• family

    Magic Jinn #TMMGG2013

    December 19, 2013 - By 

    As soon as I spied this Magic Jinn toy by Hasbro way back in the summer I knew my tweens had to give it a whirl.  Magic Jinn is super comical and perfect for tweens. Take it out of the box and it’s a tiny little thing, but a super cute funny interactive party game. How perfect for sleepovers! Magic Jinn is a contemporary crystal ball, reminiscent of the Magic Eight Ball we used to have as kids. We played that for hours at my friend’s house asking the ball if a certain boy liked us, or if a certain…

  • family

    Handmade Snowy #DIY Simple Christmas Ornament

    December 17, 2013 - By 

    Are you a fan of simple DIY Christmas ornaments the kids can make with you using inexpensive materials? Well, here’s one of the easiest ornaments I have found yet. It requires paint, an ornament and your child’s handprint. Trust me this will become a cherished Christmas ornament from here on in.   Looking for a few Simple DIY Christmas Ornament ideas? Then I have a Do it Yourself ornament idea for you. DIY Easy Christmas Ornament Normally this time of year we have a big beautiful real tree, decorated to match our living room, spreading pine scented love throughout the…

  • Health

    My Christmas Wish List From Zepter

    December 17, 2013 - By 

    This time of year it seems like there are a lot of lists going around. TO DO lists of everything that needs to get done to prepare a nice holiday for family and friends, and if you’re really organized a list of things to get squared away before welcoming in 2014. Then there are the fun kind of lists, WISHLISTS!   Zester has gift ideas for everyone.   Gifts ideas for family and friends are always helpful, and of course it’s important for us not to forget to share what we ourselves hope to find under the tree this year.…

  • family

    Five Great Toys for Toddlers

    December 16, 2013 - By 

    Hunting for the perfect toy for your niece or nephew? One of my favourite things to do as an aunt is toy shop for the most current, educational and affordable toys. With two toddlers on my list this year I have some fun shopping to do and I already have some toddler toys picked out. Classic Brands I enjoy buying some classics like the Fisher Price corn popper – which has been around forever. (In fact I had one as a child) and Fisher Price Little People toys too. These are classic toddler toys on my books and they are…

  • infertility

    An Infertility Pat on the Back in BC #IVF4BC #BCPOLI

    December 13, 2013 - By 

    Are you starting the New Year with a big question mark hanging over your head? How do I pay for in vitro fertilization? How do I pay for funding for my infertility treatment? You’re not alone. One in six people in BC will face the same question that can be all consuming emotionally, financially and physically. Inferttility is one of the greatest health care issues facing society for the 21st century. One in six people are diagnosed with infertility. That’s an incredibly high number. One year ago we started talking on line about in vitro fertilization and infertility in British…

  • Food

    Earls #Ldnont Blogger Tweetup

    December 11, 2013 - By 

    Last week I had the opportunity to attend a blogger event and tweetup at Earls in London. Located on Wellington Road, not too far from Highway 401 Earls was known to me by reputation only prior to this evening event. I had heard from several friends and a former pilates instructor that Earls had good food and provided a lovely dining experience. I was anxious to see it for myself. When we arrived, we learned from our server and Chef Brandon that the Earls chain has a history in the Western provinces and began in Alberta. There are now seven…

  • parenting

    First Dance #WordlessWednesday Linky

    December 11, 2013 - By 

    Posting this picture super fast because when she gets in from martial arts and sees I posted this on my blog she’ll kick my butt. (totally kidding, sort of) This past week my oldest daughter had her first ever boy-girl dance at school. Sigh. I remember when it was us two dancing around the living room to Raffi. Blink. There goes your heart dancing out the door with some boy.

  • family - Food - Health

    Cuisinart Sparkling Beverage Maker Review

    December 9, 2013 - By 

    This past mont, I have been cataloguing my recommendations in Thriftymommastips Gift Guide. Many have been toys and a great number of the gifts have been specifically for girls and tween girls. Today’s idea is a beverage maker for adults. The Cuisinart Sparkling Beverage Maker is a toy for adults. And it is perfect for this season. The New Beverage Maker Makes a Great Gift The Cuisinart Sparkling Beverage Maker is a gift that begs to be opened early. Entertaining at all this year? Then this Cuisinart gem will add the sparkle and fizz to any occasion. Shop.CA sent this…

  • family

    Amazing Superhero Gifts for Boys #TMMGG2013

    December 9, 2013 - By 

    Iron Man and Hulk: Heroes United (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) Marvel Iron Man and Hulk Heroes United special edition DVD and Blu-Ray arrived here last week from Disney. Actually, although this movie is listed here under superhero gifts for boys and is the latest edition in my gift guide, my daughter has always been a massive superhero fan. She has a cool Iron Man costume and mask and frequently wears them with a dress. She’s quirky like that. So, I was excited to see what she thought of the Hulk portion of this new animated video. It’s been…