Toronto
January 15th, 2010
Talk to the Hand
You've been know to make an origami crane from a paper napkin or turn a newspaper into an "art project." Anything to entertain the kids on these drizzly days of winter.
That's why we loved these temporary tattoo hand puppets ($12.50/8).Wonder if they'll go to bed sooner if it's a purple polka dot monster telling them to do it?
March 6th, 2009
Once Upon a Time
What if Goldilocks went to the ball with the big bad wolf and Gretel shacked up with the three little pigs?
Put a little twist in classic fairy tales with whimsical toys from Toronto design house Fidoodle, makers of original wooden puzzles, blocks, and interactive mobiles.Our little one loves the quirky Cinderella puzzle whose pieces turn into stick puppets for endless hours of imagination and play.
Plus they’re made in Canada with all-natural materials.Now that’s what we call happily ever after.
December 3rd, 2008
let the games begin
Who said, “Good taste is death. Vulgarity is life?”
Find out by flicking through Florence Muller’s highly addictive Fashion Game Book. This stylishly-bound fashion plate is brimming with quizzes, flip-tabs and matching games for the well-versed sartorialist.
Warning: Watch out for the girl with the acrylic nails—fashion trivia is known to bring out the feline in every fashionista.
Available at Amazon.ca
($22).
September 27th, 2008
MASH IT UP
We’re not talking bananas. We’re talking multi-media.
If your pre-schoolers have already mastered CBC Kids’ cool animated on-line games, your budding Sir Mix-a-Lot will love their new Mash Up tool, The Outlet.
Kids can add sound effects and splice together video clips from CBC shows and the best ones are featured on the site or broadcast on TV.
Now lets just hope this little hobby turns into a hobby like Matt Groening’s….
