The movie: Barbie The Pearl Princess When it was available: March 11, 2014 What it’s about: One part The Little Mermaid, one part Tangled and all parts glittery-pink-Barbie, The Pearl Princess stars Lumina, a mermaid who doesn’t know she’s a princess. Lumina has magical powers that change the colour of pearls and make them dance and glow (and…
Mooms & Soof nursing tunic (guest review)
Guest reviewer Janet Butler-McPhee is a proud Nova Scotian and not-so-recent transplant to Toronto (but confesses her heart still belongs to NYC). She is the proud mom of one sweet baby girl, and currently on maternity leave from her non-profit communications work in HIV and human rights. While not planning crazy silly birthday parties for her now-one-year-old, Janet is…
The Magic of Play Tour with Disney Junior & LEGO DUPLO
Calling everyone with 1.5 to six year olds who live in or near Toronto, Surrey, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Markham: Disney Junior Canada and LEGO DUPLO have teamed up to bring you a travelling road show of fun between today and April 13, 2014. The Magic of Play Tour started in Montreal last weekend and,…
LaVigne Organic Skincare: be ingredient-aware!
I’m not just a product junkie when it comes to gear. I am an equal-opportunity consumer. Skincare and makeup are also on my list of Things That I Have Too Much Of. I know it’s a problem, but I love comparing brands and trying new products that promise to make any part of my face…
Kre-O CityVille Invasion Marina Madness Construction Set (mini review)
THE PRODUCT Kre-O CityVille Invasion Marina Madness Construction Set, $30ish, powered by Duracell. THE GOOD You know, 206 pieces of anything would have sounded like a lot before I had a Kre-O/LEGO/MegaBloks-loving little boy. But some of these sets come with many more hundreds of blocks. The teeniest tiniest blocks you can imagine. So when I…
Kidoozie Cozy Cutie Cuddlin Dolly (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT Kidoozie Cozy Cutie Cuddlin Dolly from International Playthings, $20 (U.S.) to $30 (Canada). THE GOOD The Cozy Cutie doll comes with a few extras, which is always nice. In this case, a pacifier, headband and removable outfit. Her eyes open and close, and not in an overly creepy way like some dolls, which I…
Pretty in Pink Spa
Miss Q got her first pedicure at 19 months old. I know that sounds crazy to some people, and many would argue that exposing toddlers to activities that are normally reserved for the tween or teen years leaves little to create special moments down the road, but our Great Wolf Lodge package included a kids’…
Squeeze Please reusable food pouches
Guest reviewer Marya Renkema lives in Hampton, Ont., with her husband and four boys (ages three, four, six and eight)…man, that’s a lot of testosterone (and skid marks). She teaches French immersion part-time and enjoys spending the rest of her days at home with her two youngest kids. She enjoys baking, crafting, playing piano and…
AquaDoula water birthing tub (guest review)
Tumzee tummy time mat (guest review)
Guest reviewer Tessa has two beautiful kids under two! She’s a suburban-dwelling mama who, like me, uses Facebook as a virtual scrapbook, detailing what her babies are up to and sharing their general cuteness for all to see. She’s an ECE teacher who’s enjoying the last few months of her mat leave. ******************************************************** When I…