Wow. That was an amazing ride. I’m not sure how to describe the “experience” of The Polar Express.
I read other reviews that there was a Willy Wonka type feeling to the movie. Although I can certainly see what was meant by the comment, I wouldn’t go that far. I feel that […]
The store is All About Kids. Their catalog of items is huge! I wanted to get one of my kids a play parachute for their birthday, and All About Kids was the place to go. They not only have toys, but craft supplies, furniture, … you name it, they have it. […]
Want to talk about entertainment value! The whole family can enjoy a trip to a 67s game! Every year going to a game gets better. Not only do you get to see a great hockey game with tomorrow’s future NHL stars, you will not go broke doing it. The kids have […]
First of all, I would like to send a special thanks out to Glen from OttawaStart.com for featuring my blog on his site. He has a great site with all kinds of information regarding Ottawa. There are some great articles about people in our city and it is easy to navigate.
They have […]
I just wanted to comment on the New RO’s website. The main page has quite a few links on it and may be a little overwhelming, but… take the time to cruise through it. They have some great links and articles:
10 Top Toyst
10 Worst Toys
Six Weeks of Super Saving
Ottawa’s Best
Have a look, there […]
If you have young ones who like to run, jump, climb and slide you should think about taking them to Cosmic Adventures.
With the Grey Cup weekend approaching I thought I would try to list some of the things going on that you might have fun at:
Ottawa Citizen Family Fun Day - Saturday November 20th (9:30am - 2:00pm) Landsdowne Park
CBC Kids - ‘The X’ Battle of the Mascots - Saturday Nov. 20th (11:00am)
For a list […]
LED Christmas lights have been around for a few years, but this is the year you will see them take off! The price has finally come down enough to compete with the traditional incandescent bulbs for cost at the cash register. Where you will save HUGE is on your electricity bill and replacement costs.
These LED […]
I just can’t say how much this could mean to those of you looking to save money over the holidays. I already mentioned Red Flag Deals in an earlier post, but as I learn more about blogs and syndicated web sites, the more I am finding how great and useful they are.
What […]
Coming tomorrow (November 10th) to theatres. The Polar Express.
This is a CGI animation starring Tom Hanks. It has been getting good reviews from critics.
Here is a list of sites with reviews:
Rotten Tomatoes movie reviews
Roger Ebert reviews
To check for movie times at your local theatre check Film-Can.
I will be posting a review […]
Well, I saw The Incredibles over the weekend and I would agree with the PG rating. It is an action movie and that said, there was quite a bit of action. I would suggest that this is a movie for 5 yrs and up (non-timid 5 yr old).
It was entertaining, but […]
Great Gift Idea!
For the 2005 schedule, please follow this link:
For Santa Clause Parade Information 2005 - Click here
The entry below was the 2004 entry. It seems that the search engines are showing this entry instead of the new one. For the 2005 schedule, please see the post I link to above.
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City of Ottawa Arenas
What a great time of the year to get out your rusty blades. Have them sharpened at your local Canadian Tire or a local sports store. Please remember not to walk on cement once you have them sharpened!!!! If you want to get better at […]
The Ottawa Craft Christmas Gift Sale is on this weekend at the Nepean Sportsplex. It is one of the best in the city. For more information see go to http://ottawa.ca/city_services/recreation/xmascraftsale/index_en.shtml
If you have any more suggestions for up and coming craft sales, please add your comments.
These are just some of the handy websites you might want to use for your Christmas shopping this year:
Coupon Sites and Great Shopping Portals
Red Flag Deals http://www.redflagdeals.com
This is a great site for coupons, sale information, and the inside scoop on how to save money when shopping online or in Canadian brick and mortar shops. They […]
I am starting a tradition of doing an activity with my kids for Remembrance Day that will help emphasize how important it is for us to thank our Veterans.
Here is a link to some Remembrance Day sites you might find handy if you plan to do the same.
Veteran’s Affairs Canada
Web Site compiled by St. Mary’s […]
Cost: Free
Rating: 8/10 (Only because it has room to grow)
Where: Hazeldean Mall (Eagleson Road, Kanata, Ontario)
Date & Time: Sunday October 31st (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mark this on your calendars to check out for next year. Especially if you have kids under 4. I have not been to any of the other local malls for […]
