Fun Family Activities To Do In The Colder Months

With the colder months approaching, many families prepare to enjoy the warmth of staying indoors. However, this can quickly turn monotonous, where we start to miss the excitement of summer adventures where the family easily bonds together. Usually, indoor time also increases screen time that could negatively effects emotional and mental well-being. There are several fun activities we can get involved in during the winter from camping to going on road trips. Here are six fun activities to consider enjoying with your family during the colder months.

Family Shirt Ideas Everyone Will Love To Wear

T-shirts are timeless and comfortable. The fact that anybody can wear them makes them a great piece of clothing to wear for the entire family. Also, t-shirts are excellent for photo shoots to commemorate events and celebrate milestones.

Practical Ways To Get Us Outdoors

It is not easy to encourage our children to get outdoors, especially when they grow older. However, it is not only the kids that find it hard to go outside these days. Instead of talking about the benefits, we need to have practical solutions to get ourselves and our children outdoors.

Share Your Love with Hallmark

Although, we are reminded about showing our love during the month of February, I think it is important we show our love to those we care all year round! These cute gifts from Hallmark makes wonderful gifts for our loved ones.

Family is What You Make of It

There is no such thing as the "perfect" family because family is what we make of it. I am sure that none of us would want to trade our families for any other even if they are not perfect all the times. Although, I am sure there are times you question this :) Deep down each of us know that we can rely on our family the most, and that attachment we have with our family is a gift from God that we must cherish.

A Guide From Toronto Hydro to Help Us Prepare For An Emergency

As parents, we’re responsible for the health and safety of our family. Part of this responsibility includes making sure we can care for our family, and are prepared to face challenges. In times of emergency it is always better to be prepared. I know how important this is especially during the winter, and after going through the 2013 ice storm experience and having to live through 5 days without power.

LOUD ABOUT A Game Of Action Memory

LOUD ABOUT is a new game that recruits reaction and memory skills. It is cool card game to play with groups of 4 to 8 people over the age of 10 years. This hilarious game designed by Jeff, the toy and game designer behind BROBO Sleepytime Friends has received an overwhelmingly positive response from hundreds of game testers.

Fun at Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland located in the city of Vaughan is Canada’s first and largest theme park that opened in 1981, features over 200 attractions, 69 rides, Splash Works, live shows and more. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Canada’s Wonderland.

Win Passes and Visit Santa @SantasVillageON This Summer

We had the pleasure of spending time at Santa's Village last summer, which everyone in my family enjoyed. I am excited this year to partner with Santa's Village and host a giveaway so you can visit Santa's Village with your family and enjoy everything they offer.

Movie Suggestions for the Family #StreamTeam

My family and I have enjoyed Netflix for years, as it allows us to watch movies and TV shows when and where we want. I like that through the Netflix account each family member can create their own customized list of shows they want to watch. I rather my children watch shows through Netflix without the advertisement, so I can monitor appropriate shows that are for their age.

Win and Create a Personalized Blurb Book To Show Your Love

Whether it’s for a proposal, Valentine’s Day or a special anniversary, creative publishing platform Blurb helps us capture and share our love in a beautiful way. With Blurb, we have complete creative control over the book we want to make. They have a wide selection from which we can choose. With books starting at just $4.95, we will have plenty left over to keep spoiling our loved ones.

Win Tickets to Watch Disney On Ice Let's Party As They Come to Toronto

It will be one colossal party on ice, with all our favourite Disney friends coming to Rogers Centre from March 12 to 16th, 2014. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe. 

Win Tickets to Watch Disney Live Mickey's Rockin' Road Show

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favourite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show! Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live, show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks right here in Toronto.

Exploring the Oceans at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

My family and I had an awesome time exploring all that is offered at the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. We were very excited to see the 135,000 square foot largest, indoor aquarium in Canada that has two levels with over 16000 animals found in the oceans and lakes from around the world. 

The Game of THINGS

The Game of THINGS was invented by chance when the three North Bay boys, Tom and Ted Quinn and Mark Sherry were simply trying to make each other laugh. After five years of those same family and friends telling them that this was the funniest game they had ever played, the friends took another year to design and develop it into what is now on store shelves.

That Sky Blue Letterpress Collection From Hallmark

Hallmark Canada is pleased to introduce “That Sky Blue,” a new collection of letterpress stationery that launched in Hallmark Gold Crown stores across Canada on September 20th, 2013. The high-end, modern cards are made using century old, vintage machinery to capture the true letterpress process and is designed and produced in Montreal, Quebec. 

Refocus on Family During Thanksgiving

I am glad the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is coming soon, as it gives us time to refocus on family and friends. These fall products from Hallmark will help us pause to celebrate all the special occasion.

What We Do In Our Garden During Fall

The gardening season is almost coming to an end for this year... so I find spending a little bit of time each day will help us get ready to clean up and prep things for the next gardening season. Here are some of the things my husband and I do in our garden during fall.

We Learned How Elephant Dung is Transformed Into Paper During Our Eco Tour

Products made with elephant poo paper

During our visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, we saw a small elephant poo factory that gave us the opportunity to learn how elephant dung is transformed into paper. I have seen products made with elephant poo during the Green living show in Canada, so very curiously we went in. 

Posting Cards To Keep in Touch With Family and Friends

When life gets a little busy with work, studies or hobbies :) we forget the most important thing, our family and friends especially the extended ones. It is quite important to keep ties, so our children know their relatives. I joined Hallmark's Get Carded Challenge because I believe it is important to keep in touch with family and friends. I posted several greeting cards to those near and dear to me.