mamapicks.com http://www.mamapicks.com Be in the know around T.O.  Wed, 02 May 2012 13:11:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 West Elm: Table & Chairs http://www.mamapicks.com/2012/05/west-elm-table-chairs/ http://www.mamapicks.com/2012/05/west-elm-table-chairs/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:11:36 +0000 mamapicks http://www.mamapicks.com/?p=5922

I have long admired this table and chairs from West Elm and now the price is right!  The table is $125 (was $205) and each chair is $32 (down from $62).  You will probably have to call the store to order because some items don’t ship to Canada.

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I love these engraved spoons.  Just ordered one for my mom.  $12 + at this Etsy shop.

 

 

$70 at this Etsy shop.

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I am always on the lookout for great apps for kids.  The Toddler spends a lot of time confiscating my phone or iPad for his own use.  Sometimes, I even give him my phone voluntarily to keep him occupied (can you believe it???).  Then I experience iGuilt when I catch him playing Zombies or watching Dora in Russian on You Tube.

Let me declare that I think I have found the best apps for kids.  Highly educational and fun.  My First App are classified according to age (starting at 18 months) and each helps your child develop an important skill.  The user interface is great and the graphics are bright and crisp.  My toddler is busy building and matching and my 6 yr. old is using a matrix!  They love it and I feel so good about them using these apps.

Check out the website for more info.

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Sesame Street Live  is playing next weekend at the Rogers Centre!  Imagine taking your little ones to this high-energy musical with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more of their favourite characters.    There will be lots of singing, dancing and audience participation…your kids will love it.

Peachy Buy is offering discounted tickets ($20 instead of $30) for two shows on Friday, May 4th and the morning show on Saturday, May 5th.  Check out the details on their website.  Only one day left to take advantage of this deal!

 

 

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Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday:

Grocery stores:

  • Most will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Banks:

  • Closed all weekend

Schools and government offices:

  • Closed for the entire weekend
  • No mail collection or delivery from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.
  • Toronto Public Library – all branches will be closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

LCBO - closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday (some open Easter Monday with modified hours).

Beer Store- closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday, open Easter Monday

Shopping:

  • Toronto Eaton Centre – Open Good Friday, closed Easter Saturday
  • Pacific Mall – Open all weekend
  • Square One – Closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday
  • Art Gallery of Ontario – Open Good Friday and Saturday, closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday

Transit:

  • TTC will run on a holiday schedule on Good Friday
  • GO Transit will run on a Sunday schedule on Good Friday

Attractions

  • Royal Ontario Museum – Open all weekend
  • Ontario Science Centre – Open all weekend
  • Toronto Zoo – Open all weekend
  • CN Tower – Open all weekend

 

Thanks ctv.ca for this comprehensive list.

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Valid through April 1, 2012!

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