It's been a crazy few weeks over here, and it's time to bring home happy! We would first like to disclose that this post has been written in Christine's words, but since she is still unable to have any screen time until she recovers from her concussion, a few of us have volunteered to type for her and read to her. She's been naughty and has tried to check a few emails, and … [Read more...]
Netflix-Inspired Halloween Costumes! #NetflixHalloween #StreamTeam
For us, Halloween is all about being able to dress up and have fun! We love seeing everyone's costumes, because each and every year, the neighbourhood kids and their parents demonstrate their creativity with their Halloween costumes! If you're looking for some inspiration, why not draw from the hundreds and thousands of characters from your favourite Netflix … [Read more...]
Who Decides What to Watch on Netflix in your House? #StreamTeam
Who decides what to watch on Netflix in your house? When I was a kid, my brothers and I used to fight over what to watch on TV. My brothers wanted to watch Transformers or WWF and I wanted to watch Full House, Who's the Boss? or Growing Pains. There were times, however, that we would all agree on shows to watch. We would watch ALF together and a few other shows. Those … [Read more...]
Netflix Canada-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Netlfix is a big thing in our house, and so is Halloween! Though Little One is only allowed watching TV on weekends, she is always on the ball when it comes to picking which movies and shows we will watch for Family Movie Night on Fridays. In fact, she even came up with a list of Netflix Canada-Inspired Halloween costumes! Halloween is one of the most anticipated days of … [Read more...]
Dragons: Race to the Edge #StreamTeam
Our Summer has been flying by! I cannot believe it's almost August! How on earth did that happen? It feels like just yesterday that Little One got off the school bus on her last day of grade 1! It's hard to believe that she'll be going into grade 2 soon! Our Summer has been jam packed with Summer camp, activities, beach days, swimming, playing, farm chores, traveling, … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic – Cutie Mark Quests {DVD Giveaway}
Growing up, I was a big fan of My Little Pony! In fact, my most treasured childhood toy is the My Little Pony (Cotton Candy) that my favourite uncle gave me when I was a little girl! Now that I have a little girl of my own, I'm amazed to see how popular My Little Pony still is! Little One and her friends (both girls and boys) love the My Little Pony cartoons! My Little … [Read more...]
Minions are here! #KinderMom
It seems like everywhere I look, I spy Minions! Minions are here! Yes, even on Manitoulin Island! Little One was so excited to see special Minion KINDER® SURPRISE® eggs at our local store. We had to get a few because she wanted to collect them all. Who isn't crazy for those adorable, funny little guys? Have you and your kids been keeping up with all the Minions … [Read more...]
Calling All Minion Fans! + KINDER SURPRISE Giveaway #KinderMom
It doesn't surprise me that Despicable Me has become such a huge hit with kids of all ages. I don't know who the bigger minion fan is in this household! Little One and I both claim to be the biggest minion fan! It's hard to say who loves those adorable, funny, yellow minions more! This said, Little One does a pretty great impression of Kevin and Stuart! It seems we … [Read more...]
Everybody Lies #StreamTeam
I pride myself on being honest with my child. When she was a toddler, she learned the proper words for parts of the anatomy. There was none of that "little girls have cupcakes and little boys have turtles". Very early on, it was "girls have a vagina and boys have a penis". I was so happy that we were being honest with our child. The truth is...everybody lies at some … [Read more...]
Toopy and Binoo Valentine’s Giveaway
What's better than celebrating Valentine's Day with your best friend? Little One loves Toopy and Binoo. Even though she's now six years old, she is still drawn to the inseparable duo. To be honest, Little One learned of Toopy and Binoo on one of our visits at her cousins' house in Kingston. Little One's cousins are big Toopy and Binoo fans. They even saw Toopy and … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Puss in Boots #StreamTeam
Shrek has always been a favourite in this household. Who doesn't love that hilarious ogre? I wasn't surprised that Little One's absolute favourite character is Puss in Boots! Who can resist him? He's the world's greatest fighter, lover and milk connoisseur! This month, The Adventures of Puss in Boots arrives on Netflix January 16th, starring one of the most celebrated … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales
Little One is obsessed with My Little Pony. Obsessed! She has quite the extensive collection of My Little Pony items. At the moment, she's all about Rainbow Dash. If I were able to find a Rainbow Dash costume, she probably would have gone as Rainbow Dash for Halloween! Speaking of My Little Pony, just in time for Halloween: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: … [Read more...]