How to Train Your Dragon playsets! Toys based off of the How to Train Your Dragon shows? Cool dragons? Characters from my kids' favourite … [Read more...]

10 of The Best Books for Kids to Read

June 19, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

We live in a time when there are so many new and exciting ways to introduce our kids to the world around them. Whether it’s faraway places, exotic animals, or the basic facts of life, a wealth of knowledge is readily available right at our fingertips. However, while tablets, television, and smart devices are great ways to explore the world, sometimes delving into new concepts … [Read more...]

Cool Freebie Alert – Saturday is Free Comic Book Day!

May 3, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 2 Comments

Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day!  Saturday, May 4th, 2018 That's right, tomorrow (or possibly today by the time you read this) you can get FREE COMICS just by walking into any participating comic book store! This year marks the 18th Annual Free Comic Book Day. I've managed to make it out pretty much every year, and it's always a fun time. Each store sets their own … [Read more...]

The 7 Best Kept Secrets of Toronto ComiCon

April 2, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 3 Comments

You probably already know that the Toronto ComiCon is an awesome place to meet your favourite comic book creator and get an autograph. You also probably know that the Toronto ComiCon is a fantastic place to go shopping for geeky goodies. And you probably already know that it's a great place to meet some of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy film and TV stars live and in … [Read more...]

Over 220 Cartoons and Kids Shows to Watch in French on Netflix – UPDATED LIST, March 2019

March 2, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 39 Comments

My children are in a French Immersion school, which means eighty-some-percent of the day they are taught in French. My own French is not exactly stellar. I mean I have the basic "I learned this in grade school because I am Canadian" level of French, which my kids, who are in 1st and 4th grade, are already surpassing. Yesterday I was doing the dishes with my seven year old, … [Read more...]

In What Order Should I Watch Dreamworks Dragons?

February 22, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 44 Comments

My girls have spent the past month watching, (and rewatching) the Netflix exclusive How to Train Your Dragon series, Dragons: Race to the Edge. There is a bit of a Dreamworks Dragons obsession in our household. My kids can't wait to see How to Train Your Dragon 3, which was just released on DVD on May 2st. With the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, now … [Read more...]

Waterproof Adventures with the VTech Kidizoom Action Cam 180

February 7, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 4 Comments

I was offered a Kidizoom Action Cam 180 to review and I immediately said yes. I wanted the Kidizoom camera because it was waterproof and we had a big family trip to Orlando coming up. I wanted it badly enough that when I realized it wouldn't arrive in time for our trip, I ran out to Walmart and bought one. I wanted it because the camera was waterproof and we were planning on … [Read more...]

DIY Meeple Valentines for Board Gamers

February 6, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

The other day I posted a dozen meeple Valentines. Today I offer you a bunch more board game Valentine's Day images, with one big difference. These are all wordless. Ready for you to add whatever witty, romantic or cheesy Valentine's Day quip you like. Feel free to use these images to create your own Valentine's Day cards, to print … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Cards for Board Game Lovers

February 5, 2019 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

Ok guys, I've got something a little oddball to share with you today; meeple Valentine's for board gamers! I play board games. Often. Lots of them. I also like geeky, quirky, or retro Valentines. I decided it would be fun to take a bunch of board game pieces, shoot some photos and turn them into cheesy Valentine's Day cards. Like these, for example: It's … [Read more...]

Surprise + Shine Collection, Canadian Subscription Box for Girls

December 4, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant 80 Comments

EDIT: Surprise & Shine is no longer accepting orders for new boxes. I suspect they may have closed the business, but have yet to confirm. Surprise & Shine Collection is a new subscription box for kids. It's aimed at girls ages 5 to 12, and if my daughters' reactions are any indication the goodies inside are right on target. Disclosure: I was given a Surprise & … [Read more...]

It’s time to write to Santa, with free letter template and stationery printables.

December 1, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant 5 Comments

I love sitting down with the kids and writing letters to Santa. I love the part where they get to practice their penmanship and learn basic letter writing skills. I love the wacky things they come up with when they are writing. And I love the part where it "locks in" their Christmas wishlist (sorry kiddo, you already sent your letter off to Santa asking for X, you can't change … [Read more...]

7 Double Duty Board Games – Good for Playing With Kids AND (or) With Adults

November 13, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant 12 Comments

Board games for kids AND grown ups.

Kudos to these double duty games. These are the board games that get played with my kids at the dining room table, and that we still play once the girls are in bed. I like to think of it as a two for one deal; you put out money and shelf space for one board game and end up with both a game you can play with your children and a game you can play with other adults. Some of … [Read more...]

Incredibles 2, Now on Blu-Ray & DVD — ENTER TO WIN A COPY #GIVEAWAY

November 7, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant 69 Comments

Featuring Sarah Vowell as the voice of Violet, Holly Hunter as the voice of Helen, Craig T. Nelson as the voice of Bob and Huck Milner as the voice of Dash, Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 is now out on DVD/Blu-Ray. Just like in the first flick, the Incredibles follows the adventures of a family of undercover, and technically illegal, … [Read more...]

Easy & Cheap Craft to Make with Your Kids ~ Spooky Spoon Puppet Aliens & Monsters

October 21, 2018 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

  My mom is a pretty awesome grandma. She is the come over to my house and sleep over and bake cookies and make crafts kind of grandmother. She is way more thrifty and far more creative in coming up with art projects for the girls to make then I am. Possessing only the vaguest notion of what Pinterest is she does things old school, coming up with crafts through sheer … [Read more...]

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