Spring Has Sprung And It’s Time For Fun With @DKCanada

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

My First Encyclopedia by @DKCanada #Review

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 11 Reasons to Walk for Fitness – With a Little Help From @DKCanada

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

Outrageously Easy Outdoor Crafts With @DKCanada

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

Tasty Teas to Your Mailbox From Tea Sparrow

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

Nerds & Geeks Rejoice With Loot Crate

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...

“Not Another Bill” – Subscription Box Review

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

Little Life Box Subscription Review

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

miWorld – Build Your Own Dream Mall – Review

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...

Heroes of the City Review

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

Sphero 2.0 – the Tech Toy Teens will Love – A Review

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...

V-Tech Innotab 3 Review

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

Everyone Deserves a Candy Crate- Our Sweet Review

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 – Because Everything’s Better Two-Gether! A Review

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

Are you on the scent of Whiffer Sniffers? A Review

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?)...