Bring Stories to Life. Give the Gift of Interactive Wonder!
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals: Surprising Things We Can Learn from Nature By Kate Siber, and illustrated by Kaitlynn Copithorne What can a sloth teach us about slowing down? Or a firefly about shining from within? In this beautifully illustrated book, discover
December 2025 movie picks
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales (2010) Each story highlights themes of friendship and holiday spirit as the characters celebrate Christmas. The tales reflect the joy and warmth of the season, showcasing what Christmas truly means. Babes in Toyland (1961) – Walt Disney Studios
LEGO®: Gifts for Vehicle Lovers, Adventure Seekers & Holiday Family Fun
Gifts for Vehicle Lovers, Adventure Seekers & Holiday Family Fun Build, imagine, and play – no screens required! LEGO® sets spark hours of hands-on creativity and open-ended fun. Whether building from instructions or inventing something entirely new, kids develop problem-solving skills, patience,
LEGO®
LEGO® invites fans to step off the screen and into the stories they love most – from Star Wars™ and Harry Potter™ to The Goonies™ and Bluey™. Each set transforms favourite fandoms into hands-on, display-worthy builds that spark creativity and
Perfect for Stockings!
Small in size, big on fun – these festive finds are just right for popping into stockings. Bio Sculpture – Get Ready for the Holidays With a UV filter, styrene-free formula, and thick black bristle brush for streak-free coverage, it’s easy to
Once Upon a Christmas Market
The holidays are a magical time of year, and no more so than when visiting a Christmas market surrounded by the glow of twinkling lights, fat snowflakes falling from the sky, and the atmosphere alive with merriment. Here are three wonderfully
Playmobil Pirates
Playmobil Pirates is an adventurous theme that brings the high seas to life with detailed pirate ships, treasure islands, and swashbuckling characters. Kids can create epic battles between pirates and soldiers, search for hidden treasure, and sail the ocean with
Crafty kids: Christmas 2025 Ornaments
Christmas has a funny way of nudging us back to basics. One minute we’re tangled in fairy lights and Pinterest-perfect tree themes, and the next – we’re cross-legged on the living room floor, opening that dusty box of ornaments. Inside? Treasures.
The Happy Box
Founded by two Toronto sisters with a passion for supporting local, The Happy Box curates premium gift boxes filled exclusively with Canadian-made products, spotlighting local makers, small businesses, and gourmet artisans from coast to coast. What began as a small idea
What’s under the covers in December 2025
Brady Brady and the Santa Search By Mary Shaw, illustrated by Chuck Temple Brady loves Christmas almost as much as hockey! But this year, he forgets to send Santa a letter. During the Christmas Eve game, he spots Santa and searches the
The Elf, the Myth, the Mischief
Somewhere between leftover pie and the first frantic hunt for wrapping paper, he appears – the Elf on the Shelf. One day he’s sitting sweetly on the mantel; the next, he’s zip-lining through the living room or fishing in the
Cottage Country Resorts Hit the Right Note in the Early Winter Shoulder Season
The period between fiery leaves falling from trees and winter wrapping the landscape in its cold embrace is generally considered a downtime in the cottage country tourism calendar. It’s typically not until January that the full force range of winter
LEGO: Build the Countdown to Christmas
Move over chocolate – this year’s advent calendars are all about creativity. LEGO’s 2025 Advent Calendars bring 24 days of mini builds, collectible characters, and imaginative fun the whole family can enjoy long after the holidays. Available at LEGO.ca and
Unplug & Play This Holiday Season with Walmart
This holiday season, give kids the gift of imagination! Walmart’s picks for screen-free kids activities are the perfect way to keep little ones entertained while creating special family memories. From festive crafts and cosy games to mindful moments, these unplugged
November 2025 cool things
Little People, BIG DREAMS: 2025 Advent Calendar Book Collection Unwrap a new story each day with the Little People, BIG DREAMS advent calendar! Packed with 24 tiny tales of big inspiration – from Harry Styles to Rosa Parks – it’s a
How to raise a generous and caring generation
For centuries, parents in different countries and cultures have raised children to be kind, empathetic and generous. However, global and social issues over the last decade have created a more polarized and disconnected society. The effects of these ongoing challenges
Amy Welsman, Founder of PAUME: Clean Hands, Clear Conscience –A Canadian Mompreneur’s Mission
When Toronto-based mompreneur Amy Welsman set out to create a hand care brand, she wasn’t thinking about trends – she was thinking about health, hygiene, and sustainability. With a newborn at home and hand sanitizer in every room, Amy noticed
What’s under the covers in November 2025
Paddingon Little Library By Michael Bond & Illustrated by R.W. Alley This charming little library features four delightful books about everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a beloved movie star! Discover how Paddington travelled from Peru to London and met the Brown
LEGO Gifts for the Animal Lover & The Curious Builders Build, imagine, and play – no screens required!
LEGO® sets spark hours of hands-on creativity and open-ended fun. Whether building from instructions or inventing something entirely new, kids develop problem-solving skills, patience, and confidence – brick by brick. It’s screen-free play that powers big imaginations! In today’s world,
November 2025 Movie Picks
Monkeys, Go Home! (1967) – Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Hank Dussard (Dean Jones), a young American who inherits a farm in a small French village, is unfamiliar with traditional farming methods, and comes up with an unconventional plan: train four