When I was a kid, I used to love all of the educational shows that would come on TV before & after school. Bill Nye, and Reading Rainbow are just two of many that I enjoyed during my own childhood. One show that I also enjoyed when I was a kid and that is still popular all these years later, is The Magic School Bus. It was jam-packed with humor, educational and animated in a style that easily got kids hooked on the series. Now that I have my own daughter I've found that The Magic School Bus is still pretty popular, so, I've loved being able to introduce my daughter to something that I used to love so much. The fact that it is also filled to bursting with a plethora of educational content, specifically science, was just an added bonus. Read on to learn why I think Science Explosion is a Total Blast! Recently I was given the opportunity to work with a company by the name of The Young Scientist Club; given my daughters interest in science as a subject, I was only too happy to … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Kidz Bop! This is the big "birthday" celebration for music any mom can feel comfortable with their kids listening to. Ever since I was a kid I've been a lover of music. From classical to country to rock and even jazz, there is almost nothing that I won't listen to. Whether I'm in the car with my family or at home completing my daily household chores, some of my most peaceful moments have been while listening to music. This is a love that I've managed to pass down to my daughter and something that we can share in together; I love being able to share the same tastes and in some cases, the same favorite artists as well. When it comes to music, it almost goes without saying that I can't let my daughter listen to everything I like due to the natural of lyrics these days but with the help of Kidz Bop, the limits I have to set are few and far between thanks to their kid friendly versions of the latest hits. Since arriving on the music scene in 2001, Kidz Bop has been … [Read more...]

I love testing toys - and love great STEM ones even more. Working with Spin Master, we came up with 15 Reasons We Love the G15. Founded in 1994 by childhood friends Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie, after their graduation from The University of Western Ontario, Spin Master started out by manufacturing a product under the name of Earth Buddy; a nylon head of sawdust that was covered in grass seeds which grew to emulate hair. Joined by classmate Ben Varadi, who attended the University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivy School of Business, their success led them to a small facility in downtown Toronto. This bout of success would serve as the springboard for Spin Masters entry into the toy business. Over the past two decades Spin Master has achieved significant growth in the toy business, going from a one product business to a leading global, diversified, multi-platform and highly innovative children's entertainment company. When I was offered the chance to review several of their … [Read more...]

Finding learning toys that would spark my daughters creative side has always been a passion for me. I've never shied away from traditional toys because I feel there's a place for them in every individual childhood but really just love finding new and creative ways to capture her attention and keep it while using play things that fit outside of the realm of everyday toys. That being said, I'm always on the lookout for new brands to work with and to try out, so, when I was given the opportunity to partner with Educational Insights to try out Nancy B's Science Club, I was more than happy to accept and review one of their fun learning products. Educational Insights is made up of employees who are enthusiastic about playtime. Their goal is to create experiences of sheer joy and uncontrollable laughter. The creative minds behind Educational Insights are avid champions of curiosity and moments of discovery. While inspiring creativity, imagination, good sportsmanship and … [Read more...]