There are a few items of clothing that are a must for anyone living through a long, cold, Canadian winter: a wind/waterproof jacket, a toque (love that word!), warm mittens or gloves...and warm, waterproof winter boots. KICKING IT OLD SCHOOL WITH MUKLUKS How many of you remember those mukluks with faux fur on them from the 1970's? I sure do. I loved them at the time. One of … [Read more...] about STONZ Wear – Canadian Kidz Footwear At Its Best!
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Happy Thanksgathering To My American Family & Friends
When I was growing up, my mother made sure that Thanksgiving was a special occasion for our family. She always wanted us to be together for at least one big Thanksgiving meal during this holiday, complete with turkey and all the trimmings. We were all very lucky to be able to spend many Thanksgivings together, with my siblings and their families traveling from … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgathering To My American Family & Friends
Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
This past weekend was our very first visit to the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, held at Parc de la Baie in Gatineau, Quebec. Thanks to a magnificent blue sky, and no wind, the day couldn't have been better for a festival celebrating the big, beautiful balloons that create a spectacle in the skies over Ottawa-Gatineau every Labour Day weekend. Just to give you a little … [Read more...] about Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
Calypso: A Day In The Life Of Canada’s Best Theme Waterpark
The city of Ottawa is full of many fantastic tourist attractions that its citizens, can take great pride in, including our world-class museums, our beautiful parliament buildings, and the bustling Byward Market. Ottawa also has another attraction to be proud of - Calypso Theme Waterpark, located on the outskirts of Ottawa, in the town of Limoges, Ontario. The world's largest … [Read more...] about Calypso: A Day In The Life Of Canada’s Best Theme Waterpark
Come HOME With Dreamworks This July!
The summer of 2015 has been a good one so far for kids who love movies, with a few much-anticipated films opening in theatres recently. Now Canadian kids have a chance to see another cute animated comedy when Dreamworks "HOME" Party Edition hits retail shelves on July 28th. "Celebrate family, friendship and fun in the surprise smash comedy hit of the year from the creators … [Read more...] about Come HOME With Dreamworks This July!
