Reviews

We all know how difficult it can be to keep the kids amused through the spring break and I know I am not the...

When we decided to homeschool our youngest son Gabriel, I tweeted a few of the major publishers to ask which books they might recommend...

My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...

The best endorsement for this book is not what I can write about it but what I can show you. This is what our...

Being born in Britain, I am the stereotypical tea drinker. When I moved to Vancouver, the coffee shop culture came as a real shock....

Unsurprisingly, my teenage sons don't take much notice of my blogging. I get the occasional comment from them - "Can't you get some Whitecaps...

Do you have a special person in your life for whom it is impossible to buy? Perhaps you would like to get something other...

Do you have a special someone to buy for who is environmentally conscious? Perhaps a vegan friend or relative for whom you would like...

You know those toys that you see and immediately want to play with them yourself? You know what I'm talking about, you see it...

When the folks behind "Heroes of the City" contacted me & asked if I would like to review their app, I jumped at the...

When I was first asked to review Sphero, I wondered how much fun a remote control ball could be. The answer? Sphero is so much...

When it comes to anything mobile and electronic, Gabriel is an absolute nightmare. Sensory processing issues lead him to put too much pressure on...

It doesn't matter if you are a big kid or a little one, there are very few of us who don't like to receive...

Twozies are the cutest little babies but they need your help. Each of these adorable figures comes with its very own pet friend but...

This month Whiffer Sniffers made their Canadian debut at Toys"R"Us and here at the Barnes house, we were lucky enough to be sent (scent?)...