Our favourite new products, gadgets and ideas for families, parents & kids.
The Rally Racer is fun on wheels with Adventure Guide ‘Rudi Tootin’ on board, to help drive imaginative play. When a child rolls the Dune Buggy forward, it triggers the generator that fuels the lights and motor sounds and with no batteries needed, the fun is endless.
By harnessing natural kinetic energy, the pump powered […]
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Cara
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Give little imaginations the perfect place to bloom – and set up shop! – with this adorable market playhouse. Standing just over four feet tall, the exterior is adorned with blooming flowers printed on the double-sided fabric walls. Inside depicts a sideboard crawling with pantry staples, jars of yummy “treats” on the windowsill and a […]
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Cara
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Looking for a unique stocking stuffer for the stockings in your house? Pick up a set of Smencils and you’ll see you have an instant hit! Smencils are made from rolled sheets of newspaper instead of wood. You can even see the layers of newspaper when you sharpen the pencil. […]
Posted on October 20th, 2009 by admin
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When it comes to teaching kids about money management, parents are looking to Jeanette Ramnarine and her book, “The 4 Little Pigs.” A few months ago the Momtalk Team spoke with Jeanette about her book and how it came to be (you can Listen Here). Since our chat the book has become a hit […]
Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by admin
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Move over toboggans, crazy carpets and inner tubes, this latest Canadian invention is hitting the hills this holiday season. Zipfy is a uniquely designed rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever used for stability and turning. Pronounced [zip’ fee]. Young kids will have fun sliding down their favourite hills while older […]
Posted on December 9th, 2008 by admin
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Looking for a quick and fun activity to do with the kids this holiday season? CPO’er miscouchemommy found a perfect alternative to a gingerbread house.
I picked this Wilton Cookie Tree Kit up the other day at walmart. We’ve never made a gingerbread house, but I have always wanted to do one with the kids. Ii […]
Posted on November 27th, 2008 by admin
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This classic matching game includes 72 cards featuring Julius and his friends. Children will have fun getting to know Julius’s vibrant cast of animal friends while building memory and concentration skills. Paul Frank Industries (Ages 3+)
Julius! Matching Game can be found at your local bookstore or online at chapters.indigo.ca
What Canadian Parents are saying…
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Posted on November 27th, 2008 by Cara
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Give your little girl a place of her own, with this fabric-covered playhouse that gives little imaginations a place to roam free. Standing just over four feet tall, this cottage has double-sided fabric walls to help little homemakers feel right at home, complete with windows, a Dutch door and chimney. When it’s time to prepare […]
Posted on November 26th, 2008 by Cara
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Counting down to the big day can be fun if you use your imagination and some of these great finds!
Holiday movies are a great way to spend an evening with the kids. Pull out your favourite DVDs from past years and consider adding a few to the mix. Among some of the family friendly movies […]
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by helen
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Entertain your kids for hours! Great questions for young, curious minds that help pass the time quickly. A most-welcomed gift for families on-the-go. Terrific tool for elementary school teachers whether for essay writing prompts or simply breaking the ice at the beginning of the term. Homeschoolers will love the fun, thoughtful questions too! And, here’s […]
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by admin
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