What’s Under the Cover | January
The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life By Jacque Aye An interactive book to encourage and build self-care. It’s a book to helps your kids learn about themselves, their fears, and how to defeat them. An official guide to becoming the most magical
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Work It, Girl: Rule the Music Scene like Queen Beyonce Knowles By Caroline Moss and Sinem Erkas This book is perfect for young girls who dream big. Work It, Girl is part of a series. This is the true story of a
winter family fun – Drive-Thru Fun Co. introduces Snow Magic at Ontario Place’s East Island
A first-of-its-kind experience at Ontario Place, Snow Magic will be a fun and exciting drive-thru event for all ages. Dare to dream and explore a magical world of fire and ice as you embark on a breathtaking journey like no other. Expertly
Autumn fun – Camp Spooky at Canada’s Wonderland
The sun settles below the horizon and shadows stretch across the landscape. Trees are barren, almost skeletal. Fallen leaves crunch under feet. There is an unnatural stillness of the night as a full moon climbs into the sky. You shiver
Destinations – Holly Jolly New Additions to Santa’s Village
Santa’s elves have been busy. Not only have they been tirelessly crafting toys at their North Pole workshop for good little girls and boys (and really, aren’t they all good?), but they’ve pulled double shifts the last two years, working
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Little People, Big Dreams – Elton John By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara adds Elton John to her collection of Little People, Big Dreams. The biography of a little boy named Reggie, who learned to play his grandma’s piano
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81 Questions for Parents – Helping Your Kids Succeed in School By Kristen J. Amundson For a parent looking for guidance this book is your assistant to helping your child succeed in school. 81 Questions is loaded with important inquiries that were asked
Sport Surfaces – Multiuse Sport Courts
These days, access to activities like tennis, golf or even a pick-up game of basketball has had its challenges. Nowadays, homeowners are looking at their backyards differently, finding ways to create an entertainment oasis that can keep their kids and
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Whose Poo? By Daisy Bird If your kids are anything like my kids, then this book will be a great hit. Whose Poo will make you laugh along with your child. Big Daddy Mouse wants to take his two little mouses to
Spending time – 4 activities that your tween daughter will enjoy doing with you
If your typical day is consumed by school, extracurricular activities, and work, why not spend a quiet evening at home together? You will find activities that appeal to everyone on this list so that you can plan an enjoyable weekend
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Simon and Chester Super Detectives By Cale Atkinson A humorous story for the early reader. On a rainy day, two friends, Simon, who’s human and Chester, who’s a ghost, are bored from being inside. They decide to dress up and play detectives.
Easters Popular Symbols and Traditions
Easter is a highly anticipated spring holiday that not only represents renewal and rebirth, but for many Christians, it is an important holy time that marks the crucifixion and resurrection Jesus Christ. The holiday follows the spring equinox so the
The Many Benefits of Starting a Home Greenhouse With Your Child
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, many homeowners have taken an interest in starting their own greenhouse. Food insecurities and rising prices, strict lockdowns, increased homeschooling, and people looking for home-based projects have all contributed to the growing popularity of greenhouse
The Growing Kit: Helping parent’s engage in meaningful, positive conversations with their young children
Parents with young children can find it challenging to talk to their youngsters, especially about difficult or emotional events. Finding the right words to formulate questions in a positive, encouraging manner does not come easy for everyone. Bud Sprout Bloom’s
December 2020 Bookshelf
The Fabled Stables Willa the Wisps By Jonathan Auxier Jonathan Auxier brings the young reader to a magical adventurous stable where Auggie works and tends to unusual animals with unique names. Within the stables are magical stales. Auggie is sent out on
Friday Harbour: The Start to Something Extraordinary
By: Andrew Hind Friday Harbour, a 600-acre, $1-billion waterfront resort at Lake Simcoe's Big Bay Point, is one of Ontario's newest and most exciting developments – an 'urban cottage lifestyle' destination 20 years in the making. Minutes from Barrie, the four-season resort's
Mushing Memories: Dogsledding in Haliburton
Winter in Haliburton is a magical experience. Yes, the cold can be biting, but if you find the right setting—that beautiful, natural spot where snow mounds up like fluffy pillows and drapes evergreens like Christmas garland—there is no season more
National Adoption Month
Did you know according to the Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO), since 2011, there have been over 30,000 children in care across Canada? In Ontario, there are approximately 17,000 children and youth in foster care. Of these, 8,400 children are
Winter Wonders at Crawford Lake Conservation Area
By: Andrew Hind When snow blankets the ground, Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton is transformed into a winter wonderland. The landscape is draped in fluffy white mounds, and a soothing tranquility settles deeply. With over 19km of trails weaving through
Ghost Tours of Niagara-on-the-Lake
By Andrew Hind The night is dark, and the moon, poking through clouds above, casts an eerie pale glow on the sleeping town. A chilled wind moan causes you to hunch down inside your jacket, and your eyes dart about anxiously.
