Melissa and Doug Joey Magnetic Playset

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Our testers have tried this one, and it is the most fabulous toy for toddlers and preschoolers.  Outfits make a little boy named ‘Joey’  into a fireman, policeman, superhero, pirate or knight, and the magnetic clothing sticks incredibly well.  Did we mention that it is wooden?  And includes a super heavy-duty stand?  Creativity abounds, and you might just end up…

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The Christmas Kitten

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Written by Caroline Repchuk Illustrated by Susanna Ronchi This is a magical tale of friendship and caring for Christmas! As Santa’s sleigh sails high over the forest on Christmas Eve, a calamity occurs—a little toy kitten falls from the sleigh! Luckily the kitten lands safely in a snowdrift where she is soon found by a family of mice who overcome…

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Reading the Classics

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The BBC believes most people will have read only 6 of the 100 books here. How do your reading habits stack up?  Note… if you can’t find childcare for New Year’s… it’s a good night to crack open one of these tomes.  Feel free to comment on this article and add some of your own selections.  For your kids?  See…

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Top 12 Family Things To Do in Victoria

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Victoria, BC–a city some call the “Barbados of Canada” due to its mild temperatures and low rainfall relative to the rest of BC and Canada–is a great city in which to raise a family. Because one of Victoria’s major industries is tourism, there are lots of great family-friendly attractions to take children to including the natural wonders of Vancouver Island…

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Roasted Veggies

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Fall is the time of year when we crave healthy, satisfying dinners. Root veggies are abundant at this time of year and can be prepared in lots of different ways.  A great way to eat root veggies is to roast them and use them as an accompaniment to a roast beef or chicken dish.  You can omit certain veggies if…

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