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
Playmobil: Playmobil Colour
Playmobil Colour is a creative line that allows kids to personalize their playsets using washable markers. The sets include white-coated figures and accessories that can be decorated and redesigned repeatedly. Kids can colour their characters and objects, wipe them clean,
Register now for for City of Toronto Winter Recreation Activities.
SPONSORED CONTENT This winter, do more than just scroll – for your kids, teens, parents and yourself! City of Toronto’s Winter Recreational Activities are now open for registration starting on December 1 at toronto.ca/WinterRec. From skating, swimming and sports lessons to arts, crafts
Give the Gift of Interactive Wonder!
The Story Orchestra: Hansel and Gretel Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Step into a magical forest with this musical retelling of Hansel and Gretel, featuring 10 enchanting sound buttons that bring Humperdinck’s iconic score to life. Each page pairs the timeless tale with
November: a season of reflection gratitude, and new beginnings
November always feels like a gentle pause before the sparkle of the holidays – a season where gratitude fills the air and we begin to reflect on the year that’s unfolded. Now, November holds something extra special for our family, too:
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Kindle Colorsoft Family Introducing the first-ever Kindle Colorsoft for Kids. A fun, distraction-free reading device for kids with a colourful cover, 12-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee. Includes innovative tools like Vocabulary Builder, Word Wise, and OpenDyslexic font.
The Legend of Stingy Jack
Have you ever wondered why jack-o’-lanterns glow on porches every October? The answer lies in an old Irish legend that has travelled across time and oceans. Long ago, there was a man named Stingy Jack, a mischievous man with a knack
What parents can do to be more involved at school
Education is vital for young people to reach their full potential and enjoy success in adulthood. Students’ academic journeys begin as early as preschool and continue for decades. While students ultimately earn degrees or professional certifications in their own names,
Playmobil Horses of Waterfall
Playmobil Horses of Waterfall is a magical horse-themed series set in the enchanting world of Waterfall. It features beautifully designed horses, stables, and figures, allowing kids to explore the bond between horses and their riders. The sets include detailed accessories