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Making Memories with Thomas & Friends

April 3, 2015 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

For me I can't think about Easter without thinking of Thomas and his friends. My daughter got her first Thomas track set as an Easter gift when when was two years old. I remember how she was so small that she fit inside the little wooden figure-eight, as she sat crossed legged on the floor. That set was the first of many Thomas pieces that the girls have gotten over the … [Read more...]

The One Where I Admit to Eavesdropping on My Kids…

March 31, 2015 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

All my girls need is each other and a handful of trustworthy toys. The kind I know won't fall apart when they inevitably sit on them or smash them together. For us many of those toys, the ones I trust my kids with and the ones they spend entire days playing with, are Mattel brands like Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, and Thomas & Friends. Which is why when Mattel approached me … [Read more...]

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Friends Farm {Detailed Review on this Newest Version of the Fisher-Price Barn}

March 13, 2015 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Fisher-Price Little People is one of those brands I trust to be not just fun but also super durable. No matter how rough and tumble my kids get, these toys survive it all. Which means Little People play sets we received six or seven years ago are still in decent shape and getting played with regularly. Though the box says ages 1-5 I've found that my older kid still enjoys … [Read more...]

My Life Long Fisher-Price Little People Love Affair

March 9, 2015 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

I have a lifetime love affair with Fisher-Price Little People. When I was a kid Little People were one of my favourite toys. I played with them well into double digits, spending hours making elaborate multi-set layouts that spanned the living room floor. Of all the toys that came and went over the years those Little People stayed. And when it came time to retire our childhood … [Read more...]

Lottie Doll: Not Your Typical Fashion Doll

August 16, 2014 by aeryn lynne Leave a Comment

These days we all work so hard to build up and empower our kids to be strong and confident. Lottie dolls are trying to empower little girls through their dolls.  These are not just another fashion doll. They are striving to be a wholesome doll alternative for children aged 3-9, and Lottie is the perfect size for little ones to carry around! One key thing you will notice … [Read more...]

Cowboys and Covered Wagons

January 16, 2014 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

We still have this cool early 1980s Playmobil covered wagon. This was one of my husband's toys from when he was a kid.   Photo credit: Holly Pageau … [Read more...]

Duracell Wants to Fuel Your Holiday Fun, Win a Furby Boom!

November 28, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Just in time for the holidays Duracell has released the Duracell Quantum, the world's most advanced alkaline battery. With it's revolutionary Hi-Density Core and PowerCheck indicator, Duracell Quantum has been engineered to deliver the performance consumer demand, offering long lasting power where it's needed most. And I don't know about you guys, but around our house where … [Read more...]

Fisher-Price Favourites, 12 Classic Must-Have Baby Items and Toys

April 19, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

There are some toys and baby items that go beyond mere favourites, they are trusted favourites, true classics. The ones that you would immediately recommend to a friend, or that you remember from your own childhood. When I was pregnant with my first child I remember my Aunt gifted me with a this special baby seat. It was soft and fuzzy, almost like a lambskin, and it was … [Read more...]

Waverly and the Magic Seashells {Review}

January 22, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

A few months back I was sifting through my inbox when I encountered an email offering me the chance to review a new line of mermaid toys, Waverly and the Magic Seashells.  At that very moment my daughters happened to be not five feet away from me, swimming up and down the hallway, pretending to be mermaids. The synchronicity of the timing... How could I say no? But the truth … [Read more...]

Gifts For Kids ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012

November 20, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

This is Beauregard the Wolf. Isn't he a cutie? He's one of over a dozen different types of Blabla dolls. They are soft, durable, machine washable and made with natural fibers. Read about it:  My previous Blabla doll review. Buy it: $21 to $52 at GivingGifts.ca. Get a Deal: Use the code "Maple" for 10% off everything at Giving Gifts (expires Dec. … [Read more...]

Lalaloopsy Littles, Little Sister Dolls

July 30, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Sister is a word that gets tossed around a lot in this household. To tell the truth, my girls are somewhat obsessed on the topic. Whenever we look at families of objects I invariably get asked, "But where's the sister?" Anytime there are two of something sitting around, say two stuffed bears for example, they are immediately tagged as Big Sister, Little Sister. So I really … [Read more...]

Maplelea Girls All-Canadian Vinyl Play Doll

July 19, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

A little over a year ago we received a Maplelea Girls catalogue with my daughter's Chirp magazine. These Canadian play dolls looked amazing. They captured my attention immediately, and that of my daughter as well. I knew that Rainbow was too young for Maplelea Girls at the moment, but I was definitely leaning towards getting her one once she was a bit older. My only hesitation … [Read more...]

Lilikin & Friends, Unique and Adorable Dolls {Review}

June 23, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

  This is Lilikin (smushed and in hiding) and his friends Eleven and Mollycoddle. They are adorable and much loved! So I've finally figured out the trick to getting my kids to name their toys, apparently all I need to do is insist they already have a name. Lilikin a.k.a. MyMojoDoll or MyMojoCat, not to be confused with the real live … [Read more...]

Review Recap – How Stuff Stands Up Over Time…

January 6, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

As a blogger who does product reviews, I usually have a chance to try a product out for a week or two before I write up a review about it.  A few weeks, or a few months down the road I often feel like I have a thing or two I'd like to add to my original review.  Things I really feel like I should share with you guys, like I was wrong don't put that in the washing machine! So … [Read more...]

Put This Under The Tree – HEXBUG Nano Rocks

December 22, 2011 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

If you're not familiar with HEXBUG Nano, basically they are small robot bugs. They look a bit like beetles or ants, and they act a bit like them too. The HEXBUG bots are small, about x1.5 inches long. They come in various colour combinations, with various markings on their backs. Some colours or symbols are more rare then others, thus introducing a Pokemon like collecting … [Read more...]

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