Tag: books
Fun Back to School Learning with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 11/09
Fun Back to School Learning with DK Canada Back to school. It is the time of the year when my kids want more answers to some of the things they are learning at school. I love that they are so full of curiosity, but there are times that I am not able to supply all […]
Learn and Delight in Summer with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 09/28
Learning can be fun in so many ways during the summer. Finding a great book that contains easy to great information and amazing images is one way to make this happen. DK Canada has a variety of books that makes readers delight in many different topics for readers of all ages. They asked our family if […]
Bring Learning into Your Summer with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 09/07
Bring Learning into Your Summer with DK Canada Summer. Usually, it is a time to lounge and while the day away. For my family, we find it hard to sit still for long periods of time. We have to be doing or learning something in order to have a good time. STEM is a great […]
Grow and Learn with DK Canada Books #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 06/08
Grow and Learn with DK Canada Spring is really beginning to show outside. It gives a fresh look and feel our neighbourhoods. Our family loves growing plants. They are an important part of our lives and we love being surrounded by them, both indoors and out. DK Canada wants families to become more connected to plant […]
Become a Maker This Spring with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 05/11
Become a Maker This Spring with DK Canada Spring is all about being creative and trying new things. Whether it is with a device or with your hands, there are so many ways to create and make something and have doing it. DK Canada knows that Canadians have a creative spirit and would love to help […]
Are Paper Books Making a Comeback?
Are Paper Books Making a Comeback? In an age where everything is digitized, it might surprise you to hear that print paper books gaining popularity. People are now trying to limit their screen time and this trend is reflected in book sales. E-book sales in the UK has seen nearly a 20 per cent plunge […]
Learn Something New with DK Canada Books #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 03/30
Learn Something New with DK Canada One of the best aspect about books is that they are a fabulous resource of information. They allow readers to learn about their interests and then build off them to pursue their passions. DK Canada has books that touch on numerous topics that pique our interests and help us learn […]
Hors d’Oeuvres is Why #ILoveDK Contest!
Hors d’Oeuvres is Why #ILoveDK! Food. It is a passion in my home. Eating it is the endgame for us, but making dishes that as pleasing to eyes is what we also try to achieve in our kitchen. The one area we were looking to up our game in the cuisine department was hors d’oeuvres. […]
Restore Balance this New Year with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 01/26
Restore Balance this New Year with DK Canada The New Year is all but here. The start of a new year signals a fresh start in our lives in one way or another. I usually feel a little off balance at this time of the year and love looking for ways to gain some balance […]
Learn and Savour with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide ~ CAN 12/29
Learn and Savour with DK Canada! Two of my favourite passions are learning and food. Both of these passions help to make us better. Learning feeds our minds and food nourishes our bodies. Putting the two of them together helps to soothe my spirit. DK Canada loves sharing both of these aspects by having a […]
Go Wild with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 11/03
Go Wild with DK Canada Books! Animals. We all have a soft spot for one or many different types of two, four or multi-legged creatures that inhabit our world. My kids are always curious to learn more about their favourite animals and find out about others they discover. DK Canada wants everyone to enjoy […]
4 Ways to Encourage a Reluctant Reader
4 Ways to Encourage a Reluctant Reader Some kids love to read. They can’t get enough of it but others, not so much. It’s hard to get them to even pick up a book much less read a little every day. Reading encourages kids to use their imaginations and can help teach life lessons […]
Welcome the New School Year with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 09/22
Welcome the New School Year with DK Canada! Do you hear that? It is the sound of the first bell of the new school year about to ring in the next few weeks. Are your kids not enthusiastic to head back to class this year? DK Canada wants to change this feeling with their collection […]
3 Ways to Celebrate Canada with DK Canada #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 08/25
3 Ways to Celebrate Canada with DK Canada With Canada 150 upon us, it is a year of celebrating Canada in so many different ways. It can be done in so many different ways, either inside of your home or on adventures across the country. DK Canada has books on numerous topics that help Canadians […]
Jump into STEM This Summer with DK Canada! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 08/04
Jump into STEM This Summer with DK Canada! Has the last school bell rung this year for your kids? Did you want your family to have fun while learning more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or STEM this summer? DK Canada has a bevy of books that can peek the interests of readers of […]
Enjoy Outdoor Living with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 07/07
Enjoy Outdoor Living with DK Canada Books! The sun is finally making more of appearance, making the temperatures rise. You know what this means: Time to start spending more time outdoors! Entertaining is always fun, whether it is to keep the fun going for kids or to impress family and friends with food, drinks, […]
Celebrate a Fun for All March Break with DK Canada! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 03/31
Celebrate a Fun for All March Break with DK Canada With February in our rear view mirrors, I am beginning to scramble with plans for that last long vacation period kids have before the end of the school year: March Break! It is great to get the kids out and about, but I know […]
Chocolate is Why #ILoveDK! #Review #Contest #Giveaway ~ CAN 02/17
Chocolate is Why #ILoveDK! Confession time: I LOVE books! I have been hooked to the written word since I was a child, and it continues to grow! Blogging has also allowed me to have the chance to review a lot of amazing books, so I am combining two passions (yes, I’m a very lucky girl!). […]
Jump Start the New Year with DK Canada Books! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 02/03
Jump Start the New Year with DK Canada! The New Year is here! Do you have resolutions or goals set to make 2017 a fabulous year for yourself? I usually have three goals I try to accomplish each year. They are to try something I have never done before, to become more active and to […]
Wrap Up Chocolate as a Gift from DK Canada! #Review
Wrap Up Chocolate as a Gift from DK Canada! Whether it is dark, milk or white, people LOVE chocolate! It is a treat given and enjoyed during the holidays and helps to make fun memories. Have you ever wondered how this sugary confection is made? DK Canada takes readers on the chocolate trail from cocoa […]
3 Fabulous Fall Books with DK Canada! #Review #Giveaway ~ CAN 11/18
For some people, fall is a season full of colour and wonder. For others, it is a time to escape the cool and wet weather it brings by staying indoors. One way to entertain yourself while staying away from the elements is by reading a great book. DK Canada has a large variety of titles […]
3 Books of Discovery with DK Canada! #Review #Giveaway CAN 10/07
Books have always been a means of escape for my family. We are able to travel to lands near and far by picking a title from our home library. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, DK Canada has made reading for our family a realm of discovery we are enchanted by whenever we flip through […]
Eric Litwin Live! At the Ottawa International Children’s Festival ~ Review
Polka-dot doo doo doooo… Polka-dot pants, polka-dot pants… Sorry. Just saw Eric Litwin live at the Ottawa International Children’s Festival, and I’m still dancing around to that number. I think most people with little kids know who Eric Litwin is. His best-selling Pete the Cat books (the first four in the series) sit on most Kindergarten […]
Once Upon A Time: Telling A Story
Once Upon A Time: Telling A Story Once upon a time……Telling stories is a peaceful, magical way to create special moments with our children. Whether it is at bedtime or on a rainy day, I believe every parent can and should take the time to tell a story. With an open mind and a bit […]
