Lionel’s Farm in Stouffville

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I went this morning to Lionel’s Farm with my parents meetup group. It was a beautiful day today and the kids really enjoyed feeding the animals, running around, playing on the tires, wagon and this wooden car that has 2 steering wheels in the front and 2 in the back that my own 2 rascals… [Continue Reading]

Geox Warehouse Sale is Back, April 10- 14, 2013!

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The Geox Warehouse Sale is back!
For anyone who is a fan of Geox shoes, both for your kiddies and yourself, check out the sale details below.
 
OPENING WEEKEND SALE HOURS
Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12: 9am to 8pm
Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14: 9am to 5pm
REGULAR SALE HOURS
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 11am to 7pm
Thursdays… [Continue Reading]

Mom 2 Mom Sales for 2013 – Toronto & GTA

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Here are dates for upcoming Toronto & GTA Mom2Mom sales where you can buy used children’s clothes, toys and other items for inexpensive prices.

5 Tips for Picking TV Shows for Toddlers

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As a parent I always try to be conscious of the things my 3 year old daughter watches on the TV. Like any normal child at this age she immediately turns into a “TV Zombie” when the TV comes on to a favourite show.

5 Steps to Make a Paper (6-Point!) Snowflake Craft

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You can’t go the entire winter without making paper snowflakes!
As a child, one of my favourite crafts to do during the wintertime was making snowflakes. It’s easy, and all you need are paper and scissors.
My daughter is too young to make the snowflakes but loves decorating them with glitter.
(Glitter BTW looks great but can get… [Continue Reading]

Top 3 Vacation Ideas to Hot Destinations for Families with Young Children

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Planning an escape to somewhere hot this winter? Check out these vacation ideas. And if you can get away in January there are great deals to be had!

Get a Letter Back From Santa.. or Skype With Him!

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Santa Claus Writes Back!
Just in case you haven’t heard, Canada Post is accepting letters to Santa from now until December 17, 2012. The mailing address is:

Santa Claus
North Pole  HOH OHO
Canada

I’ve never mailed a letter to Santa before so I have no idea what a letter back from him might say. To anyone whose kids have… [Continue Reading]

*Ended* Enter to Win a $258 Prize Pack from MGA Entertainment #HolidayShowcase

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WOW here’s a second amazing giveaway for you to enter in for the holiday season! 
MGA Entertainment makes Little Tikes, Bratz Pack Fashion Dolls, Lalaloopsy, Novi Stars, itikes, and Moxie Girlz.

(I’m not going to be able to resist buying my kids these Little Tikes robot flashlights!)
 
The $258 prize pack includes:

Action Adventures Robot flashlights – 3 (at $12.99… [Continue Reading]

My Children’s First Santa Claus Parade. Hit or Miss?

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The Streetsville Santa Claus Parade was this past Sunday and I bundled up the kids, swung by to pickup grandma, and took them to their first parade!
There was no shortage of bands playing Christmas music which were a big hit with my daughter (second only to the candy canes that were being given out).

I put… [Continue Reading]

2012 Parent’s Choice Awards – Sports & Fitness Classes for Children- The Results Are In!

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And the winners are… <drum roll>
 
1. Little Kickers serving the Greater Toronto Area
2. Axe Capoeira in Midtown Toronto
3. Coachlite Roller Gardens in Oshawa
 
Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all who participated!
I would highly recommend checking the winners out (click the links above). Ask about a trial class or being able to sit in… [Continue Reading]

Your Holiday Gift Guide is Ready! (Plus FAB Giveaways!)

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Dear Readers,
With the holidays fast approaching, Char from The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom and Mel from Melanie OTG, are here to present our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Click on the photos below for great gift ideas for the special men, women and children in your life. We have some cool products on our… [Continue Reading]

*Giveways Have Ended* Holiday Gift Guide: Special Features & Giveaways You Won’t Want to Miss!

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Giveaways
Enter to win $250 worth of games from Outset Media, a CUTCO knife worth $138 and a $25 gift certificate for eDiaper cakes!
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Diaper cakes are becoming a special feature at many baby showers these days. It’s a trendy way to present the mom to be with something practical, a gift that she can cherish…. [Continue Reading]

2012 Holiday Gift Guide

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To Our Wonderful Readers,
Holiday shopping can be a blast for some, but overwhelming for others. That’s why Char, from The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom and Mel from Melanie OTG, are here to present our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. From November 15-30th, we will be featuring our exclusive Pintrest boards with cool gifts for… [Continue Reading]

Amazing Holiday Portraits by DP Photography (serving the GTA)

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I’ve been admiring DP Photography’s newborn portraits for ages.
When Deanna announced mini sessions for the holidays, I happened to be thinking about what I was going to do this year for my children’s portraits. So I jumped at the opportunity and booked a session immediately at her home studio (she will also travel throughout the… [Continue Reading]

Dressing Up for the York-Durham Heritage Railway Train

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Great advertising, attractive photos, and free tickets for kids in costume drew me to check out the York-Durham Heritage Railway’s Halloween-themed trip!
It ended up being a rainy, cloudy day when my kids and I boarded the train at Stouffville. I had a round-trip ticket with an hour break in between at one station but I… [Continue Reading]