Check out this unique Made in Canada giftwrapping solution, the Colour Me Gift Wrap Kit. Each kit comes with a 70cm square unbleached white cotton wrap and two dual tipped non-toxic, child safe fabric pens. Perfect for kids to decorate, or for group gifts where everyone can doodle and sign the wrap. Or perhaps start a family tradition where more gets added to the wrap each … [Read more...]
Green & Eco-Friendly Gift Giving ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Lyziwraps are a bright, colourful, durable, reuseable gift wrapping solution. Not only do these nylon gift bags provide mess-free waste free-wrapping, but frankly tossing something in a Lyziwrap and tying the drawstrings in a bow is far quicker and simpler then using paper and tape. Buy it: $15 for a set of 4 bags, at Giving Gifts.Get a Deal: Use the code "Maple" … [Read more...]
Secret Santa {Gifts Under $25} ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Boom Boom! Cards takes the concept of Random Acts of Kindness, brings it online, takes it global and makes it interactive. You do the suggested kind act, log your unique card number at their website and share your story. Then pass the card along to someone else and watch on the website map as the card travels, and other people also take part in and log their intentional kind … [Read more...]
Gifts for Gamers ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Professor Noggin's Card Games are fun, educational and manufactured right here in Canada! These award winning themed trivia games are designed for kids ages 7 and up. Read about it: Check out the publisher's website. Buy it: Retail for around $26 are available at Chapters, Scholar's Choice and wherever else quality games can be found.Win it (link to come): Enter … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffers ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012
The Duracell Instant Charger is a nifty little gadget that lets charge up a USB-powered device, such as an iPod or cell phone, while on the go. It's small and light weight, which makes it great for tossing in a purse (or stocking). Read about it: Check out the Duracell website for more techie details. Buy it: $43 at … [Read more...]
Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite, a twist on a holiday classic…
I'm pretty excited about the fact that Max & Ruby are coming to Windsor! Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is going to be showing at the Chrysler theatre for one performance only, December 30th at 1pm. The fact that the show takes place after Christmas makes it the perfect holiday gift. I'm putting tickets to this show under the tree and I know my kids are going to be … [Read more...]
Gifts For Kids ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012
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...]
Welcome to my 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!
Welcome to my 2012 Holiday Gift Guide! I'll be unveiling one category a day over the next 12 days (Nov.20 to Dec.1st), as well as squeezing in some product reviews and some fantastic giveaways. Many of these items are ones I've reviewed over the past year, or will be slipping under the tree this December. You can check out the full gift guide HERE. I will be getting … [Read more...]
Christmas Morning
Secret Mommyhood Confessions – Tacky Ornament Edition
I have a confession to make, despite my husband's protests I refuse to part with all of the horribly tacky ornaments from my childhood. Like this Holly Hobbie... the mini felt stocking my mom made in the 80s this beauty from my grandma's basement hand-crocheted Santa my Grandma … [Read more...]
Put This Under The Tree – HEXBUG Nano Rocks
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...]
The Great Ornament Debate
Around this time each year my husband and I have what I like to refer to as "The Great Ornament Debate". The conversation usually goes something like this: Him: Look at this nice box of ornaments. It's on sale. We should get this. Me: We have plenty of ornaments. Him: It's red and gold. Those are "the colours" for our tree. Me: I don't really want to spend any … [Read more...]
Nifty & Cheap Magazines via the WagJag Holiday Shoppe
Have you had a chance to check out the Wag Jag Holiday Shoppe yet? Over the past few weeks I've sort of become addicted to checking to see the new deals they keep adding. I keep swearing my Christmas shopping is done, but then I see one more very cool, amazing deal, and I want to shop just a little bit more. One thing that has really caught my eye is the various discounted … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf Failure, he had the shortest visit EVER over at our place….
It seems like everyone has heard of Elf on a Shelf, you know - the wee plastic and felt elf doll that comes to life at night, spies on the behaviour of small children, and reports back to the big red guy. They appear to be really popular this year. I've seen many people writing about their Elf's exploits, or sharing images of where they found their Elf hiding this … [Read more...]
Holiday Recipe Hop 2011 – Join in and Share Your Holiday Favourites
I had a lot of fun with this one last year, so I think it's definitely due a repeat. The idea is... it's a hop where we link up and share holiday recipes. Everything from company favourites and special treats you bake up around the holidays, to quick meals for those crazy hectic days. Basically if it's a recipe, or food related, it's fair game. I am really … [Read more...]