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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...]

Last Minute Gifts ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012

December 24, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

For the Kids: Tickets to a live show, such as Phineas & Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! or Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite. (both have post Christmas dates for their shows in Windsor and several other Canadian stops, and still have tickets available for sale). Buy it: Get tickets to see Max & Ruby direct from the box office, prices start at $25.50.Get … [Read more...]

All-Canadian Gift Giving! ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2012

November 25, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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

November 24, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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

November 23, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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

November 23, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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

November 21, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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...]

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...]

Welcome to my 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

November 19, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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...]

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